Motortrend 2017 Long-Term Verdict

"...If you're looking for a stylish, comfortable, fun-to-drive hauler in which to carpool five or six kidoes or to take the family of four on camping trips, then the Mazda CX-9 might be just the ticket...

I've actually done a several day long camping trip 5 up and its really tight. I would say this thing is the best kiddo commuter ever. At least for what I like. I like cars that drive well.

But for camping trips with lots of gear, I take issue with the review, CX9 is far from the best. You really need a trailer or cargo box or something for that other 1% of your trips that are camping and not commuting. Other brand models do way better I'm sure. But then they don't drive like this. Compromises.. packed to the gills you can make it work without external cargo.. we did. But to make it sound well suited to it is a lie.
 
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