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- 2019 Maxda CX-9
This is my first post after sifting through the site, so I hope this post finds its way into the right area.
A little background, my wife and I previously owned a 2015 CX-5 that we were looking to trade for something with more room (have a kid and another on the way). Looked at just about every SUV that was larger than the CX-5 which has a very small backseat IMO. Came down to Volvo XC60, Acura RDX and the CX-9. Shopped the CX-9 since we had no issues with our 5 after 50k miles so appreciated Mazda reliability.
Our local Mazda dealer had a hell of a deal on a 2019 Touring with Premium Package. It had been on the lot for a long time and they wanted to move it. Ended up being ~ 5,500 less than the Volvo or Acura and I couldn't justify the extra money. All I had to go on though was a few test drives in each vehicle, living with one for about a month now is a different story.
While the car does handle well in corners it is best on the highway. This car cruises well above its price range. I think part of it is the wider tires and Mazda did an unbelievable job with the soundproofing. However, the seats have been a huge letdown for me. Making me wish I would have shelled out the cash for the Volvo. They are objectively too small. I have seen a few posts where people mention the seats are extremely uncomfortable and I have to agree. Others will reply to their posts with "these are the most comfortable seats I have ever sat in" and I guess comfort is different from person to person, but there is no question these seats are objectively smaller than anything else in its class. I get it, Mazda wants you to feel like you are in a sports car, but it is not a sports car. Its a 4,300 pound 3 row SUV. Most driving will be hauling kids or going on long highway trips. Why put such tight seats in a vehicle that will occasionally be pushed hard? Makes no sense to me and now I have a car that is just downright annoying. The seats dig into my shoulders. I have been in heavily bolstered cars and the bolsters should curve around your shoulders, not push into them. Sure, some people claim to love the seats, but I think that has more to do with liking the car so much they can see past the seats shortcomings. My wife who is 5' 8" and 135 pounds even said these seats are narrow after we went on a 30 minute ride. On short trips I don't think its that noticeable since the seat cushion is wide and the hip bolstering is good. Its the taper at the shoulders that makes no sense. I think Mazda bought a little too deeply into the "drivers car" reputation that they are trying to build. Look at the demographic buying this car and put in seats that match, not something you should see in a Miata.
Sorry for the rant, its just disappointing. Saving grace is I got a good deal so after a year or 2 maybe I can get out with minimal damage.
If anyone else is experiencing this or has a fix I am all ears. (gossip)
A little background, my wife and I previously owned a 2015 CX-5 that we were looking to trade for something with more room (have a kid and another on the way). Looked at just about every SUV that was larger than the CX-5 which has a very small backseat IMO. Came down to Volvo XC60, Acura RDX and the CX-9. Shopped the CX-9 since we had no issues with our 5 after 50k miles so appreciated Mazda reliability.
Our local Mazda dealer had a hell of a deal on a 2019 Touring with Premium Package. It had been on the lot for a long time and they wanted to move it. Ended up being ~ 5,500 less than the Volvo or Acura and I couldn't justify the extra money. All I had to go on though was a few test drives in each vehicle, living with one for about a month now is a different story.
While the car does handle well in corners it is best on the highway. This car cruises well above its price range. I think part of it is the wider tires and Mazda did an unbelievable job with the soundproofing. However, the seats have been a huge letdown for me. Making me wish I would have shelled out the cash for the Volvo. They are objectively too small. I have seen a few posts where people mention the seats are extremely uncomfortable and I have to agree. Others will reply to their posts with "these are the most comfortable seats I have ever sat in" and I guess comfort is different from person to person, but there is no question these seats are objectively smaller than anything else in its class. I get it, Mazda wants you to feel like you are in a sports car, but it is not a sports car. Its a 4,300 pound 3 row SUV. Most driving will be hauling kids or going on long highway trips. Why put such tight seats in a vehicle that will occasionally be pushed hard? Makes no sense to me and now I have a car that is just downright annoying. The seats dig into my shoulders. I have been in heavily bolstered cars and the bolsters should curve around your shoulders, not push into them. Sure, some people claim to love the seats, but I think that has more to do with liking the car so much they can see past the seats shortcomings. My wife who is 5' 8" and 135 pounds even said these seats are narrow after we went on a 30 minute ride. On short trips I don't think its that noticeable since the seat cushion is wide and the hip bolstering is good. Its the taper at the shoulders that makes no sense. I think Mazda bought a little too deeply into the "drivers car" reputation that they are trying to build. Look at the demographic buying this car and put in seats that match, not something you should see in a Miata.
Sorry for the rant, its just disappointing. Saving grace is I got a good deal so after a year or 2 maybe I can get out with minimal damage.
If anyone else is experiencing this or has a fix I am all ears. (gossip)