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#1 of 34 Various questions regarding the CX-9 by kree Sep 25, 2008 (4:44 pm)
Hi - I'm in the market for a CUV and seriously considering the CX-9   I have a few questions I'm hoping CX-9 owners can help me with -    1. does Mazda recommend using premium gas for the CX-9?    2. does the glass on the rear gate open independently of the gate itself?    3. Does the car's remote allow you to pop the rear gate open like a remote open trunk feature on some cars? This is actually an important feature for me as me/wife are often approaching the car with both hands full of groceries, and a remote trunk/gate open is very handy I know that there is a "powergate" option that allows you to close the gate remotely, but I'm asking about a more simple feature that just allows you to pop open the trunk/gate remotely (not close it remotely, which requires a piston/motor)    4. for the dvd systems, can the dvd player be controlled by the stereo/media controls on the front panel, or can it only be controlled by the dvd remote control?    thxs again! Replies to this message: mofobaru (Sep 25, 2008 7:30 pm) btm2518 (Sep 25, 2008 7:44 pm) ceric (Sep 25, 2008 9:49 pm) onepeople (Sep 26, 2008 6:16 am) ceric (Sep 27, 2008 9:09 am) maltb (Sep 26, 2008 8:54 am)
#2 of 34 Re: Various questions regarding the CX-9 [kree] by mofobaru Sep 25, 2008 (7:30 pm)
Replying to: kree (Sep 25, 2008 4:44 pm) 1. Premium not required, it runs on regular 87 octane.   2. Glass does not open independently.   3 and 4. Sorry, I don't know. My CX-9 does not have these options. Replies to this message: btm2518 (Sep 25, 2008 7:44 pm)
#3 of 34 Re: Various questions regarding the CX-9 [mofobaru] by btm2518 Sep 25, 2008 (7:44 pm)
Replying to: mofobaru (Sep 25, 2008 7:30 pm) 3. Yes with the power lift gate option.   4. Sorry, don't have the DVD
#4 of 34 Re: Various questions regarding the CX-9 [kree] by ceric Sep 25, 2008 (9:49 pm)
Replying to: kree (Sep 25, 2008 4:44 pm) Kree, On #3: With power-lift gate option (together with SmartKey - can't separate the two), there is a button on the SmartKey to close and open the lift gate remotely. However, you need to unlock the doors/hatch first. For the hatch, that means you need to press unlock button on the fob TWICE (first click unlocks the driver's door, the second click unlocks the rest of doors - including the hatch). Then, you click the power lift-gate button to open it.   Once hatch is opened, there is a button on the lower edge of the lift gate to close to by a single push. I hope this is clear.
#5 of 34 Re: Various questions regarding the CX-9 [kree] by onepeople Sep 26, 2008 (6:16 am)
Replying to: kree (Sep 25, 2008 4:44 pm) One thing you might want to know about the CX-9 is the terrible fuel economy. I like pretty much everything about the vehicle (a 2008 touring AWD), except the poor mileage. But mileage in the crossover segment isn't great anyways, so it prolly won't matter much. Other than that, good choice. Replies to this message: ceric (Sep 27, 2008 9:09 am)
#6 of 34 by kree Sep 26, 2008 (8:00 am)
Thanks so much everyone for the great info. - very much appreciate it!
#7 of 34 Re: Various questions regarding the CX-9 [kree] by maltb Sep 26, 2008 (8:54 am)
Replying to: kree (Sep 25, 2008 4:44 pm) 4. for the DVD systems, can the dvd player be controlled by the stereo/media controls on the front panel, or can it only be controlled by the dvd remote control?   You can only control the audio. the remote is needed to control DVD menus and features. Volume cannot be controlled with the remote.
#8 of 34 Re: Various questions regarding the CX-9 [onepeople] by ceric Sep 27, 2008 (9:09 am)
Replying to: onepeople (Sep 26, 2008 6:16 am) Fuel econemy... Well, it is not great, but I won't call it "terrible" either. I have been getting 17mpg in SF Bay Area (morning/evening commute - 15 miles one-way). I get 18mpg in my old '01 Odyssey. Is that terrible? I also got 22mpg from Fremont to Sacramento (averaging 75mph). That ain't bad. I have GT AWD.
#9 of 34 by howardru Sep 29, 2008 (7:06 pm)
I am using a ScanGuage II, which provides the mileage performance metrics that the US version of the CX-9 removed. A trip from Boston to NYC demonstrated about 22.5MPG on highway driving.
#10 of 34 by belaircarguy Oct 05, 2008 (2:12 am)
I have owned a 2008 CX-9 Grand Touring AWD since December 2007. The mileage matches about what all the other owners are posting for AWD (16-18 city and 22-23 highway). I really do not think this is too bad. The past two minivans I have owned (Chrysler Town&Country Limited and Olds Silhouette) both got around the same mileage. Neither of those vehicles were AWD, which does take some additional fuel to operate vs front wheel drive only. This is a large vehicle with lots of weight, so thinking 20+ MPG around town is not really in the cards. I have a 2007 Toyota Camry (4 cylinder automatic) that barely gets 22-23 around town, and that vehicle is much lighter weight, front drive only, and much much smaller.   Compare the CX-9 to other AWD or 4 wheel drive vehicles and I think it is OK. I have a Isuzu Trooper (4 wheel drive - V6) which only manages 11-12 MPG in town driving. This is in the 2 wheel drive mode only, but shows that you are still turning all the gears of the 4 wheel drive, even though it is not actively engaged. Total weight also plays a big part in MPG.   To get your best mileage, look for the lightest weight vehicle, smallest engine, no 4WD. For me, I'll take the CX-9. I love the way it drives, looks, comfort, great satellite radio, etc.!

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