Used 2012 Mazda CX-9 SUV Crossover Pros & Cons

Pros & Cons of the 2012 Mazda CX-9 SUV Crossover

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 Pros Stylish body and clean, modern body lines

 Pros Ability to move gear shift level aside and manually shift gears

 Pros Strong and tight handling on rough roads

 Pros Impressive list of safety features

 Pros Comfortable seating for 7 adults

 Pros Easy access to third row seating

 Pros Easy to fold down back rows for increase cargo capacity

 Cons Long rear doors that can be cumbersome in tight parking spots

 Cons Bumpy ride from the Grand Touring's 20-inch wheels

 Cons Far less cargo room than other small SUVs, but still more than a sedan

 Cons Slightly soft brake pedal on Sport models

 Cons Sluggish transmission when accelerating to pass at higher speeds