The 2021 Mazda CX-9 Sport base trim comes with seven standard seats. Featuring six seats, the Signature is the most expensive model on the CX-9 lineup. Both crossover SUVs have the Skyactiv®-G and i-Activesense® technologies.

The 2021 CX-9 Sport and Signature runs on a 2.5 L engine built on the Skyactiv®-G platform. When burning regular gasoline, the signature I-4 powertrain generates 227 horsepower. If you fill the fuel tank with premium gas, you'll get an extra 23 hp from this four-cylinder propulsion system that's enhanced by the Dynamic Pressure Turbo technology. The patented turbo engine cranks out 320 lb-ft of peak torque when burning premium fuel. Both CX-9 models run on a six-speed automatic transmission that adopts the latest Skyactiv®-Drive label.