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Pretty but slightly impractical sums up the 2020 Mazda CX-9

Yeah, it's beautiful, yeah, its interior is sumptuous and yeah, it feels like a luxury car in many ways, but the 2020 Mazda CX-9 is not the most versatile option in its class.

Craig Cole
Craig brought 15 years of automotive journalism experience to the Cars team. A lifelong resident of Michigan, he's as happy with a wrench or welding gun in hand as he is in front of the camera or behind a keyboard. When not hosting videos or cranking out features and reviews, he's probably out in the garage working on one of his project cars. He's fully restored a 1936 Ford V8 sedan and then turned to resurrecting another flathead-powered relic, a '51 Ford Crestliner. Craig has been a proud member of the Automotive Press Association (APA) and the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA).
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A 2.5-liter turbocharged four-banger delivers the goods, up to 250 horsepower and 320 pound-feet of torque.

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Even the CX-9's grille is beautifully designed. 

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In top-shelf signature trim, this crossover's interior is better than what you get in some so-called luxury vehicles.

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Depending on model, the cabin can also be dressed up with rosewood trim.

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This exotic wood is also used on the door panels. 

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The CX-9's infotainment system is a glaring weakness.

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Sized like a Toyota Highlander, Volkswagen Atlas or Ford Explorer, the CX-9 is a fairly large vehicle. 

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The front seats are reasonably comfortable. 

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For more images of the 2020 Mazda CX-9, keep clicking through this gallery.

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