Mazda CX-9: Malaysia-spec model pricing revealed – two variants, 2WD at RM281,450, AWD at RM297,350

Mazda CX-9: Malaysia-spec model pricing revealed – two variants, 2WD at RM281,450, AWD at RM297,350

We now have official pricing for the updated, Malaysian-spec Mazda CX-9, which is currently being previewed, months after it was revealed such a model would be introduced. As a reminder, the model replaces the Australian-spec ones, and will come fully imported (CBU) from Japan.

Jumping right into the important figures, two variants will be offered as before – 2.5 2WD and 2.5 AWD – with the former being priced at RM281,449.70, and the latter at RM297,349.70. Both prices are on-the-road without insurance, and is inclusive of a five-year/100,000 km warranty and three-year/60,000 km free maintenance.

As a comparison, the Australian-spec model sold at RM286,749.70 for the 2WD and RM302,649.70 for the AWD. Mechanically, the Malaysian-spec cars are unchanged from before, with a 2.5 litre SkyActiv-G turbocharged petrol engine continuing to serve up 228 hp and 420 Nm. The engine is paired with a six-speed SkyActiv-Drive automatic transmission and all-wheel drive system for the relevant variant.

The only exterior change you’ll find here are the LED daytime running lights, which replace the Australian-spec car’s halogen units. Everything else is as per before, including the bi-LED headlights, LED fog lights, LED taillights, powered sunroof and 20-inch alloy wheels.

Similarly, the interior retains the same equipment – triple-zone auto climate control system, leather upholstery, powered seats with driver’s side memory, projector-type Active Driving Display, a powered tailgate, MZD Connect infotainment system with an eight-inch touchscreen and a 12-speaker Bose sound system.

Minor tweaks include new switchgear for the power-folding side mirrors, which follow those found on the latest Mazda 2. More major revisions are observed on the panel near it, which no longer features the i-Stop on/off button. The idling stop function, along with the i-ELOOP capacitor-based energy recovery system, have now been removed.

However, the CX-9’s i-ActivSense suite of systems has been improved to offset what has been removed. It now includes the Lane Keep Assist System (LAS), which is accompanied by the Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) and Driver Attention Alert as well. Also making an appearance here is the brand’s G-Vectoring Control (GVC) system, which can be found on other Mazda models.

With the Malaysian-spec model being more affordable compared to the Australian-spec one, do you think the seven-seat SUV is a worthy buy? Let us know in the comments below.

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Comments

  • I miss Ohwai on Nov 09, 2017 at 6:59 pm

    Such a cheap car overseas. Come here become RM300k. What happened to our gomen promise to reduce car prices by 30%?

    It is crazy to spend RM300k on the CX9 when it sells so cheap overseas

    If I can afford RM300k, I rather add RM70k more and buy a BMW x5. More worth it

    This is because in Australia and UK, the X5 40e is DOUBLE the price of the CX9

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  • Kkerian on Nov 09, 2017 at 7:18 pm

    RM280k. Buy for whole family.
    1unit KIA Sorento HS 180k
    +
    2units Myvi Advance 100k

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    • shogun on Nov 10, 2017 at 5:48 am

      mazda cars price in Malaysia is so astronomical. They are not Lexus ffs.

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  • John 2017 on Nov 09, 2017 at 7:23 pm

    No in my opinion. Same price many people shall opt for GLC200/250 or BMW X3. Period

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    • Wayne Alexandar Radiant on Nov 10, 2017 at 3:00 am

      They both provides only 5 seaters not 7th not in d same league..

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      • Siam Gourmet on Nov 10, 2017 at 11:54 am

        Yup.. Fortuner 7 seaters more value for money, just 180K..

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      • Digidigi on Nov 12, 2017 at 10:08 pm

        Who care how many seater, their brand trump mazda any day. Those want 7 seat nowaday will go for alphard

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  • pakcik on Nov 09, 2017 at 7:30 pm

    Next up: CX8 !!

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  • VIP8088 on Nov 09, 2017 at 7:41 pm

    Good luck driving this most unreliable Mazda model. The price is a joke. In Ausie this car is about the same price as Kia Sorento. Bermaz must be syok sendiri to sell this for 100k extra.

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    • ex-VGM staff on Nov 10, 2017 at 2:09 pm

      australia and singapore import tax scheme is different to malaysia.

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  • Supporter on Nov 09, 2017 at 9:10 pm

    Respect

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  • rm300k? simpan kat museum je lah. max is rm250k. not worth the money.

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  • Mat pan on Nov 10, 2017 at 10:03 am

    Mahal & not full spec.

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  • Ikmal on Nov 10, 2017 at 4:25 pm

    Almost 300 grand? I’ll get myself a Mercedes. Not this Japanese junk !-

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  • Richard chan on Nov 10, 2017 at 5:45 pm

    I thought Bermaz would have learnt his lesson when they first brought in this Australian spec and priced it more than 310k and there were not many buyers. Although they lowered the price, it’s just a minimal difference. This car is worth almost the same a kia sorento overseas. Tax is about the same… So tax is surely NOT a reason to raise the selling price to such proportions.
    If i ve to spend rm 300 k on a cx9, i d rather go for a glc 250 or x3.
    I was actually waiting for cx9 since last year and my hope to buy a better spec with a price below rm260k is gone.
    Now… Even a cx5 as i stop tech, and bermaz wants to take that away for a car styling for 300k?? Seriously….. I wish there was another importer for Mazda, because it s really disappointing.

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  • Kev Q7 on Nov 11, 2017 at 2:05 am

    CX9 nice to drive better than Sorento, but the third row not too comfy. At RM300k, it’s not a value buy. The brand hasn’t reached the luxury level to command that lofty price.

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