Mazda CX-9 0–60 Times
The Mazda CX-9 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 24 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more.
The fastest tested production Mazda CX-9 is the 2017 Mazda CX-9 Signature, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.80 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.40 seconds at 91.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested production Mazda CX-9 is the 2007 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring, which took 8.10 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.30 seconds at 85.3 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Across the 24 verified production tests of the Mazda CX-9, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.37 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.73 seconds at 88.90 mph.
Fastest 0–60 6.80sec 2017 Signature · stock
Average 0–60 7.37sec Across 24 production runs
Avg ¼ Mile 15.73sec @ 88.9 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 8.10sec 2007 Grand Touring
Across 24 verified production runs, the Mazda CX-9 ranges from 6.80 to 8.10 seconds 0–60, with a 7.37-second average.
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Mazda CX-9 Performance Overview
Mazda’s three-row CX-9 ran from 2007 to 2021, and across 24 verified tests it shows a clear progression from naturally aspirated V6 pace to quicker turbocharged performance. Early TB-generation models (2007–2015) used the MZI 3.7-liter V6, rated from 263 to 273 hp, and centered in the mid-7-second range. The 2007 Grand Touring opened at 7.5 seconds to 60 mph, a 2008 Grand Touring improved to 7.3, and the quickest first-generation result arrived with the 2012 Grand Touring at 7.1 seconds. The slowest recorded run in the dataset was an 8.1-second 0-60 time from a 2007 Grand Touring.
The TC generation, introduced for 2016, shifted the CX-9 to a turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder rated from 227 to 250 hp and lowered the model’s average acceleration. Its defining benchmark came immediately with the 2017 Signature’s 6.8-second 0-60 run, which remains the all-time best for the nameplate in this dataset. Quarter-mile performance followed the same pattern, culminating in the 2021 Signature’s 15.4-second pass at 90 mph. As tested across model years spanning 2007 to 2021, the CX-9 ends its run as a gasoline-only SUV whose best results came in its second-generation Signature trims.
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Mazda CX-9 0–60 Times by Generation: TB to TC
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TC | 2016–2023 | 7.18s | 6.80s — 2017 Signature | 13 | The TC generation (2016–2023) averaged 7.18 seconds to 60 mph across 13 production tests, led by the 2017 Signature at 6.80 seconds. Output was 250 hp across 2.5L Turbo I-4 configurations. |
| TB | 2007–2015 | 7.59s | 7.10s — 2012 Grand Touring | 11 | The TB generation (2007–2015) averaged 7.59 seconds to 60 mph across 11 production tests, led by the 2012 Grand Touring at 7.10 seconds. Output ranged from 263 to 273 hp across 3.5L V6, 3.7L V6 configurations. |
TC 2016–2023
Avg 0–60 7.18s
Fastest 6.80s
Tests 13
2017 Signature
The TC generation (2016–2023) averaged 7.18 seconds to 60 mph across 13 production tests, led by the 2017 Signature at 6.80 seconds. Output was 250 hp across 2.5L Turbo I-4 configurations.
TB 2007–2015
Avg 0–60 7.59s
Fastest 7.10s
Tests 11
2012 Grand Touring
The TB generation (2007–2015) averaged 7.59 seconds to 60 mph across 11 production tests, led by the 2012 Grand Touring at 7.10 seconds. Output ranged from 263 to 273 hp across 3.5L V6, 3.7L V6 configurations.
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Mazda CX-9 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
24 production tests · 12 years ▾
2021 Mazda CX-9
1 production run Avg 0–60 7.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.40 sec
Production Tests 1
#08
2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature
7.20sec 0–60
15.40s ¼ mi @ 90.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 7.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 90.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 250 hp
- Torque
- 320 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,409 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 17.6 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 26 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #8 of 24 production runs
How we verify Mazda CX-9 performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Mazda CX-9 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mazda CX-9 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Mazda CX-9 performance FAQs
11 questions The 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature runs 0-60 mph in 7.2 seconds. In the same test, it covered the quarter-mile in 15.4 seconds at 90 mph. That 2021 model used a 250-hp turbocharged gasoline engine, 320 lb-ft of torque, and AWD.
The quickest Mazda CX-9 on record is the 2017 Signature, which reaches 60 mph in 6.8 seconds. That makes it the fastest result across all 24 verified CX-9 tests. It is also a stock vehicle, so the overall quickest and quickest stock CX-9 are the same model.
The fastest stock Mazda CX-9 is the 2017 Signature at 6.8 seconds from 0-60 mph. Since all 24 recorded CX-9 tests are production vehicles, there is no separate modified result to beat it. The 2017 Signature stands as the quickest stock example on record.
Across 24 Mazda CX-9 tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 7.37 seconds. The average quarter-mile performance is 15.73 seconds at 88.9 mph. The quickest CX-9 reaches 60 mph in 6.8 seconds, while the slowest recorded run is 8.1 seconds.
The second-generation TC Mazda CX-9, sold from 2016 to 2023, averages 7.18 seconds from 0-60 mph across 13 tests. Its quickest result is 6.8 seconds, set by the 2017 Signature. TC models use turbocharged gasoline power and span outputs from 227 to 250 hp.
The fastest TC-generation Mazda CX-9 is the 2017 Signature, with a 0-60 mph time of 6.8 seconds. Within the 2016-2023 TC generation, that is the quickest verified run. Across the full CX-9 lineup, it also remains the fastest result overall.
The first-generation TB Mazda CX-9, sold from 2007 to 2015, averages 7.59 seconds from 0-60 mph across 11 tests. The quickest TB result is 7.1 seconds from the 2012 Grand Touring. TB models are naturally aspirated gasoline SUVs with output ranging from 263 to 273 hp.
The quickest first-generation TB Mazda CX-9 is the 2012 Grand Touring, which recorded a 7.1-second 0-60 mph time. That makes it the fastest result from the 2007-2015 generation. It is still slightly slower than the overall CX-9 record of 6.8 seconds from the later TC generation.
Signature models are quicker on average than Grand Touring models. Across 10 Signature tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 7.15 seconds, with a best of 6.8 seconds. Across 11 Grand Touring tests, the average is 7.53 seconds, with a best of 7.1 seconds.
Signature models hold the edge over Touring models in recorded acceleration. Signature trims average 7.15 seconds to 60 mph and have a best run of 6.8 seconds. Touring trims average 7.5 seconds, with a best of 7.2 seconds. That puts Signature ahead in both average and peak performance.
The Mazda CX-9 averages 15.73 seconds in the quarter-mile at 88.9 mph across all 24 tests. The quickest quarter-mile on record is 15.4 seconds at 90 mph from the 2021 Signature. That same 2021 Signature also reaches 60 mph in 7.2 seconds.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Mazda CX-9 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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