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Which years of Mazda CX-9 should not be purchased? What problems might occur?
Kevin Wong
Mar 24, 2026
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General
Retail Price
RM 89,800
RM 139,159
Top Speed(km/h)
-
197
Manufacturers Claim(L/100km)
-
6.3
Launched Year
2026-2-11
2023
On Sale
√
√
Warranty Manufacturer
5 years / Unlimited
5 years / 100,000 km
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body
Segment
C-Segment
B-Segment
Length(mm)
4602
4275
Width(mm)
1809
1765
Height(mm)
1466
1535
Wheelbase(mm)
2627
2570
Weight(kg)
1319
1307
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fueltank(litres)
50
48
Boot Volume(L)
-
350
Engine
Capacity(cc)
1477
1998
Capacity(L)
1.5
2.0
Aspiration Form
Turbo
NA
Engine Power(PS)
150
154
Engine Power(kW)
110
-
Rpm at Max Hp(RPM)
5500
6000
Engine Torque(Nm)
226
206
Rpm at Max torque(RPM)
1750
2800
Cylinder Arrangement
Inline(L)
-
Number of Cylinders
3
4
Electric Motor/Battery
Combined System Output(PS)
-
154
Combined System Torque(Nm)
-
149
Transmission
Number of gear
7
-
Transmission
DCT
AT
Chassis Steering
Driven Wheels
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Suspension
MacPherson Independent Suspension
MacPherson Independent Suspension
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam Independent Suspension
Torsion Beam Independent Suspension
Wheel Braking
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Parking Brake
Electric Parking Brake
Electric Parking Brake
Front Tyres
205 / 55R16
215 / 50 R18
Rear Tyres
205 / 55R16
215 / 50 R18
Spare Tyre
-
185 / 60 R16
Off-road Performance
Ground Clearance
-
155
Active Safety Features
ABS/EBD
●
●
Electronic Stability Control(ESC)
●
●
Seatbelt Reminder
All Seats
YES
Blind Spot Info System
●
●
Lane-keeping Alert
●
-
Autonomous Emergency Braking
●
●
Collision Warning
●
●
Passive Safety Features
Airbags
6
6
Driver Passenger Seat Airbags
●
●
Front Passenger Seat Airbags
●
●
Front Side Airbags
●
●
Front Curtain Airbags
●
●
Rear Curtain Airbags
●
●
ISOFIX
●
●
Driver Assistance Features
Cruise Control
ACC
-
Parking Sensor Front
●
-
Parking Sensor Rear
●
●
Parking Camera
360-degree
front and rear cameras
Auto Parking
-
-
Auto Start/Stop
-
●
Hill Start Assist
●
●
Interior Features
Adjustable Steering Wheels
Manual
Manual
Multi-function Steering Wheel
●
●
Paddle Shift
-
●
Head-up Display
-
●
Instrument Cluster
Full LCD Monitor
Digital / Analogue
In-car/Out-car Power Supply
Power Socket
-
●
Anti-theft Features
Door Lock
Keyless Operation
Keyless Operation
Seat Features
Seat Features(Front-Driver)
Power Adjustable Driver's Seat
Power Adjustable Seats with Memory Function
Seat Features(Passenger)
Power
Power Adjustable
Seat Features(Rear)
60:40 Split-folding
60:40 Split-folding
Air Conditioning Features
Front Air-con
Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System
Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System
Rear Air-con
●
-
Lighting Features
Headlamps
LED
LED
Taillamps
LED
-
Daytime Running Lights
●
●
Auto Headlamps
●
●
Front Foglamps
-
●
Rear Foglamps
●
●
Interior Lighting
●
●
Glass/Rearview Mirror
Sunroof
●single sunroof
●single sunroof
Folding Wing Mirrors
●
●
Auto Wipers
-
●
Multimedia Features
Screen
Touchscreen Atlas OS Infotainment System
Touchscreen
Screen Size(inch)
12.3
7
Speaker Brand
-
-
Speakers
6
6 Speakers
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Proton S70 vs Mazda CX-3 Compare Review at PCauto
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2026 Proton S70 1.5T Flagship X Highlights
The 2026 Proton S70 1.5T Flagship X starts at RM 89,800 and launched on 2026-2-11. Powered by Petrol, it achieves an excellent -L/100km.
2023 Mazda CX-3 2.0 High Highlights
The 2023 Mazda CX-3 2.0 High starts at RM 139,159 and launched on 2023. Powered by Petrol, it achieves an excellent 6.3L/100km.
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Proton S70 vs Mazda CX-3 Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons | |
|---|---|---|
| Proton S70 | Advanced technology and security features are standardMultiple configuration options availableCompetitive pricing in its segmentOutstanding exterior design with a wide range of color choicesExtensive warranty coverage | Limited legroom in the back seats |
| Mazda CX-3 | Attractive exterior with full LED headlights, wide front grille and smooth side contoursExcellent assembly and craftsmanship, offering a premium feelRich safety configurations, such as six airbags and a variety of safety systemsLively driving dynamics, fuel-efficient power system, and playful exterior | The interior design is not attractive, the dashboard and center console are simpleDue to the curve design, the practical cabin space is smaller, and there is not enough space for the head and shouldersAs an SUV, the sitting position is lower and the ground clearance is smallerThe rear seat and cargo space are tight, the four-cylinder engine is not refined enough, and the driving experience is hard |
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