Before 2023, the CX-9 was Mazda’s flagship crossover. It was one of our favorite SUVs of his, with its playful vibe and torquey 4-cylinder engine. The CX-9 felt like a luxury SUV on a budget, with a premium interior and sleek exterior that was heavily based on Mazda’s Kodo design language.
The only problem is that the CX-9…