Mazda CX-9

Transmission, start-stop, premium fuel and flex-fuel by model year, 2010–2023

TransmissionThe 2023 Mazda CX-9 uses a 6-speed automatic in the configuration EPA tested.

Auto start-stopNo. EPA lists no auto start-stop on any 2023 Mazda CX-9 configuration it tested.

Premium fuelEPA tested the 2023 Mazda CX-9 on regular gasoline, not premium; your owner's manual or fuel-door label is the authority.

Flex-fuel (E85)No. EPA does not list any 2023 Mazda CX-9 configuration as a flex-fuel vehicle (FFV).

2023 at a glance

1 configuration tested by EPA

CVTNone

0 of 1

No CVT

ManualNone

0 of 1

Not offered

Auto start-stopNone

0 of 1

Premium fuelNone

0 of 1

EPA test fuel

Flex-fuel (E85)None

0 of 1

No FFV versions

EPA lists no manual transmission for any Mazda CX-9 from 2010–2023.

Mazda CX-9 features by model year

Which Mazda CX-9 model years have each feature. Each cell links to that year's configurations.
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CVT	2010 CVT: None	2011 CVT: None	2012 CVT: None	2013 CVT: None	2014 CVT: None	2015 CVT: None	2016 CVT: None	2017 CVT: None	2018 CVT: None	2019 CVT: None	2020 CVT: None	2021 CVT: None	2022 CVT: None	2023 CVT: None
Manual	2010 Manual: None	2011 Manual: None	2012 Manual: None	2013 Manual: None	2014 Manual: None	2015 Manual: None	2016 Manual: None	2017 Manual: None	2018 Manual: None	2019 Manual: None	2020 Manual: None	2021 Manual: None	2022 Manual: None	2023 Manual: None
Automated manual	2010 Automated manual: None	2011 Automated manual: None	2012 Automated manual: None	2013 Automated manual: None	2014 Automated manual: None	2015 Automated manual: None	2016 Automated manual: None	2017 Automated manual: None	2018 Automated manual: None	2019 Automated manual: None	2020 Automated manual: None	2021 Automated manual: None	2022 Automated manual: None	2023 Automated manual: None
Automatic	2010 Automatic: All	2011 Automatic: All	2012 Automatic: All	2013 Automatic: All	2014 Automatic: All	2015 Automatic: All	2016 Automatic: All	2017 Automatic: All	2018 Automatic: All	2019 Automatic: All	2020 Automatic: All	2021 Automatic: All	2022 Automatic: All	2023 Automatic: All
Start-stop	2010 Start-stop: Not reported	2011 Start-stop: Not reported	2012 Start-stop: Not reported	2013 Start-stop: None	2014 Start-stop: None	2015 Start-stop: None	2016 Start-stop: None	2017 Start-stop: None	2018 Start-stop: None	2019 Start-stop: None	2020 Start-stop: None	2021 Start-stop: None	2022 Start-stop: None	2023 Start-stop: None
Premium fuel	2010 Premium fuel: None	2011 Premium fuel: None	2012 Premium fuel: None	2013 Premium fuel: None	2014 Premium fuel: None	2015 Premium fuel: None	2016 Premium fuel: None	2017 Premium fuel: None	2018 Premium fuel: None	2019 Premium fuel: None	2020 Premium fuel: None	2021 Premium fuel: None	2022 Premium fuel: None	2023 Premium fuel: None
Flex-fuel	2010 Flex-fuel: None	2011 Flex-fuel: None	2012 Flex-fuel: None	2013 Flex-fuel: None	2014 Flex-fuel: None	2015 Flex-fuel: None	2016 Flex-fuel: None	2017 Flex-fuel: None	2018 Flex-fuel: None	2019 Flex-fuel: None	2020 Flex-fuel: None	2021 Flex-fuel: None	2022 Flex-fuel: None	2023 Flex-fuel: None

All configurationsSome configurationsNoneNot reported by EPA

Configurations by year

2023 Mazda CX-9

1 configurations

EPA model name	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Start-stop	EPA test fuel	Flex-fuel
CX-9 4WD	2.5L 4-cyl turbo	6-speed automaticS6	4-Wheel	No	Regular	No

2022 Mazda CX-9

1 configurations

EPA model name	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Start-stop	EPA test fuel	Flex-fuel
CX-9 4WD	2.5L 4-cyl turbo	6-speed automaticS6	4-Wheel	No	Regular	No

2021 Mazda CX-9

2 configurations

EPA model name	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Start-stop	EPA test fuel	Flex-fuel
CX-9 2WD	2.5L 4-cyl turbo	6-speed automaticS6	Front-Wheel	No	Regular	No
CX-9 4WD	2.5L 4-cyl turbo	6-speed automaticS6	4-Wheel	No	Regular	No

2020 Mazda CX-9

2 configurations

EPA model name	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Start-stop	EPA test fuel	Flex-fuel
CX-9 2WD	2.5L 4-cyl turbo	6-speed automaticS6	Front-Wheel	No	Regular	No
CX-9 4WD	2.5L 4-cyl turbo	6-speed automaticS6	4-Wheel	No	Regular	No

2019 Mazda CX-9

2 configurations

EPA model name	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Start-stop	EPA test fuel	Flex-fuel
CX-9 2WD	2.5L 4-cyl turbo	6-speed automaticS6	Front-Wheel	No	Regular	No
CX-9 4WD	2.5L 4-cyl turbo	6-speed automaticS6	4-Wheel	No	Regular	No

2018 Mazda CX-9

2 configurations

EPA model name	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Start-stop	EPA test fuel	Flex-fuel
CX-9 2WD	2.5L 4-cyl turbo	6-speed automaticS6	Front-Wheel	No	Regular	No
CX-9 4WD	2.5L 4-cyl turbo	6-speed automaticS6	4-Wheel	No	Regular	No

2017 Mazda CX-9

2 configurations

EPA model name	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Start-stop	EPA test fuel	Flex-fuel
CX-9 2WD	2.5L 4-cyl turbo	6-speed automaticS6	Front-Wheel	No	Regular	No
CX-9 4WD	2.5L 4-cyl turbo	6-speed automaticS6	4-Wheel	No	Regular	No

2016 Mazda CX-9

2 configurations

EPA model name	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Start-stop	EPA test fuel	Flex-fuel
CX-9 2WD	2.5L 4-cyl turbo	6-speed automaticS6	Front-Wheel	No	Regular	No
CX-9 4WD	2.5L 4-cyl turbo	6-speed automaticS6	4-Wheel	No	Regular	No

2015 Mazda CX-9

2 configurations

EPA model name	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Start-stop	EPA test fuel	Flex-fuel
CX-9 2WD	3.7L 6-cyl	6-speed automaticS6	Front-Wheel	No	Regular	No
CX-9 4WD	3.7L 6-cyl	6-speed automaticS6	4-Wheel	No	Regular	No

2014 Mazda CX-9

2 configurations

EPA model name	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Start-stop	EPA test fuel	Flex-fuel
CX-9 2WD	3.7L 6-cyl	6-speed automaticS6	Front-Wheel	No	Regular	No
CX-9 4WD	3.7L 6-cyl	6-speed automaticS6	4-Wheel	No	Regular	No

2013 Mazda CX-9

2 configurations

EPA model name	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Start-stop	EPA test fuel	Flex-fuel
CX-9 2WD	3.7L 6-cyl	6-speed automaticS6	Front-Wheel	No	Regular	No
CX-9 4WD	3.7L 6-cyl	6-speed automaticS6	4-Wheel	No	Regular	No

2012 Mazda CX-9

2 configurations

EPA model name	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Start-stop	EPA test fuel	Flex-fuel
CX-9 2WD	3.7L 6-cyl	6-speed automaticS6	Front-Wheel	Not reported	Regular	No
CX-9 4WD	3.7L 6-cyl	6-speed automaticS6	4-Wheel	Not reported	Regular	No

2011 Mazda CX-9

2 configurations

EPA model name	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Start-stop	EPA test fuel	Flex-fuel
CX-9 2WD	3.7L 6-cyl	6-speed automaticS6	Front-Wheel	Not reported	Regular	No
CX-9 4WD	3.7L 6-cyl	6-speed automaticS6	4-Wheel	Not reported	Regular	No

2010 Mazda CX-9

2 configurations

EPA model name	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Start-stop	EPA test fuel	Flex-fuel
CX-9 2WD	3.7L 6-cyl	6-speed automaticS6	Front-Wheel	Not reported	Regular	No
CX-9 4WD	3.7L 6-cyl	6-speed automaticS6	4-Wheel	Not reported	Regular	No

Check before you buy or refuel Confirm on the window sticker, owner's manual or with the dealer. Trims and options can differ from the configurations EPA tested.

About premium fuel EPA data shows the fuel a vehicle was tested on. It does not say whether premium is required or only recommended. Your owner's manual or fuel-door label is the authority.

Before using E85 Confirm the vehicle is a flex-fuel vehicle (FFV) in the owner's manual, or look for a yellow gas cap or an "FFV" badge. Not every version of a model is flex-fuel.

Source: U.S. EPA / Department of Energy vehicle data fromFuelEconomy.gov, data as of September 29, 2026.See how we classify vehicles.

Mazda CX-9

2023 at a glance

Mazda CX-9 features by model year

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