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Mazda Australia has announced the reintroduction of the Azami LE to the CX-9 range as part of its MY21 update due early next year, but this time around the special-edition large SUV is a little different, offering six seats instead of the usual seven.
Priced from $73,875 plus on-road costs, the Azami LE AWD commands a $3250 premium over the Azami AWD variant it’s based upon. The latter is $1686 dearer following its MY21 update, while its FWD counterpart is now $1297 more expensive.
For the extra spend, buyers get two power-adjustable captain’s chairs with a dedicated centre console plus heating and cooling in the middle row, in place of the traditional three-seat bench.
The Azami LE and the Azami grade also get a brighter Titanium Grey metallic grille, new 20-inch alloy wheels and larger exhaust tailpipes as well as quilted Nappa leather upholstery (Pure White or Walnut Brown) and aluminium trim.
Another new addition to the CX-9 line-up is the GT SP grade, which is based on the GT that’s now $1270 dearer. At $63,490 and $67,490 for the FWD and AWD variants respectively, it costs just $500 more but adds a Dark Gunmetal grille as well as black 20-inch alloy wheels and side-mirror caps.
Inside, the GT SP stands out with Burgundy leather upholstery, red stitching on the steering wheel, doors, armrests and centre console; and black trim.
And there’s one other newcomer: the 100th Anniversary AWD, which costs $72,575 and is limited to 110 units. Finished in Snowflake White Pearl Mica paintwork, it features Burgundy Nappa leather upholstery as well as unique ‘100th Anniversary’ badging and Mazda logos.
The GT grade and above have also upgraded to a 10.25-inch central display running Mazda’s latest multimedia system, as well as a wireless smartphone charger, while paddle-shifters are now found in the Touring grade and above.
Speaking of which, the entry-level Sport and next-up Touring grades have only increased in price by $70 and $180 respectively, with the CX-9 line-up now starting from $45,990 (see full pricing table below).
Just like the wider CX-9 line-up, the Azami LE, GT SP and 100th Anniversary are powered by a 170kW/420Nm 2.5-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine that’s mated to a six-speed torque-converter automatic transmission.
Stayed tuned for our upcoming review of the updated Toyota Kluger and Hyundai Santa Fe rival in the New Year.
2021 Mazda CX-9 pricing before on-road costs
| Variant | Transmission | Cost |
| Sport FWD | automatic | $45,990 (+$70) |
| Sport AWD | automatic | $49,990 (+$70) |
| Touring FWD | automatic | $53,490 (+$180) |
| Touring AWD | automatic | $57,490 (+$180) |
| GT FWD | automatic | $62,990 (+$1270) |
| GT AWD | automatic | $66,990 (+$1270) |
| GT SP FWD | automatic | $63,490 (NEW) |
| GT SP AWD | automatic | $67,490 (NEW) |
| Azami FWD | automatic | $66,190 (+$1297) |
| Azami AWD | automatic | $70,625 (+$1686) |
| Azami LE AWD | automatic | $73,875 (NEW) |
| 100th Anniversary AWD | automatic | $72,575 (NEW) |
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