I'm no expert on AC systems but have noticed my vehicles with bigger engines seem to have more powerful AC. Direct correlation? The AC in my VW TDI Sportwagen (4-cyl turbo) is pathetic, the AC in my new Durango (8-cyl normally aspirated) can freeze your nads off. Perhaps the AC in the new CX-9 is sized to the engine and not to the passenger volume of the vehicle.
We have had our 2016 Mazda CX-9 for about 2 weeks. I have noticed that the AC seems a bit anemic, especially for the first 5 minutes after start up. I plan to have it checked during our first oil change. I read the reviews about this issue prior to our purchase. My 2001 Toyota Tundra with 190,000 miles seems to blow colder air than the CX-9. I am hoping it can be improved. Other than that, no other issues thus far.
This is my observation, as well. The AC in our VW GLI takes a while to get the interior cold with its 4-cyl turbo, while our 2010 CX-9 GT takes all of maybe 2 minutes. I do think there is a direct correlation between engine size and AC performance. I don't know if the folks who bought the new XC90 have similar observations with its 4-cyl supercharged and turbocharged engine.
If the AC does not perform well, this would be a definite deal breaker.
We were really wowed by the F-Pace (yes more expensive and only two rows but that is where we look like we are going to purchase). Believe it or not second on the list was the Explorer Platinum with the 3.5 Ecoboost. That was also extremely impressive for an older design.
This is a real bummer if the new CX-9 doesn't only offer inadequate AC, but the lack of ventilated seats offered by its competitors as well. Not a great road trip vehicle in that case.
and I'm not sure about Jaguar reliability.
I would definitely not want to own a Jaguar out of warranty.
This is my observation, as well. The AC in our VW GLI takes a while to get the interior cold with its 4-cyl turbo, while our 2010 CX-9 GT takes all of maybe 2 minutes. I do think there is a direct correlation between engine size and AC performance. I don't know if the folks who bought the new XC90 have similar observations with its 4-cyl supercharged and turbocharged engine.
If the AC does not perform well, this would be a definite deal breaker.
This is a real bummer if the new CX-9 doesn't only offer inadequate AC, but the lack of ventilated seats offered by its competitors as well. Not a great road trip vehicle in that case.
lf your wife "really wants" a Jaguar F-Pace, don't hesitate and just go ahead to get one for her!Potentially very true, but we won't know until we try!! It will be a while because the specs we want are not available and with only under 10 F-Paces even available within 300 miles of me it will be a while for us to think about it.
I doubt the Jaguar can't be any worse than my two Saabs and Mini Cooper The Jag comes with a 5/60 bumper to bumper and 5/60 maintenance included.
If the AC in the CX-9 wasn't a problem and if it had a little more pickup we would be driving the Signature today. Everything else was near perfect.
The F-Pace I have configured is MSRP: $52,500. The F-Pace runs from about $43-near $70K. We are moving into our life where a two row will suit us just fine and the space in F-pace 2nd row is really impressive along with the cargo area. 50K is a lot as we are hardworking folks but my wife was really impressed and this will have been the first car we have bought that she "really wants". She will keep it most probably for 10 years. Thank goodness I do my own wrenching and hopefully by the time the warranty is up I will be able to!
On another note, is there a tell tale sign when the turbo kicks in? When I first bought the vehicle I noticed it right away. But now I really can't tell. It still has power but it doesn't feel the same as when I bought it. It could be that I am just used to it more
I'm no expert on AC systems but have noticed my vehicles with bigger engines seem to have more powerful AC. Direct correlation? The AC in my VW TDI Sportwagen (4-cyl turbo) is pathetic, the AC in my new Durango (8-cyl normally aspirated) can freeze your nads off. Perhaps the AC in the new CX-9 is sized to the engine and not to the passenger volume of the vehicle.
I believe this is it. My cx9 2011 had better AC. I'm OK because where I live (MX City) there is no hot temps, but I notice the old cx9 had better AC. The new AC in the new CX9 will need more time to cool the big interior.