It's not unusual that the CX-9 appeals to those who like the looks of the RX. After looking at all the mid to large crossovers, I found myself torn between the Lexus RX and the Mazda CX-9. At one point I had wished I NEEDED the third row and extra cargo capacity. But, alas, being just the two of us as its only regular cargo, I bought the RX. While costlier, the RX doesn't handle as well as the CX-9. Even as I drive the Lexus, I always eye a passing CX-9 and envy the zoom-zoom.