What's new for 2009
Mazda's CX-9 is one of the most award-winning vehicles in the automotive industry. The three-row, seven-passenger crossover SUV is the reigning North American Truck of the Year and the Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year.
In addition to a long list of awards, CX-9 has also received the top rating of 5-stars in frontal and side impact crashes from the US government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) vehicle safety tests and a top rating of Good from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for front and side crash protection.
CX-9 deftly blends sporty driving spirit with seven-passenger sport-utility vehicle (SUV) practicality. CX-9 is powered by a 273-horsepower 3.7-liter V6 engine and features standard Roll Stability Control and an available advanced Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system, which helps see and prevent the unexpected. Also new to the CX-9 is the Mazda accessory Dockable DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System (DES) for Moonroof equipped vehicles, which provides endless enjoyment, truly enhancing the driving experience of the passengers and driver alike.
Highlights of the 2009 CX-9 include:
* Standard six-speed Sport A/T automatic transmission, which provides optimum acceleration and passing performance coupled with excellent highway fuel efficiency * Available front-wheel drive or Mazda's Active Torque Split all-wheel drive system * Stiff unibody chassis provides a sound foundation for a poised ride and agile handling * Sophisticated appearance with rising belt line, bold wheel and tire emphasis and steeply angled windshield and backlight * Elegantly configured interior constructed with top-quality materials * Available BOSE premium sound system with 10 speakers in a CENTERPOINT surround system; Available ceiling-mounted rear seat entertainment DVD system; Available DVD-based navigation system with 7-inch touch-sensitive display screen and backup camera and Power Lift Gate * Standard Roll Stability Control (RSC), which uses both body-roll rate and wheel speed sensors to determine when corrective action is necessary * Standard side-curtain air bags which protect outboard passengers in all three seating rows
New or enhanced for 2009:
* Trip computer standard on all models * Bluetooth phone capability added to Sport model * Sirius satellite radio added to Moonroof, BOSE Audio Package and Rear Seat Entertainment System Package * Auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink added to Grand Touring model * Heated seats and heated outside mirrors added to Sport Power Seat Package * Trailer tow preparation standard on AWD
Source: Mazda North America