2008 Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year Winner: Mazda CX-9
| 2008 MAZDA CX-9 GRAND TOURING AWD | | POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS | | Drivetrain layout | Front engine, AWD | | Engine type | 60 V-6 alum block/heads | | Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl | | Displacement | 227.4 cu in/3726 cc | | Compression ratio | 10.3:1 | | Power (SAE NET) | 273 hp @ 6250 rpm | | Torque (SAE NET) | 270 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm | | Weight to power | 17.0 lb/hp | | Transmission | 6-speed automatic | | Axle/final | 3.46:1/2.37:1 | | Suspension, front; rear | Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar | | Steering ratio | 16.3:1 | | Turns lock-to-lock | 3.1 | | Brakes, f;r | 12.6-in vented disc; 12.8-in vented disc, ABS | | Wheels | 7.5 x 20 in, cast aluminum | | Tires | 245/50R20 102V Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400 | | DIMENSIONS | | Wheelbase | 113.2 in | | Track, f/r | 65.1/64.7 in | | Length x width x height | 199.8 x 76.2 x 68.0 in | | Ground clearance | 8.0 in | | Apprch/depart angle | 17.0/21.1 deg | | Turning circle | 37.4 ft | | Curb weight | 4633 lb | | Weight dist., f/r | 55/45% | | Towing capacity | 3500 lb | | Seating capacity | 7 | | Headroom, f/m/r | 38.4/39.0/35.4 in | | Legroom, f/m/r | 40.9/39.8/32.4 in | | Shoulder room, f/m/r | 59.4/58.7/56.9 in | | Cargo vol behind f/m/r | 100.7/48.4/17.2 cu ft | | TEST DATA | | Acceleration to mph | | 0-30 | 2.6 sec | | 0-40 | 4.2 | | 0-50 | 5.9 | | 0-60 | 7.8 | | 0-70 | 10.4 | | 0-80 | 13.5 | | 0-90 | 16.9 | | Passing, 45-65 mph | 4 | | Quarter mile | 16.0 sec @ 87.8 mph | | Braking, 60-0 mph | 127 ft | | Lateral acceleration | 0.77 g avg | | MT figure eight | 28.4 sec @ 0.58 g avg | | Top-gear revs @ 60 mph | 1750 rpm | | CONSUMER INFO | | Base price | $35,250 | | Price as tested | $40,465 | | Stability/traction control | Yes/yes | | Airbags | Dual front, front side, f/m/r curtain | | Basic warranty | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | | Powertrain warranty | 5 yrs/60,000 miles | | Roadside assistance | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | | Fuel capacity | 20.1 gal | | EPA city/hwy econ | 15/21 mpg | | CO2 emissions | 1.13 lb/mile | | Recommended fuel | Regular |
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Posted May 20 2008 08:53 AM by Mark Williams
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Posted April 11 2008 02:33 PM by Allyson Harwood
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Posted Yesterday 03:05 PM by thomas_voehringer
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Rod Hall, arguably the greatest off-road racer ever, is looking to make some more history at the 40th Anniversary SCORE International Tecate Baja 500 held in Ensenada, Mexico. more
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Posted May 16 2008 04:49 PM by Melissa
Some people consider traveling cross-country a bore, while others consider following the roads that keep our nation moving quite an adventure. I'm one of those adventurous types who see beyond the miles of flat asphalt... more
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Rod Hall, arguably the greatest off-road racer ever, is looking to make some more history at the 40th Anniversary SCORE International Tecate Baja 500 held in Ensenada, Mexico. more
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