The Mazda CX-9 is the automaker?s full-size crossover SUV,a 7-passenger model now in its fourth year of production. It shares an engine (and platform) with the Ford Edge. The Mazda CX-9 has been described as a minivan with the look of a modern station wagon. The 2010 model features design changes to both interior and exterior,and is available with front- or all-wheel drive.
The base level Mazda CX-9 Sport features 18-inch alloy wheels,trip computer,Bluetooth connectivity,3-zone automatic climate control,and steering-wheel-mounted controls for the 6-speaker sound system and the cruise control. The Touring trim includes leather upholstery with heated front seats,as well as heated mirrors. The Grand Touring trim has 20-inch wheels,keyless ignition,keyless entry,many interior upgrades,Xenon headlights,and fog lights. Sliding second-row seats and fold-down third-row seats are standard on all CX-9 trims for 2010. Both the second- and third-row seats can fold flat,resulting in a maximum of 101 cubic feet of cargo space,according to Mazda. Maximum towing capacity for the CX-9 is 3500 pounds.
The standard power plant in the 2010 Mazda CX-9 is a 273-horsepower,3.7-liter V-6 engine,coupled with a 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift control. According to the EPA,the 2010 Mazda CX-9 delivers 16 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway with front-wheel drive; 15/21 with all-wheel drive.
Standard safety features on the 2010 Mazda CX-9 include anti-lock disc brakes with electronic brake-force distribution,stability control with rollover sensor,traction control,rearview camera,front side air bags,and side curtain air bags. Active head restraints are newly standard. A rearview camera is optional on the Touring and Grand Touring trims,and the Grand Touring trim features a blind-spot warning system. In government crash tests,the NHTSA gave the 2010 Mazda CX-9 five stars (out of five) in its front-impact crash tests. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded the CX-9 ?Good? ratings in its frontal-offset,side-impact,and rear?impact crash tests.
Starting MSRP for the 2010 Mazda CX-9 was $28,805.
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