Mazda CX-9 Named Car & Driver 10-Best

The awards are not stopping!

This time, the Mazda CX-9 has been named to Car and Driver magazine’s first annual 10-Best Trucks and SUVs list!

The Mazda CX-9 has been honored for its upscale design and engaging driving performance. It’s the last Mazda vehicle to go through a complete redesign. Engineers made it lightweight. They also included the efficient SKYACTIV™ Technology. Of course, they also includes Mazda’s ever-present KODO Soul of Motion design.

New Features

Among its most notable new features is its turbocharged SKYACTIV™-G 2.5T engine. It produces a hearty 310 lb-ft of torque from just 2,000 rpm. The engine is housed in a vehicle weighing approximately 250 lbs. less than its predecessor. The SKYACTIV™-G 2.5T helps CX-9 achieve a 25% improvement in combined EPA-estimated fuel economy versus its predecessor.

Mazda CX-9 puts power to the ground via its predictive i-ACTIV all-wheel-drive system. It can adjust power output to each wheel more than 200 times per second to maintain optimum grip. Mazda’s i-ACTIV all-wheel drive integrates the functions of 27 sensors to accurately paint a picture of road conditions. This makes sure the driver and passengers feel secure even when road conditions become less than favorable.

 

Signature Trim Level

We also can’t leave out how Mazda introduced the new top Signature trim level on CX-9. This trim level further enhances the crossover beyond the previous top CX-9 Grand Touring trim level. On the Signature trim level, the Mazda CX-9 comes exclusively with Auburn-colored Nappa leather seating surfaces. It also features real aluminum whose design take its inspiration from Japanese swords. The rosewood interior trim comes from premium guitar maker Fujigen.

Mazda CX-9 joins the compact Mazda3 sedan and hatchback and MX-5 Miata soft top and MX-5 RF retractable fastback as 2017 Car and Driver awardees. Mazda3 and MX-5 were announced as winners in the car categories during November’s Los Angeles Auto Show.

 

Call Beach Mazda

The new CX-9s haven’t arrived yet, but don’t let that stop you from stopping by or giving us a call. We’ll be glad to let you know when the new models arrive. We can also get you scheduled for your own VIP Test Drive Experience. Call today!

 

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