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Summary
It is tough for one vehicle to be everything to everybody. It just isn't going to happen. But the Mazda CX-9 is an impressively well-rounded package offering practicality, good standard safety equipment, style and sporting road manners, at the price of a stiff ride.Christopher Jensen filed this report to NewCarTestDrive.com from his home base in New England.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Mazda CX-9 Sport ($29,035); Touring ($31,135); Grand Touring ($32,675) |
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Engines:
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3.5-liter dohc V6 |
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Transmissions:
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six-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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frontal air bags; side-impact airbags in the front seats; air curtains covering all side windows; electronic stability control; anti-lock brakes with electronic brake distribution |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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none |
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Japan |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Mazda CX-9 Touring ($31,135) |
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Standard Equipment:
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leather upholstery; three-zone air conditioning; power heated front seats; heated mirrors; power windows, power door locks; remote/keyless entry, cruise control, telescope-tilt steering wheel; variable-speed wipers; rear-window wiper; six-way manual adjusting driver's seat and AM/FM/CD |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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moonroof and Bose audio package ($1,760); Touring Package ($2,717) with navigation system, Smart Card entry, rearview camera and power open-close rear hatch; Crystal White paint ($200) |
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Destination Charge:
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595 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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36407 |
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Layout:
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front-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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263 @ 6250 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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249 @ 4500 |
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Transmission:
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six-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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18/24 |
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Wheelbase:
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113.2 |
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Length/width/height:
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199.8/76.2/68 |
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Track, f/r:
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65.1/64.7 |
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Turning circle:
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37.4 |
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Seating capacity:
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7 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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38.4/56.5/40.9 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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39/56/39.8 |
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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35.4/43.7/32.4 |
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Cargo volume:
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100.7 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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2000 |
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Suspension, f:
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independent |
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Suspension, r:
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independent |
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Ground clearance:
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8 |
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Curb weight:
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4312 |
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Tires:
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P245/60R18 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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ventilated disc/ventilated disc with ABS, EBD |
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Fuel capacity:
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20.1 |
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| 2007 Mazda CX-9 consumer reviews: | | | | overall rating |  | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | I love my new CX-9. This car handles better than any competitive model I drove. The interior styling and features are very well thought out. The car is so functional - my car is loaded with navigation, Bluetooth phone capability, iPod connection, dual climate controls, etc. I would not change anything with respect to the styling, handling or features of the vehicle. | | posted by Conrad Garison on Feb 08 2007 | | |
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| | This is the best overall package because of the interior design. One major suggestion - Power locks should lock automatically when driving. Other than that I honestly cannot think of anything bad to say about this car. It has exceeded all of my expectations. | | posted by Semaj Clarance on Feb 05 2008 | | |
| overall rating | | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | Buy this vehicle, the best value for the money. It is very practical yet stylishly cool. 20 inch rims, Xenon head lights, 6 speed automatic that you can shift manually if you prefer, all aluminum variable valve timing V6, remote start. Recommended highly! | | posted by Marquise Lawson on Jul 13 2008 | | |
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