January 17, 2008
To those who have their doubts regarding the off-road capability of Mazda CX-9 can shut their doubts off now as Mazda CX-9 is now the proud owner of the 2008 North American Truck of the Year Award. Although I don’t there are many of them who doubt Mazda’s celebrated CX-9. This is actually the Japanese automaker’s first time to win the said award and it’s all thanks to its producing the Mazda CX-9. This award had been given to Mazda CX-9 during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit last January 13, 2008.
The Truck of the Year Award has been established in 1994 and it is actually one of North America’s most prestigious motoring awards. The vehicles that are awarded with the Truck of the Year Award have earned the highest scores in safety, handling, driver satisfaction, design, and value for money. 45 prominent automotive journalists from the United States and Canada are the ones who determine which vehicle should be provided with this award. These journalists assess the 2008 model year truck’s category which includes conventional trucks and sports utility vehicles.
President and CEO of Mazda North American Operations, Jim O’Sullivan, said, "This truly is an honor. Since we brought CX-9 to market, it’s been a hit with media, customers and dealers alike. This vehicle represents everything a Mazda SUV should be: dynamically styled, powerful, with top-notch craftsmanship and a lot of fun to drive. Today’s award is proof that says we just might be on to something special."
The Mazda CX-9 won this award perhaps because of its skillful blending of the sporty driving signature of Mazda with the practicality brought by a seven-passenger sport utility vehicle. This Mazda model was able to successfully break out from the traditional SUVs because of its having dynamic styling, spacious interior, powerful and dynamic driving performance, and thus won high scores. Sales of the Mazda CX-9 started in January 2007 in North America and during the end of 2007, sales in Australia and Saudi Arabia were launched.
The Mazda CX-9, thanks to its array of impressive safety features, earned the highest possible scores in frontal and side impact crashes from the test made by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of the U.S government. Therefore, it was given a five-star frontal and side impact crash test ratings. Aside from that, it also received four star rating for rollover resistance. And Mazda CX-9 has also been given the 2008 Sport/Utility of the Year award by Motor Trend magazine.
January 8, 2008
Mazda welcomes the year 2008 by offering its loyal customers with the seven-passenger Mazda CX-9. This Mazda sports utility vehicles boats of a sleek and versatile styling. According to Motor Trend, the Mazda CX-9 is “The premium blend of performance, utility, and value.” These descriptions are evident on the three trim levels of the Mazda CX-9 – CX-9 Sports, CX-9 Touring, and CX-9 Grand Touring.
Mazda enthusiasts will be happy to know that Mazda CX-9 has a 3.7-liter DOHC 24-valve engine capable of producing 273 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque. it is equipped with rain-sensing wipers that quickly activated on the first drops of rain when the CX-9 was tested. For safety, Mazda has incorporated heated outside mirrors with side marker lights. This helps the drivers see even when its raining and be clearly seen by other motorists on the road.
There are automatic xenon head-intensity discharge low-beam headlights help in providing drivers with an enhanced and automatic night time illumination. But of course, these headlights are still equipped with manual leveling adjustments. The tail lights are noteworthy as well. They make use of a horizontal array of multiple light-emitting diodes to ensure that drivers are provided with brighter, reliable, and more visible shine and longer service life as well.
The tested Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring trim turned out to be real comfortable and provides drivers with a sense of importance. Plus, as it has a unique styling, it makes it really fun to drive around the neighborhood for everyone to see. A lot of safety features are also integrated and these include the traction control system, front air bags, front-side impact air bags. There are even a 36-month/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and a 60-month/60,000-,mile warranty on the powertrain to help in maintaining the power and beauty of this Mazda sports utility vehicle. CX-( even scored a four star rating from the government for the frontal, side crash, and rollover ratings.
Fuel economy of this Mazda model is recorded by the Environmental Protection Agency to be at 15 miles per gallon in the city and 21 miles per gallon on the highway. This is not quite impressive but I’m sure Mazda will do something about its low scores on fuel economy in the future with its other models, like when it released the Mazda2 diesel.
October 17, 2007
The 2008 model for the Mazda CX-9 Sports Utility Vehicle was named the SUV of the Year by Motor Trend Magazine. Motor Trend Magazine said that the award which is from a field of 11 finalists will be featured in the November 6 edition of the magazine. The Editor-in-Chief of the Magazine, Angus MacKenzie, said, “We wondered if it would be possible for Mazda to inject its sports car DNA into their first-ever three-row crossover — a crossover that happened to be one of the largest in the lineup.” He also said that when the results of the test were shown, the Mazda CX-9 SUV was “arguably the most enjoyable sports utility to drive, and a great reminder that SUVs can be as exciting as any car.” The specifications of the Mazda CX-9 are the following: Powertrain – 3.7-liter V6 engine capable of delivering an impressive 273 horsepower Acceleration speed – Zero to 60 miles per hour in 7.8 seconds Fuel economy – 15 miles per gallon in the city and 21 miles per gallon in the highway Weight – 4,633 pounds and it is a seven-seater sports utility vehicle The other finalists for the SUV of the Year award include Hyundai Veracruz, Land Rover LR2, Saturen VUE, Buick Enclave, Toyota Land Cruiser, Jeep Liberty, Subaru Tribeca, and Toyota Highlander.
June 28, 2007
It was just early this year that Mazda came up with CX-7 and already they have another one served up – the all new Mazda CX-9, a seven-seater mid-size SUV, which they claim to have made the Zoom-Zoom way.
This all-new Mazda CX-9 shreds off the boxy-type family vehicle for a sleek and fun design such as what the CX-7 looks like. But their difference lies in their capacity for seating people and the arrangement of the seats in the car. The CX-9 gives us a much more space for passengers with its three-row seating – putting together 7 passengers in one fun ride.
Its interior could prove that the engineers responsible for making this mid-size SUV could still put in the luggages that the seven passengers brought with them to the trip. It doesn’t sacrifice space as even though 7 people could be seated, they are seated comfortably and relaxed.
This all-new crossover mid-size SUV received praises for its affordability and its interior design. Edmunds.com awarded it Editor’s Most Wanted SUV Under $35,000.
