The 2009 CX-9 is a stylish crossover from Mazda that offers a stylish alternative to a mid-size SUV or a minivan. This Mazda crossover is bestowed with SUV-type ride height and carrying capacity, but offers significantly better fuel economy, ride quality, and handling than a truck-based SUV. It has a spacious cabin packed with safety and convenience features, which makes it an appropriate family vehicle. Standard luxuries such as Bluetooth hands-free phone capability and three-zone automatic climate control add more value to this remarkable crossover.
Powertrain and Performance
The 2009 Mazda CX-9 is offered in three trims: Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring. All the trims get power from a sport-tuned 3.7-liter V6 DOHC that produces 273 horsepower. The engine is powerful and agile and delivers exceptional fuel economy of 22 mpg on the highway and 16 mpg in the city. A six-speed sport automatic transmission which includes a manual-shift gate is standard. CX-9 can be equipped with either front-wheel or all-wheel drive system. The available active torque split all-wheel drive balances torque between all four wheels for better handling in foul weather conditions.
Body and Styling
The 2009 Mazda CX-9 is a smart, efficient, and spacious crossover that offers comfortable seating to seven across three spacious rows. The crossover gets a car like nose, striking lines, and muscular curves to reinforce its sporty looks and the road manners. The Sport and Touring trim comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, while 20-inch wheels are standard on the Grand Touring trim.
Inside, the cabin offers plenty of good features. The Touring and Grand Touring models have premium leather-trimmed seats, while the Sport offers high-quality low-wear cloth seats. Bluetooth hands-free phone capability; three-zone automatic climate control; tilt telescopic steering wheel with audio and cruise controls; anti-pinch power windows with one-touch power up/down; and power adjustable seats are standard across the trims.
Safety Features
Standard safety features on the 2009 Mazda CX-9 are anti-lock disc brakes; dynamic stability control; traction control and roll stability control; tire pressure monitoring system; front side-impact air bags; and three-row side air curtains with roll-over protection. A blind-spot warning system is available only on the Grand Touring. In government safety ratings, the CX-9 scored a perfect five stars in all front and side crash tests.
