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At a Glance
- Mazda’s first 7-seat crossover SUV, CX-9, launched in Australia in December 2007 to critical acclaim, raising the bar in the Medium SUV segment
- The current CX-9 has received 17 global motoring awards; approx 70,000 sold worldwide (7,500 of those in Australia)
- Facelift CX-9 takes refinement and styling up a notch, now sporting a bolder and more sophisticated design incorporating Mazda’s expressive five point grille ‘family face’
- Refreshed CX-9 available in three grades, including the all-new range-topping Grand Touring
- MLP for Classic is $49,990 ($2,000 less than equivalent outgoing model), Luxury is $56,990 ($3,115 less than the equivalent outgoing model) and offers $230 worth of additional equipment. Luxury with optioned Satellite Navigation is $60,313 and Grand Touring is $63,186. All MLPs includes Luxury Car Tax where applicable.
- Equipment upgrades include Satellite Navigation, Bluetooth® functionality, heated 3-position memory side mirrors, smart keyless entry and engine start and remote operated power tailgate with open/close (depending on grade)
- Refreshed interior expresses sportiness, strength, and refined quality. New high quality cloth and leather trim
- Satellite Navigation available as an option on CX-9 Luxury and standard on CX-9 Grand Touring
- CX-9’s 3.7 litre V6 24-valve DOHC petrol engine is Mazda’s most powerful engine, producing 204kW @ 6,250rpm and 367Nm @ 4,250rpm
- Fuel economy significantly increased through engine re-calibration and improved aerodynamics. Coefficient of drag now 0.365 (was 0.37)
- Facelift CX-9 now only sips 12.2L/100km (previously 13.0L) and has an improved CO2 emission rating of 291g/km (was 309)
- CX-9 protects your precious cargo with an impressive line-up of active and passive safety technologies including: ABS, DSC, TCS, RSC, EBA, EBD, and 6 SRS airbags. Front Active head restraints now standard across the range.
- Improved ride and comfort achieved through re-tuning of front suspension
- CX-9 fuses a striking design with SUV practicality: Second-row 60/40 split with the third-row 50/50 split folding flat into the floor and up to 1,911 litres of cargo space on offer
Overview
- New CX-9 range consists of three grades: Classic, Luxury and Grand Touring and offers outstanding value: Classic priced $2,000 less than the equivalent model and Luxury $3,115
- Styling and equipment upgrades take Mazda’s largest vehicle to new levels of luxury and refinement
- All CX-9s powered by a 204kW V6 engine mated to a 6-speed Activematic gearbox and Mazda’s Active Torque Split AWD system
- State-of-the-art safety technology to protect your precious cargo
Mazda CX-9 was launched in Australia in December 2007 to critical acclaim. It was then and remains today Mazda’s largest and most powerful vehicle and the only 7-seat SUV to eloquently blend sporty and dynamic design with utilitarian practicality.
CX-9’s striking crossover design was a welcome addition to a segment traditionally known for its bland and boxy offerings.
In two short years CX-9 has received 17 global automotive awards, including North American Truck of the Year and Motor Trend magazine’s SUV of the year in 2008. Over 70,000 CX-9s have been sold around the world, with almost 7,500 of those sold in Australia.
As the saying goes, there’s always room for improvement and in an effort to stay ahead of the pack the Mazda CX-9 design and engineering team, led by Programme Manager Hideaki Tanaka, has taken refinement and styling up a notch.
The result for facelift CX-9 is a bolder and more sophisticated design incorporating a larger lower grille and Mazda’s expressive five-point ‘family face’. Exterior styling upgrades are complimented by a refreshed interior boasting a barrage of new features while an all-new Grand Touring model takes CX-9 luxury to a whole new level.
Priced from just $49,990 the facelifted Mazda CX-9 range now has something for everyone, giving Australian families more choice than ever before with three models: Classic, Luxury and the new Grand Touring.
Boasting a suite of interior and exterior upgrades, Mazda CX-9 is even better value for money with the Classic model priced $2,000 less than the equivalent outgoing model and Luxury $3,115 less. And that’s without taking into account the impressive list of additional equipment now standard on these models.
Facelift CX-9 is available in six mica/metallic colours, including an all-new colour: Dolphin Grey.
All CX-9’s are powered by Mazda’s largest capacity engine: A 3.7 litre V6 petrol engine with 24-valves, DOHC and Sequential Valve Timing (S-VT) which produces 204kW of power and 367Nm of torque when mated to a 6-speed Activematic transmission. Power is delivered to the road via Mazda’s on-demand Active Torque Split (ATS) all-wheel drive system.
Engine calibration and improved aerodynamics means CX-9’s carry over engine now sips just 12.2 L/100km (previously 13.0L), making it one of the most fuel efficient all-wheel drive vehicles in its segment. CX-9 now boasts an improved CO2 emission number of 291g/km (previously 309).
Revised front and rear combination lamps express Mazda’s ‘Nagare’ design language through a new patterned texture inspired by nature. Fog lamp bezels are sharper and stronger and side mirrors more sporty and dynamic. The addition of silver garnishes front and rear enhance dimension and sharpness and CX-9 remains the only car in its class to offer 20 inch alloy wheels (standard on Luxury and Grand Touring models).
The refreshed CX-9’s bold and sophisticated design theme continues on the inside with chrome and Piano Black plating throughout the cabin. A double opening centre console lid is adopted and a dial system on the air-conditioning panel for rear occupants has been replaced with a flush surfaced design and LCD indications. The steering wheel from New Generation Mazda3 is adopted for CX-9 and Piano Black trim is applied for a premium luxury finish.
All CX-9 models are generously appointed with three-zone climate control air-conditioning, alloy wheels, cruise control and power windows and mirrors. An MP3/WMA compatible CD player is operated through a display which includes a reversing camera with rear parking guidelines.
The all-new range topping Grand Touring model adds xenon headlamps, a remote operated power tailgate, as well as keyless entry and engine start.
CX-9 is about to enter its third year of production and its combination of dynamic styling, safety, versatility and performance ensures Mazda’s flagship crossover SUV continues to wow customers.
Mazda expects to sell around 260 CX-9’s each month with the following model split (lifecycle average):
Mazda CX-9 Classic - 26%
Mazda CX-9 Luxury - 60%
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring - 14%
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