9 reasons to love the Mazda CX-9

The CX-9’s engineers adhere to Mazda’s “jinbai ittai” design philosophy, which means in Japanese the unity of horse and rider.

Luxury and value-for-money are words that do not usually mix in one sentence, but it applies with Mazda’s CX-9. Its stately presence and gorgeous design, as well as premium amenities and features attract accomplished individuals who are practical and yet appreciate the finer things in life. Here are 9 reasons why people who own a CX-9 love their cars.

Striking Kodo design

Mazda’s Kodo: Soul of Motion design philosophy applies very beautifully on this 7-seater SUV. Even if the car has been around for a few years, the CX-9 is a design that will be sure to age gracefully, thanks to its elongated hood and tapered roofline.

Driving with confidence

It is all about the driving experience. The top-of-the-line Signature series offers predictive i-Activ AWD that accurately monitors everything from outside temperature to throttle input and braking patterns. With this tech, the CX-9 carefully and automatically adjusts power delivery to give you optimal traction before your wheels can slip regardless of weather condition.

Sixth sense on safety

Mazda packed in so much safety tech and innovations, and driver aids that give so much confidence on the road. Whether it’s on urban traffic or highway driving, the car helps you drive safely, alerting on potential hazards and lets you focus on what matters most – having the best driving experience.

Full-sized 3 rows

Despite the car’s sleek and low roofline that defines its gorgeous profile, it offers one of the best in class 2nd and 3rd rows with more volume and legroom. The 3rd row is fairly easy to climb in, without needing to remove an installed child seat.

The CX-9 offers one of the best in class 2nd and 3rd rows with more volume and legroom.

Craftsmanship

The CX-9’s use of genuine Rosewood in matte finish gives the car a luxurious touch and gives a pleasing feeling and visual appeal. Its supple Nappa leather and soft surfaces all throughout the cabin makes the car feel much more premium.

Cabin comfort

For luxury vehicles, having the lowest noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) is paramount. With the CX-9, it added some 54 lbs. of sound-deadening material, uses sound-insulating glass and superior seal insulation, giving its interior a remarkably quiet environment.

Power and control

The CX-9’s engineers adhere to Mazda’s “jinbai ittai” design philosophy, which means in Japanese the unity of horse and rider. The car’s 2.5 inline four cylinder turbocharged engine has a peak torque rating of 420Nm at a low 2,000 RPM which gives the car a much more dynamic experience. Mazda introduced the world’s first turbocharged engine that is capable of varying exhaust pulse depending on its engine speed, helping improve boost at low RPMs and reducing turbo lag. Skyactiv-Vehicle Dynamics with G-Vectoring Control is Mazda’s innovative technology that helps you steer more precisely by optimizing load control that gives the car its excellent handling during a more spirited drive.

With Mazda’s Connect, integration and pairing with your smartphone couldn’t be simpler.

Premium amenities and features

Found mostly in premium vehicles only, the CX-9 has a front Windshield Projected Active Driving Display (HUD) to show the vehicle speed, front dual-zone climate control and auto rear climate control, rear door sunshade, 360° View Reverse Camera, Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist and Blind Spot Monitoring.

Infotainment

The Signature variant CX-9 comes with an 8-inch Mazda Connect Infotainment system and a 12-speaker Bose layout. Control is either through the touchscreen or with an intuitive separate knob with a knurled metal finish that adds a nice luxurious touch to it. Integration and pairing with your smartphone couldn’t be simpler.