2021 Mazda CX-9

Choose from five trim levels when deciding on your CX-9. The base trim level is the Sport, which comes standard with popular exterior features such as 19-inch alloy wheels and rain-sensing windshield wipers. Next is the Touring trim level, which includes upgraded features such as proximity keyless entry, and a moonroof. Moving into the mid-range trim levels, the Carbon Edition and Grand Touring both come standard with adaptive headlights, aluminum roof rails, larger 20-inch wheels, and a hands-free liftgate. The top trim level is the Signature trim, which features exterior aluminum accents and LED grille accent lighting.

All trim levels come equipped with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that can output up to 227 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque when running on regular gas and 250 horsepower and 320 pound-feet of torque when using premium. The engine provides plenty of power to navigate highways and pass with ease. A smooth-shifting six-speed transmission accompanies the engine on every trim.

The new Mazda CX-9 boasts a smooth ride and sporty handling, making the vehicle both comfortable and fun to drive. The larger alloy wheels help you hug the pavement and stay steady even when the road gets rough. If you are looking for even more solidity on the road, you can opt for all-wheel drive. The CX-9 is also ideal for taking on camping adventures, as it has the towing capacity to pull a small rig weighing up to 3,500 pounds.

The vehicle comfortably sits six or seven people, depending on whether you choose a bench or captain's chairs in the second row. You can improve the ease of entering the third row by opting for sliding and reclining second-row seats. Both the second and third-row can easily fit adults, but the second row has significantly more legroom than the third. The interior has a luxury feel to it with a six-way power-adjustable seat and available leather or premium leather material. Heated and ventilated seats are another popular upgrade. When it comes to convenience features, you have all the options you'd expect in a capable SUV. The infotainment system features Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth to help you make and receive calls without having to take your hands off the wheel.

Safety features on the CX-9 help reduce your risk of an accident or prevent an accident from occurring. The vehicle's many standard safety features include forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and lane-keep assist. Additional features such as blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and forward automatic emergency braking allow you to navigate busy city streets with increased safety.