One of the biggest shifts in automotive purchasing in the past two decades has been the transition away from traditional sedans and oversized SUVs over to the more functional and fuel-efficient crossover SUVs. If you’ve felt overwhelmed shopping for a new crossover SUV, take a closer look at the Mazda CX-9 and you will be pleasantly surprised at what you find.
Five Things That Will Make You Look Closer at the Mazda CX-9
1. Multiple Trims, Packages, and Pricing
The fully redesigned Mazda CX-9 model was introduced in 2016 and continues to evolve with each new edition. In 2021, a new Carbon Edition package has been added that features black exterior trim and grille, black 20-inch wheels, and red leather seats. The existing suite of Sport, Touring, Grand Touring, and Signature offer a variety of standard and add-on features that fit every budget.
2. Infotainment Upgrades
Mazda has really stepped up their driver interface and infotainment systems in all CX-9 models. Starting with a standard 10.3-inch display screen and software that is easy to navigate and helps create a more user-friendly experience for all consumers.
Other standard features include Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, HD radio, USB ports, Bluetooth phone, and audio streaming, and a wireless smartphone charging pad. The six-speaker sound system has also been enhanced with improved sound quality, and a Bose audio system and SiriusXM satellite radio are available in the higher-end models.
3. Fuel Efficiency
Mazda took a gamble on using a four-cylinder engine versus the older model’s six-cylinder style in order to gain fuel efficiency, and the gamble paid off. The turbocharged 2.5 L, four-cylinder engine is paired with a six-speed automatic transition to deliver power and pep while providing better fuel efficiency than many of its competitors. Both the front-wheel and all-wheel-drive models earned an EPA estimate of 26 miles to the gallon.
4. Roomy and Comfortable Interior
Within the cabin of the CX-9, you will find an upscale interior design that models those of high-end luxury SUVs. The roomy interior can either comfortably seat your seven passengers or provide 71.2 cubic feet of storage space when you fold down the second and third row of seats.
In addition, Mazda provides two storage bins underneath the cargo floor to provide even more storage. Power adjustable and heated front seats also come standard along with LED lighting that slowly illuminates upon entrance and maintains a soft glow throughout your trip.
5. Safety and Driving Assist Features
Mazda continues to deliver strong results in all safety-rated categories and the CX-9 is continually adding new safety and drive-assist features. In addition to a rearview camera, you’ll get Mazda’s full suite of features that include forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring, and adaptive cruise control.
These safety features accompany the drive assist features such as lane departure warning, lane keep assist, front and rear parking sensors, a driver attention monitor, and a surround-view parking camera system.
When you are lost in a sea of boring, mid-sized crossover SUVs, take another look at the new CX-9 that stands out in the crowd. Come to Flood Mazda today to test drive the best mid-sized SUV in the market.
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