Monday, December 22, 2014

A Brief Guide to the 2014 Mazda CX-9

Although the Mazda CX-9 is not the new kid on the seven seater SUV block, it is certainly holding its own in a stiff competition segment. Although the CX-9 is not the cheapest option on the market, it certainly offers a great deal of features which encourage a further look before you commit to a purchase.

Aesthetics:

The interior of the Mazda CX-9 looks and feels great. The interior finish includes cloth seats and leather touches to the gear knob and steering wheel. The CX-9 feels spacious with plenty of room for children in the third row seating, with tilt and slide seating in the second row allowing access. However, if you choose to use the rear seating area for boot space, you can increase the capacity from 267 litres to an impressive 928 litres. The seating feels comfortable with plenty of space for adults or children and it includes three anchor points for child seats in the second row. In the front, the seating feels comfortable and supported, perfectly complementing the high quality touches of chrome in the cabin design.

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Outside, the lines look clean and crisp providing a pleasing aesthetic, which complements the Mazda brand line of vehicles. Consumers can choose mica or metallic paint finishes at no additional cost, which represents a saving of up to a $1000 compared to other brands.

Gadgets:
The standard model Mazda CX-9 includes a 5.6 inch touch screen which allows control of the six speaker media system and shows the view from the reversing camera. Additional extras from the luxury versions include leather trim, electronic seat adjustment, heated seats, folding heated side mirrors and Bose stereo with ten speakers. The top of the line Grand Touring model includes bi xenon headlights, automated high beam, rear park sensors, electronic tail gate, forward collision alert and auto dim rear view mirror. The model includes USB and Bluetooth connectivity to allow audio and phone streaming. This makes the system easy and convenient to use.

Performance:
The CX-9 incorporates a 3.7 litre V6 engine, which delivers 204kW power and 367Nm torque. This makes it perfectly able to cope with the challenges of highway travel or the urban commute. The engine feels gutsy and strong, yet manages a consumption of 11 litres per 100 kilometres. However, this does not make the Mazda feel like a tank, as it provides nimble handling despite its substantial weight of 1939 kilograms. The steering feels direct and sporty, which helps less confident drivers manage the substantial length of the vehicle. This in combination with the reverse sensors makes parking this 5.1 metre long beast a breeze.
The engine is paired with an automatic six speed transmission, which makes shifting quick and responsive. Although there is some degree of road noise, the ride feels firm and comfortable. New CX-9 owners can also take advantage of the Mazda unlimited kilometre scheme provided for its three year warranty.

If you are interested in the Mazda CX-9, contact us. We have an extensive showroom and our sales team would be happy to demonstrate the model or answer any questions you may have.

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