2012 Mazda CX-9

Have you heard about the 2012 Mazda CX-9? Do you want to learn more about this new vehicle? If so, this 2010 Mazda CX-9 review will provide you with all the information that you need to decide whether or not this car is ideal for you.

The Mazda CX-9 is a type of CUV (Crossover Utility Vehicle) that is midsized. It is a perfect combination of the handling, ride quality and fuel economy of a car, and the capacity of a standard SUV. In 2007, when the Mazda CX-9 was first introduced to the market it instantly became a success; however the 2012 Mazda CX-9 is going to be even more successful with its major interior and exterior facelift, in addition to various new features such as reinforced safety features and RTT (Real Time Traffic).

Other features of the new facelift include the new five point Mazda ‘family face’ grille, a new dolphin grey exterior color, rear combination lamps, rear garnish, additional and bigger aerodynamic side mirrors, fog lamps and front combination lamps.

Let us now look at the interior of the vehicle in this 2012 Mazda CX-9 review. Some of the new features that the CX-9 received on its interior are inclusive of: new door trim and inner door handles, vent louver knobs, automatic transmission knob, A/C controls, and chrome accents design for the instrumental panel’s center. The areas of the audio display and of the steering wheel, now boast new piano-black insets. In order to give the vehicle a more upscale and stylish look and feel, small stitching and smooth leather changes were made to the seats.

It is important to mention in this 2012 Mazda CX-9 review that the vehicle is currently available in three types of trim levels: Grand Touring, Touring and Sport. By reviewing all here trim levels, you will realize that they all are equipped with the standard 6-speed automatic transmission; additionally, they are all available in all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive variants.

Standard on all three trim levels are anti-lock brakes, stability control and side curtain airbags, among a variety of other safety features. You can purchase the Sport CX-9 front wheel drive for a little under $30,000, while the Grand Touring AWD can be bought for approximately $40,000 once it has been loaded with features such as towing packages, navigation and rear seat entertainment.

Finally in this 2012 Mazda CX-9 review let us talk about some of the engine specifications. All three trim levels feature a 273hp 3.7l V6, which is attached to a 6-speed transmission. The FWD yields 16MPG for the city and 22MPG for the highway, while the AWD yields 15MPG for the city and 21MPG for the highway.