Mazda CX-9

Interiors:

This vehicle offers plenty of space to its occupants with enough headroom and legroom in all 3 rows. It has a boot space of 928 litres, which is large enough to store plenty of luggage. Besides this, utility and convenience features are generously set in this car including cruise control, automatic front and rear air conditioning with individual setting, keyless entry with retractable key, digital clock and distinctively designed overlapping meter dials. Driving all alone, you can entertain yourself by operating audio control functions through steering wheel mounted switches. There is a radio with AM/FM tuner, CD player, USB, AUX-In, Bluetooth and navigation are other infotainment features packed in this car.

Exteriors:

This massive seven-seater crossover SUV by the company ramps up splendor of the big vehicle clasped with large radiator grille with brand's insignia embedded in the center. Its headlight cluster with halogen lamps acts as a safety equipment and also enhance the elegant appeal of the car. Coming to the lateral side, 5-spoked alloy wheels of 18-inch standard size with tyre measurement 245/60 R18 are ideally set to enhance the sporty appeal. All the dimensions of this vehicle are perfectly set in with 5075mm of length, 1935mm of width and 1727mm of height along with the wheelbase of 2875mm.

Engine, mileage & variants:

Available in five different trim levels, this full-size crossover SUV is packed with a 3.7-litre (3700 cc) DOHC based engine that churns out maximum power output of 273 HP at 6250 rpm and a peak torque of 366 Nm at 4250 rpm. It is mated with 6-speed activematic transmission, which makes this four wheeler powerful yet fuel economic. Estimated fuel economy of the CX-9 is 8.4 l/100km in combined driving cycle. Its front-wheel drive version accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h speed mark in 8.3 seconds, which is decently expeditious in comparison to other rival SUVs. The top speed of the vehicle is 194 km/h.

Safety, Braking and Miscellaneous:

For firm stability and braking of the car, it is coupled with good braking-suspension system along with anti-lock braking system (ABS) and EBD to deliver an efficient braking performance. Furthermore, as per your choice and driving layout you can also switch to all-wheel drive mode that transmits equal amount of torque to all the wheels and make your ride smoother and safer in sandy-snowy-muddy tracks. Front, side, curtain airbags, ELR seatbelts with pretensioner front-rear seatbelts work as passive safety system and reduces collisions adverse effects. Dynamic stability control, roll stability control, traction control, burglar alarm, immobilizer and few other safety aspects are also equipped to this vehicle.

Verdict:

Elegant, sturdy and enduring, this vehicle offers you everything that you expect form a luxurious SUV. However the low boot space offered is dismaying.