Under the Hood

The CX-9 features a 273-horsepower, 3.7-liter V-6 with 270 pounds-feet of torque. Front- and all-wheel drive are offered.

* Standard six-speed automatic transmission with clutchless-manual mode * V-6 runs on regular gas * Mazda claims that fuel economy has improved to 17/24 mpg city/highway for front-wheel drive and 16/22 mpg for all-wheel drive

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