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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    Exterior
    The CX-9 has sleeker lines and a sportier look than most crossovers, especially large three-row ones. * New designs for 18- and 20-inch wheels * Chrome door handles and turn-signal side mirrors ( ...

    Money-Saving Suggestions
    How you operate your Mazda determines how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use these suggestions to help save money on fuel and repairs. - Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine runs smoothly, ...

    Brake System
    Foot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal use. Should power-assist fail, you can stop by applying greater force than normal to the brake pedal. But ...