Mazda CX-9 2010 review
If you want an SUV with seven or more seats, your options start with compact crossovers — whose optional third-row seats are best left for punishing kids — and end with full-size truck-based SUVs, whose exterior bulk and gas mileage are punishing in their own right. In between is a healthy selection of mid- and full-size crossovers that includes the 2010 Mazda CX-9.
In a crowded class, the CX-9 distinguishes itself with a high-quality interior and more driving fun than you'd expect from a large, seven-seat crossover.
Competing on the small end with the seven-seat Toyota Highlander and on the large end with the Chevrolet Traverse, the CX-9 comes in three trim levels: Sport, Touring and Grand Touring. Front- and all-wheel drive are available at all three levels.
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Mazda CX-7 2009 review
Ten bucks says the penny-pincher inside you is balking at the very prospect
of a Mazda CX-7. It's a five-seat crossover whose turbocharged engine recommends
premium fuel and returns subpar gas mil ...
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
automatically controls braking and engine
torque in conjunction with systems such
as ABS and TCS to help control side slip
when driving on slippery surfaces, or ...
Cargo & Towing
The CX-7's rear cargo area holds just under 30 cubic feet with the second-row
seats in place and 58.6 cubic feet with them down. This is a large area, but
it's also a bit high, so the depth isn't ...