Mazda CX-9 2007 review
Even though the Mazda Tribute — a version of the Ford Escape compact SUV — has been on sale for years, SUVs don't come to mind when I think of Mazda. Instead, I see Miatas and RX-7s — sporty cars.
That said, Mazda took the right approach with the new seven-seat CX-9 crossover by giving it a sporty look that both reaffirms Mazda's brand image and is likely to appeal to more buyers than conventional SUVs do. Add a roomy interior, refined engine and transmission, and carlike handling, and the CX-9 is an attractive entry that seems more than able to hold its own against other full-size crossovers like the new Saturn Outlook.
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Competing for Space
The interior is well-engineered and well-executed, but there's no avoiding
the fact that there are six seats in a relatively small space. This isn't
uncommon, but many models sacrifice space in ju ...
Interior Equipment (View B)
1. Audio control switches.
2. SRS air bags.
3. Cruise control switches.
4. Audio system.
5. Hazard warning flasher switch.
6. Climate control system.
7. MT shift lever.
8. AT shift lever.
9. ...
Exterior
Thanks to an arcing black garnish atop the air dam, the Mazda2 carries the
smiling expression Mazda has recently affixed to most of its cars. The lower air
dam dominates the Mazda2's nose; a thin ...