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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Safety
All-disc antilock brakes and seat-mounted side-impact airbags are standard,
as is a tire pressure monitoring system. Apart from an optional limited-slip
differential, traction control and an elect ...
Moonroof
The moonroof can be opened or closed
electrically only when the ignition switch
is in the ON position.
WARNING:
Do not let passengers stand up or
extend part of the body through the
open moonr ...
Vehicle Overview
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