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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Exterior
The 2007 redesign was as substantial as the 1999 reworking, which did away
with the pop-up headlights in favor of fixed units and a more curvaceous body.
The current generation retains the fixed h ...
Exterior
Narrow headlights flank a large, five-pointed grille with a Mazda logo. The
wheel arches and belt line are well defined. For 2007, Violet Gray and
Smokestone are new colors, with the latter availa ...