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 (Grand Touring) * Available power liftgate * Available xenon headlights

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    Under the Hood
    The 2008 CX-9 is powered by a new 273-horsepower, 3.7-liter V-6 engine that drives a six-speed automatic transmission that has a clutchless-manual mode. Front- or all-wheel-drive versions are offe ...

    Hazardous Driving
    WARNING: Be extremely careful if it is necessary to downshift on slippery surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is dangerous. The sudden change in tire speed ...

    Exterior
    For 2009, designers ditched the previous design for what Mazda calls a "Japanese aesthetic" in the current car. The vehicle sports a long hood with pronounced front fender flares that fl ...