Exterior
The CX-9 manages to avoid the chunkiness of many SUVs, in part because of its angular nose and carlike grille. The crossover's shoulder line rises as it heads rearward, and the sides are free of cladding.
* Four-wheel-independent suspension * 18-inch wheels are standard * 20-inch wheels are optional * Available power liftgate * Available high-intensity-discharge headlights
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Exterior design - expressive and emotional styling
A distinctive new front fascia is formed by the 5-point grille and openings
at the front corners. These design cues combine with the sculpted shape of the
hood and the bold, expressive lines that ...
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 ...
Under the Hood
The 2.3-liter four-cylinder develops 156 horsepower (146 hp for
PZEV-emissions-compliant models) while the 3.0-liter V-6 turns out 212 hp. Both
engines can team with a five-speed manual transmissi ...


