Under the Hood
The CX-9 features a 273-horsepower, 3.7-liter V-6 with 270 pounds-feet of torque.
* Standard six-speed automatic transmission with clutchless-manual mode * V-6 runs on regular gas * 16/22 mpg city/highway for front-wheel drive and 15/21 mpg for all-wheel drive
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Convertible Commentary
As mentioned, our test car had the retractable-hardtop roof, and Mazda's
implementation of this type of roof has a few advantages over those from other
manufacturers.
First of all, it's fast; it ...
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S.
National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction,
and
temperature performance.
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Substantially reduced road and wind noise
Many improvements were made to structural rigidity and powertrain NVH
performance to provide a quieter, more pleasant ride, including the reduction of
high frequency booming noise sometimes heard ...


