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 offered.

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    All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Operation
    AWD provides excellent driveability on snow-covered and ice-packed roads, sand and mud, as well as on steep slopes and other slippery surfaces. AWD Driving WARNING: Avoid sharp turns, excessive ...

    Exterior & Styling
    Compared with its competitors, the CX-9 is pretty sleek-looking for a large crossover. Most crossovers are more streamlined than Ford's boxy Flex, but even those cars have vestigial characteristic ...

    Steering Wheel
    WARNING: Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Moving it can very easily cause the driver to abruptl ...