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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Vehicle Overview
Introduced for the 2007 model year, the CX-9 crossover is available in Sport,
Touring and Grand Touring trim levels, has a number of standard safety features
and can seat up to seven people in its ...
Interior
Each Tribute carries five people on twin bucket seats up front and a
three-place, 60/40-split, folding rear seat. Tributes have a floor-mounted
gearshift, and the standard 100-watt CD stereo can f ...