Vehicle Overview
Mazda's midsize front-wheel-drive sedan benefits from a sportier nature than some of its competitors. Inline-four-cylinder (in "i" models) and V-6 ("s" models) engines are available in the Sport, Touring and Grand Touring trim levels. Competitors include midsize sedans like the Honda Accord and Chevrolet Malibu.
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One of the best things about the CX-9 is its drivetrain. Every CX-9 comes
with a 263-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine that teams with a six-speed
automatic transmission with a clutchless-manual mo ...
Automatic Transaxle Controls
Various Lockouts:
Indicates that you must
depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition
switch must be in the ACC or ON position).
Indicates the shift lever can
be shifted freely into any po ...
Safety
In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash tests, the CX-9 earned the
top score, Good, in frontal and side-impact tests. It hasn't been tested for
rear impacts or for roof strength, an indica ...


