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2010 mazda cx-9 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. A sportier sport-utility. introductionthe mazda cx-9 is a midsize crossover utility vehicle. It combines the cargo capacity of an suv with the fuel economy, ride quality, and handling of a car. It's a swift and stylish alternative to a mid-size suv or a minivan. the 2010 mazda cx-9 gets some significant updates, including minor styling revisions: exterior updates include the corporate five-pointed grille, side mirrors redesigned to be larger and more aerodynamic, taillights that feature a texture inspired by the nagare concept car, an additional chrome trim piece above the license plate that echoes the chrome trim floating in the front grille, and two new wheel designs. The cx-9 was introduced as a 2007 model, so these changes represent mid-cycle updates to a proven product. inside, mazda aimed for a more upscale look for the 2010 cx-9 by adding piano black insets on the steering wheel and radio display and chrome trim to the door handles, door trim, instrument panel and many controls. A double-lid center console design is also new, as is a 4. 3-inch display screen on models without the larger navigation screen. the mazda cx-9 is a great people hauler. It can carry seven six-foot passengers, thanks to a third-row seat designed with adults in mind. It's easy for a 5-foot, 6-inch woman to climb into the cx-9 because there's no need to climb up into it. Yet the seating position is high enough that the driver looks over at, not up to, drivers in big suvs. We found the cabin surroundings handsome. the cx-9 is available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, providing a nice option for those who worry about snowy travel in hilly areas. Properly equipped, the cx-9 is rated to tow up to 3500 pounds. what sets the cx-9 apart are its sporty looks and the road manners to back them up. The cx-9 responds quickly to driver input, feeling surprisingly enthusiastic about travel on a serpentine two-lane. Performance is provided by a 3. 7-liter v6 engine delivering 273 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque. This refined, 24-valve power plant was designed by ford and is built in ohio before being shipped to japan where the cx-9 is assembled. It works with an impressive six-speed, japanese-made automatic transmission that can be shifted manually if the driver is interested in some frisky motoring. electronic stability control, which helps the driver maintain control on slippery surfaces, comes standard on all models, along with roll stability control, and air curtains, which provide head protection in a side-impact crash. The cx-9 has received the u. Each is available in either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive 1,400). mazda cx-9 sport 28,635) comes with cloth upholstery, three-zone automatic climate control, am/fm/cd audio with auxiliary input jack, power windows, power door locks, power mirrors, remote/keyless entry, cruise control, leather-wrapped tilt/telescoping steering wheel with audio controls, six-way manual adjusting driver's seat, split-folding second- and third-row seats, bluetooth wireless cell phone link, rear spoiler, and p245/60r18 tires on aluminum wheels. A trailer hitch receiver and cover is available for all models 425). Air curtains are low-pressure airbags that come down from the ceiling to cover the side windows in all three rows. The idea is to provide head protection in a side-impact crash. Studies and crash tests have shown such head protection can significantly improve the chance of surviving side-impact crashes, which are particularly deadly because there is so little metal to protect the occupants of the vehicle being struck. The air bags mounted in the front seats are designed to provide chest protection in a side-impact crash. The structures of the cx-7 and cx-9 are not related. And the mechanical underpinnings are different. They are entirely different vehicles. the mazda cx-9 shares its basic structure with the five-passenger ford edge, although the mazda is longer, by 2 inches of wheelbase and 14 inches overall. In fact, the cx-9 is the largest mazda ever. Its overall length of just over 200 inches makes it nearly a foot longer than the toyota highlander or nissan murano. What is perhaps most surprising about the cx-9 is that it doesn't look big from the outside. the cx-9's new nose features a version of the five-point grille that is now used on most mazdas. There is also an upper grille with a huge mazda insignia. The face now has sharper, more dramatic lines that aren't really better looking. The windshield is sharply raked, leading to a roof that arches, crests and then slides back and down. One surprise is a pronounced bulge in the tailgate, like an old-fashioned bustle. It is a neat trick that adds a little extra storage capacity. Along the sides, the fenders feature prominent flares. safety researchers say the strength of the vehicle's body is also crucial in providing protection in a side-impact crash. Mazda took this into consideration, providing b-pillars that are extra wide and strong. (the b-pillar is the second roof pillar back from the windshield, which uses the a-pillar.). interiorfor 2010, mazda has made some minor interior changes to give it a more upscale appearance. Piano black insets have been added to the steering wheel, while chrome accents have been added to the instrument panel, a/c controls, automatic transmission lever knob, vent louver knobs, inner door handles, and door trim. Mazda also says the fabric and leather seating surfaces are now of a higher quality. The result is an attractive design that is nice but not entirely upscale. The cx-9's dashboard and door panels are, after all, mostly plastic with only a few soft-touch surfaces. all the driving controls stay in the same positions, which is good because they are simple and easy to use. The look is appealing, and nothing about it says boring family transportation. the cx-9's step-in height makes entry easy for shorter drivers, yet the seating position is as high as in most suvs, which provides a good look down the road. However, average to taller folks will have to duck out of the way of the front pillars when entering because the windshield is so sharply raked. There is plenty of head room, though. the cx-9 has a surprising amount of room inside. Carrying seven people means two up front, three in the second row and two in the hind quarters. One tester, at 6-feet, 4-inches, could be comfortable in the driver's seat, then move back to the second row and still find enough legroom. That second row, incidentally, is spli.
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