- suv 147,397
- 458 below average
- 8,995 fair
- Boise, ID
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- autoshopper.com
- 458 below average suv 147,397 gasoline white automatic
The mazda cx-9 is a swift and stylish alternative to a mid-size suv or a minivan. It's called a crossover vehicle, meaning it combines the cargo capacity of an suv with the fuel economy, ride quality, and handling of a car. The cx-9 can carry seven six-footers, thanks to a third-row seat designed with adults in mind. The surroundings are handsome. We found it's easy for a 5-foot, 6-inch woman to climb into the cx-9. Yet the seating position is high enough that the driver looks over at, not up to, drivers in big suvs. The cx-9 is available in either 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.
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