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Ignoring
the big, boxy standards of traditional SUVs, Mazda’s
seven-passenger CX-9 marks the dawn of a new era. A
crossover sport-utility designed specifically for
couples and families who want to drive a stylish,
smart vehicle that fits their lifestyles, the CX-9
combines the practicality of an SUV with the
outstanding performance and luxury of a sports car.
It has a powerful 263 HP MZI 3.5-liter V6 engine
with a 6-speed transmission for optimum acceleration
and passing performance. And its exterior is certain
to stun.
The CX-9’s smooth, flowing silhouette gives way to
aggressive fenders, an athletic bumper, and a
perfectly proportioned tail. And with 20" wheels and
a steeply angled windshield, the CX-9 exudes the
inertia of a sporty coupe. But with one of the
longest wheelbases in its segment, the CX-9 is also
pure comfort in all three rows. The second and third
rows easily fold flat for ample cargo space, but
even when the third row is occupied, the CX-9 still
affords 17.2 cubic feet of cargo space. And the
high-quality craftsmanship can be seen everywhere
from the subtly illuminated, blacked-out instrument
panel to the soft trim and delicate stitching.
The advanced Mazda Active Torque Split All-Wheel
Drive system takes control of traction so the driver
is always in control of the road. The active
combination of the Dynamic Stability Control and
Roll Stability Control systems study the CX-9’s
movement so it is always aware of the road ahead.
Plus a set of six sensor-activated side-curtain
airbags adds additional protection for passengers in
every row.
The CX-9 is Mazda’s answer to the big, boring, boxy
tradition of SUVs. It fits just right.
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THE FUTURE!
Hakaze
Hakaze is
the third design concept of the series created
around the ‘Nagare’ design language, joining the
Mazda
Nagare
and Mazda
Ryuga
which were revealed earlier this motor show season.
This four-seat coupe-style compact crossover SUV
designed at Mazda’s European Design Centre seems to
be effortlessly cutting through the air, even when
standing still.
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