2009 Mazda CX-9 at New York Motor Show
April 10, 2009 by David Twomey
It might seem a little conceited but Mazda says that when it sat down to come up with a refresh of the design of the CX-9 SUV it was initially stumped for ideas to improve the car.
Despite this the latest version of the CX-9 has just been revealed at the New York Motor Show and the Japanese company says it has received a significant exterior and interior facelift, added options and reinforced safety features.
Mazda says that the CX-9 was an instant success when it first hit the market in 2007, raising the bar for three-row crossover SUVs.
And it claims that from its dynamic styling and safety to versatility and performance, Mazda’s flagship crossover SUV continues to wow customers and automotive critics alike as it moves into its fourth year of production.
At New York Mazda said that as is also the case with other recent vehicles in the Mazda line-up, the 2010 CX-9 receives a Nagare-inspired exterior and interior. Wrapped from front to rear with subtle design cues that express the “embodiment of motion,” the exterior of the CX-9 is sleek and sophisticated for 2010.
Key enhancements include:
* New family face features including a bolder five-point grille, radiator grille, front combination lamps and fog lamps
* New 20-inch and 18-inch wheel design
* Larger, more aerodynamic side mirrors
* Rear garnish, which compliments the look of the front fascia design
* Rear combination lamps that mimic the same Nagare-inspired texture as front lamps, while incorporating a new red lens at the bottom to show stability
* New exterior color – Dolphin Gray
A 204kW, 3.7-litre, V6 engine powers the revised CX-9, which Mazda says makes the most complex pursuits as easy and as pleasurable as possible.
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system supports the driver when changing lanes on roads and highways, and at speeds of 35km/h or more, the system monitors areas on both sides of the vehicle to the rear.
Mazda CX-9 is offered in three trim levels: Sport, Touring and Grand Touring. All models include air conditioning, power windows, power door locks with remote keyless entry, trip computer, cruise control, six air bags, Bluetooth® phone capability and a choice of black or beige interior hues.
Mazda CX-9 offers as optional features a factory towing package, power sunroof, BOSE® audio system, power lift gate, and a rear-seat entertainment system.
Tags: Mazda CX-9, New York Motor Show
I really like the CX-9, but I think I prefer the prefacelifted version, this has too much chrome going on. I’m not a fan of the new rear lights either, its got that happy anime character eyes thing going on.
think i like the old one better.this looks too honda odessey’ish…
One day Mazda may topple Ford off third place in the Australian market with its new models. Facelifted CX-9 may steal some more sales from Territory though demand for larger cars have dropped.
Whether its the Asian or American Odyssey you’re talking about, this makes any Odyssey look like a pig.
Another bloody smilie face car
Are Mazda feeding their designers ecstasy?
Hmmms *thinks of what to say* Well I like the new rear end, I can’t see any interior changes (maybe the air-controls?) and the front is quite abit too smiley. I think they’ve taken the new ‘corporate grille’ abit too far on this one and the facelifted CX7 as well.
One of the best looking and best featured SUV’s on the market.
I think fake wood is coming back! Oh noes!1!
I like the back, but the front looks really well… smiley. And I thought the new Mazda3 was smiley the CX-9 takes it to a new level.
What a boring and bland interior.
Not earth shattering but…mmmm… clean cut and decent. Looks good for school runs.
the car looks classier than the old one, maybe if the display car was in a black or darker colour, it’d do more justice for the new one. if i don’t know it’s a mazda, i would’d thought the interior’s from an upmarket german SUV ;p
we are just starting to check the Mazda 10’s now . Is this the one that is currently being sold in australia april 2009.?
or is it a new one about to be released here?