2007 Mazda CX-9
Mazda CX-9 rear view
The center console is driver friendly with easy-to-read and operate gauges and controls.
The second row moves forward easily to provide ample access to the third row.
Type: A front-wheel drive seven-passenger crossover. All-wheel drive is available.
Retail price: $29,035 - $39,000
Trim levels: Sport, Touring, Grand Touring
Engine: 3.5-liter V-6 DOHC, 6-speed auto
Power: 263-horsepower, 249-pound-feet
Dimensions: Length: 16-feet, 7-inches; Width: 6-feet, 4-inches; Wheelbase: 9-feet, 5-inches
EPA mileage: FWD: 18 city/24 highway; AWD: 16 city / 22 highway
Estimated 12-month insurance costs,
according to AAA Michigan: $636
Overall: HHH
Exterior: Good. The steep windshield and long body give the CX-9 a sporty look.
Interior: Excellent. Foldable rolls create useful space for hauling and hidden compartment behind third row handy.
Safety: Excellent. Everything is standard: Front, side curtain for all three rows, traction control, rollover and stability control.
Performance: Good. For its size, the CX-9 rides well. On the highway, there is some wind noise, but conversations are still easy.
Notes: A good overall vehicle. Arriving in showrooms now.
Excellent: HHHH Good: HHH Fair: HH Poor: H