The Mazda CX-9 is a

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manufactured since April 2006 by

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in Japan, at its Ujina #1 plant in

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. Despite being built in Japan, the export-only CX-9 is not sold in Japan's domestic market, as it exceeds a major threshold in the Japanese dimension and engine displacement regulations which obligates a large annual

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bill. Instead, the shorter and narrower

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is sold in the Japanese market. __TOC__

First generation (TB; 2006)

The first generation CX-9 was originally fitted with a 3.5 L Ford V6 engine, but, in 2008, the engine was changed to a 3.7 L unit producing and of torque. This engine was coupled with a six speed

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. The first generation is based on the

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that is shared with many Ford and Mazda models; the

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is its close mechanical sibling. It was launched at the 2006 New York International Auto Show. Standard safety equipment included blind spot monitoring,

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, roll stability control, front side impact

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s, and three row side curtain airbags. File:Mazda CX-9 (pre-facelift) rear.jpg, Rear (pre-facelift) File:2008 Mazda CX-9 (TB Series 1) Classic AWD wagon (2010-10-10).jpg, Interior

Facelift (2010)

For the model of 2010, the Mazda CX-9 received a minor facelift and consisting of a new front fascia. Three zone climate control and a Bluetooth hands free interface were now standard features. File:2012 Mazda CX-9 (TB Series 4 MY12) Grand Touring AWD wagon (2015-07-24) 01.jpg, Facelift (2010) File:2012 Mazda CX-9 (TB Series 4 MY12) Grand Touring AWD wagon (2015-07-24) 02.jpg, Facelift (2010)

Facelift (2013)

For the model year of 2013, the CX-9 received a refresh that included a new grille, new bumper, new headlights, new tail lights, and restyled front vents to align it with Mazda's "Kodo Design" philosophy. File:Mazda CX-9 3.7 GTX 2016 (36249405373).jpg, Facelift (2013) File:Mazda CX-9 3.7 GTX 2016.jpg, Facelift (2013)

Second generation (TC; 2016)

At the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show, Mazda revealed the second generation CX-9, nine years after the previous version launched. The 2016 Mazda CX-9 is brand new, and is based on the

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platform and engines that are shared with new Mazdas introduced after 2011. The second generation Mazda CX-9 uses a turbocharged version of the 2.5-litre four-cylinder Skyactiv-G petrol engine, producing on 87 AKI octane fuel (91

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) and on premium fuel and of torque. The engine is joined with a six speed automatic transmission. The U.S. EPA rates the all-wheel drive 2016 Mazda CX-9 at city and highway. The new exterior design follows Mazda's Kodo design philosophy. It is shorter than before, but rides on a longer wheelbase, resulting in shorter front and rear overhangs. Weight is also down in the FWD versions and by in AWD versions. Mazda added many new active safety systems on the new CX-9. These include the Blind Spot Monitoring, Radar Cruise Control with a Stop/Start function, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning, High Beam Control, Autonomous Emergency Braking (low & high speed). All models come standard with Autonomous Emergency Braking (low speed) and Blind Spot Monitoring (in most markets).

Awards

In 2008, the first generation Mazda CX-9 was awarded ''

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'' SUV of the Year. Also, it was selected for the North American ''Truck of the Year Award'' in 2008. In Australia, the second generation Mazda CX-9 was awarded the 2017 ''

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'' Car of the Year. ''

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'' named the CX-9 the best midsize SUV in its annual 10 Best Trucks and SUVs for 2017 and 2018. The CX-9 was also a finalist for the 2017 ''

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'' Award. In 2017, the second generation Mazda CX-9 was awarded the first ever '' IIHS Top Safety Pick+'' Award.

Sales

References

External links

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