2008 mazda cx-9 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. The cx-9 is a crossover, meaning a vehicle with suv-type ride height and carrying capacity, but with significantly better fuel economy, ride quality, and handling than a truck-based suv. the cx-9 can carry seven six-foot people, thanks to a third-row seat designed with adults in mind. The surroundings are handsome. And while it was easy for a 5-foot, 6-inch woman to climb into the cx-9, the seating position is high enough that the driver looks straight over at drivers of traditional suvs. The cx-9 is available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, providing a nice option for those who worry about snowy travel in hilly areas. Properly equipped, it can tow 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 the driver's requests, feeling surprisingly enthusiastic about travel on a serpentine two-lane. It now boasts 273 hp and 270 pound-feet of torque. This refined, 24-valve v6 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, which can be shifted manually if the driver is interested in some frisky motoring. safety is enhanced by electronic stability control, which helps the driver maintain control on slippery surfaces, roll stability control, and curtain airbags, which provide head protection in a side-impact crash. The cx-9 has received five-star ratings from the u. Air curtains are low-pressure airbags that come down from the ceiling to cover the side windows in all three rows. The idea is to provide head protection in a side-impact crash. Studies and crash tests have shown such head protection can significantly improve the chance of surviving side-impact crashes, which are particularly deadly because there is so little metal to protect the occupants of the vehicle being struck. The air bags mounted in the front seats are designed to provide chest protection in a side-impact crash. Optional all-wheel drive adds a measure of driving safety in slippery conditions. walkaroundmazda has presented the cx-9 as a substitute for either a conventional sport utility vehicle or a minivan. And mazda has made sure it looks like neither. the cx-9 is not a longer version of the five-seat cx-7. The mechanical underpinnings are different and the structures of the two vehicles are not related. The cx-9 shares some components with the five-passenger ford edge, although the mazda is longer, by 2 inches of wheelbase and 14 inches overall. In fact, the cx-9 is the largest mazda ever. Its overall length of almost 200 inches makes it nearly a foot longer than the 2008 toyota highlander or the 2009 nissan murano. What is perhaps most surprising about the cx-9 is that it doesn't look big from the outside. the cx-9's nose features a huge mazda insignia and prominent, flared fenders that lead a character line heading back and slightly upward just below the windows. The roof arches, crests and then slides back and down. One surprise is a pronounced bulge in the tailgate, like an old-fashioned bustle. It is a neat trick that adds a little extra storage capacity. safety researchers say the strength of the vehicle's body is also crucial in providing protection in a side-impact crash. Mazda took this into consideration, providing b-pillars that are extra wide and strong. (the b-pillar is the second roof pillar back from the windshield, which uses the a-pillar.). interiorclimbing into the mazda cx-9 reveals some surprises. The first is that it is so easy to climb into the front seats. The second is that the seating position is as high as in most suvs, providing the driver with a good look down the road. The third surprise is the amount of room inside. carrying seven people means two up front, three in the second row and two in the third row. we found a 6-foot, 4-inch driver could be comfortable in the driver's seat, then move back to the second row and still find enough legroom; that's with the adjustable second-row seat in the middle position. The second row is split 60/40, and either side moves fore and aft almost five inches. That allows a nice amount of flexibility in carrying people and cargo of different sizes. then, without moving the second-row seat, we climbed into the third row and found adequate head and legroom for that same 6-foot, 4-inch driver there, too. To get to the third row, grab the handle built into the top of the second-row seat and pull. That releases the seat and slides it forward. The opening is smallish, in part because the wheel arch intrudes. The look is upscale, and nothing about it says boring family transportation. up front, all the basic driving controls are simple and easy to use. a small storage bin between the front seats and relatively thin storage compartments on the front doors provide some cubby storage. mazda says there is 17. 2 cubic feet of cargo space with the third row upright. There's not much more than the trunk of a mid-size sedan, and to use it all would require piling luggage up to the roof, blocking the rearward view. Nevertheless 17. 2 cubic feet gives the cx-9 a significant advantage over the toyota highlander, which has 10. 3 cubic feet behind its third row and 2. 5 inches less legroom in the third row. To carry more stuff and fewer people, the mazda's third row (a 50/50 split) can be lowered by pulling a strap. Gravity does the work. With both sides down the result is 48. 4 cubic feet of space. Getting the seat back up requires pulling the same strap, which we found easy to do. the second row can also be folded down easily. However, it doesn't create a completely flat cargo area. There is a slight uphill slant. the tailgate when open does not have a 6-foot, 4-inch clearance, we discovered, and there is nothing like a good rap on the forehead to brighten the day. driving impressionmazda's place within the ford motor company family is to provide the sporty vehicles, those with the zoom-zoom, as mazda likes to say. That's easy to do with a two-seater like the mx-5 roadster, but it becomes a challenge with a seven-passenger vehicle that weighs over 4,500 pounds in its all-wheel-drive version. AM/FM✔ Power Locks✔ Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Cruise Control✔ CD Changer✔ Bluetooth✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Air Conditioning✔ Aluminum Wheels

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2011 Mazda CX-9

suv 57,448
13,900 fair
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13,900 2011 Mazda CX-9

suv 57,448 gasoline automatic

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2007 Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

sedan 96,501
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2007 Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

sedan 96,501 blue

2007 mazda mazda3 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Performance and luxury come standard. introductionthe mazda3 changed the way people thought about compact cars when it was launched as a 2004 model. This is a premium automobile, exciting to drive, styled adventurously, and fully equipped with luxury features. There's nothing austere, basic or cheap about it. for 2007, mazda has upgraded the appearance of its s-model sedan and s-model five-door hatchback with a body-color grille, a redesigned front bumper with square foglights, and a new look for both the 16- and 17-inch, cast-aluminum wheels. Detail changes also improve interior appearance, and leather is now optional for all s-models, both sedan and five-door hatchback. An auxiliary audio input with 12-volt power outlet is now standard for all models, making them ipod-friendly. upgrades for 2007 also include some changes to improve the driving personality of the mazda3. Reinforcements to the body shell improve overall chassis rigidity. The front dampers of the macpherson strut suspension have been retuned to quicken steering response and reduce understeer, while the dampers of the multi-link rear suspension also have been retuned to match. Anti-lock brakes with electronic brake force distribution and brake assist are standard equipment for all s-models and optional for the i-model sedan. Traction control and stability control are now available for both the s-model sedan and five-door. All models are front-wheel drive. the mazdaspeed3 joins the model lineup for 2007. Volvo developed the body. Ford contributed the suspension design and sophisticated electronics. It's space-efficient and exciting to drive like a european car. It's practical and economical like a japanese car. And it's available with a surprising list of comfort and luxury features just like an american car. the sedan and hatchback versions look quite different. Side airbags and head-protection curtain airbags are optional. It comes with 195/65hr-15 all-season tires. A five-speed automatic transmission is optional. Side-impact and head-protection airbags are standard. The 205/50vr17 all-season tires on cast-aluminum wheels are standard, as are anti-lock brakes with brake assist. Power mirrors, windows, and door locks are all standard. Side- and head-protection airbags are standard. Side- and head-protection airbags are standard. The designers worked hard to give this car the kind of character that will set it apart from other compact cars, and the result is a surprisingly bold look. A broad palette of color choices further distinguishes the mazda3 from other compacts. the sedan looks a little clumsy in its stripped-down i-model iteration, but bigger tires give it a more substantial stance. meanwhile, the five-door is unique, more like a stretched-out coupe than a five-door hatchback, and it's especially appealing in a radical color choice. new for 2007 is the use of a body-color grille surround plus a new front bumper with square fog lights for both the s-model sedan and hatchback. Every trim level of the 2007 s-model sedan now has fast-reacting led taillights, a feature formerly restricted to only up-level models. The whole front fascia is unique, and the rear taillights and chrome exhaust tips set it apart as well. Big 18-inch cast-aluminum wheels clearly identify this as a high-performance car. interiorwhen it comes to compact cars, the game is all about space efficiency. And is the space useful for all the other tasks that are demanded of a small car? the mazda3 sedan measures out to 94. 3 cubic feet of passenger space, which compares with the honda civic sedan's 90. 9 cubic feet. Both the mazda and the honda are within fractions in front-seat room, but the mazda is slightly larger in rear-seat room, notably leg room and shoulder room. The civic and mazda3 are virtually identical in trunk volume, with the mazda rated at 11. 4 cubic feet. the mazda3 five-door might be compared to a subaru impreza sport wagon, especially since each is the basis of a high-performance car, the mazdaspeed3 and subaru impreza wagon wrx respectively. The mazda3 five-door has 95. 3 cubic feet of interior volume, while the subaru is rated at 90. 4 cubic feet. Just as with the sedan, the mazda's advantage lies in rear seat room, notably leg room and shoulder room. The back of the rear seat doesn't quite fold flat, but it's close. Thanks to this design, the mazda3 five-door will accommodate 31. 2 cubic feet of cargo behind the front seats when the second seat is folded down. the mazda3 seats themselves are supportive without being confining, and the use of high-quality foam in the bolsters makes them very comfortable during long drives. Every version of the mazda3 except for the entry-level sedan features a height adjuster for the driver's seat, and this works with the standard tilt/telescoping steering wheel to enable a wide range of drivers to get a good fit with the controls. For s-models, a brushed aluminum surface lends some drama to the dashboard, as does the use of using red-orange electro-luminescent numerals with blue-tinted dials for the instruments. For 2007, mazda has upgraded the appearance of the i-model sedans with wood trim for the dash and new white-face instrument gauges, and they look very good in light colors. the mazda3 affords plenty of practical space, notably a cavernous glovebox. Two built-in cupholders are integrated into the center console, while a small but deep box separates the seats. Power Locks✔ Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Power Mirrors✔ AM/FM✔ Climate Control✔ Navigation System✔ Air Conditioning✔ Cruise Control✔ Aluminum Wheels

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