After the great success with the SUVs line at the market, the company is preparing to release facelifted 2019 Mazda CX-9. The new model will come with popular “Soul of Motion” design that takes all attractiveness on the market.
If you are looking for the SUV that can accumulate seven passengers and provide great cargo space look no more because the new 2019 Mazda CX-9 is made for you. It comes with three row of seating with a very techy cabin and safety that is high.
2019 Mazda CX-9 exterior design and colors
The exterior of the 2019 Mazda CX-9 is excellent. This family-oriented SUV provide popular “Soul of Motion” design philosophy. It comes with the same big grill that is installed in the current one model. However, the new one is much wider and looks better. The great crafted roof and forward stance make this SUV appear smaller than it is. The rear of the SUV Is also attractive and now new 2019 Mazda CX-9 offers beautiful horizontal taillights. As we can see, the manufacturer has changed the exhaust and now is sportier than ever.
This SUV is very stable and it provides AWD system as optional. If we compare this model with the Honda Pilot of Chevy Traverse the new CX-9 is much better thanks to the Mazda’s G-Vectoring Control that improves steering feel by varying torque and optimizing load control. Like the current model, the new one is available with the same palette of colors Deep Crystal Blue Mica, Jet Black Mica, Machine Gray Metallic, Snowflake White Pearl Mica, Sonic Silver Metallic, Titanium Flash Mica and our favored Soul Crystal Red.
2019 Mazda CX-9 interior and techs
Like the exterior that provides stylish design and attractive look, the interior will not differ. The 2019 Mazda CX-9 offers great styling in the cabin and interior is made by the quality materials. Also, there is room for seven passengers in three row of seating. There is 71.2 cubic feet with the second and third rows folded. The seats are made with cloth material but in the higher trims, buyers can choose fine leather.
The newest 2019 Mazda CX-9 is the SUV that will be available with four trims Sport, Touring, Grand Touring and Signature. The base one Sport is great equipped and offers 3-zone climate control and colorful 7-inch color touch-screen display with a rotary controller with Bluetooth connectivity and AM/FM/HD Radio. Also, as standard safety features come blind-spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert and a rearview camera.
The trim like Touring will add to this SUV heated and power-operated front seats and as we wrote earlier leather trim. The larger 8-inch screen and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto is included in this one. The next trim Grand Touring will add to all above a powerful 12-speaker Bose audio system, a beautiful moonroof and ventilated front seats. Also, with this trim buyers will get a 360-degree monitor. The Signature trim will add Nappa leather, LED accent lighting and AWD system.
2019 Mazda CX-9 powertrain
Under the hood of the 2019 Mazda CX-9 is the popular 2.5-liter turbocharged Skyactiv-G engine. This is the only options for now. However, the company said that will add some more engines in the future and we could see the hybrid one. The Skyactiv-G is the engine that laying under the CX-9 and can produce 250 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque.
However, with the regular 87-octane number drops output to 227 horsepower. This turbo engine provides power without lag and it performs like a larger V6 engine. Furthermore, the power is routed through the front wheel drive system as a standard and all-wheel drive (AWD) as optional. The AWD system is an ideal performer on the snowy and slippery road.
Towing capacity and fuel economy
The towing capacity of the 2019 Mazda CX-9 is good. The model can maximum tow up to 3,500 pounds. However, in this SUV segment and for comparison the Honda Pilot can tow 5,000-pound and Dodge Durango 8,600-pound with V8 engine. As for the EPA city/highway, fuel economy is 22/28 mpg for the FWD and 20/26 mpg with AWD system.
2019 Mazda CX-9 release date and price
The release date of the 2019 Mazda CX-9 will be at the middle of 2019. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of the base model is $33,200, Touring trim is over $36,300. The top-line Signature model with the AWD system cost $46,500. With these prices, the new 2019 Mazda CX-9 cost slightly higher then models Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, Chevy Traverse, GMC Acadia and Kia Sorento.