2012 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Exterior Features

• Rear Trunk/Liftgate: Liftgate
• Front Bumper Color: Body-Color
• Mirror Color: Body-Color
• Rear Spoiler: Roofline
• Rear Spoiler Color: Body-Color
• Grille Color: Black With Chrome Accents
• Rear Bumper Color: Body-Color
• Exhaust: Dual Tip
• Door Handle Color: Metallic

Comfort Features

• Floor Mat Material: Carpet
• Shift Knob Trim: Leather
• Center Console Trim: Leather
• Armrests: Rear Center Folding With Storage
• Steering Wheel Trim: Leather
• Floor Mats: Third Row
• Armrests: Rear Center With Cupholders
• Interior Accents: Metallic/Woodgrain
• Floor Mats: Rear
• Floor Mats: Front

Air Conditioning

• Front Air Conditioning: Sun Sensor Climate Control
• Rear Air Conditioning: Automatic Climate Control
• Front Air Conditioning: Automatic Climate Control
• Front Air Conditioning Zones: Dual
• Rear Air Conditioning Zones: Single
• Air Filtration

Convenience Features

• Cupholders: Front
• Cupholders: Third Row
• Memorized Settings: 3 Driver
• Steering Wheel: Tilt And Telescopic
• Power Outlet(s): 12V Cargo Area
• One-Touch Windows: 2
• Reading Lights: Front
• Power Steering: Variable/Speed-proportional
• Cargo Area Light
• Cruise Control
• Courtesy Lights: Door
• Footwell Lights
• Overhead Console: Front
• Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: Audio
• Memorized Settings: Driver Seat
• Push-Button Start
• Vanity Mirrors: Dual Illuminating
• Power Outlet(s): 12V Front
• Assist Handle: Rear
• Center Console: Front Console With Armrest And Storage
• Rearview Mirror: Auto-Dimming
• Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: Cruise Control
• Universal Remote Transmitter: Homelink - Garage Door Opener
• Storage: In Floor
• Storage: Front Seatback
• Assist Handle: Front
• Storage: Cargo Tie-Down Anchors And Hooks
• Storage: Sunglasses Holder
• Storage: Door Pockets
• Multi-Function Remote: Proximity Entry System
• Cupholders: Rear
• Storage: Accessory Hook
• Multi-Function Remote: Trunk Release

Suspension

• Front Suspension Classification: Independent
• Rear Suspension Classification: Independent
• Front Struts: MacPherson
• Rear Suspension Type: Multi-Link
• Rear Spring Type: Coil
• Front Stabilizer Bar
• Rear Stabilizer Bar
• Front Spring Type: Coil
• Front Suspension Type: Lower Control Arms
• Rear Shock Type: Gas
• Front Shock Type: Gas

Brakes

• Rear Brake Type: Ventilated Disc
• Rear Brake Diameter: 12.8
• Front Brake Diameter: 12.6
• Front Brake Type: Ventilated Disc
• Braking Assist
• Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
• ABS: 4-Wheel
• Power Brakes

Drivetrain

• Drive Mode Selector
• 4WD Type: On Demand
• Axle Ratio: 3.46

Stability and Traction

• Stability Control
• Traction Control
• Roll Stability Control

Towing and Hauling

• Trailer Hitch: Ready

Engine

• Alternator: 110 Amps
• Auxiliary Oil Cooler

Audio System

• Antenna Type: Element
• In-Dash CD: Single Disc
• In-Dash CD: MP3 Playback
• Total Speakers: 6
• Radio: AM/FM
• Auxiliary Audio Input: Jack
• Auxiliary Audio Input: IPod/IPhone

Instrumentation

• Warnings And Reminders: Lamp Failure
• Warnings And Reminders: Low Oil Pressure
• Warnings And Reminders: Coolant Temperature Warning
• Clock
• Gauge: Tachometer
• Digital Odometer
• External Temperature Display
• Warnings And Reminders: Low Fuel Level
• Trip Odometer

Telematics

• Wireless Data Link: Bluetooth
• Hands-Free Phone Call Integration

Lights

• Front Fog Lights
• Taillights: LED
• Headlights: Manual Leveling
• Headlights: HID/Xenon
• Headlights: Auto On/Off

Tires and Rims

• Wheels: Aluminum Alloy
• Spare Tire Size: Temporary
• Tire Type: All Season
• Spare Tire Mount Location: Inside
• Spare Wheel Type: Steel
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Wheel Spokes: Multi-Spoke

Windows

• Rear Wiper: Intermittent
• Liftgate Window: Fixed
• Window Defogger: Rear
• Front Wipers: Variable Intermittent
• Power Windows: Safety Reverse
• Power Windows: Front
• Front Wipers: Rain Sensing
• Rear Privacy Glass
• Rear Wiper: With Washer

Safety

• Active Head Restraints: Dual Front
• Child Safety Door Locks
• Child Seat Anchors: LATCH System
• Safety Brake Pedal System
• Blind Spot Safety: Sensor/Alert
• Crumple Zones: Front
• Crumple Zones: Rear

Airbags

• Airbag Deactivation: Occupant Sensing Passenger
• Side Airbags: Front
• Front Airbags: Dual
• Side Curtain Airbags: Front
• Side Curtain Airbags: Third Row
• Side Curtain Airbags: Rear

Mirrors

• Side Mirrors: Integrated Turn Signals
• Side Mirror Adjustments: Power
• Side Mirrors: Heated

Security

• Anti-Theft System: Vehicle Immobilizer
• Power Door Locks: Auto-Locking

Seats

• Driver Seat Power Adjustments: Height
• Third Row Headrests: 2
• Passenger Seat: Heated
• Driver Seat: Heated
• Driver Seat Power Adjustments: 8
• Rear Headrests: 3
• Rear Seat Folding: Split
• Front Headrests: 2
• Third Row Seat Type: 50-50 Split Bench
• Passenger Seat Power Adjustments: 4
• Front Seat Type: Bucket
• Rear Seat Type: 60-40 Split Bench
• Rear Seat Manual Adjustments: Reclining
• Rear Headrests: Adjustable
• Upholstery: Leather-Trimmed
• Third Row Headrests: Adjustable
• Front Headrests: Adjustable
• Driver Seat Power Adjustments: Lumbar
• Third Row Seat Upholstery: Vinyl
• Third Row Seat Folding: Split
• Rear Seat: Sliding

Seatbelts

• Seatbelt Pretensioners: Front
• Seatbelt Force Limiters: Front
• Third Row Seatbelts: 3-Point
• Rear Seatbelts: 3-Point
• Front Seatbelts: 3-Point

Steering

• Turns Lock-To-Lock: 3.1
• Steering Ratio: 16.3

Blending a sporty driving spirit with seven-passenger midsize SUV practicality is a challenge the 2012 Mazda CX-9 achieves.

Designed to evoke an emotional connection, a pride in ownership, CX-9 offers a sophisticated appearance and never sacrifices versatility or efficiency. Its smooth, flowing silhouette and prominent wheels and tires fixed into muscular fenders create a dramatic, but refined look. The steeply angled windshield further accentuates the vehicle's agile ability.

Inside, the driver is greeted by a neatly organized combination of cylindrical shapes and blacked-out instruments. Brightly-edged gauges and indirect blue illumination set a mood of calm and cool. Soft trim is elegantly configured and constructed of high-end materials, and seats are fabricated with a sporty look and feel. The intuitive dash panel houses large, clearly marked entertainment and climate controls.

To create comfort for all drivers, the driver's seat and steering column move quickly and easily over a long range of adjustments. The 60/40-split second row comfortably seats three and offers approximately 5 inches of fore-and-aft travel -- as well as a reclining backrest. In the 50/50-split third row, seating position and legroom are among the leaders in the class, both in numbers and in real comfort.

The 2012 CX-9 is powered by a 3.7-liter V-6 engine, which makes even the most complex pursuits as easy and as pleasurable as possible. Its power peak of 273 horsepower offers explosive acceleration and passing performance. The torque curve keeps 250 lb-ft at 3,000 to 6,000 rpm and peaks at 270 lb-ft at 4,250 rpm.