MAZDA’s flagship CX-9 SUV is ready to deliver new ranges of luxurious and connectivity to market when it goes on sale in early 2021, with the addition of three contemporary nameplates, because the Azami LE, GT SP and limited-build CX-9 a hundredth Anniversary particular version be part of the vary.
The Azami LE will develop into the brand new vary topping mannequin, and can function a second row Captain’s Seat format for excellent passenger consolation and luxurious. This format is exclusive to the LE, as is one contact ‘walk-in’ entry to the third row.
The 2 second-row seats are separated by an impressively appointed central console and provide particular person electrical adjustment, in addition to heating and air flow capabilities.
Ending the inside of Azami and Azami LE grades is a brand new quilted nappa leather-based upholstery that’s utilized to the primary and second seat rows. This elegant atmosphere is additional enhanced by redesigned aluminium inside trims.
Outdoors, each fashions function a brand new 20-inch alloy wheel design that enhances the brighter Titanium Gray metallic entrance grille end and bigger rear tailpipes, which add an extra aesthetic sophistication.
Mazda CX-9 Azami and Azami LE additionally profit from range-wide connectivity and know-how updates, as detailed under.
The brand new CX-9 GT SP is predicated on the favored GT grade, however will function a number of particular design options to make sure it gained’t be mistaken on the street, together with a darkish gunmetal grille design and black mirror caps, with black 20-inch alloy wheels finishing the look.
Inside, the Mazda CX-9 GT SP is differentiated with black inside ornament panels, crimson stitching highlights to the steering wheel, door trims, centre console and armrests, and gorgeous Burgundy leather-based seat upholstery.
The CX-9 a hundredth Anniversary Particular Version has been constructed to commemorate Mazda’s century in enterprise, and is proscribed to solely 110 models in Australia. It borrows the distinctive burgundy and white color theme of Mazda’s first ever passenger automobile, the R360.
Completed in Snowflake White Pearl Mica, the CX-9 Anniversary’s inside is adorned with wealthy Burgundy Nappa leather-based. This deep crimson theme extends to the inside ground carpet and ground mats.
a hundredth Anniversary Particular Version badging combines the present Mazda model mark with the spherical emblem created when Toyo Kogyo was first fashioned. The brand options on the entrance fender, key fob, wheel caps, head rests and ground mats.
The up to date Mazda CX-9 features the latest-generation Mazda Join infotainment system with 10.25-inch color display, in addition to wi-fi smartphone charging fitted as commonplace on GT fashions and above.
This newest Mazda Join system now boots extra rapidly on start-up, whereas a transfer to digital somewhat than analogue signalling sharpens each display decision and audio sound high quality. CX-9 Touring and better mannequin grades additionally obtain tactile gearbox paddle shifters.
Mazda’s Polymetal Gray joins Snowflake White Pearl Mica, Sonic Silver Metallic, Soul Pink Crystal Metallic, Machine Gray Metallic, Titanium Flash Mica, Deep Crystal Blue Mica and Jet Black Mica on the up to date CX-9’s exterior color chart.
For the inside, black fabric upholstery is commonplace on Sport grade, with black leather-based out there on Touring and GT fashions. Pure Stone and Beige leathers are additionally out there on GT.
Pure White and Walnut Brown Nappa leathers can be found on Azami and Azami LE, and Wealthy Burgundy leather-based upholstery adorns the CX-9 GT SP.
Fitted as commonplace throughout the vary is the award-winning Skyactiv-G 2.5T turbocharged 4 cylinder petrol engine, growing 170kW of energy, with a powerful 420Nm torque.
Mazda’s revolutionary i-stop system intelligently stops the engine at relaxation, restarting it once more as soon as brake pedal strain is relaxed, to maximise effectivity.
A six-speed torque converter automated transmission is the proper accompaniment to the Skyactiv-G 2.5T engine’s energy supply, whereas a selection of front-wheel drive or i-Energetic all- wheel drive choices can be found.
Mixed gasoline consumption sits at 8.4-litres/100km for front-wheel drive variants and 9.0-litres/100km for the all-wheel drive fashions. Occupant security is assured for the up to date CX-9, with a raft of options below the i-Activsense banner.
All CX-9 fashions profit from Mazda’s radar cruise contorl, sensible brake help, lane departure warning, lane-keep help, site visitors signal recognition, excessive beam management, sensible metropolis brake help (ahead/reverse), and blind spot monitoring.
Rear cross site visitors alert and driver consideration alert are additionally included, as are six airbags. The 2021 Mazda CX-9 vary begins at $45,990 (plus on-roads) by to $73,875 (plus on-roads) for the vary topping Azami LE.
