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Right-brained passion.
Right-foot thinking.
Before choosing your new vehicle, consult your right foot. After all, it has an intimate relationship with everything under the
hood. And in the Mazda CX-9, that means a powerful 273-hp 3.7-liter V6, featuring variable valve timing, electronic throttle
control and a forceful 270 lb-ft of torque, which is more than Honda Pilot or Toyota Highlander. It also provides an available
3,500-lb towing capacity* when properly equipped. Mazda engineering is certainly left-brained and precise, but it's equally
dedicated to keeping you and your right foot very happy together.
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring AWD shown in Meteor Gray Mica
*Towing capacities shown are maximums and must be reduced by the weight of any passenger, cargo hitch or optional equipment in the towing vehicle. The following equipment may also be required: load-carrying hitch
for trailers under 2,000 lb and load-equalizing hitch for trailers over 2,000 lb. Towing a trailer will have an effect on vehicle's handling, braking, durability, performance and driving economy. For specific information on
recommended or required equipment, see your Mazda Dealer. Hitches are available through manufacturers other than Mazda. †Based on EPA estimates for 2013 Mazda CX-9 FWD models with 3.7L engine and automatic
transmission 17 city/24 highway MPG. Actual results may vary.
Manual-Shift Mode
Variable Valve Timing
A 6-speed Sport automatic transmission, standard on all
Normally, "acceleration" and "fuel efficiency" would seem to work
CX-9 models, combines the extra control—and fun—of a
against each other. But the CX-9's 3.7-liter V6 engine bucks the
manual-shift mode with the smooth-shifting convenience
trend with intelligent variable valve timing that maximizes high-rpm
of an advanced automatic transmission.
power and low-end torque, yet delivers up to 24 MPG highway.
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