Bangkok--2 Dec--Mazda
A DESIGN THAT EMBODIES EMOTION
The new Mazda CX-9, however, is designed to evoke a strong pride of ownership. Without sacrificing versatility or efficiency, the new Mazda CX-9 strives for the sophisticated appearance of a vehicle costing two to three times as much. Its smooth and flowing silhouette, prominent wheels and tires, muscular fenders and steeply angled windshield give the new Mazda CX-9 a dramatic-but-refined look.
New Mazda CX-9's front end is unmistakably Mazda, with its elegantly sculpted sporty five-point grille and wide, bold bumper. A horizontal streak of chrome floats on the front grille bar, giving a distinctive and high-quality feel. Side windows form a flowing, open and modern greenhouse, allowing clear vision from all seating positions. The unique, trapezoid, dual chrome exhaust pipes accentuate the fine detail put into the design.
As is also the case with other recent vehicles in the Mazda lineup, the new Mazda CX-9 receives a Nagare-inspired exterior and interior. Wrapped from front to rear with subtle design cues that express the "embodiment of motion," the exterior of the new Mazda CX-9 is sleek and sophisticated for luxury of living. Key enhancements include:
? New family face features including a bolder five-point grille, radiator grille, and front
combination lamps and fog lamps
? New 20-inch wheel design
? Larger, more aerodynamic side mirrors
? Rear garnish, which compliments the look of the front fascia design
? Rear combination lamps that mimic the same Nagare-inspired texture as front lamps, while
incorporating a new red lens at the bottom to show stability
CRAFTED AND REFINED INTERIOR STYLING
Once inside the new Mazda CX-9, the driver is greeted by a neatly organized combination of cylindrical shapes and blacked-out instruments on a T-shaped instrument panel. Brightly edged gauges and indirect blue illumination set a cool mood. Indirect lighting also is embedded in the ceiling for a warm glow. Horizontal elements in areas such as the center panel, door trim and seat design intersect with vertical accents to create the same harmony present in fine furniture.
Interior craftsmanship and attention to detail is visible everywhere. Soft trim is elegantly configured and constructed of top-quality materials and seats have an inviting yet sporty look and feel appropriate to this type of vehicle. The dash panel houses large, clearly marked entertainment and climate controls. The metallic look of the floating door trim-grips reveals the designer's fine eye for detail.
New for this model, upscale interior appointments further enhance the level of quality and sophistication new Mazda CX-9 customers have come to expect, while maintaining the basic styling theme of the outgoing model.
Enhancements include:
? Chrome accents on center IP, A/C controls, automatic transmission lever knob, vent louver
knobs, inner door handles and door trim
? Piano-black insets on steering wheel and around audio display
? Smooth leather and subtle stitching on seating surfaces offer a more quality-feel
? Fine grain provides richer look and softer touch for leather seats
? New double-lid design center console allows for ease of opening and has ample storage for
up to four DVDs and nine CDs.
AMPLE POWER, REFINED PERFORMANCE?
The new Mazda CX-9 is poweredby a 273-horsepower 3.7-liter V6 engine, making the most complex pursuits as easy and as pleasurable as possible. The 60-degree short-stroke V6 is state-of-the-art throughout.
To combine excellent acceleration and high fuel mileage, new Mazda CX-9 includes an Aisin-supplied six-speed Sport A/T automatic transmission with manual-mode as standard equipment. Broad ratios maximize flexibility by providing enthusiastic launch acceleration with quiet cruising.
Front-wheel drive is standard in the new Mazda CX-9 for excellent drivability, with Mazda's Active Torque All-Wheel Drive optionally available. This system rapidly adjusts to changing traction needs by monitoring wheel slippage, steering angle, yaw rate, lateral acceleration and available driveline torque. In normal driving, 100-percent of the driving torque is delivered to the front wheels. During aggressive acceleration or when one front wheel is on the verge of slip, a controlled percentage of the available torque is directed to the rear axle.
CHASSIS ENGINEERED FOR SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE
The new Mazda CX-9 has received the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) highest possible ratings in frontal and side impact crashes — five stars. In addition, both the FWD and AWD versions of the new Mazda CX-9 received four-star rollover resistance ratings. With five stars to back it up, it comes as no surprise that Mazda's advanced engineering provides Mazda CX-9 with one of the safest unibodies on the market.
Guiding development principles are:
? Front frame rails that are large in section and as straight as possible.
? A front subframe (supporting the powertrain, suspension, and steering equipment) attached
to the unibody at six widely separated points. A forward extension integral to the subframe
helps it to more effectively absorb collision energy.
? B-pillars securely anchored to members in the floor and rocker areas with increased cross-
section for all load-bearing members.
? Rear frame rails positioned higher and configured as straight as possible.
? Bumper reinforcement manufactured using a hot-stamping technique.
For the new Mazda CX-9 to wear the Mazda brand symbol, it had to be more than just another crossover SUV. It had to be a true Mazda, embodying the company's philosophy "Soul of a Sports Car." And so engineers determined new Mazda CX-9 had to have an independent suspension on all four corners.
ROOM ENOUGH FOR THE KIDS AND THEIR FRIENDS
The new Mazda CX-9 rides on a 2,875-mm. wheelbase, one of the longest in the segment, providing easy access to its three-row seating. There's ample room for adults in every position and sufficient cargo space to accommodate modern American families. Under the sleek exterior is an interior that will impress demanding customers with its space, utility, versatility, and premium features.
To ease accommodations for all drivers, the driver's seat and steering column move quickly and easily over a long range of adjustment. The 60-40 split second row carries three in comfort and offers approximately five-inches of fore-and-aft slide travel and a reclining backrest. In the 50-50-split third row, the seating position and leg room are among the leaders in the class in numbers and real comfort. Entry to the third row is easy, with nearly 26 inches of access space between the folded second-row seat and the C-pillar. Even with the third row occupied, the new Mazda CX-9 provides large cargo capacity, eclipsing many large sedan trunks. Both second- and third-row seats fold flat to allow additional storage all the way up to the back of the front seats.
PACKED SAFETY WITH ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
The new Mazda CX-9's safety features are highlighted by an advanced Roll Stability Control (RSC) system that uses both body-roll rate and wheel speed sensors to determine when corrective action is necessary. A momentary torque reduction, combined with an automatic brake application, assists in restoring the new Mazda CX-9 to an even keel.
Four-wheel ventilated disc-brakes include an Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) to prevent lockup during emergency use.
Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD) controls front-to-rear distribution of braking forces to take full advantage of available traction during stops. In the event the driver applies the brakes rapidly in an emergency but with insufficient force to engage the ABS function, a brake assist function takes over to stop the vehicle as quickly as possible. To provide drivers with a confident feel during stops, the new Mazda CX-9's braking system is extra-rigid so that deceleration is more directly proportional to pedal pressure than pedal travel. The payoff with this more linear response is enhanced controllability.
When excessive wheel slippage is detected, a Traction Control System (TCS) automatically reduces driveline torque to help restore traction. Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) reduces driveline torque and automatically applies one or more brakes to minimize under- or over-steer during emergency maneuvers.
Protection is provided by sensor-activated side-curtain airbags which extend from the first to the third row. These inflatable restraints deploy in the event of a lateral collision or a rollover to reduce the likelihood of injury and limb or head ejection. Inflation is maintained for approximately six seconds for maximum effectiveness, although the only way these systems work properly is when used in combination with seatbelts. The CX-9's front headrests incorporate new design features, which are designed primarily to reduce neck injuries during rear impacts.
New Mazda CX-9's robust unibody uses the Mazda Advanced Impact-energy Distribution and Absorption System to help protect its cabin from deformation harm in the event of a collision. A combination of large-section members, some made from high-tensile steel, envelope the passenger compartment to absorb impact energy while guarding against intrusion.
TRIM AND ENTERTAINMENT FEATURES
The new Mazda CX-9 comes with air conditioning, power windows, power door locks with remote keyless entry, trip computer, cruise control, six airbags, and beige interior hues.
The new Mazda CX-9 Sport is equipped with 20-inch aluminum wheels and tires, HID projector headlamps, Power front seat adjusters are standard. It's also equipped with the aforementioned equipment plus bright exterior door handles, rain-sensing wipers, an anti-theft alarm system, exterior mirrors with turn indicators, a three-position memory driver's seat, the Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System, wood-grain instrument panel and door trim, indirect blue interior lighting and a silver finish for the side surfaces of the rear console. New features include:
? 3-Zone climate control system for front and rear seating areas
? Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Key fob
? Available new 4.3-inch, full color LCD display audio system that allows intuitive operation of AM/FM radio, MP3-capable CD changer, BOSE? audio system
? Auxiliary input jack, iPod connectivity, and serves as a back-up camera display
? Power sunroof
? Power lift gate
? Back-up monitor system is equipped with a wide-angle camera, which improves the field of vision, allowing for a wider view of objects or people that may be behind the vehicle.