2008 Mazda CX-9 - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 7 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2008 mazda cx-9 Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...stability control with a rollover sensor, front-seat side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags. A blind-spot warning system is standard on the Grand Touring. In National Highway Traffic Safety Administration testing, the CX-9 did very well, scoring five out of five stars in all front and side crash tests. Similarly, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded the CX-9 its top rating of "Good" for both frontal-offset and side-impact crashworthiness. Interior Design and Special Features: The 2008 CX-9 offers one of, if not the best, interiors in its class in terms of styling... |
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2008 Mazda CX-9 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...* Satellite radio, $430. * Navigation system, rear-view camera and power rear hatch, $2,500. * Shipping, $595. THE LOWDOWN Performance: The 3.5-liter V-6 is notably smooth and refined, with enough guts to make this hefty vehicle feel capable in traffic and relaxed on the highway. The six-speed automatic is flawless. Drivability: The suspension is firm but compliant, without a hint of harshness, yet stiff enough to make CX-9 seem nimble in urban driving. But roll a little too hard into a curve, and all that weight starts to push. Electronic dynamic stability control, roll stability control... |
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Review: 2008 Mazda CX-9Source: MSN Autos...Mazda has modified the intake and exhaust systems to provide better response at lower speeds— something especially appreciated in slow traffic.Quick on Heavy FeetThe CX-9 isn't light at 4,312-4,546 pounds, but provides fast merges and brisk 65-75 mph passing. The 0-60 mph run takes 7.8 seconds.Fuel economy is par for the course for a heavy vehicle: 18 mpg in the city and 24 on highways with front-wheel drive and 16 and 22 with all-wheel drive. Only 87-octane gasoline is needed, and the fuel tank holds 20.1 gallons.The CX-9 has a 6-speed Aisin automatic transmission with a manual shift mode... |
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2008 Mazda CX-9 OverviewSource: CarGurus...The base Sport model comes with 18-inch wheels, power features, cruise control, a rear spoiler, and dual exhaust pipes. The Touring trim adds power seats and leather upholstery, while the Grand Touring receives larger 20-inch wheels, remote start, rain-sensing wipers, xenon lamps, memory settings, and flashier chrome trim. New for 2008, the Grand Touring gets a blind-spot warning system. The CX-9's high safety marks are due to ABS brakes, stability control with rollover protection, and dual front-side and head curtain airbags for all three rows.The sport-tuned suspension adds extra road grip... |
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2008 Mazda CX-9 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...I took my medication and slept a bit. But more business in New York required my immediate return. I would've driven back in the CX-9 3.7. But there was a splendiferous 2008 Cadillac CTS4 sedan sitting in the driveway, and, well, that was that. No matter. My wife, Mary Anne, and my associate Ria Manglapus saw an opportunity, abandoned the rides they were in at the time, and drove the CX-9 3.7 700 miles in Virginia and environs. That surprised me. Mary Anne and Ria are at that stage in life where they have assigned minivans and similar family transports to the far corners of their memories. It... |
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2008 Mazda CX-9 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...12-volt power outlets; keyless start; tilt and telescoping steering wheel; fog lamps; and auto-on headlamps. Options included a package that teams power moonroof with a Bose sound system for $1,760, and a GT assist package at $2,500 with voice-activated navigation system, backup camera and the power hatchlid. A dealer-installed portable DVD system will be available early next year. Kicking zoom up a notch at a time of high gas prices hasn't hurt CX-9. The test vehicle sported a window decal that read "2008 Motor Trend Sport-Utility of the Year." And the CX-9 is one of three finalists for 2008... |
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2008 Mazda CX-9 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...CX-9s have a four-wheel-independent suspension and front and rear stabilizer bars. Interior The CX-9 has front bucket seats, and the 60/40-split second-row seat has room for three. The second row's backrest can recline or fold flat, and the seat can also slide fore and aft to optimize legroom and cargo space. There's 17.2 cubic feet of cargo room behind the 50/50-split third-row seat, which can also fold flat. Standard features include air conditioning, keyless entry, power windows and cruise control. Under the Hood The 2008 CX-9 is powered by a new 273-horsepower, 3.7-liter V-6 engine that... |
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Beyond the 2008 Mazda CX-9, the range of available crossovers staggers the mind.
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Style and price range remain big variables, so take the time to see and drive the Mazda in person.
Only then decide whether the CX-9's low $30,000 price is spot-on for you.
After a test drive, you may decide the 2008 Mazda CX-9 is really a less expensive alternative to an Acura MDX or BMW X5.
