Mazda CX-9 updated for an extra $1400
More safety tech added to Mazda's big seven-seat SUV, but prices are up across rangeThe engineers and software boffins at Mazda must have been working overtime, releasing an updated version of the CX-9 large SUV hardly a year after its local launch Down Under in July 2016.
Among the upgrades to all Mazda CX-9 models is the standard fitment of automatic power-folding side mirrors, improved sound damping in the cabin and the addition of G-vectoring control to improve stability.
There’s also an upgraded autonomous emergency braking system, which now functions between 4km/h and 80km/h, instead of 4km/h 30km/h.
Every CX-9 also now benefits from a second top-tether attachment in the third-row seats, which means all five rear seats can be fitted with booster or child seats. There's no increase to the two ISOFIX points for second-row seats.
Comfort and convenience changes have been tweaked too, with Mazda adding an extra level of power adjustment for the driver's seat, a tilt function for the front under-thigh edge. Easier entry and exit for third row passengers has been provided via increased tilting for the second-row seats.
There's also a new colour available, Soul Red Crystal Metallic, which was first seen on the new-look Mazda CX-5.
Finally, the power driver’s seat adds a new tilt function that adjusts the height of the cushion’s front edge.
The upgrades don't come free, however, with all models rising in price by $1400 and the cheapest CX-9 now costing $43,890 plus on-road costs.
All models remain powered by a 2.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine worth 170kW/420Nm, with fuel consumption rated at 8.4L/100km.
The Mazda CX-9 was crowned the Carsales Car of the Year 2016, and found 5576 buyers between January and July 2017.
It was outsold by four other vehicles in large SUV segment, including the Holden Captiva (6084), Toyota Kluger (6983), Subaru Outback (7132) and Toyota Prado (9874).
Mazda CX-9 pricing (plus ORCs):
Sport FWD -- $43,890
Sport AWD -- $47,890
Touring FWD -- $50,290
Touring AWD -- $54,290
GT FWD -- $58,790
GT AWD -- $62,790
Azami FWD -- $60,790
Azami AWD -- $64,790
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