The Mazda CX-9 continues to turn heads one year after its major exterior update. It boasts a gorgeous front fascia, with stylish sweeping headlights, and flowing aerodynamic curves from front to back. The interior is pleasantly sleek, modern, intuitive and very functional. It can seat up to 7, is very enjoyable to drive, extremely comfortable and relatively quiet as well. Get behind the wheel, step on the gas and marvel at its powerful acceleration, and its ability to handle corners with ease. The Mazda CX-9 is offered in 3 Models: Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring, and each is offered with Front-wheel Drive or optional All-Wheel Drive. All trims come packing a 3.7L, 273hp, V6 engine under the hood paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift mode. The Mazda CX-9 gets and EPA estimated 17 MPG City and 24 MPG hwy as a Front-Wheel Drive, or 16 MPG City and 22 MPG hwy as an All-Wheel Drive. The base Sport model comes generously equipped with a 5.8-inch touch-screen infotainment system with six speakers, AM/FM/CD/HD Radio, USB and auxiliary inputs, cruise control, and tri-zone automatic climate control. The mid-range Touring model gives you leather upholstery, power and heated front seats, rearview camera, and blind-spot monitoring. Splurge on the top-level Grand Touring model and get 20-inch wheels, power tailgate, automatic bi-xenon headlights, and a 3-position-memory driver's seat. Optional for the Grand Touring Model is the tempting rear-seat entertainment system with 9-inch screen and a DVD player. Available advanced safety features include Blind Spot Monitoring as well as Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. Standard safety features on all models include stability and traction control, anti-lock brakes and 6 airbags.