New Straits Times

Mazda CX-9 SUV for the Malaysian market

- Goh Thean Howe

Bermaz Motor Sdn Bhd, the sole distributo­r of Mazda vehicles in Malaysia, has launched the latest Mazda CX-9 with a starting price of RM 289,571, excluding insurance.

There are two variants of the new CX-9 available, which are the Mazda CX-9 Skyactiv-G 2.5L Turbo 2WD and the Mazda CX-9 Skyactiv-G 2.5L Turbo 4WD. The 2WD variant is priced at RM289,571 while the 4WD retails at RM305,912. All prices mentioned are inclusive of six per cent GST, excluding insurance.

The second-generation Mazda CX-9 is powered by a 2.5litre direct-injection turbo-charged petrol engine hooked on a six-speed Skyactiv torque converter automatic transmissi­on. The engine generates 228hp at 5,000rpm and 420Nm of torque from 2,000rpm.

It measures at 5,075mm in length, 1,969mm in width, 1,747mm in height with a wheelbase of 2,930mm. The seven-seater CX-9 weighs 1,858kg and has 230 litres of boot space with all of its seats up, as well as 72 litres of fuel tank capacity.

Both of the Malaysian specificat­ion Mazda CX-9s are equipped with GVectoring Control (GVC), LED daytime running lights, 20-inch alloy wheels, adaptive LED headlights, LED taillights, 8-inch full colour touch screen MZD Connect infotainme­nt system, 12-speaker Bose sound system, full colour heads up display, keyless entry, powered sunroof with sliding and tilt glass, powered tailgate, 10-way power adjustable driver’s seat and three-zone automatic air-conditioni­ng with vents and controls for rear passengers.

Its core safety features include six airbags, an i-ActivSense advanced driving aid system, which features a lane departure warning system, lane keep assist system, driver attention alert, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, smart city braking support, anti-lock braking system, electronic brake force distributi­on, electronic stability control, brake assist, traction control, autonomous emergency braking, dynamic stability control, hill launch assist and Isofix points.

Every purchase of a Mazda CX-9 comes with a five-year or 100,000km warranty, plus three years or 60,000km of free maintenanc­e. There are five colour options available: Machine Grey, Snowflake White Pearl, Deep Crystal Blue, Sonic Silver and Jet Black.

 ?? PIC BY MUHAMMAD SULAIMAN. ?? (From L to R) Bermaz Auto director Datuk Abdul Manap, Prima Merdu Sdn Bhd executive director Datuk Amer Hamzah, Bermaz Auto executive director and chief executive officer Datuk Seri Ben Yeoh, Mazda Corporatio­n Asean Business office general manager...
PIC BY MUHAMMAD SULAIMAN. (From L to R) Bermaz Auto director Datuk Abdul Manap, Prima Merdu Sdn Bhd executive director Datuk Amer Hamzah, Bermaz Auto executive director and chief executive officer Datuk Seri Ben Yeoh, Mazda Corporatio­n Asean Business office general manager...

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