Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

2017 Mazda CX-9, the ultimate family vehicle

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If you are someone looking for the perfect SUV for your family, you would be on the hunt for a spacious, safe vehicle which provides your loved ones with comfort during long drives. Look no further because Mazda has just released the 2017 Mazda CX-9!

A spacious cabin with enough seating for 7 passengers, an award winning SKYACTIVE-G 2.5T engine, and the ability to withstand all weathers thanks to its optional predictive i- ACTIV all- wheel drive,are just a few of the amazing qualities the 2017 Mazda CX-9 boasts of.

The flagship of Mazda’s line- up, the mid- size, three- row SUVis undoubtedl­y one of the sharpest looking crossover family vehicles today. When the CX- 9 made a debut in 2009, it quickly captivat- ed the automobile industry, winning several accolades. With its makeover in 2016, and the subtle redesign in 2017, the CX- 9 helped Mazda secure spots on both 2017 World Car of the Year and 2017 World Car Design of the Year for the second year in a row.

Mazda engineers built a vehicle that’s responsive to what a driver asks of it to do. The i- ACTIVSENSE suite of safety technologi­es work together to always protect the occupants. They also worked hard to instil driving dynamics befitting of a Mazda - agile handling, tight steering and a responsive, controllab­le powertrain - in the CX- 9, with SKYACTIV Technology. The new turbocharg­ed SKYACTIV-G 2.5T engine delivers instant throttle response, class-leading torque and best-in-class EPA combined fuel economy.

The proud fascia is designed with the KODO – Soul of Motion design ethos, which conveys that strength lies in proportion. A long hood, swept greenhouse, large wheels and short overhangs convey the stability and contained sense of ener- gy that is at the core of the 2017 CX-9. Its smooth lines start with a bold5- point grille with double bars, which are flanked on either side by standard low and high beam LED headlights, introducin­g the sleek curves.

When it comes to the interior of the 2017 CX-9’s interior, the first thing you notice is how spacious and sophistica­ted it is. Then the vertically stacked centre console with the sweeping single piece of aluminium that adorns the dashboard, emphasizes the width with a forward angled dashboard that is flanked with Auburn accents in the flagship Signature trim level. Inspired by Japan’s famous hand- made knives, the satin and polished finished on the aluminium plinth evoke Japanese craftsmans­hip.

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