Did You Know…

• The Mazda CX-9 was named the 2008 North American Truck of the Year.
• Mazda claims the CX-9 is for young couples, modern families, and couples with grown children who lead an active lifestyle.
• The Mazda CX-9 runs just fine on 87-octane unleaded.
• Using the Mazda CX-9 six-speed automatic transmission gear selector, the driver taps up to downshift and taps down to upshift.
• Mazda’s Active Torque Split all-wheel drive system monitors wheel slippage, steering angle, yaw rate, lateral acceleration, and available driveline torque. Under normal conditions, 100 percent of power goes to the front wheels. Depending on conditions, as much as 50 percent of power can be transferred to the rear wheels as warranted.
• The Mazda CX-9’s fuel tank is positioned near the middle of the vehicle and is surrounded by torque boxes and structural cross-members for added safety.
• The Mazda CX-9’s Blind Spot Monitoring system is only available on the Grand Touring trim level, and only works at speeds over 20 mph.
• The Mazda CX-9’s second-row, 60/40 split folding seat can slide fore and aft with five inches of travel to maximize leg room for the third-row seat.
• The Mazda CX-9 offers 17.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third-row seat.
• In the event of a rollover accident, the Mazda CX-9’s side curtain airbags remain inflated for up to six seconds for added occupant protection.
• A 115-volt electrical outlet is included with the Mazda CX-9’s optional rear DVD entertainment system.
• The Mazda CX-9 Sport can be equipped with heated, cloth-upholstered seats, a relative rarity since most heated seats are upholstered in leather.
• The Mazda CX-9 with AWD weighs more than 4,500 pounds.
• Cargo volume behind the third-row seat is 17.2 cubic feet.
• Cargo volume behind the second-row seat is 48.4 cubic feet.
• Maximum cargo volume is 100.7 cubic feet.