The Mazda CX-9 is a mid-size crossover SUV manufactured since April 2006 by Mazda in Japan, at its Ujina #1 plant in Hiroshima Prefecture.
Despite being built in Japan, the CX-9 is not sold in Japan 's domestic market, as it exceeds a major threshold in the Japanese dimension regulations and the engine displacement obligates a large annual road tax bill. Instead, the smaller Mazda CX-8 is sold in the market in Japan.
First generation (2006– 2015 )
The first generation CX-9 was originally fitted with a 3.5 L Ford V6 engine, but, in 2008, the engine was changed to a 3.7 L unit producing 204 kW (274 hp) and 366 N⋅m (270 lb⋅ft) of torque. This engine was coupled with a six speed automatic transmission. The first generation is based on the Ford CD3 platform that is shared with many Ford and Mazda models; the Ford Edge is its close mechanical sibling. It was launched at the 2006 New York International Auto Show.
Standard safety equipment included blind spot monitoring, rear view mirror mounted backup camera, collision avoidance, electronic stability control, traction control, roll stability control, front side impact airbags, and three row side curtain airbags.
Facelift ( 2010 )
For the model of 2010, the Mazda CX-9 received a minor facelift, consisting of a new front fascia.
