All-New Mazda CX-9 Crossover to Debut at Los Angeles Motor Show

Kuala Lumpur: Mazda is all set to unveil its new CX-9 seven-seater crossover at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show. Ahead of its launch, a teaser image has been rendered by the automaker which gives us an idea about what to expect. The nine-year-old CX-9 has undergone a lot of updates along the way and now features a new design. This three-row crossover has a clear resemblance to Mazda's Koeru concept and also wears Mazda's very own Kodo design language. Moreover, the Japanese automaker said in a statement that this car would feature “a more premium design execution that befits a three-row mid-size crossover SUV “. towards the front fascia it would feature a sharper end along with a sleeker profile. Although some details will be changed once it is rolled out including some aspects like the wheel size and wing mirrors.

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Although nothing much has been revealed about it technical details but Mazda claims that it would be blessed by the latest SkyActiv technologies. Previously it was powered by Ford's 3.7-litre Cyclone V6 petrol engine in favour of Mazda 6 underpinnings and high-compression, direct injected SkyActiv-G four-cylinder engine. The new mills consist of a 2.0-litre engine which churns out a maximum power of 153 hp along with a peak torque of 200 Nm and a 2.5-litre engine which delivers a maximum power of 185 hp along with a peak torque of 250 Nm. These engines, currently seen on the Mazda 6 lags behind when compared to the 273 hp and 366 Nm engine currently fitted in outgoing CX-9.