The 2021 Mazda CX-9’s sleek design is matched only by its responsive performance. The Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine equipped on all CX-9 models delivers a robust 320 lb-ft of torque and 250 horsepower on premium (93 octane) gasoline or 310 lb-ft of torque and 227 horsepower on regular (87 octane) gasoline. The turbocharged engine is paired with a quick-shifting, six-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatic transmission and has standard G-Vectoring Control Plus. Mazda’s predictive i-Activ all-wheel drive with off-road traction assist is standard on all trim levels.

Helping elevate the ownership experience at any level, numerous premium features are equipped as standard. Mazda’s suite of essential i-Activsense safety features are standard, including Mazda Radar Cruise Control with stop and go function, Smart City Brake Support Front, Smart Brake Support Front, Advanced Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and Pedestrian Detection (forward sensing).

Other standard features include heated front seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, three-zone automatic climate control, eight-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support, Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio pairing, Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™, two front USB inputs, rearview camera, keyless entry, and push-button start.

The CX-9 GS has automatic on/off LED headlights with auto-leveling, LED taillights and daytime running lights, heated and power door mirrors, High Beam Control, 18-inch dark grey metallic finish aluminium-alloy wheels, rain-sensing windshield wipers, noise-isolating windshield, and rear privacy glass.

The CX-9 GS-L adds various seating upgrades, including leather upholstery, ten-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support, four-way power passenger’s seat, heated second row seats (outboard only), one-touch power switch for third-row ingress/egress on the second-row bench seating and two USB charging ports in the second row.

The CX-9 GT moves upscale with new i-Activsense safety features Smart City Brake Support Reverse and Driver Attention Alert joining the 360° View Monitor with front and rear parking sensors. The interior is equipped with Mazda’s windshield-projected Active Driving Display with Traffic Sign Recognition, Mazda Navigation system, ventilated front seats, 7-inch TFT reconfigurable digital gauge display, driver’s seat memory positioning, eight-way power passenger seat with lumbar support, and interior LED lighting.

The new CX-9 Kuro Edition builds on the CX-9 GT but provides exclusive styling with Polymetal Grey or Jet Black exterior paint, gloss black heated door mirrors, new designs for the gloss black front grille, and 20-inch black metallic aluminium alloy wheels. The interior has Garnet Red leather seats, red stitching on the steering wheel and centre console panel, and black metallic interior trimming on the dash, door panels and handle bezels. The Kuro Edition CX-9 is standard with second-row captain’s chairs with armrest and centre pass through.

In the uppermost trim level, the CX-9 Signature offers all of the appealing driving dynamics with no compromises on design. A new titanium grey metallic-finish front grille design creates a stunning first impression, especially with the LED grille accent lighting. New design 20-inch light-grey high-lustre aluminium alloy wheels and larger dual tailpipes round out the elegant styling updates. The well-appointed interior styling has been upgraded with new quilting and piping on the first and second-row seats and patterned aluminium on the dash, door panels and handle bezels.

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