Mazda Premieres All-New CX-9 Three-Row Midsize Crossover SUV
19 November 2015 - 8:59PM
JCN Newswire (English)
Mazda Motor Corporation today revealed the all-new Mazda CX-9 at
the Los Angeles Auto Show.(1) A three-row midsized crossover SUV
featuring the latest SKYACTIV technology and KODO-Soul of Motion
design, the all-new CX-9 is a high-end model of Mazda's
new-generation line-up. The model has been tailored for the North
American market, which is expected to account for 80 percent of
global sales forecast at 50,000 units annually. Sales launches
start from North America in spring 2016.
With the all-new CX-9, Mazda is proposing a new kind of a crossover
SUV aimed at more mature families. Offering an indulgent experience
of quality and comfort, the model goes beyond specs and
functionality to support and enhance every aspect of customers'
busy and multi-faceted lives?not just their role as a parent. The
latest in KODO design portrays a more premium image and the all-new
CX-9 offers quieter, more refined Jinba-ittai driving with superb
fuel economy performance. Designed to meet the needs of the modern
family, the model offers a comfortable and well-thought-out cabin
space, i-ACTIVSENSE advanced safety features and the i-ACTIV AWD
all-wheel-drive system.(2) It is the first model to feature Mazda's
new 2.5-liter direct-injection turbocharged gasoline engine,
SKYACTIV-G 2.5T.
"Introducing the all-new CX-9 into the midsize SUV segment will
strengthen our new-generation line-up, and we expect a big boost
and sustained growth in North America," said Masamichi Kogai,
Representative Director, President and CEO of Mazda. "Moving
forward, Mazda will continue working to advance our entire product
line-up, raise the appeal of the Mazda brand and build a strong
emotional bond with customers."
(1) Press days are November 17 through 19. The show is open to the
public from November 20 through 29.
(2) Availability varies by market and model grade.
About Mazda
Mazda Motor Corporation (TSE:7261) started manufacturing tools in
1929 and soon branched out into production of trucks for commercial
use. In the early 1960s, Mazda launched its first passenger car
models and began developing rotary engines. Still headquartered in
Hiroshima in western Japan, Mazda today ranks as one of Japan's
leading automakers, and exports cars to the United States and
Europe for over 30 years. For more information, please visit
www.mazda.com
Source: Mazda
Contact:
Corporate Communications Division
Mazda Motor Corporation, Japan
+81-3-3508-5056 [Tokyo]
+81-82-282-5253 [Hiroshima]
mailto: media@mazda.co.jp
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