Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring AWD

Decked out for the long haul

words ron kiino

HOT ON the heels of winning Motor Trend’s 2008 Sport/Utility of the Year title, not to mention a June 2007 comparison test in which it outgunned the Acura MDX and GMC Acadia, the Mazda CX-9 has joined our long-term fleet, poised to prove it can remain a staff favorite following a year of grueling service. So far, so good, as every staff member who’s slid behind the wheel has opted for extended stays, evidenced by over 5400 miles on the odometer in less than two months of duty time. Of course, there’s little not to love with the CX-9, especially in topline Grand Touring AWD guise, as is our tester. Dressed in elegant Liquid Platinum paint, our GT AWD, with a base price of $35,250, boasts a slew of nifty and…

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MotorTrend (Digital) - 1 Issue, February 2008

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