A leather-wrapped steering wheel with aluminum trim and paddle shifters heats up nicely. Both rows are heated, while ventilated seats are reserved for just the 1st row.

The CX-9's cushiony and comfortable Nappa and leather-trimmed 1st and 2nd-row seats are a highlight. The door panel design is unique and detail oriented. My test vehicle's light Parchment interior is especially gorgeous, creating a perfect contrast to genuine Santos Rosewood inlays, aluminum accents, and the glossy black trim. The stylish design, soft-touch materials, and quality switchgear are all notable. Mazda is known for its near luxury interiors and the CX-9 Signature does not disappoint. The CX-9 is also equipped with i-Active AWD with off-road traction assist. It bumps up to 250-horsepower and 320 pound-feet of torque when using premium.

The powertrain delivers 227-horsepower and 310- pound-feet of torque on regular fuel. PerformanceĪll CX-9 grades are equipped with a 2.5 Turbo engine mated to a 6-speed automatic with Sport mode and paddle shifters. In the back, you'll find larger dual exhaust pipes, a body colored rear roof spoiler and on top, sit aluminum roof rails. The heated power, auto-fold, mirrors adorn the profile. Up front, the Signature grade sports a titanium gray metallic finished front grille with LED accent lighting along with LED headlights, daytime running lights and fog lights. It complements the Signature's 20-inch aluminum bright silver finish alloy wheels and chrome front, side and rear lower body molding. My top-of-the line Signature test vehicle wears a gorgeous Soul Red Metallic paint hue which gets my vote as one of the most gorgeous reds on the road today.

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