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New Mazda CX-9 offers stunning performance

Published: 15 Oct 2016 - 12:02 am | Last Updated: 06 Nov 2021 - 04:55 am
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Doha: On display at the National Car Company-Mazda showroom in Al Nasr, brand-new Mazda CX-9 is the ultimate blend of stunning sophistication and a family SUV.
Being the first Mazda to feature the breakthrough SKYACTIV-G 2.5Turbo petrol engine, it delivers class-leading performance with real-world efficiency, the turbocharged engine offers driving excitement never before felt in a seven-seat SUV.
The shape cuts an elegant figure on the road thanks to ‘KODO – Soul of Motion’ design. The spacious interior is finished with quality craftsmanship in every detail. Add the latest in connectivity, passenger comforts and i-ACTIVSENSE safety technologies and you’ve got a seven-seater that brings together luxury with practicality. 
Brand-New CX-9 delivers breakthrough performance with the newly-developed SKYACTIV-G 2.5T petrol engine bringing new levels of driving pleasure. 
The direct injection turbocharged engine provides more immediate power and torque for effortless acceleration and overtaking while maintaining excellent fuel economy. The smooth ride and athletic responses are further enhanced with the latest advances in SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY, of which CX-9 boasts the full suite. It’s performance like you’ve never known.  
It produces a 250 horsepower, a figure complemented by a whopping 420 Nm torque. Importantly, torque is easy to access in the lower part of the rev range, with peak twist coming in at just 2,000 rpm.
The innovative Dynamic Pressure Turbo adjusts boost pressure and airflow according to engine speed to overcome traditional problems such as turbo lag.
The intelligent, on-demand i-ACTIV AWD system in brand-new Mazda CX-9 uses electronic controls to distribute torque evenly across the vehicle. 
The system sources information from 27 different sensors to predict changes in driving conditions including road surface, weather, driver intentions and more to deliver optimum torque and vehicle control at the required time.
i-ACTIVSENSE advanced safety technologies take driver confidence to the highest level. These intelligent systems are designed to help you recognise potential hazards, avoid collisions and to minimise the severity of accidents when they’re unavoidable. The complete suite includes: Driver Attention Alert, Adaptive LED Headlamps, Lane Departure Warning & Lane-keep Assist System, Adaptive Front-lighting System, Blind Spot Monitoring, Forward Obstruction Warning, Smart Brake Support, High Beam Control, Radar Cruise Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert etc.
All these proactive safety features are in addition to a wide array of active and passive safety features, including 6 air bags, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Traction Control System (TCS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Anti-locking Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist (BA) and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
New CX-9 comes with a seven-inch or eight-inch MZD CONNECT touchscreen infotainment system standing front and centre for connectivity needs with commander control knob. Using both touchscreen functions when parked and a centre-mounted commander control knob when on the move, MZD CONNECT intuitively and safety control radio, phone, navigation, diagnostic and phone functions. The all new CX-9 is available in Prestige and Executive grades with a choice of elegant colours — Soul Red, Snowflake White, Machine Grey, Sonic Silver, Jet Black, Deep Crystal Blue and Titanium Flash.
For more information and test drive of the All NEW Mazda CX9 range, visit Mazda showroom (NATIONAL CAR COMPANY) located at Al Nasr Street, call 44435965 or visit www.mazda-qatar.com