7 speed reading cx 2016 review
One benefit to the downsized engine is that it doesn't guzzle fuel.
MX-5, in the CX-9 it's not necessarily a deal breaker. While that simply wouldn't do for a sportscar like the The flipside is that the CX-9 runs out of breath as the needle swings across the upper reaches of the tach. Mazda utilized some clever turbo trickery to deliver a diesel-like torque curve from its gasoline-fueled engine, which makes the small-displacement powerplant feel lively at low engine speeds. Mazda doesn't think owners will actually notice the difference in power levels, so there's no Premium Fuel Recommended sticker on the back of the fuel door. Unless you decide to use 87 octane, in which case you'll be limited to 227 horsepower. Let's get those all-important specifications out of the way: All 2016 Mazda CX-9s are fitted with a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 250 horsepower and, impressively, 310 pound-feet of torque at just 2,000 rpm. Reasoning that real-world performance is more important than ultimate horsepower, Mazda specified a four-cylinder for its big, three-row SUV instead of a more traditional V6. But the real-world tradeoff didn't go off completely without a hitch. Most of the time, in normal on-road driving conditions, the 2016 CX-9 is the most fun you can have with three rows. That means less weight and, ultimately, more fun.
7 SPEED READING CX 2016 REVIEW DRIVERS
Drivers won't miss the 23 horsepower (or more, as we'll soon explain) lost in the changeover from 2015 to 2016, because Mazda applied its holistic Skyactiv approach to the largest vehicle it offers. The only engine available is a turbocharged four-cylinder, hooked to a six-speed automatic. The 2016ĬX-9 has less horsepower than its primary competitors. Mazda's engineers think they've found a better way. Tow the biggest trailers? More succinctly, what ammunition would we have in the seemingly endless back-and-forth of Internet forums if it weren't for specifications? Trucks are the quickest in a straight line, hold the road with the greatest tenacity, or Automotive enthusiasts tend to obsess over spec sheets.