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2008 Mazda CX-9 Safety Review

May 29, 2008

SAFETY | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

five of five stars" in all front and side crash tests
NHTSA

Good" rating for both front-offset and side-impact crashes
IIHS

the CX-9 did very well [in safety tests]
Edmunds

The 2008 Mazda CX-9 performs well in crash testing, and has a complete range of standard and optional safety features. It scores five stars in crash testing at the NHTSA and earns the IIHS’s “good” rating.

Kelley Blue Book reviewers make note of the full blanket of safety that the 2008 Mazda CX-9 creates with "six sets of air bags" installed as "front, side and full-length side curtain" systems. Additional safety features in the standard Mazda CX-9 trim include "four-wheel, ventilated anti-lock disc brakes (ABS)."

The all-wheel-drive Mazda 2008 CX-9 models also come with the proprietary "Traction Control System (TCS) and [a] Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)" system that shifts power between all four wheels depending upon the weight carried by them at any given time. The base-model 2008 Mazda CX-9 comes with front-wheel drive and 18-inch all-weather tires. However, for about $1,300, one may upgrade to 20-inch tires and the advanced "Active Torque Split all-wheel-drive system" glowingly described by Motor Trend. They and the reviewers at ConsumerGuide also note that "There's no noticeable difference between 2WD and AWD models."

Among the safety options available are a blind-spot warning system that Cars.com reviewers note is "designed to alert drivers of items in the rear blind spot of the vehicle." Additionally, Mazda offers a rearview camera that Jalopnik says alerts drivers to obstacles behind the vehicle via a "high-res 2.4[-inch] LCD display housed inside an automatic-dimming rear view mirror."

Conclusion

Less top-heavy than most sport utilities, the 2008 Mazda CX-9 crossover is remarkably stable, sturdy, and laden with safety features, making it eminently suitable for a family vehicle.

SAFETY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:five of five stars" in all front and side crash testsNHTSAGood" rating for both front-offset and side-impact crashesIIHSthe CX-9 did very well [in safety tests]Edmunds The 2008 Mazda CX-9 performs well in crash testing, and has a complete range of standard and optional safety features. It scores five stars in crash testing at the NHTSA and earns the IIHS’s “good” rating. Kelley Blue Book reviewers make note of the full blanket of safety that the 2008 Mazda CX-9 creates with "six sets of air bags" installed as "front, side and full-length side curtain" systems. Additional safety features in the standard Mazda CX-9 trim include "four-wheel, ventilated anti-lock disc brakes (ABS)." The all-wheel-drive Mazda 2008 CX-9 models also come with the proprietary "Traction Control System (TCS) and [a] Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)" system that shifts power between all four wheels depending upon the weight carried by them at any given time. The base-model 2008 Mazda CX-9 comes with front-wheel drive and 18-inch all-weather tires. However, for about $1,300, one may upgrade to 20-inch tires and the advanced "Active Torque Split all-wheel-drive system" glowingly described by Motor Trend. They and the reviewers at ConsumerGuide also note that "There's no noticeable difference between 2WD and AWD models." Among the safety options available are a blind-spot warning system that Cars.com reviewers note is "designed to alert drivers of items in the rear blind spot of the vehicle." Additionally, Mazda offers a rearview camera that Jalopnik says alerts drivers to obstacles behind the vehicle via a "high-res 2.4[-inch] LCD display housed inside an automatic-dimming rear view mirror." ConclusionLess top-heavy than most sport utilities, the 2008 Mazda CX-9 crossover is remarkably stable, sturdy, and laden with safety features, making it eminently suitable for a family vehicle. 2008 MAZDA CX-9 STYLING | [9 out of 10] Cars.com: "The CX-9 manages to avoid the chunkiness of many SUVs " Washington Post: "tasteful interior that would please [the] most affluent parents" Motor Trend: "exterior details exude sport" The 2008 Mazda CX-9 may sport minivan-like ...

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Other Choices:

Beyond the 2008 Mazda CX-9, the range of available crossovers staggers the mind. If size matters most to you, then consider any of the large crossovers from General Motors--they're the biggest. But don't do so before driving the Mazda CX-9, which may reveal that size doesn't matter that much. Style and price range remain big variables, so take the time to see and drive the Mazda in person. Only then decide whether the CX-9's low $30,000 price is spot-on for you. After a test drive, you may decide the 2008 Mazda CX-9 is really a less expensive alternative to an Acura MDX or BMW X5.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By Ayman #1, Posted: 9/22/2008

    OFF road

    IS mazda Cx9 Offroad CAR it can go over sands ??

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