Hixson Mazda of Alexandria: April 2019

Thursday, April 11, 2019

2019 Mazda CX-9

If you and yours are searching for a dependable mid-sized SUV that comes with head turning styling, performance and comfort, then you need to check out the new 7 passenger Mazda CX-9. This handsome people hauler is proudly on display with the friendly folks at Hixson Mazda of Alexandria located at 2506 MacArthur Drive in Alexandria, Louisiana or by calling the dealership at 318.448.0871 and so ready to meet your expectations.

This popular and top selling SUV has the attention and praise of many car critics. For example, Car and Driver recently crowned the CX-9 as the Best Mid-Size SUV in the USA. C&D said: “Nothing in this class can match the CX-9's dynamic competence. It's not even close, friends.” Consumer Reports gave this Mazda one of their coveted “Check Marks” for a Recommended vehicle with high grades in Reliability. But don't take anyone's word for it and just do your own due diligence with an up close and personal inspection.

You will not be disappointed as you admire the flowing curves, taut lines, and squinty headlights, masculine grille set in a wide and assertive stance that will catch attention where ever it travels. This theme continues as you open its wide doors and slide into those comfy seats and admire the versatile, innovative and upscale interior. The cabin has 135 cubic feet of passenger room and up to 71 cub-ft of cargo space and is sensibly designed and ergonomically friendly.

Also as a bonus, an available Bose audio system with 12 speakers can rock you on. For your communication, entertainment and safety desires, the CX-9 comes with the highly rated Mazda Connect infotainment setup. All the modern and necessary accessories for today's drive. No help from your teenager here as this system is so easy to learn and reach. You will think that this is a very pleasant place to spend your drive times.

Since the Mazda CX-9 is highly used for family transportation, it is comforting to know that this year the very popular forward collision warning with automatic braking is standard along with a slew of other standard and available safety features through i-Active Sense system. On that very enjoyable test drive, you will experience Mazda's SkyActic platform, MacPhearson struts, and Multi-link rear suspension along with gobs of added insulation to make your drive-times quiet and controlled. You might image you are in a luxury SUV that costs thousands more.

Moving you efficiently down the highways and byways is a lively 2.3-liter turbocharged engine that punches out 250 energetic ponies with an awesome 310 lb-ft of asphalt grabbing torque with the power to surprise. This turbo is mated with a smooth shifting six-speed automatic and can be had with standard front wheel drive or available AWD.

So much more than a pretty face and such a joy to drive. No better time than now to check out a new 2019 Mazda CX-9. Summer time and family trips are just around the corner.