Mazda CX-9 test drive since 2007 SUV

Americano

If an invigorating espresso dilutes, you get another Americano drink. Nikolai Kachurin drank, and he even liked it

In America, the finalists of the competition have already been identified by a car of the year, the results of which are traditionally beaten in Detroit. That is, already bend you read this material in January. But in our editorial office, the eve of the New Year is still, although Santa Claus is in a hurry to us, but Grandfather Line ...
So, the top three finalists between purely American exotic and Buick Enclave was clogged. For us, this is also an exotic. But at the headquarters of Mazda, calculators are already cracking, calculating how much you can push the nine and us. So that the buyer does not care, and postpone his ruble. TG decided to invest his five cents in this accounting department.
For the reference point, we take the Mazda CX-7 and transfer 1,239,000 rubles to dollars at the rate on December 25. Our stove costs $ 50,000 from it and dance.
So, we calculate the iron. Nine for as much as 40 cm longer, 9 cm higher and almost 6 cm wider. Two hinges of the rear row, which may agree to sit in two adults of medium height and complexion (as in a joke of bucks over five hundred), are included in the additional space. Total CX-9 is 7% larger and 10% more convenient. Add to the price of CC-7 $ 4000 on average 8% increase in overall dimensions.
Motor. This is serious. Since 2008, the model year on the SC-9 Americano set a new engine with a volume of 3.7 liters and a capacity of 273 hp. It reaches the maximum traction in the range of 4500 rpm, and at the peak of power comes at 6250 revolutions. True, it is better to forget about explosive acceleration. This is not Zoom-Zoom, but rather Zo-O-O-O-O-OO-AOM ... Because if you stomp the gas pedal in severe irritation, then Mazda will think at first what you actually need. And only then, making sure that there are no patrol cars around, will begin to accelerate. But taking into account the increase in horsepower under the hood, we add another 15% to the cost ($ 7500.). Although horse growth does not quite correspond to a significant increase in engine volume.
If you do not lie to yourself, then an adequate increase in power was not expected. Despite all the progressive technologies aimed at reducing the weight of the new motor and its efficiency, the new V6 remains a simple atmospheric, which can be fed 87th gasoline (state analogue of our 92nd). So we’ll throw five more percent ($ 2500) for taking care of the client’s wallet. Although we are more concerned about the quality of gasoline, not its cost.
That's what really excites us is the interior and equipment. Let's just say: it looks like a CC-7, but more elegant. And frankly higher than the rank (which, in my opinion, is uncharacteristic for the American market). Gorgeous finishing materials, everything was collected by Tutelka in Tutelka. Only the Bube Lik is not enough like this would suit the seven. But this is an amateur.
In the United States, depending on the configuration, 19 or 20 inches wheels are installed on the CC-9. When the car reaches Russia and conquers you with its appearance, at a price and comfort, do not skimp on 20-inch rinks. With large wheels, the car looks not only chic, but also more harmonious.
We are already ready to add twenty more percent to the basic price, but most likely, in the neck of the country forgotten by the communication god, in the place of the central color display with on the Vigation, the deaf panel of the audiosist will show off, we have already happened to the Russian reincarnation SC-7. About the possibility of the possibility Adaptation of navigation equipment to Russia Mazda is still silent. And the silence of the sign of consent with the shimi conclusions ... so we add $ 5,000 (10%) by the interior.
But I can proudly state the fact that dear Russians began to turn their attention to security systems. You will have to throw another 2% (exactly one thousand!) On an additional electronic system, which favorably distinguishes the CX-9 from the seven. But to evaluate the work of the new RSC side stability system is more expensive than the hand does not rise. Because, unlike a similar system on Porsche (oh, with whom I compared!), Mazdovskaya electronics works less honestly. In the event of a dangerous boiling of the body, she simply strangles the motor and besieges the move. Let me remind you that on the Cayenne analo, a fat system, roughly speaking, increases the angular rigidity of the suspension, without interfering in the high -speed schedule of the water.
In general, Mazda invested in a large -sized crossover, which even knocked into the three leaders in the American market. And this means something. We calculate all the benefits and go out in the amount of $ 69,500 per Mazda CX-9 in a decent configuration. With you, Saechka for fright!

Source: Topgear