SPIED: Next-generation Mazda CX-9 spotted testing

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These latest spyshots are of the next-generation Mazda CX-9, caught testing in San Bernardino, USA. It is rumoured that the all-new CX-9 SUV will debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November.

This new seven-seat model clearly got its inspiration from the CX-5 and the CX-3, with a healthy dose of the ‘Kodo’ spirit. It’s quite evident from the muscular beauty that is on display despite the full-body camouflage. Sleek, athletic and poised for the grocery run, this new CX-9 is sure to be quite a looker.

In terms of its powertrain, rumours are abound that the CX-9 will ditch its existing Ford-derived V6 engines for a more modern turbocharged version of Mazda’s SkyActiv petrol engines. A turbocharged 2.5 litre SkyActiv engine, perhaps?


2013 Mazda CX-9

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Anil Prabha

Anil Prabha has always been a petrol head. He also has a strange knack for remembering car models and their respective registration plates. Naturally aspirated engines are always better than turbocharged or supercharged ones, in his opinion. Ultimately, he believes that there is nothing better in life than just going for a drive.

 

Comments

  • zamer on Aug 14, 2015 at 7:01 pm

    isnt 2016 is too late for Kodo design?
    the first kodo was cx-5 which came out around 2012..

    When CX-9 with Kodo in 2016, the cx-5 will be 4th year and soon will be replaced with another non-kodo design..

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    • Jürg Hölzle on Aug 19, 2015 at 11:19 am

      The Kodo design will hopefully stau for some more years. The CX-3 and the MX-5 show how this concept can evolve.

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  • Fahmi on Aug 14, 2015 at 7:18 pm

    Turbo skyactiv? Interesting..

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  • Jung Eun Ji on Aug 14, 2015 at 9:19 pm

    Please make a drastic update on the stone age interior of the current CX-9!

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