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Old 09-18-12, 10:39 AM
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2013 Mazda CX-9 unveiled ahead of Aussie debut



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Mazda is slowly but surely wiping its smiley Nagare design language from the faces of its automobiles, and it appears that the seven-passenger CX-9 is the next to get the bolder Kodo-influenced treatment. The 2013 CX-9 you see here will officially bow at the Australian International Motor Show in mid-October, but Mazda has released a few preliminary images and details regarding the big CUV's refresh.

Now, as much as we like the design of the new CX-5 crossover and Mazda6 sedan, we aren't quite sure if we love the way the new Kodo lines flow onto the CX-9's larger body. We can't yet see what sort of changes have been applied to the rear end or the interior, but new details up front include LED running lights in the headlamp clusters and bolder, more pronounced lines around the foglamp housings.

Mum's the word about any other new-for-2013 changes, and Mazda states that the current CX-9's 3.7-liter V6 and six-speed automatic will carry over, likely mated to both front- and all-wheel drive.

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/09/18/2...-aussie-debut/
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I like this one. Also like the current one. Would really like to see the 3.7L V6 reach the 300hp mark. 273 is a little low compared to other vehicles with the same displacement
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It seem that LED running light are the new in on all new cars nowaday .. very sweet
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I thought they said they were dropping it? Guess not.
 
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
I thought they said they were dropping it? Guess not.
They are dropping the CX-7. CX-5 and CX-9 shall go on
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This looks really good

The new generations of mazdas are lookin good!!! Can't wait to see whats in store for the next miata
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
2013 Mazda CX-9 unveiled ahead of Aussie debut



Gallery:
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-...photo-5292843/


Mazda is slowly but surely wiping its smiley Nagare design language from the faces of its automobiles, and it appears that the seven-passenger CX-9 is the next to get the bolder Kodo-influenced treatment. The 2013 CX-9 you see here will officially bow at the Australian International Motor Show in mid-October, but Mazda has released a few preliminary images and details regarding the big CUV's refresh.

Now, as much as we like the design of the new CX-5 crossover and Mazda6 sedan, we aren't quite sure if we love the way the new Kodo lines flow onto the CX-9's larger body. We can't yet see what sort of changes have been applied to the rear end or the interior, but new details up front include LED running lights in the headlamp clusters and bolder, more pronounced lines around the foglamp housings.

Mum's the word about any other new-for-2013 changes, and Mazda states that the current CX-9's 3.7-liter V6 and six-speed automatic will carry over, likely mated to both front- and all-wheel drive.

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/09/18/2...-aussie-debut/
That resembles to Infiniti JX isn't it???
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It was very easy to make new Mazda's look good. Getting rid of the silly smiley face changes everything and makes these cars/SUV's look credible and mainstream. I remember seeing my first smiley face Mazda at the L.A. Auto Show sometime last decade and saying to myself, "oh gawd, we have to go through ten years of ugly Mazda's before they learn this is going to be a bad idea." Nice to finally have the company back.
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Exact same face as the new 6.
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This is a proper luxury face if you ask me. It is very techno and futuristic but still very organic. Something like this is what Hyundai wish they have pulled of.
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Originally Posted by Vladi
This is a proper luxury face if you ask me. It is very techno and futuristic but still very organic. Something like this is what Hyundai wish they have pulled of.
I agree. At first glance I wasn't sure I liked it, but now front end looks very fluid and interesting to me. Not just some big thing stuck out there like many cars are going to these days with their grills.
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agree with u guys

the more i look at it, the more i like it
well done, mazda

finally got rid of the big smiley faces
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chrome bit going into the headlight? Heh... every new Toyota has or will have this :-).

Looks good though.
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
I like this one. Also like the current one. Would really like to see the 3.7L V6 reach the 300hp mark. 273 is a little low compared to other vehicles with the same displacement
I have a '12. It's certainly not underpowered. But, if they pushed the current engine to 300hp, the thing would get 15mpg; I am barely getting 17mpg. That's with a 6 speed AT, as compared to 5 speeds on the Pilot and Highlander. If they bump the hp, they will need direct injection and cylinder deactivation.
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Originally Posted by tex2670
I have a '12. It's certainly not underpowered. But, if they pushed the current engine to 300hp, the thing would get 15mpg; I am barely getting 17mpg. That's with a 6 speed AT, as compared to 5 speeds on the Pilot and Highlander. If they bump the hp, they will need direct injection and cylinder deactivation.
They could easily do it. It's a Borrowed Ford engine in the first place. Ford has a 305hp version
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