Most car manufacturers will launch their new or updated models at the Paris Auto Show, which opens its doors to the public on September 29.
Mazda, however, has skipped the French capital for the unveiling of the 2013 MY version of its CX-9 crossover, opting instead for the Australian Motor Show to be held in Sydney from October 18 through 28, 2012.
The bodywork of the full-size crossover has been redesigned to incorporate Mazda’s new signature design language named “Kodo – Soul of Motion”, bringing the CX-9 up to date with other models in the range such as the CX-5 and the new Mazda6.
This is the second time that Mazda has facelifted the CX-9 since its introduction in 2007. The previous redesign was in 2009.
The Hiroshima-based automaker claims that the interior sports upgrade materials and the latest HMI (Human Machine Interface) that includes audio, navigation and speech-recognition systems, but it has not released any images of the cabin.
Additionally, Mazda’s range-topping SUV comes equipped with new safety features such as the Forward Obstruction Warning, Lane Departure Warning and High Beam Control systems that help the driver avoid dangerous situation.
The updated CX-9, which will go on sale in Australia later this year, retains the previous model’s 3.7-liter V6 engine and six-speed automatic transmission.
By Andrew Tsaousis
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