2011 Mazda CX-9 Gets Improved Fuel Economy, New Wheel Choices

2011 MAZDA CX-9

A year on from the launch of its mid-life facelift, the revised-for-2011 Mazda CX-9 has been announced for Australia today, bringing a smaller but significant update.

Powered by a refined version of the same 3.7 litre V6 DOHC petrol engine found in the 2009 model, the updated CX-9 offers the same 204kW and 367Nm of torque but now offers fuel consumption figures of just 11.3 l/100km - an improvement of 0.9 l/100km.

The new numbers are thanks to tweaked engine-combustion control, bringing optimised efficiency during deceleration and at idle.

A number of other minor refinements contribute to the new numbers, including improvements to the CX-9's differential gear and a reduction in transmission friction.

New and lighter 18 and 20-inch alloy wheels have been added to the CX-9 range, reducing unsprung weight and bringing improved ride quality. The factory-fitted tyres also have a lower rolling resistance, contributing further to the crossover's reduced fuel consumption.

Mazda's Active Torque Split all-wheel-drive system is paired with a six-speed Activematic automatic transmission.

Pricing

Prices for the Mazda CX-9 remain unchanged.

• Classic $50,015 
• Luxury $57,015
• Grand Touring $63,133

Note: prices are manufacturer's list price and do not include dealer deliver or on-road costs.