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2007 Mazda CX-9

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Little like the Tribeca? by aviboy97
Apr 13, 2006 (1:12 pm)
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I think the CX-9 has some similarities to the B9 Tribeca. The body shape, excluding the front and rear facias. Wheels are similar. If in not mistaken, CX-9 is larger, and can offer more in interior room then the Tribeca. I know first hand how the 3rd seat in the Tribeca is almost useless, unless you are a child. It will be interesting to see how useful the 3rd seat is in the CX-9.
 
I am a Mazda, Subaru, and Ford dealer. We plan on placing the CX-9 next to the Tribeca to see how they stack up. I hear early 2007 we will see this vehicle?
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Re: Little like the Tribeca? [aviboy97] by rcf8000
Apr 13, 2006 (1:28 pm)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Apr 13, 2006 1:12 pm)

It looks to me like the CX-9 will have a lot of advantages over a B9 Tribeca, like nicer styling, larger size, more power, and more features, such as a power tailgate. But it probably costs more, too.
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0-60s estimate for CX-9 by ebby
Apr 13, 2006 (1:54 pm)
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I have a little spreadsheet for calculating 0-60s and it works pretty well. Based on my calcs, if Mazda had thrown in the 2.3 turbo in the Mazdaspeed 6 (274 hp/280-lb-ft) the CX-9 will do 0-60s in 7.2s. However with the next gen 3.5V6 rated at 250 hp (torque unknown at this time), my calcs estimates 0-60s near or below 8 secs. The calcs assumes 4200 lbs curb weight for the CX-9 (CX-7 weighs 3939 lbs).
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CX-9 may be slower than CX-7 by ebby
Apr 13, 2006 (2:01 pm)
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BTW: with the already known power/torque and curbweight for the CX-7 (244 hp, 258 lb-ft), estimated 0-60 mph is 7.4s. I am awaiting any road test to confirm this. Most likely the CX-9 will be slower to 60 mph than the CX-7 since it is going to use the new 3.5V6 duratec rated at 250 hp and a tad heavier.
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Re: CX-9 may be slower than CX-7 [ebby] by rcf8000
Apr 13, 2006 (2:49 pm)
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Replying to: ebby (Apr 13, 2006 2:01 pm)

The word is that the Duratec now will be rated at 265 HP. On the flip side, I would be very surprised if the CX-9 weighs as little as 4200 lb. I'd guess 4400-4500 (with AWD). (A Chrysler Pacifica is a similar sized vehicle, and an AWD Limited model weighs almost 4800 lb.) If the CX-9 achieves 8 seconds 0-60, that would be respectable.
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Re: Little like the Tribeca? [rcf8000] by aviboy97
Apr 13, 2006 (3:08 pm)
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Replying to: rcf8000 (Apr 13, 2006 1:28 pm)

CX-9 has the same power (250hp) as the B9 Tribeca. But, the CX-9's motor is bigger. 3.5L to 3.0L
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Re: Mazda USA more pics [brutus22] by jchan2
Apr 14, 2006 (6:49 am)
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Replying to: brutus22 (Apr 13, 2006 8:37 am)

Does the third row look a little tight, or is it just me?
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Re: CX-9 may be slower than CX-7 [rcf8000] by ebby
Apr 14, 2006 (6:56 am)
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Replying to: rcf8000 (Apr 13, 2006 2:49 pm)

I just saw an update on the CX-9 power ratings (250 hp/240 lb-ft). The estimated 0-60s is now 8.4s if it weighs 4500 lbs. That is similar to Honda Pilot and does not really stand out. The CX-7 will obviously be faster than the CX-9 with the turbo engine. My only worry about the turbo engine is refinement. Most four cylinder engines over 2.0L are trashy and coarse.
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CX-9 vs Honda Pilot by rcf8000
Apr 14, 2006 (7:54 am)
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I see where a Mazda spokesman said that the CX-9 is intended to compete with the Honda Pilot. It certainly looks like a more upscale vehicle than the Pilot--more like an MDX competitor. If it is priced like the Pilot, the CX-9 should be a big success.
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Re: CX-9 may be slower than CX-7 [ebby] by aviboy97
Apr 14, 2006 (8:49 am)
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Replying to: ebby (Apr 14, 2006 6:56 am)

My only worry about the turbo engine is refinement. Most four cylinder engines over 2.0L are trashy and coarse.
 
Hop into the Mazdaspeed6 and you will see how refined the MZR 2.3L DISI Turbo is. It is based off of the refined Mazda3 MZR 2.3. I don't think refinement in the CX-7 will be an issue.
 
I am wondering how refined the new 3.5L is, though. I was supposed to go to the Auto Show today, but, I had to go to work

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