Overview
The 2012 Mazda Cx-9 CLASSIC (FWD) is a front wheel drive 4 Door Wagon that was released to the Australian market on 6th January 2011 classified as a 10 UPGRADE. The Mazda Cx-9 is regarded as a SUV large built in Japan with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $16,000.
The Mazda Cx-9 is a front wheel drive 4 door with 7 seats, powered by a 3.7L V6 engine that has 204 kW of power (at 6250 rpm) and 366 Nm of torque (at 4250 rpm) via a 6 Speed Auto Activematic. Mazda claims the CX-9 CLASSIC (FWD) uses 11.0L/100km of unleaded petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 309g of CO2. It has a 76L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 691km per full tank.
The Mazda Cx-9 measures 1728mm (68.0 inches) in height, 5074mm (199.8 inches) in length, 1936mm (76.2 inches) in width with a 2875mm (113.2 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2036kg (4488.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The CX-9 CLASSIC (FWD) comes standard with 245/60 R18 front tyres and 245/60 R18 rear tyres. It requires a service every 6 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited kilometre warranty.
The 2012 Mazda Cx-9 CLASSIC (FWD) has a 200mm ground clearance with a 2000kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 3.464.
The VIN number can be found on the Driver Side Front Floor and the compliance plate is located on the Driver Side Inner Guard. An example VIN number would be similar to JM0TB10A100123456.
Pros
- Plush, unique interior
- Impressive highway refinement
- Smooth petrol engine
Cons
- Thick, vision-obscuring A-pillars
- Clumsy phone mirroring
- AWD pricier and thirstier than FWD version
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | Multi Point Fuel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 3726 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | V6 |
| Camshaft | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 24 |
| Power | 204kW |
| Power RPM | 6250 |
| Torque | 366Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 |
| Bore Stroke | 95.5x86.7 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.30 |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Auto Activematic |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 3.464 |
| Suspension Front | anti roll bar, coil spring, gas damper, macpherson strut |
| Suspension Rear | anti roll bar, multi-link system, coil spring, gas damper |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | FWD |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 11.0 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Tank Size (L) | 76 |
| Fuel Type | unleaded petrol |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 309 |
| CO2 Urban | - |
| CO2 Extra Urban | - |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC - VENTILATED |
| Tyre Front | 245/60 R18 |
| Tyre Rear | 245/60 R18 |
| Front Rim Size | 7.5x18 |
| Rear Rim Size | 7.5x18 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1728 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 5074 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1936 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 200 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2875 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 11.4 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 2036 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | - |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 2000 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 750 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Driver Side Inner Guard |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | Japan |
| Number of Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 7 |
| Service Interval KMs | 10 |
| Service Interval Months | 6 |
| VIN Location | Driver Side Front Floor |
| VIN Number | JM0TB10A100123456 |
| Warranty KMs | 999 |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 30/11/2012 |
| ANCAP Rating | - |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | - |