Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that it will showcase the new Mazda CX-9 seven-passenger crossover sport-utility vehicle (SUV) at the New York International Motor Show to be held from Friday, 14th April to Sunday, 23rd April, 2006. The new CX-9 is a larger 'sibling' to the Mazda CX-7 crossover SUV, unveiled earlier this year at the Detroit Motor Show (NAIAS).

Mazda CX-9 is powered by a new MZI 3.5L V6 engine driven through a standard six-speed automatic transmission. Final drive is through either front- or all-wheel drive. Brakes are large ventilated discs on all four wheels. Standard features on all trim levels include air conditioning, power windows, power door locks with remote keyless entry, cruise control, and six airbags. To help avoid accidents, all CX-9s are fitted as standard with Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Roll Stability Control (RSC) and Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS). An optionally available power-operated tailgate provides one-touch opening and closing access to the cargo area.

The Mazda CX-9 will be produced at the Ujina No. 1 Plant located near Mazda’s headquarters in Hiroshima, Japan and is expected in North American showrooms in early 2007.