Motor Trend Magazine has decided that the 2008 model year for the Mazda CX-9 is the rightful owner of the title SUV of the Year after the Mazda SUV scored high in its tests.
The Editor-in-Chief of the magazine, Angus MacKenzie, even praised the 2008 Mazda CX-9 for its exceptional qualities saying that the CX-9 was “arguably the most enjoyable sports utility to drive, and a great reminder that SUVs can be exciting as any car.”
He also said, “We wondered if it would be possible for Mazda to inject its sports car DNA into their first-ever three-row crossover — a crossover that happened to be one of the largest in the lineup.”
The 2008 Mazda CX-9 benefits from the power provided by its 3.7-liter V6 engine. This engine has an incredible power output of 273 horsepower, with acceleration speed from zero to 60 miles per hour in just 7.8 seconds. The fuel economy of this praised SUV is 15 miles per gallon in the city and 21 mpg when running on the highway.