The cabin of the development cars is also camouflaged, but some specific elements are clearly discernable.
The new centre console, featuring real Japanese rosewood and aluminium trim elements, is a particular standout. The familiar MZD Connect controls are there, but it feels as though it belongs in a more upmarket car.
The Nappa leather seats too have a sensation of ‘premiumness’ that wouldn’t be out of place in a European SUV. The whole effect, even with lashings of black vinyl coverings, is very warm and inviting.
Even the instrument panel pulses softly prior to ignition, inviting you to press the piece of blue masking tape (pretty sure they’ll iron that out in the production version) and get on your way.
The first thing we noticed is just how quiet the CX-9 is. For a manufacturer constantly criticized for road noise in their cars, the new CX-9 was like a vacuum. There has been a whopping 24kg of sound deadening materials added to the base of the car which, in AWD form, is a staggering 130kg lighter than the old model.
The window glass is thicker and there is even an active noise cancelling system â€" whether or not it was working is unclear, but first impressions are good.
We pull out, in convoy onto Rodeo Drive.
Four super-secret, camouflaged development cars in a row " this was Hollywood, the paparazzi were sure to be primed on every corner wondering who these mystery people driving these mystery cars would be"
2016 Mazda CX-9 Review
The new centre console, featuring real Japanese rosewood and aluminium trim elements, is a particular standout. The familiar MZD Connect controls are there, but it feels as though it belongs in a more upmarket car.
The Nappa leather seats too have a sensation of ‘premiumness’ that wouldn’t be out of place in a European SUV. The whole effect, even with lashings of black vinyl coverings, is very warm and inviting.
Even the instrument panel pulses softly prior to ignition, inviting you to press the piece of blue masking tape (pretty sure they’ll iron that out in the production version) and get on your way.
The first thing we noticed is just how quiet the CX-9 is. For a manufacturer constantly criticized for road noise in their cars, the new CX-9 was like a vacuum. There has been a whopping 24kg of sound deadening materials added to the base of the car which, in AWD form, is a staggering 130kg lighter than the old model.
The window glass is thicker and there is even an active noise cancelling system â€" whether or not it was working is unclear, but first impressions are good.
We pull out, in convoy onto Rodeo Drive.
Four super-secret, camouflaged development cars in a row " this was Hollywood, the paparazzi were sure to be primed on every corner wondering who these mystery people driving these mystery cars would be"
2016 Mazda CX-9 Review
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