Reviewing the specs of an SUV can help purchasers make an informed decision about whether or not it is the right SUV for them.

Mileage Specs

The average MPG for city driving for the 2013 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV is 17. On the highway, the average is 24.

Trim Options

Trim levels are different versions of a particular sport utility vehicle that are available. Usually, a vehicle will have a standard trim level, as well as trim packages available for an additional cost. The 2013 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV comes in 6 trim levels, which include the AWD Grand Touring 4dr SUV, AWD Sport 4dr SUV, AWD Touring 4dr SUV, Grand Touring 4dr SUV, Sport 4dr SUV, Touring 4dr SUV.

Engine Specs

On the basic 2013 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV drivers get a Internal Combustion.

Drivetrain Details

The drivetrain determines how the wheels of an SUV move, as well as its safety and effectiveness in various situations.

Front-wheel drive SUVs gain engine power in the front wheels. This can lead to better fuel economy and good handling in winter weather.

SUVs with rear-wheel drive have power directed to the rear wheels. Drivers enjoy increased power, balance, and acceleration, but diminished performance in bad weather.

Four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive are the other drivetrain types. With four-wheel drive, all wheels have power, but the vehicle can be operated in rear-wheel drive as required. All-wheel drive SUVs either have power delivered to all wheels at all times or only when needed for better traction.

The 2013 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV is a FWD vehicle.

Transmission Specifications

This sport utility vehicle can be purchased with a A transmission. Automatic transmissions shift automatically and may feature some manual controls.

Manual transmissions require the driver to move between gears as needed.

Continuously variable transmissions do not utilize gears, change as needed, and are good for improving gas mileage.

Automated manual or direct shift gearbox transmissions allow the driver to shift gears, but the clutch is engaged automatically.

Styling Specs

Some drivers are concerned with how their SUVs look, instead of merely how they function. This particular vehicle comes with the following interior colors: Black and Sand. Exterior colors include Crystal White Pearl Mica, Liquid Silver Metallic, Zeal Red Mica, Dolphin Gray Mica, Brilliant Black Clearcoat and Meteor Gray Mica.

Interior Specs

This Mazda has seating accommodationsfor up to 7.

Length Specs

Some studies indicate larger and longer sport utility vehicles are safer in a collision. This vehicle’s length is 200.60.

Cargo Specifics

The 2013 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV has 17.20 cubic feet of cargo volume.

Steering

Sport utility vehicles are mostly heavy vehicles, which makes a reliable, easy-to-use steering system vital. The 2013 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV has a variable/speed-proportional steering system.

Interior

SUVs can have as many as three rows of seating. This SUV provides 3.

Towing Details

This SUV has a maximum towing capacity of 2000 pounds.

Pricing

Sport utility vehicles are available at vastly different price points. For this particular one, the MSRP is $32,230.