All-new Mazda CX-9s make their first brief drives after their journey fresh from the Hiroshima plant, ready for their Australian debut.
A total of 60 examples of the all-new second-generation Mazda CX-9 made landfall in Melbourne a couple of nights ago from Mazda’s plant in Hiroshima, on their way to the first batch of Australian deliveries in July and the national media launch.
The level of interest in the Japanese seven-seater SUV is quite high, according to a statement released by Mazda. They said that approximately 55,000 leads have been received, with 13,000 potential customers requesting to be updated directly.
Mazda’s roll in Australia is a very positive sign as the previous new model to arrive in Australia, the fourth-generation MX-5, generated record levels interest prior to its official local introduction – a yardstick that has already been surpassed by the CX-9.
This new generation brings Mazda’s distinctive KODO Soul of Motion design language to their large SUV and is the first to feature the company’s newly developed 2.5-litre turbocharged SkyActiv-G petrol engine.
When launched, it will be available in four grades starting with the base Sport, mid-grade Touring, higher-spec GT, and top spec Azami.
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