KUALA LUMPUR, Noiv 16 — Bermaz Motor Sdn Bhd officially introduced the Malaysian version of the long-awaited Mazda CX-9 Skyactiv SUV following its initial introduction with the Australian-specification based model a few months ago.
Available in either 2WD or AWD configuration, the Mazda CX-9 SUV is a 7-seater SUV, and is powered by a Skyactiv 2.5 litre turbocharged gasoline engine delivering a highly respectable 228 horsepower and 420 Nm of torque. This engine features the world’s first Dynamic Pressure turbo with a 4-3-1 exhaust manifold that delivers instantaneous and linear torque and smooth seamless power. Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) helps reduce combustion temperature, improving both fuel economy and engine efficiency.
The Skyactiv technology in the CX-9 includes Mazda’s latest Skyactiv-Vehicle Dynamics vehicle motion control technologies, incorporating the innovative and effective G-Vectoring Control (GVC). GVC is an active safety technology that works harmoniously with the driver. It ensures the vehicle controls its dynamics on an extremely minute level, not capable by drivers themselves, so that driving efficiency is significantly improved. The outcome is seamless, flowing acceleration and cornering like never before.
Meanwhile, the Skyactiv-Chassis enables a very rigid but lightweight structure that makes possible a luxurious high-performance SUV of the CX-9 size and stature, while the SKYACTIV body features improved NVH for a smoother and quieter ride demanded by a Mazda model of this category.
Both front seats have been improved, with attention to details for the driver’s seat to relieve fatigue and enhance ease of driving. The 3rd row seats also benefited from attention with operability improvements for easy access and passing through for both adults and children.
Mazda's i-ACTIVSENSE is an umbrella term covering a series of advanced safety technologies which make use of detection devices such as milliwave radars and cameras. They includes active and passive, as well as Proactive Safety technologies that support safe driving by helping the driver to recognize potential hazards, and pre-crash safety technologies which help to avert collisions or reduce their severity in situations where they cannot be avoided.
Mazda’s i-ACTIVSENSE dynamic safety features include:
Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) which individually controls a number of LEDs to broaden visibility at low speeds, shape the high beam to help avoid dazzling other drivers and raise beam height at highway speeds to extend vision area.
Smart City Brake System (SCBS) that monitors the vehicles in front of it or behind it to assess the likelihood of a collision. If a high risk is detected it issues visual and audio warnings, and primes the brakes for a faster response. If the driver doesn’t activate the brakes, SCBS brakes automatically.
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) which automatically senses lane marking on the road and alerts driver if it predicts the vehicle is going to unintentionally depart from its lane.
Lane-Keep Assist System (LAS) which adds to Lane Departure Warning System by performing minor steering corrections to re-centre the vehicle in its lane upon sensing an unintentional lane departure.
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) which helps detect and alert the driver of objects in both left and right hand blind spots by activating a door mirror mounted warning light on the relevant side of the vehicle. If you then indicate prior to turning, the warning lights flashes with an audible alert bleep.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) which will alert driver when it detects vehicles approaching from either side during reverse operation.
Driver Attention Alert (DAA) that reduces accidents caused by inattentiveness due to driver fatigue. The system comes into play at speeds above 65km/h and begins to “learn” the driver’s habits, watching inputs and the vehicle’s movements in the early stages before fatigue becomes a factor.
The Mazda CX-9 has received positive reviews, garnered much accolades and won many awards, including the 2016 World Car of the Year Top Ten Finalist, and Australia 2017 Wheels COTY.
The new Mazda CX-9 Skyactiv-G 2.5L Turbo retails for RM 281,449.70 for the 2WD and RM 297,349.70 for the AWD. (All prices are OTR without insurance). Available in 5 colour choices; Machine Grey*, Snowflake White Pearl*, Deep Crystal Blue, Sonic Silver, and Jet Black.(*Premium Colours)
Bermaz has upgraded its manufacturing warranty period from three years to five years.
All new Mazda vehicles registered from 1st February 2017 will enjoy five years/100,000km manufacturing warranty and three years/60,000km maintenance. Customers will be able to enjoy a peaceful ownership with an absolute three year free scheduled maintenance according to manufacturer’s standards.
The five years Manufacturing Warranty and there years maintenance applies to all models except the BT-50 pickup.
