There are four available trim levels for the 2016 Mazda CX-9:

• The Sport – MSRP from $31,520 – It has standard 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels and comes complete with LED headlights to match its LED tail lights and daytime running lights. For your convenience, this trim has steering wheel-mounted buttons for phone and cruise controls. A 6-speaker sound system is included. Seating for seven passengers makes this base trim incredibly spacious.
• The Touring – MSRP from $35,970 – This trim includes upgraded heated front seats, in addition to heated outdoor mirrors, for your convenience in colder weather. Keyless entry comes standard. Enjoy the infotainment system on an 8-inch touch screen.
• The Grand Touring – MSRP from $40,170 – The Grand Touring sits nice and high on its 20-inch aluminum alloy wheels. Automatic on-off headlights come standard on this model, in addition to Rear Cross Traffic Alert to warn you of motion behind the vehicle. The roof rails on this model are aluminum finished in Satin Chrome. A 12-speaker Bose® system also comes standard for an enhanced listening experience.
• The Signature – MSRP from $44,015 – This top-of-the-line vehicle, available exclusively in all-wheel drive, is augmented with LED grille accent lighting, an auto dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink®, and the Advanced Blindspot Monitoring System, among other other amenities.

The 2016 Mazda CX-9 offers the choice between front-wheel and all-wheel drive models.

A 2.5L engine comes on each Mazda CX-9 for 250 hp when you use 93 octane fuel or 227 hp with 87 octane fuel. The Mazda CX-9 will even do all the heavy lifting for you, with a towing capacity of up to 3,500 pounds.

The 2016 Mazda CX-9 offers an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 22 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway with front-wheel drive. With an all-wheel drive automatic transmission, the Mazda CX-9 still delivers an EPA-estimated 21 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway.

Features like a tire pressure monitor and traction and stability controls are included with each 2016 Mazda CX-9, in addition to a trailer stabilizing system for safe towing. The advanced airbags in the Mazda CX-9 are designed to know if there is a rollover and detect passengers. All models even come with a rearview camera to give a clear picture when reversing.

Here are a few additional safety tech features you may choose for your 2016 Mazda CX-9:

• Blind Spot Monitoring: This optional system tells you if the blind spot is open.
• Lane Departure Warning and Lane Keep Assist: This available system will tell you if you are leaving your lane, and it will guide you back to the proper lane.
• Smart City Brake Support: This optional feature works when traveling at low speeds (between 2 mph to 18 mph) and when needed can automatically stop the vehicle under certain conditions.
• Rear Backup Sensors: Using the rear view camera, the backup sensors will beep and give visuals to let you know when motion is sensed or when an object is behind the vehicle.

And on the entertainment side, there is plenty to love about the 2016 Mazda CX-9:

• MAZDA CONNECT™ puts all of your apps in one place, making it a convenient infotainment system with a friendly user face.
• Bluetooth® is included for music streaming and phone control.
• Bose® Audio adds clarity through an optional 12-speaker system that comes equipped with AudioPilot. Enjoy listening to HD radio, your personal music playlist, or internet radio with a clear and precise sound.

And much more.

The 2016 Mazda3 comes with an airbag design that allows for both passenger and zone detection. Protection is delivered where it is needed from an advanced setup.

A rear view camera, standard on all models, aims to give you a refined and clear view to prevent an accident or reduce its severity.

The sophisticated headrests provided for each trim are meant to keep passengers safe from the harmful effects of whiplash.