The CX-9 comes in Sport, Touring and Grand Touring models in front or all-wheel drive, all powered by the same 3.5-liter V6 and six-speed automatic. Sport models come standard with 18-inch wheels, LED taillights, power windows/locks/mirrors, keyless entry, cruise control, three-zone automatic climate control, leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel, 60/40-split reclining rear seat, and a single-CD six-speaker audio system with an auxiliary input jack. Touring models add heated seats and side-view mirrors, Bluetooth capability, second-row center armrest storage, leather first and second row seats, and power front seats (8-way driver, 4-way passenger). The Grand Touring package add 20-inch wheels, bright exterior trim, side-view mirror marker lights, rain-sensing windshield wipers, keyless starting, driver’s seat memory, wood trim and electroluminescent gauges with blue lighting.
