The 2019 Mazda CX-9 has a host of improvements led by the addition of factory-equipped Apple CarPlay and Android Auto infotainment technologies as standard equipment in Mazda CX-9 Touring trim level and above.

Mazda's engineers continue to make meaningful improvements to benefit drivers and passengers in all three rows.

Among the updates are a refined, retuned suspension that offers a smoother, quieter and more natural ride and greater sound suppression by way of a thicker headliner and thicker floor mats, which aid in ease of conversation and enjoyment.

The entry 2019 Mazda CX-9 Sport continues to offer strong value, with standard 18-inch alloy wheels, 7-inch infotainment screen with revised Commander control knob, cloth seats, LED headlights and tail lights, one-touch front and rear power windows, rear privacy glass, three-zone automatic climate control, and more.

Upgrading to the CX-9 Touring model adds automatic headlights, heated front side mirrors, power liftgate with adjustable height, rain-sensing windshield wipers, leather-trimmed seating surfaces, Advanced Keyless Entry, a power driver's seat, 8-inch infotainment screen, and more.

Mazda CX-9 Signature represents the flagship of the range with new rear exterior badging, LED grille accent lighting, Auburn Nappa leather seating surfaces, a hand-stitched, leather-wrapped steering wheel, new Santos rosewood interior trim and supplemental interior lighting around the transmission shifter.

All Mazda CX-9 models come equipped with the SKYACTIV-G 2.5T turbocharged engine that delivers up to 250 horsepower on 93-octane gas (227 horsepower with 87-octane gasoline) and a robust 310 lb-ft of torque independent of fuel octane. All CX-9 models route power through a six-speed SKYACTIV-DRIVE automatic transmission. Mazda's predictive i-ACTIV all-wheel drive is standard in CX-9 Signature and available with all other trim levels.