Facelifted Mazda CX7 and CX9

Takashi Yamanouchi, representative director, president and CEO, Mazda Motor Corporation, is scheduled to address the media at a press conference at the Mazda booth.

A strong success - including winning the 2008 Motor Trend Sport Utility of the Year and 2008 North American Truck of the Year awards - the CX-9 is a seven-passenger, three-row crossover SUV with unique driving dynamics that are not found in its segment. For the 2010 model year, the CX-9 receives an exterior and interior facelift, added options and reinforced safety features, while further improving Zoom-Zoom driving characteristics.

The 2010 CX-7 receives an exterior and interior styling refresh as well as a host of safety, convenience and engineering refinements. Leading the way is a new engine option - an all-new naturally aspirated DOHC 16-valve 2.5 liter MZR four-cylinder, coupled to a five-speed automatic transmission. The familiar turbocharged 244-hp DOHC 16-valve MZR Direct Injection Spark Ignition (DISI) 2.3-liter four-cylinder will continued to be offered. The CX-7 made its world debut at the Canadian International Auto Show earlier this year.

The balance of Mazda's full lineup also will be on display at the show, including MAZDA6, MAZDA5, RX-8, and the all-new 2010 MAZDA3. The New York International Auto Show is open to the public April 10-19, 2009, at the Jacob Javits Convention Center.

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