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JANUARY 11 - 17 | 2019
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SLEEK: Modern looks and the latest in technology, Mazda Azami LE takes the CX-9 to a new level of luxury.
Magnificent ‘Seven’ from Mazda
By DEREK OGDEN defined a new meaning for affordable luxury. “Since its 2016 launch, Mazda CX-9 sales have always skewed to high-grade all-wheel drive variants, so we added Azami LE to give those looking for luxury even greater choice in the range.” Azami LE introduces a new and luxurious interior trim, featuring wood highlights, while Azami and Azami LE grades add the 360-degree view monitor, heated steering wheel and front seat ventilation. While on the job, Mazda also took the opportunity to make improvements
across the CX-9 range with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity for all grades, ActivSense safety technologies now standard across all models and revised suspension, steering and NVH reduction. Large seven-seater SUVs are relatively rare; Toyota Kluger, Kia Sorento and the recently released Holden Acadia are about it. I became a pampered person for a week with an Azami LE AWD, which sells for $66,490, plus on-road costs, and made the best of every minute. STYLING Mazda CX-9 has a restrained trapezoidal
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radiator grille slotting in neatly between the LED headlamps, the only hint of extravagance being a bold Mazda badge in the centre. At more than five metres long, the CX-9 is far from bulky in looks. The use of 20inch wheels with a bold design impart a modern no-nonsense look to the highend wagon. INTERIOR As befits any flagship the Azami LE interior is something special and offers the most sophisticated Mazda CX-9 cabin yet. For example, seats are clothed in a deep red, Chroma Brown nappa leather.
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TO most people ‘affordable luxury’ in a vehicle would seem as far out of reach as a winning lottery ticket. However, there are those who are fortunate enough to know the feeling of it. Enough, indeed, for Mazda to cater for these lucky folks with its luxury CX9. Now, the importer has just landed a super-luxury version of the CX-9, the Azami LE, Down Under. What’s more, the new seven-seat ‘palace’ on wheels will set back its buyer a mere $1500 – petty cash - over the existing Azami range-topper. Mazda Australia managing director Vinesh Bhindi said the new Mazda CX-9
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