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NADAguides.com Gets a First Look at the Mazda CX-9


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2008 Mazda CX-9

Lead Auto Expert, Mark Perleberg, Says It's a 'Spicy' Commuter With Great Fuel Economy

COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 6 -- Mark Perleberg, Lead Auto Expert at NADAguides.com (http://www.nadaguides.com/) -- a leading vehicle information website -- recently had a first look and an extensive test drive of the new 2007 Mazda CX-9. Perleberg weighs in on the car's features to assist shoppers with their car buying research.

"Even though the CX-9 fits up to seven passengers with ease, it's definitely not a boring people hauler," said Perleberg. "It's a spicy, fun- to-drive commuter designed with sportiness in mind. Best of all, it's easy on gas, with a fuel economy in the 18 to 24 MPG range."

Mazda recently held a new car Case Study analysis at Disneyland in Anaheim, California, conducting interviews of 30 to 50-year-olds and their preferences for family vehicles. As part of this analysis, Perleberg maneuvered the CX-9 through tough mountain test driving in the Angeles Forest in southern California.

"What I liked most about the CX-9 is the way Mazda combined the maneuverability and power of a sports car on a spacious SUV platform," said Perleberg. "I would say this is the perfect vehicle for a mom or dad who wants a little more 'oomph' than the standard minivan."

Perleberg says that as interest in the minivan has diminished in the past few years, and as skyrocketing gas prices have taken a bite out of the family budget, Mazda officials were challenged with replacing the MPV with something more enticing and economical. According to Perleberg, the CX-9 fits the bill.

"I also like the fact that the CX-9 comes with the latest in safety design. In addition to practicality and appeal, I firmly believe the car's safety features will be an added incentive for prospective buyers."

The Mazda CX-9's price tag falls between $29,000 for the base model to the Grand Touring edition which tops out at just under $33,000, with pricing and specification information available in the New Car Center of NADAguides.com. In addition to new car prices, car quotes, and new car reviews similar to the CX-9 review, Perleberg says NADAguides.com provides the opportunity for car buyers to compare new cars such as the CX-9 against other similar makes and models, to help with the car buying research process.

To learn about the Mazda CX-9, as well as virtually every new car and used car on the market today, car buyers can log onto NADAguides.com (http://www.nadaguides.com/) for more information.

About NADAguides.com

N.A.D.A. Appraisal Guides (NADAguides.com) is the world's largest publisher of vehicle valuations and specification information for new and used cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs, as well as van conversions, limousines, classic and collectible cars, boats, RVs, motorcycles, snowmobiles, personal watercraft and manufactured housing. The company's consumer website, NADAguides.com (www.NADAguides.com), offers a variety of new and used vehicle services in addition to valuation information. Throughout its 74-year history, N.A.D.A. Appraisal Guides has earned the reputation as the recognized authority for vehicle valuations. Its website, NADAguides.com, is the most comprehensive vehicle information resource on the Internet today.