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GORGEOUS..SUNROOF...BOSE SOUND..3RD SEAT..LOOKS AND DRIVES GREAT!!! LIQUIDATION SALE PRICED AVE RETAIL IS $11995 CHRISTMAS SPECIAL AT ONLY $9995. The CX-9 delivers a cavernous interior with seating for seven, a long list of safety equipment, and a smooth on-pavement ride. With seating for seven and a smidge of zoom-zoom, the 2008 Mazda CX-9 is an attractive alternative for prospective minivan buyers. The 2008 CX-9 was voted North American Truck of the year, an award that's voted on by 45 automotive journaists at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The CX-9 was also Motor trend's 2008 Sport Utility of the Year. Clearly, the CX-9 has made a positve impression on automotive experts. The CX-9 is also the first full-size SUV to ride on a car-based platform. The car-based mechanics help the CX-9 have one of the best fuel economy ratings in the class. A full-size crossover SUV, the all-new CX-9 replaces the Mazda MPV minivan. "Mazda's showing some chutzpah in calling the CX-9 the Zoom-Zoom with Extra Room, but is it a terrific new crossover? Yes-yes," -- Motor Trend. "A superb crossover and one of the most fun-to-drive examples in its class. The quiet and comfortable cabin is a nice place to be, and its exterior... -- AutWeek Read More +"Demerits are few," -- Car and Driver With a sporty look-and-feel and a roomy interior cabin, the 2008 Mazda CX-9 gets stellar reviews for its excellent handling, solid fuel economy and seven passenger hauling capabilities. Available in Sport, Touring and Grand Touring trims, the CX-9 comes equipped with a 273 horsepower 3.7-liter gas-powered V6 (with AWD or FWD depending on the model) and a 6-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift mode. Luxury features include an adjustable steering wheel with cruise and audio controls, dual zone climate control, lumbar seats and a state-of-the-art audio system. As it turns out, we had little to fear. Mazda had churned out a nearly perfect family hauler, even from an enthusiast’s perspective. Built for the 2008 model year, our CX-9 was a $35,290 top-spec Grand Touring model with an additional $6500-plus worth of options strapped to it. The total: $41,855. So, yes, our CX-9 was almost fully loaded—hair shirts make us look fat—but we’d have loved it just the same without all the goodies. The secret? A fantastic driving experience.