Mazda CX-9 is Motor Trend's SUOTY
In what must have been a tough decision, Motor Trend has chosen Mazda's 2008 CX-9 as their SUV of the Year. The Associated Press quotes the magazine's editor-in-chief, Angus MacKenzie, as saying the CX-9 is "arguably the most enjoyable sport utility to drive, and a great reminder that SUVs can be as exciting as any car."
Motor Trend is expected to make the announcement early Monday, while those still relying on dead trees and the postal service will learn about it in the November 6th issue of the print pub.
The seven-seat, 273 hp SUV won the honor by beating out tough competition like Buick's Enclave, Toyota's Highlander and Land Cruiser and the Land Rover LR2. Others in the running were Hyundai Veracruz, Jeep Liberty and Patriot, the Nissan Rogue, Saturn's Vue and the Subaru Tribeca.
[Source: The Associated Press]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
Ed 1:26AM (10/15/2007)
Bahaha...
The CX-9 better than the Enclave? My ass...
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Drewboy 1:32AM (10/15/2007)
Yeah that's exactly how I feel... Even at 26, I'd pick the Enclave over the CX-9.
Blake 3:41AM (10/15/2007)
The CX-9 is excellent, but I'd have to go for the Enclave as well. Interesting how many guys around my age (22) are all saying the same thing.
Vivek 9:48AM (10/15/2007)
Let me join the fanclub by saying I (21 Yrs) would pick the Enclave as well. That is one awesome SUV (sorry CUV).
jgp 11:14AM (10/15/2007)
I'm 22, and I like both quite a bit (despite that I strongly dislike most SUVs). Though I'd take the CX-7 over the CX-9...
3cubed minus 3squared plus1 1:48PM (10/15/2007)
I'm 19 and I wouldn't take either of them.
But the CX-9 over the Enclave.
Jon 1:33PM (10/17/2007)
I'm 21 and I think all the GM employees should leave this blog.
AirZurk 1:37AM (10/15/2007)
I'm 19 and I'd pick the Enclave.
B-NOIT 1:43AM (10/15/2007)
Here's a 4th vote for the Buick. (Age: 20)
Autoblog should have its own COTY/TOTY/SUVOTY polls. What happened to the polls anyway? Reader Ride of the Week, anyone?
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Nr9 1:48AM (10/15/2007)
the enclave may look better but the cx-9 drives better
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Victoria Driver 1:43AM (10/23/2007)
The CX-9 handles the road with ease. We drove it over highway and hills and then did city driving. It was a comfortable ride, had great braking and basically really hugged the road. It has loads of inside comfort and room and very quiet, Except when the middle windows were open, it sounded like we were next to a jet taking off. This is my favorite car!
Seminole 1:49AM (10/15/2007)
This must be what the "big announcement" on Mazdausa.com is. They have a countdown clock to a "major CX-9 press announcement."
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Saturn4E 2:48AM (10/15/2007)
My vote is for the Enclave as well and I am 22!
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mil 3:05AM (10/15/2007)
I am all for CX-9..nothing beats it.
Take a look at http://carnoise.blogspot.com/
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Yaroukh 3:38AM (10/15/2007)
As for the looks the Buick is no match for CX-9. I'd take the Mazda.
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VdubRider 4:14AM (10/15/2007)
WTF I will never pick buick PERIOD.
Why are people even talking about buick anyway?
LR2 looks way better than any of the competitors.
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Justin 5:53PM (10/15/2007)
WTF WHY? Just because of the name buick?
AnthWax84 5:22AM (10/15/2007)
even after 3 years my fx35 still gets me going more than either this or the enclave, im not being bias, its just true. for me and lots of other people the look of the fx STILL looks fresher, sounds MUCH sweeter, drives nicer and comes with better tech.
i know they arent in the same market ( no 3rd row and not nearly as much cargo) but for fashion crossovers infiniti and bmw are still king-of-the-hill
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Jon 1:32PM (10/17/2007)
Because they're luxury brands. Different class entirely.
AnthWax84 2:36PM (10/17/2007)
buick is a near luxury brand. compared with last generation infiniti's which the current fx is (debuted 2003) it's near luxury as well. ill agree not the same class as the bmw, however ive seen enclaves go for 44950(obviously not including incentives), and a spec'd out fx35 will run you 49, base starting at 36, so the people shopping for the enclave are still in the same ballpark. and my opinion is that for my personal tastes i prefer the fx. the overall experience of owning it makes up for the dollar amount.
im not downing anyone that buys an enclave, the fx is definitely not in the same type of driver or buyer class other than someone shopping a fashionable suv. but that has nothing to do with eithers luxury brand status.