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The second generation Mazda CX-9 was released at the Los Angeles Auto Show in 20 15, but it is different from CX-8. It is a medium and large 7-seat SUV. Now the car has been upgraded to 2020. In addition to slight changes in appearance and interior, the most important thing is to upgrade the GVC+ system, and introduce 9-inch touch screen, Auto Hold, the third row of quick access keys and other equipment to further strengthen AWD off-road tracking.

The light source of ALH headlights has been strengthened again, and the nameplate of the model has been replaced with a brand-new font.

First of all, from the appearance, the CX-9 in the New Year doesn't have many changes that people can tell at a glance, so I won't spend too much time on many modeling details that contain the vocabulary of Kodo Soul Family. After all, it can maintain a stable sales volume of more than 4 years in the market, and the design has naturally won the recognition of many consumers.

The only thing that brings substantial changes in function is its ALH intelligent LED headlights. ALH headlight was originally the standard of CX-9, but it was increased from the original 4 groups of array LEDs to 20 groups, which greatly enhanced the lighting efficiency and improved the driving safety at night. In addition to active corner turning lighting, it mainly supports intelligent light shape changes including anti-glare high beam mode, wide-angle low beam mode and high-speed mode. With the detection of the windshield camera, in the high-speed mode with a speed of more than 95 kilometers per hour, the LED headlights will enlarge the optical axis and set the lighting center point at a longer distance for high-speed driving.

Another change in detail is its model and the font style of Skyactiv-G power nameplate. Mainly because of the launch of the fourth generation of Angkeira, Mazda has updated its corporate image and related fonts to present a simpler style. In addition, the new year CX-9 has been replaced with a new generation of square key designs such as Angkor Sela, which is more textured than the old bar style.

Introduce a brand-new 9-inch large screen, and add a quick entry release button in the second row.

Walking into the car, the interior of the new year AWD flagship evolutionary maintained the consistent high-quality atmosphere of this generation of CX-9 cars. On the huge center console, there are many layers of black soft plastic, the fog silver decorative strip crosses the center console, and the silver-plated decorative board has an air outlet connected with the side door panel, which is visually rich and not messy, giving the CX-9 brand flagship SUV momentum, while the soft material on the upper part of the center console changes from orange to dark black.

However, the biggest change of the host in the New Year is to upgrade the original 8-inch floating screen to a 9-inch screen. Its display effect is better than the previous 8-inch screen. If 3C is used, it means fewer black edges, higher "screen ratio", and clearer font size and recognition of enlarged interface.

In addition, although CX-9 has not been replaced by the latest Mazda interface on Angkor, it retains the layout of the old Mazda interface, with touch screen and knob operation. I think it is more intuitive to control only the knob on Angkewei. Unfortunately, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, but it is a little inconvenient to connect the Android Auto interface with the knob. Apple CarPlay interface supports touch when the vehicle is stationary, and it also needs to pass the knob when moving.

In addition, CX-9 comes standard with a 360-degree panoramic view, which is monitored by four lenses of the whole vehicle, and supports five viewing angles such as "bird's-eye view and rear mode", "bird's-eye view and front mode", "side mode" and "front wide mode", replacing CX-9 (with a vehicle length of 5,075mm). However, as the author mentioned in the previous test drive, there is a gap between this CX-9 car and the new generation cars such as Angkor Sela, and there is still room for improvement in lens resolution and scene distortion, especially after replacing it with a 9-inch screen. If it can be replaced by Angkor Serra's camera lens, I believe it will be improved a lot.

For the rest of the details, the AWD flagship evolution model I test-drive has more 7-inch digital instruments, borderless rearview mirrors, solid wood decorative panels, skylights and Napa breathable leather chairs than the 2WD flagship model, and the texture is naturally better. And the new year's style has also changed the color matching and shape of the seat. In addition to changing the orange-red seat to earth tone, Napa seat also adds white piping, which makes it feel better.

The change of seat space and 3C support function are also the focus of CX-9 in the new year. In addition to the original double USB charging holes in the second row of central armrest, the New Year model also adds a third row of bilateral USB charging holes, and the current in the third row can support 2.5A at most. Unfortunately, the USB connection holes of the whole vehicle are all traditional A-type, and there is no C-type connection hole. In addition to the original functions of 5/5 separation in the third row, 6/4 separation in the second row, adjustable tilt angle of the second row seat and sliding back and forth, the New Year's model also adds a one-button walk-in electronic control button for the second row seat, which can lean forward and slide forward once by pressing it, making it more convenient to get in and out of the third row. The original factory emphasizes that even children can operate easily.

The space in the second row is 178 cm, and there is 1 fist and a half in the knee space in the back seat. If the second row is also set to sit in the third row, the author's knees are only about 2 fingers, the head space is only about 1 finger, and the third row has no ISO-FIX fasteners. The luggage compartment has a capacity of 230 liters for 7 people, 865,438+00 liters for 5 people and 65,438+0,6465,438+0 liters for 2 people. Although there is an electric tailgate, it has not introduced the kick sensing function newly added overseas.

With GVC+ system and off-road tracking assistance, the power is still the top student of 7-seat SUV.

In the power part, the 2020 CX-9 of this test drive did not increase the torque like the American version, and maintained the same power output as before the change. The whole vehicle is designed with Skyactiv-G 2.5 turbocharged gasoline engine, adopting liquid-cooled exhaust gas recirculation mechanism and dynamic variable turbocharging technology. The maximum horsepower of 230 horses can be fully output at 5000 rpm, while the maximum torque of 420N.m can emerge at 2000 rpm. The gearbox also maintains the automatic manual setting of 6-speed Skyactiv-Drive.

However, the new year CX-9 upgraded the original GVC system to GVC+ version. In addition to the original system that can adjust the torque output when turning and shift the center of gravity of the vehicle in time, the GVC+ system has further increased the braking assistance, which will also apply braking to the outer wheels during the steering wheel positioning process. On the other hand, AWD models have added off-road tracking assistance function, which can be matched with i-Activ AWD intelligent four-wheel drive system to improve the vehicle's ability to get out of trouble when facing difficult road conditions. It also directly replaces the position of the ESP close button in the past, and when pressed, it will show that the tracking assistance function has been started.

Driving CX-9 in the new year, although the upgrade of GVC+ system and off-road tracking assistance is actually difficult to feel the difference, I think CX-9 is really excellent in power performance, even if I experience it again later!

The power of 2.5 T pulls up a huge body, and the characteristics of low rotation and high torsion are quite supportive. The 6-speed automatic shift has a smooth and linear rhythm, and you can enjoy a moment of fun by switching to the "Sport" sports shift mode. Even though the chassis will inevitably have a slightly larger roll because of the seven-seat body, its roll range is quite easy to master, and it will not shake too much when driving in a straight road. The steering wheel rotates rapidly, and the road feeling feedback is rich, which also maintains the excellent level of Mazda cars. Driving can still make drivers enjoy some fun, and it has not been greatly impaired by the status of seven seats.

Increase the automatic holding function to reduce driving fatigue.

Previously, the author mentioned that it was a pity that the Auto Hold function was missing in the old year, and it was finally made up in 2020, which greatly reduced the fatigue of stopping and going in the urban area. Full-speed MRCC (running speed 0- 145km/h), LAS lane deviation prevention, SCBS-R reverse braking assistance and driving fatigue warning were originally standard, but advanced SCBS advanced forward braking assistance was added in the new year. The most important thing is that in addition to detecting vehicles in the past, the pedestrian detection function has been added. When the system determines that there is a possibility of collision at a speed of 4-80km/h, the brakes will be pre-pressurized, and the brakes can be automatically braked in an emergency.

AEB automatic brake head supports pedestrian detection, and dummy measures braking response.

In fact, measured by the children's dummy, the CX-9 in the New Year can stop in front of "Abby". Even after it stops, it still has a distance from the dummy, and its performance is not bad. Of course, the above are only auxiliary equipment, and we can't rely too much on them.

After the new year's reform, I really feel the improvement of details and safety protection. However, it remains to be seen whether CX-9 can continue to meet the challenges of new year changes or accelerate the arrival of major changes.

This article comes from car home, the author of the car manufacturer, and does not represent car home's position.