The success of the CX-7 is carried almost entirely to the CX-9, which is basically the first, but larger and more passengers. The CX-9 can carry 7 passengers while maintaining the concept of sportsmanship and aggressive design of the CX-7. But rather than look, Mazda says this crossover is not simply a stretched CX-7, but a completely different vehicle.

Remember: In September 2008, the manufacturer Mazda introduced its new system cuts the engine switched off when called SISS (Smart Idle Stop System). This technology Stop / Start to reduce fuel consumption and emissions of its range as part of its environmental strategy ...

With its dimensions of town, Kiyora attempts to reconcile ecology and driving pleasure. The board also some new technology that will arrive soon in the range of Mazda. Mazda has become for some time the most prolific builder in terms of concept cars. Since the "Nagare" presented at the Salon in Los Angeles in November 2006, the mark has presented six saloon cars, all inspired by the same stylistic vein. The concept presented in Paris reinterprets once again the theme of water and lines carved by wind. " It adapts to a format very realistic, a city in Europe. The Kiyora (pure and clean in Japanese) claims to reconcile, and wants the time, the driving pleasure with environmental requirements. To do this he receives a new 4-cylinder direct-injection coupled for the first time in Mazda to a cutoff engine switched off. This system called SISS (Smart Idle Stop System) is exclusive to the brand "and should soon make its appearance in series. It would not be surprising to see these two new techniques in the next Mazda 3, whose replacement is imminent. Mazda is keen to emphasise the new platform Kiyora "designed to maximize the reduction of weight and a high level of security."