After 2023, Mazda Does Not Continue CX-9 Production Select Focus On CX-90

Mazda CX-9 2023. (Doc. Mazda)

JAKARTA - Mazda, an automotive company from Japan, has taken a bold decision by announcing through the Mazda USA division, if it will not produce its flagship CX-9 SUV by the end of 2023.

So far, Mazda CX-9 has been Mazda's main choice of loyal customers for combining utility, performance, charming design, and premium touch.

While the CX-9 has achieved tremendous success, this reliable family car will retire after more than a decade of being the main choice in the SUV segment.

The CX-9 was first introduced in 2006 and the second generation appeared on the Los Angeles Auto Show 2015 with the iconic Kodo design. To date, CX-9 still uses a 2.5 liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine capable of generating 250 dk of power and 433 Nm of torque.

According to a report from Carscoops, Monday, July 3, Mazda appears to be looking to provide space for their latest three-line SUV, the CX-90. What's more, the demand for a large US SUV is on the rise.

Mazda recently launched the CX-90 earlier this year by offering high-level luxury and convenience to potential customers. The CX-90 comes in some variants of the engine.

The initial CX-90 variant is equipped with a 3.3 liter 6-cylinder engine capable of generating 280 dk of power and a 450 Nm torque. However, for customers who want more, Mazda also provides engine upgrades of up to 340 dk and 500 Nm of torque.

In addition, Mazda also offers plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variants to compete with Ford Explorer. The CX-90 PHEV uses a 2.5 liter 4-cylinder engine combined with an electric motor. With this hybrid configuration, the CX-90 PHEV is capable of generating 323 dk of power and 500 Nm of torque.

Mazda also increased CX-90 efficiency by embedding a 17.8 kWh battery pack that allows cars to cover a distance of up to 42 km with just electric power.

The price of Mazda CX-90 in the market is around US$39,595 or around Rp594.8 million.