The new Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system watches both rear corners of the CX-9 when vehicle speed is 20 mph or greater. The system notifies the driver of vehicles in the detection areas by illuminating the BSM warning light located in the appropriate side mirror. Additionally, the light flashes and a beeper sounds if the driver signals a turn into the path of a detected vehicle.

The 2008 Mazda CX-9 comes in three trim levels. Each is available in either front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD).

The CX-9 Sport ($29,400) comes with three-zone air conditioning, AM/FM/CD audio, power windows, power door locks, remote/keyless entry, cruise control, telescope-tilt steering wheel, variable-speed wipers, rear-window wiper; cloth upholstery, six-way manual adjusting driver’s seat, and 18-inch aluminum wheels.

The CX-9 Touring model ($31,615) adds leather upholstery, power and heated front seats, power heated outside mirrors, and Bluetooth hands-free wireless technology for cell phones. The Touring Assistance Package ($2,717) adds DVD navigation, Smart Card advanced entry and starting system, a rearview camera, and a power liftgate.

CX-9 Grand Touring ($33,355) adds more deluxe trim inside and out, turn signals integrated into the side mirrors, high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights, rain-sensing wipers, memory for the driver’s seat, security system with advanced keyless entry Smart Card, and 20-inch aluminum wheels. The Grand Touring Assistance Package ($2,500) adds navigation, a rearview camera, and a power liftgate. A new option exclusively for Grand Touring is Blind Spot Monitoring ($200).

Other factory options include all-wheel drive ($1,300); crystal white paint ($200); power driver’s seat ($350); and a towing package ($525) for Touring and Grand Touring that boosts trailer capacity from 2,000 pounds to 3,500. Buyers can also choose a rear-seat entertainment/Bose audio package ($2,560); or a moonroof/Bose audio package ($1,760); but not both. Additionally, Mazda lists more than a dozen dealer-installed accessories, including Sirius Satellite Radio ($430); 6-CD changer ($500); remote-engine start ($350); and a retractable cargo cover ($205).

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