The 2023 Mazda CX-9 Touring, now the standard model, is powered by a 250 horsepower (using premium 93 octane fuel) Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission with manual and sport modes. Upgraded trims are the Touring Plus, Carbon, Grand Touring and Signature levels. All CX-9 models are equipped with G-Vectoring Control Plus and Off-Road Traction Assist. Driver assist safety features including Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Smart Brake Support with collision warning, Advanced Smart City Brake Support with pedestrian detection, Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, and Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist. The 2023 CX-9 goes on sale this Fall with a starting MSRP of $40,025 (including $1,275 for destination and handling).