The 2011 Mazda CX-9 is the perfect SUV for a family looking for plenty of space to hold both people and cargo. U. S. News and World Report ranks the #2 affordable midsize SUV! If you're looking for a 2011 Mazda CX-9 near Gaithersburg MD, Wheaton MD, Glenmont MD, Bethesda MD, North Potomac MD, Germantown MD, Silver Spring MD, Washington DC, fill out the form to the right to schedule a test drive now at Congressional Mazda.

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The Mazda CX-9 seats seven people and comes standard with features that usually are extras, like Bluetooth and remote keyless entry. Even though it is larger-sized, this SUV feels more like a midsize crossover to drive. With plenty of room inside, the vehicle has adult-sized, easily accessible seating in all three rows.

The 2011 CX-9 comes in three trims: Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring. The base Sport model comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, three-zone automatic climate control, cloth interior, leather-wrapped tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, trip computer, and a six-speaker sound system with CD player and auxiliary audio.

The Touring trim also includes automatic headlights, heated mirrors, leather front-and second-row seats, and heated power front seats. The Grand Touring adds 20-inch wheels, foglights, xenon headlights, automatic wipers, keyless entry and ignition, memory presets on the driver's seat, wood/metal interior accents, auto-dimming rearview mirror, and blindspot warning system.

Other add-on features are a sunroof, power tailgate, navigation system with rearview camera, roof rails, and rear-seat entertainment system. People wanting better quality sound can upgrade to an upgraded Bose surround-sound audio system with 6-CD changer, satellite radio, and in-dash audio display.

Under the hood, the 2011 Mazda CX-9 contains a 3.7-liter V6 engine pumping out 273 HP and 270 lb-ft of torque as well as a 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift control. Drivers can choose from either front- and all-wheel-drive.