Mazda CX-9 is one of the most award-winning vehicles

Launched in December 2007, the CX-9 has garnered a lot of attention and proves that it is truly best in class.

The awards that the CX-9 has won so far comprise a notable list. These include the North American Truck of the Year and 2008 SUV of the Year by the Motor Trend Magazine. Kelley Blue Book "Best New Family Vehicle" and two allocades from Cars.com "Best New Car for Large Families" and "Family Car of the Year". The 2008 Automobile Magazine All-Stars, "Best in Class" for large/mid-size crossovers in Kiplinger's Personal, 'Car and Driver' 5 Best Trucks for 2008, Consumer Guide - "Best Buy" midsize sport-utility vehicle, 2007 Edmunds.com Editors' Most Wanted Vehicles for SUV under $35,000 and the Southeast Automotive Media Organisation (SEAMO) "Family Car of the Year", are some other honours.

"The impressive sales show that the CX-9 proved to be exactly what consumers wanted. In less than a year's time, this vehicle has accumulated numerous rave reviews. The CX-9 is off to a great start and a fantastic future,"

said Annurag Chawla, Head of Marketing and Communications, Towell Auto Centre.

In addition to a long list of awards, CX-9 has also received the top rating of 5-stars in frontal and side impact crashes from the US government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) vehicle safety tests and a top rating of Good from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for front and side crash protection.

The Mazda CX-9 deftly blends sporty driving spirit with seven-passenger sport-utility vehicle (SUV) practicality. It is powered by a 270-horsepower 3.7-liter V6 engine truly enhancing the driving experience of the passengers and driver and also offers cutting-edge safety technology.

Towell Auto Centre provides quality service to all models of Mazda and makes owning a Mazda extra pleasant with its efficient after sales service and quick response time. A network of 9 service outlets and 10 parts outlets spread across the Sultanate supports customer service. It offers quick, efficient service with genuine parts available for all models and highly trained staff who pride in their quality of service.