After one concept car and a barrage of teasers, it seems that Mazda's promise of a slightly-more upscale larger crossover has come to fruition. Meet the 2017 CX-9, the latest and last of the brand's models to adapt the KODO Design Philosophy, and a premium flare that took us by surprise.

The CX-9 has always been a stylish, efficient, and spacious people mover, but now, Mazda has made it more. Under the hood, a 2.5L turbocharged engine holds court with 250 horsepower. While the gas mileage numbers of the SKYACTIV-G mill are forthcoming, we've got plenty of other details to soak in, like the brown Nappa leather interior and stylish body lines.

Learn more from Auto Guide below.

This new Mazda arrives at our dealership next spring. In the meantime, you can learn more about our models by visiting our inventory page online, or checking them out in the flesh at our Reno, NV dealership.

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