Now entering its seventh year in showrooms, the 2013 Mazda CX-9 global debuts for the L.A. auto show that runs for the public from November 30 to December 9, 2012.

For 2013 - which we first saw at last month's Sydney Motor Show, the biggest member of the Mazda lineup taking nearly identical design cues from the TAKERI Concept and "Soul of Motion" design language.

"It's definitely an exciting time for the Zoom-Zoom brand," said Jim O'Sullivan, president and CEO, MNAO.

The 2013 Mazda CX-9 borrows its restyled grille and front-end design from Mazda's CX-5 compact crossover. Inside, the cabin is the automaker's next-generation infotainment, a 5.8-inch color multi-information touch screen display and a speech-recognition (HMI).

The 2013 CX-9 is powered by a turbocharged SKYACTIV-D 2.2-liter diesel engine, capable of hitting 24 mpg on the highway.

The 2013 Mazda CX-9 is in showrooms today with  a base price of $29,785, while both the 2014 CX-5 and 2014 Mazda6 will go on sale in January 2013.

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The 2013 Mazda CX-9 has undergone a second refresh and goes on sale in the US with a slightly higher starting price of $30,580 (including a $795 destination charge).

After debuting the 2013 CX-9 for the first time at the Sydney motor show last month, the car wears new sheetmetal to help bring the car in line with the KODO “ Soul of Motion” design language.

On the $30,580 front-drive 2013 Mazda CX-9 Sport, which comes equipped with Bluetooth, 18-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry, the aforementioned 5.8-inch MID, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and three-zone automatic climate control. A $690 option pack can add a power driver's seat, heated front seats, and heated side mirrors.

Stepping up to the 2013 Mazda CX-9 Touring costs $33,025 and the most noticeable improvement is leather seating along with both front seats get power adjustment features. You also get auto on/off headlights, blind spot monitoring, backup sensors and a rearview camera that's the same as the one on the CX-5. There's also the Touring technology package for an extra $3,000, which includes a navigation system, premium 10-speaker sound system, hands-free keyless entry and power liftgate.

Finally, the 2013 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring wears a sticker price of $35,580 and adds chrome door handles, HID headlights and LED daytime running lights, a three-position memory driver seat, 20-inch alloy wheels, rain-sensing wipers and Bordeaux interior accents. The all-wheel-drive model carries an MSRP of $37,170.

Nothing has changed in the engine bay, meaning the Mazda CX-9 continues to use a 273-hp, 3.7-liter V-6 engine and six-speed automatic transmission while fuel economy of 16-17/22-24 mpg city/highway.

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The 2013 Mazda CX-9 took to the stage today at the Australian International Motor Show is inspired by the KODO "Soul of Motion" design language that was introduced on the smaller Mazda CX-5 crossover.

For its second facelift, the 2013 Mazda CX-9 making some minor tweaks to the interior and adding a raft of new safety features such as a lane departure warning system and a high beam control system.

The enhancements inside include different color schemes and retaining the current model's seven-passenger seating capacity. The 2013 Mazda CX-9 SUV has also outfitted it with more luxurious interior amenities for the seats, satin-silver decorative trims, a new infotainment system, a redesigned shift knob, a speech-recognition device and the instrument panel gauges that also get new finishes.

Like the all-new 2014 Mazda6, Mazda’s CX-9 though a 3.7-liter V6 engine that is linked to a six-speed automatic transmission that produce 273hp (203kW) and peak torque of 367Nm.

After debuting in Sydney Auto Show, the 2013 Mazda CX-9 crossover will make its way to the United States in January.

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The first official images of the revamped 2013 Mazda CX-9 crossover officially revealed, that will make its public debut take place in Australia next month.

The 2013 Mazda CX-9 facelift gets a new front end that inspired by the KODO "Soul of Motion" design language that was introduced on the Mazda CX-5 crossover, Zoom-Zoom driving dynamics and a three-row interior cabin.

Mazda promises that the next-gen CX-9 will have new safety features like Lane Departure Warning; a high beam control system; Forward Obstruction Warning and a lane departure warning system.

In Australia the 2013 Mazda CX-9 will be sold exclusively a 3.2-liter V6 engine linked to a 6-speed automatic transmission, four-cylinder SkyActiv gasoline and diesel units will likely follow. Like the all-new 2014 Mazda6, feature a variety of SKYACTIV technologies gas-saving.

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