Mazda Reveals 2016 Mazda CX-9 Gas Mileage Figures and Fuel Requirements

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The 2016 Mazda CX-9 can achieve up to 22 mpg city and 28 mpg highway.

Does the 2016 Mazda CX-9 Require Premium Gas?

It’s a question that comes up all the time: should I use premium or regular gas in my car? A lot of the time, using regular gas in a vehicle is just fine, but in some cases, premium may be the better option. With the all-new CX-9 fuel economy figures recently revealed, we decided to ask the question: does the 2016 Mazda CX-9 require premium gas?

The short answer is, no. When you fill up your new 2016 CX-9 for the first time, you won’t have to worry about paying that little bit extra for premium gas. That being said, you might still want to, especially when considering the new model is impressively fuel efficient, capable of up to 22 mpg city and 28 mpg highway.

New Mazda CX-9 Turbocharge Engine Specs and Fuel Requirements

new 2.5-liter turbocharged skyactiv engine in 2016 mazda cx-9Thankfully, Mazda has been very open about the power outputs for the new CX-9, and the figures are impressive. The midsize SUV comes with a new 2.5-liter turbocharged SKYACTIV engine that puts out 310 lb-ft of torque at a low 2,000 rpm, which is just where most SUV drivers will need all of that power.

[Read more: Mazda overcomes turbo lag with new Dynamic Pressure Turbo system]

In addition, the engine delivers up to 250 horsepower at 5,000 rpm, and this is where you might want to fill up with premium fuel. In order to get the maximum horsepower figures, the CX-9 will need to be running on premium fuel, meaning 93-octane gasoline. When running on regular fuel, or 87-octane gas, the CX-9 puts out a still respectable 227 horsepower.

The truth is, however, that many drivers won’t even have a desire for that extra horsepower. The key to the CX-9’s new turbocharged engine is its high torque at a low rpm. This helps SUV drivers get the power they need right when they need it.

Read more about the all-new 2016 Mazda CX-9

So, no, the 2016 Mazda CX-9 does not require premium gas, though using it can get you that extra horsepower if that’s something you’re interested in. For more updates on the all-new CX-9, be sure to check back to the Mazda of Lodi blog.