Leading automotive industry analysts agree Mazda has hit the nail on the head with this one. With more selections than any of its competitors the Mazda 3 is bound to have what you’re searching for. A quick online search for Mazda HOU TX will bring you to Russell & Smith Mazda and their vast selection of Mazda CX-7 Houston, and Mazda CX-9 Houston buyers are driving.

The motor is a 273-hp 3.7L DOHC 24-valve V6 with a six-speed Sport automatic transmission. Drivetrain options include, front-wheel drive or an available Active Torque Split all-wheel drive. The bountiful options include, seven-passenger, three-row seating with available Bose® audio system, heated front seats, and DVD rear-seat entertainment system. The safety advances include a 5-Star government frontal and side crash-test rating, standard advanced front air bags, front side-impact air bags, side-impact air curtains.

The options continue with the moonroof and Bose® audio with SIRIUS bundle that includes, power sliding-glass moonroof with one-touch-open feature and interior sunshade, AM/FM/CD/MP3-compatible stereo with 10 speakers,

The Touring Power Liftgate Option includes a Mazda advanced keyless entry and start system, however, it’s only customizable with Moonroof and Bose® or Rear-Seat Entertainment System.

The Rear-Seat Entertainment System w/ Bose® Audio & SIRIUS Package incorporates, Bose® Centerpoint® 5.1 Surround Sound System with AudioPilot® 2 with 11 speakers, 115-volt power plug, and a video anchor. The Towing Prep Package bundles, a heavy-duty transmission, oil cooler, and radiator fan. A redesigned engine control component, and 3500-lb towing ability.

More amenities include, crystal white pearl mica paint, audio/entertainment SIRIUS satellite radio with free 6-month subscription, roof rails, towing receiver hitch with trailer wiring harness, auto-dimming mirror with compass and HomeLink®, auto-dimming mirror with back-up camera, anti-theft alarm system with shock sensor,

The CX-9 is the best mid-size crossover SUV on the road. It’s a lively competitor that is a blast to drive, secure and a great people package. Mazda’s CX-9 offers a classy ride in a field not known for providing this type of driver prowess and luxurious amenities, the engineers at Mazda really stepped up to the plate and sent this one to the upper-deck.