You don't need to tell anyone here at Menlo Mazda twice; we know there are more SUV options out there than most people know what to do with. And while it can seem hard to find the right choice when the time comes to finance or lease a new ride, no one knows better than the people at U.S. News and World Report. The publication does, after all, feature a wide range of SUV models in their coveted "Affordable Midsize SUVs" list.

Care to guess which Sport Utility Vehicle was at the forefront of the list this year? If you guessed the 2012 Mazda CX-9, you would be correct! As for why they chose the Mazda SUV to top their list... We would likely say it's because of the elements of other vehicles in the new Mazda lineup that the vehicle features.

For instance, you don't have to look very hard to find the swift styling of the Mazda3 or the utility and cargo room of the Mazda5. Of course, the Mazda CX-9 isn't renowned only for its ability to pick and choose the best stats and features from its sibling models. It has more than a few nice features of its own too. For instance, there's room for seven passengers on board, and it boasts up to 24 mpg highway, Bluetooth, available blind-spot monitoring, and roll stability control among many other attention-grabbing features.

In other words, this is one Mazda model that those who visit us in person at 543 El Camino Real Redwood City, CA 94063 simply can't get enough of. Not interested in an SUV? Come check out the rest of the new and used Mazda models that we keep in stock. We have something for every taste and style. Whether you're interested in a model like the Mazda MX-5 Miata or Mazda6, we can arrange a test drive for you if you contact us online or by phone at (888) 593-6393, so make sure to get in touch with us today!