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Mazda CX7
Posted January 6, 2007 at 1:00 am Make a Comment

Launched in May, 2006, the 2007 CX-7 is a highly styled crossover SUV with a decided soul of a sportscar. Produced entirely on Mazda-derived platform architecture, the five-passenger CX-7 embodies an astute blend of sports car verve and SUV practicality, resulting in a fun-to-drive SUV that represents everything a Mazda SUV should be.

Prominent front fenders, A-pillars rooted at the body’s leading edge, a sharply raked windshield and Mazda’s signature five-pointed grille clearly register this new model as a Mazda. CX-7 is fitted with a turbocharged and intercooled 2.3-liter four-cylinder direct-injection gasoline engine similar to that fitted to the MAZDASPEED 3 , but producing 244 horsepower in this application. Mazda CX-7 delivers an estimated 23 mpg in combined driving.

Inside, the CX-7 is sporty with a high degree of craftsmanship. To draw drivers inside, there’s a three-dial instrument cluster, a console supporting the shifter within close reach, three-spoke steering wheel and firmly contoured front bucket seats, all provided with a high quality feel.

“Part SUV and part sports car, Mazda’s new CX-7 possesses excellent handling, good power from a turbocharged 2.3-liter inline-4 and plenty of interior space for five adults. It’s also fuel efficient, getting 18/24 mpg.”

— ROAD & TRACK 06.2006

Highlights of the 2007 CX-7 include:

  • Turbocharged and intercooled 2.3-liter four-cylinder direct-injection spark-ignition (DISI) engine producing 244 horsepower and 258 lb-ft torque
  • Six-speed Sport A/T automatic transmission with manual mode
  • Independent rear multi-link suspension with stabilizer bar
  • 18-inch alloy wheels with 235/60R18 all-season tires
  • Efficient aerodynamics with best-in-class performance for coefficient of drag
  • Power windows with one-touch open/close on front windows, power locks and keyless entry with retractable key
  • Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and Traction Control System (TCS)
  • Standard front side-impact air bags and side air curtains (front and rear) with roll-over protection


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7 COMMENTS ABOUT Mazda CX7      Make a Comment
James says (September 23, 2008 at 4:12 pm):
I love this vehicle more than any other on the road today. What holds me back from buying or leasing one is no hybrid nor diesel engine for >30 mpg avg. Period.
Jessica says (April 8, 2008 at 9:53 pm):
No manual transmission?? Definitely a show-stopper on an otherwise appealing car.
Lee says (March 12, 2008 at 7:43 am):
Nice engine but terrible gas ecconomy, might as well have a put a 6 cyl in it. Still, I would love to buy one if only you would just make a touring version with heated leather seats and MOST importantly a manual transmission! Please give all us miata owners some zoom-zoom in the second family/crossover vehicle. Call it a Mazdaspeed CX7 if you wish, and/or make it a special limited edition internet order vehicle. No one makes a decent crossover/SUV with an real manual transmission in the states, the need is there. Make one and fill a nitche.
anonymous says (April 13, 2007 at 4:01 pm):
 I would totally buy this car but the only thing that's drawing me away is the fact that this car does not have heated seats. Mazda should totally make all of their cars look like this car because it looks like a concept car that is worth a lot of $$$$. If not mazda, I bet Honda or Toyota can pull it off.
CX-7 Owner says (January 15, 2008 at 12:08 am):
I've had my CX-7 for over a year now and my enthusiasm for it only grows...and it has heated seats!
Anonymous says (February 9, 2007 at 10:29 pm):
U should compare it to the Porsche Cayennes looks, it looks better, and the CX-( is hott
steven wilson says (January 19, 2007 at 11:53 pm):
good looking car!a deff hit.need the 274 horse motor for speed 3!!and that same motor would go great in a volvo t4!the 274 horse turbo 4 would go great in a volvo based excape cross over!
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