Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 2007, 2008, 2009
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Derived from the MX-Crossport concept, the CX-7 was a midsize crossover that blended SUV capabilities with the agility of a sporty car, managing to provide a fun ride.
The exterior design resembles some of the RX-8’s styling cues, with prominent front fenders and a five-pointed grille specific to the Mazda’s models.
Inside the Cabin, the CX-7 offered a unique instrument panel with a “double-roof” structure. The materials used were of good quality and the controls were intuitively placed.
Roomy enough, both the front and the rear passengers could enjoy longer journeys.
Power came from a 2.3-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine that produced 244 hp and 258 lb.-ft of torque even from lower rpm. The powerplant was mated with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission. One of the downsides of the 2.3-liter unit was the fuel consumption that was rather high.
Safety was one of the CX-7 strong points, with ABS, Dynamic Stability Control and Traction Control. Customers could choose from a front-wheel-drive system or the Mazda’s Active Torque-Split All-wheel-drive system.
The trunk size didn’t disappoint the buyers looking for enough space to store their luggages when going on vacation.
The CX-7 was a strong competitors to the Nissan Murano and the BMW X3.
The thirsty engine was later replaced by a 2.2-liter diesel unit in 2009.
MAZDA CX-7 2007, 2008, 2009
- 2.3L 16V Turbo 6AT AWD (244 HP)
- 2.3L 16V Turbo 6AT FWD (244 HP)
- 2.3L 16V Turbo 6MT AWD (260 HP)
- 2.3L Turbo 6AT AWD (238 HP)
- 2.3L Turbo 6AT FWD (238 HP)
MAZDA CX-7
2.3L 16V Turbo 6AT AWD (244 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L 16V Turbo 6AT AWD (244 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 2260 cm3 |
| Power: | 182 KW @ 5000 RPM 247 HP @ 5000 RPM 244 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 350 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.2 gallons (68.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 117 mph (188 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 235/60 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 184.1 in (4676 mm) |
| Width: | 73.7 in (1872 mm) |
| Height: | 64.8 in (1646 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 63.7/63.5 in (1,618/1,613 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 108.3 in (2751 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 8.1 in (206 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 16 cuFT (453 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3929 lbs (1782 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
| Notes |
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| US model |
MAZDA CX-7
2.3L 16V Turbo 6AT FWD (244 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L 16V Turbo 6AT FWD (244 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 2260 cm3 |
| Power: | 182 KW @ 5000 RPM 247 HP @ 5000 RPM 244 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 350 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.2 gallons (68.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 117 mph (188 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 235/60 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 184.1 in (4676 mm) |
| Width: | 73.7 in (1872 mm) |
| Height: | 64.8 in (1646 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 63.7/63.5 in (1,618/1,613 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 108.3 in (2751 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 8.1 in (206 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 16 cuFT (453 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3711 lbs (1683 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
| Notes |
|---|
| US model |
MAZDA CX-7
2.3L 16V Turbo 6MT AWD (260 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L 16V Turbo 6MT AWD (260 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 2260 cm3 |
| Power: | 192 KW @ 5500 RPM 261 HP @ 5500 RPM 257 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque: | 280 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 380 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.2 gallons (68.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 130.5 mph (210 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 235/60 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 184.1 in (4676 mm) |
| Width: | 73.7 in (1872 mm) |
| Height: | 64.8 in (1646 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 63.7/63.5 in (1,618/1,613 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 108.3 in (2751 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 8.1 in (206 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 16 cuFT (453 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3682 lbs (1670 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5004 lbs (2270 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 243 g/km |
MAZDA CX-7
2.3L Turbo 6AT AWD (238 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L Turbo 6AT AWD (238 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 2260 cm3 |
| Power: | 175 KW @ 5000 RPM 238 HP @ 5000 RPM 235 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 350 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.2 gallons (68.9 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 235/60 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 184.1 in (4676 mm) |
| Width: | 73.7 in (1872 mm) |
| Height: | 64.8 in (1646 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 63.7/63.5 in (1,618/1,613 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 108.3 in (2751 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 8.1 in (206 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 16 cuFT (453 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3836 lbs (1740 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5004 lbs (2270 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| Combined: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
| Notes |
|---|
| Japan model |
MAZDA CX-7
2.3L Turbo 6AT FWD (238 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L Turbo 6AT FWD (238 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 2260 cm3 |
| Power: | 175 KW @ 5000 RPM 238 HP @ 5000 RPM 235 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 350 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.2 gallons (68.9 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 235/60 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 184.1 in (4676 mm) |
| Width: | 73.7 in (1872 mm) |
| Height: | 64.8 in (1646 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 63.7/63.5 in (1,618/1,613 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 108.3 in (2751 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 8.1 in (206 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 16 cuFT (453 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3616 lbs (1640 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5004 lbs (2270 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| Combined: | 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
| Notes |
|---|
| Japan model |