2007 Mazda CX-7: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

CX-7 bows for 2007 as Mazda's first car-type midsize SUV. This five-passenger 4-dr wagon offers Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring models with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive that lacks low-range gearing. All have a 244-hp turbocharged 4-cyl engine, drawn from the sporty MazdaSpeed 6 sedan, and a 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift gate. CX-7s come with ABS and traction/antiskid control. Also standard are front side airbags and curtain side airbags with rollover deployment. Touring and Grand Touring add leather upholstery and heated front seats. Available for all is a navigation system with rearview camera.

COMPETITION

Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Larger than Compact SUVs, Midsize SUVs offer a mix of car- and truck-type construction, V6 and V8 power, and up to eight-passenger seating. This class also includes crossover vehicles.

Our Best Buy choice is the Honda Pilot. Our Recommended picks are the Ford Explorer, Ford Freestyle, Mazda CX-7, Nissan Murano, and Toyota Highlander.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Dodge Nitro, Ford Edge, GMC Acadia, Hyundai Santa Fe, Mazda CX-7, Mazda CX-9, Saturn Outlook, Suzuki XL-7, and Toyota FJ Cruiser.