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2008 Mazda CX-7
Date Published: 6/17/08

2008 Mazda CX-7
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MSRP:
$23,750 - 28,000

Invoice:
$22,225 - 26,188

Class:
Midsize Sport-utility Vehicle
2008 Mazda CX-7
Expert Rating Summary
Category AWD Sport Rating (See All
Ratings)
Midsize Sport-utility Vehicle Average Rating
Acceleration 5 5.5
Fuel Economy 4 3.6
Ride Quality 4 5.5
Steering/Handling/Braking 6 4.4
Quietness 5 5.4
Controls 5 6.3
Details 5 5.4
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 6 7.1
Room/Comfort (rear) 5 6.1
Cargo Room 8 8.6
Value within Class 5 5.8
Total Score: 58 63.7
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2008 Mazda CX-7 Review
The 2008 Mazda CX-7 gets no major changes following its 2007 introduction. This crossover SUV comes in Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring models with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. All have a 244-hp turbocharged 2.3-liter 4-cylinder engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission. Maximum towing capacity is 2000 lb. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. Touring and Grand Touring have 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 choices are the Honda Pilot, GMC Acadia, Mazda CX-9, and Saturn Outlook. Our Recommended picks are the Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Veracruz, and Toyota Highlander.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Toyota Highlander.



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