Mazda CX-7

Mazda CX-7

Manufacturer	Mazda
Production	2007–present
Assembly	Hiroshima, Japan
Predecessor	Mazda Tribute (In Japan)
Class	Mid-size crossover SUV
Body style	4-door SUV
Layout	Front engine, front-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive
Engine	2.3 L MZR turbocharged I4 2.5L MZR I4 2.2L Diesel I4
Transmission	6-speed F21 automatic 5-speed automatic 6-speed manual
Wheelbase	108.3 in (2750 mm)
Length	2007-09: 184.1 in (4,676 mm) 2010-: 184.3 in (4,681 mm)
Width	73.7 in (1,872 mm)
Height	64.8 in (1,646 mm)
Curb weight	3,929 lb (1,782 kg)

The CX-7 is a mid-size crossover SUV model from Mazda, the production version of the MX-Crossport concept car. The CX-7 is built in Hiroshima, Japan, starting in early 2006. The CX-7 was shown publicly for the first time at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show in January. Production officially began on February 20 at Mazda's Ujina#2 factory in Hiroshima. The CX-7 went on sale in spring 2006 as a 2007 model. It is also Mazda's first mid-size SUV since the Navajo was discontinued in 1994.

Though outwardly similar, the CX-7 and the Mazda CX-9 do not share platforms.^[1] The CX-7 shares the front suspension of the Mazda MPV minivan and the rear suspension from the Mazda5. It shares its turbocharged engine with the Mazdaspeed6 and uses a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Specifications

Engine and transmission

Power comes from the same 2.3 L straight-4 MZR engine used in the Mazdaspeed3 and Mazdaspeed6 coupled with a 6 speed Aisin automatic transmission, and tuned to produce 244 hp or 182 kW (Australian model 175 kW) at 5000 RPM and 258 ft·lbf (350 N·m) of torque at a low 2500 rpm, 99% of the maximum torque is available to 5000 rpm.

The MZR 2.3L DISI turbo engine found in the Mazdaspeed3 and Mazdaspeed6 has been retuned in the North American-Spec CX-7 to deliver torque at a lower RPM for less turbo lag off the line, at the cost of power. This was achieved thanks to a redesigned, smaller KO4 turbocharger. UK-Spec CX-7's feature the same, larger KO4 turbocharger and transmission found in the Mazdaspeed line.

Model range, prices and features

The CX-7 features fully independent suspension, four-wheel ventilated disc brakes with standard anti-lock brakes, stability control and traction control, and a choice of either front wheel drive or Mazda's Active Torque-Split all wheel drive system. With the Active Torque-Split system, two computer-controlled magnetic clutches feed up to 50% of the engine's torque to the rear wheels. The Australian combined cycle official fuel economy is 11.5 L/100 km (24.6 mpg_-imp; 20.5 mpg_-US), similar to the Holden Captiva.^[2][3] But real-world fuel economy is nearer to 18.0 L/100 km (15.7 mpg_-imp; 13.1 mpg_-US), as much or more than the Ford Territory.^[4][3]

2006–2009 Mazda CX-7 (ER) Classic (Australia)

As of the 2010 model, there are four trim levels (model):

• iSV is the base version, priced from US$21,550
• iSport is the next version, priced from $24,385
• sTouring is the upscale version, priced from US$26,135
• sGrand Touring is the top version, priced from US$26,935
• Only Touring and Grand Touring models are available with All-Wheel Drive and only these two trims are offered with the 2.3L turbocharged engines while the SV and Sport trims come with a 2.5L MZR naturally aspirated DOHC four-cylinder.

Canadian models and pricing:

• GS Front-Wheel Drive - $32,095 CDN
• GS All-Wheel Drive - $34,095 CDN
• GT Front-Wheel Drive - $35,295 CDN
• GT All-Wheel Drive - $37,295 CDN

Australian models (AWD only) pricing:

• "CX-7 Classic" Base trim starts at AUD $40,610
• "CX-7 Luxury" Top trim starts at AUD $46,460

2010 update

2010 Mazda CX-7 i Sport (US)

This is an update to the original. The exterior design features revised front and rear fascias with the front adopting the larger five-point grille design similar in appearance to the recently redesigned RX-8, MX-5 and Mazda3/Axela. The new interior features redesigned gauges with blackout meters that feature three-dimensional dials, a 3.5 inch super-twisted nematic (STN) monochrome and 4.1-inch thin-film transistor (TFT) colour Multi Information Display (MID), (positioned at the top of the instrument panel), Bluetooth compatibility, and a Blind Spot Monitoring System.

The car was unveiled at the 2009 Canadian International Auto Show.^[5][6]

The diesel version now includes a manual transmission, and has been on sale in Europe since 2009.^[7]

Engine

Model	Years	Type	Power, torque@rpm
US models
CX-7 i	2009-	2,488 cc (2.488 L; 151.8 cu in) I4	161 bhp (120 kW)@6000, 161 lb·ft (218 N·m)@3500
CX-7 s	2009-	2,260 cc (2.26 L; 138 cu in) I4 turbo	244 bhp (182 kW)@5000, 258 lb·ft (350 N·m)@2500
UK models
2.2 MZR-CD Turbo Diesel	2009-	2,183 cc (2.183 L; 133.2 cu in) I4 turbo-diesel	170 bhp (130 kW)@3500, 295 lb·ft (400 N·m)@2000
Australian models
Classic	2009-	2,488 cc (2.488 L; 151.8 cu in) I4	161 bhp (120 kW)@6000, 161 lb·ft (218 N·m)@3500
Classic Sports	2009-	2,260 cc (2.26 L; 138 cu in) I4 turbo	235 bhp (175 kW)@5000, 258 lb·ft (350 N·m)@2500
Luxury Sports	2009-	2,260 cc (2.26 L; 138 cu in) I4 turbo	235 bhp (175 kW)@5000, 258 lb·ft (350 N·m)@2500
Diesel Sports	2009-	2,183 cc (2.183 L; 133.2 cu in) I4 turbo-diesel	170 bhp (130 kW)@3500, 295 lb·ft (400 N·m)@2000
Japanese models
2.3 MZR DISI Turbo	2009-	2,260 cc (2.26 L; 138 cu in) I4 turbo	244 bhp (182 kW)@5000, 258 lb·ft (350 N·m)@2500

Engine choices include 2.5 litre MZR 4-cylinder engine that produces 161 hp (120 kW) and 161 lb·ft (218 N·m) of torque and the same MZR 2.3L DISI Turbo engine from before. Transmission is a 5-speed automatic for the 2.5 and a 6-speed automatic for the 2.3 DISI Turbo engine.

Name Origin

The CX-7 reused the name RX-7, (which was a sports car that was discontinued and replaced by RX-8), but the first letter, 'R' ('R' means rotary engine), was changed to 'C' ('C' means crossover SUV)^{[citation needed]}.

Availability

The CX-7 is currently available in:

Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom;

Canada, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, United States, Venezuela;

China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore;

Egypt, South Africa, Tunisia, Mauritius;

Saudi Arabia, Qatar;

Australia, New Zealand.

References

1. ^ [1]
2. ^ [2]^{[dead link]}
3. ^ ^{a b} "Mazda CX-7 - www.drive.com.au". Drive.com.au. 2007-01-23. http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=22795. Retrieved 2009-05-04. 
4. ^ Joshua Dowling. "Fast four Falcon tipped". Carpoint. http://www.carpoint.com.au/news/2011/large-passenger/ford/falcon/fast-four-falcon-tipped-23565. 
5. ^ Paukert, Chris (2009-02-14). "2010 Mazda CX-7 debuts with refreshed look and new four-cylinder in... Toronto?". Autoblog.com. http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/11/2010-mazda-cx-7-debuts-with-new-four-cylinder-in-toronto/. Retrieved 2010-12-06. 
6. ^ "Refreshed 2010 Mazda CX-7 receives new engine". Blackriverpost.com. http://blackriverpost.com/read/news/422/refreshed-2010-mazda-cx-7-receives-new-engine/. Retrieved 2010-12-06. 
7. ^ Korzeniewski, Jeremy (2009-03-17). "Mazda launches 2009 CX-7 in Europe with urea selective catalytic reduction system". Autobloggreen.com. http://www.autobloggreen.com/2009/03/17/mazda-launches-2009-cx-7-in-europe-with-urea-selective-catalytic/. Retrieved 2010-12-06. 

External links

• MazdaUSA CX-7 official site
• Official UK CX-7 campaign site
• Official UK website model page
• Unofficial Mazda CX-7 Resource Library