The 2007 Mazda CX-7 is a totally crossover utility vehicle. Mazda's CUV offers seating for five people, decent cargo space, a comprehensive set of standard safety features and distinctive looks.
CX-7: Mazda Lets Passion Go To Its Head
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Written By drive571
Date Written Oct 23 2006
Summary
Background Since introducing its two-parts-infectious, one-part-obnoxious “zoom-zoom” ad campaign in 2000, Mazda has done an unusually thorough job of walking its marketing talk. Starting with the Mazda 6 in 2003, and followed by the...
Strength
Relatively sharp steering and handling, nicely detailed interior, looks more expensive than it is.
Weakness
Square-peg turbo engine, lazy transmission, offers no more utility than a conventional sport wagon.
Bottom Line
While its handling is good for a couple grins, the CX-7 is essentially a style product. It'll sell on looks, because as an SUV, it's conspicuously short on utility.
Now normally I don't expect much out of SUVs and tend to evaluate their performance much more leniently than I do cars. But I've been hearing so much about how the CX-7 would totally change my expectations for how an SUV should handle that I went ahead...
Strength
Interior styling, handling compared to other SUVs, price
Weakness
Tire squeal, gets clumsy when pushed, boost lag
Bottom Line
Falls short of the hype. But good value, if not great handling, for the price.
Pretty good, just not sure who this car is really for
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Written By wjob
Date Written Aug 16 2006
Summary
This review is based on a couple of days in a loner vehicle..I own a MPV and the the dealer couldn't get to an oil change on the first day, then had to order a new door latch, so I have had two days in a base model CX-7 around town and highway commuting...
We own the vehicle for a week. We leased it because of its handling and the financial incentive from Mazda. The loosers in our search for a family wagon are: Honda Fit (go figure), Honda CR-V - it seemed dangerously slow getting on the freeway, Toyota...
Strength
Excellent handling, feels solid, fast acceleration, can make use of better gas (91)
Weakness
The interior lacks function, some cheap plastic; instrument panel is invisible during sunny days
Bottom Line
Buy it for 1. Safety, 2. pleasure of driving
Reject it for 1. Lack of utility, 2.
Since deciding that our growing family will need to replace our current sedan (BMW 5 series) with a larger car that preferably has AWD, I've struggled over the past 3 months to get excited about any of the cars currently available. In this time period,...
Strength
Great value, good handling, 6-speed automatic, good performance, good audio.
Weakness
Turbo-lag, difficult to find, weak AC (new), driver seatbelt clicking (new)
Bottom Line
I recommend the CX-7 to anyone looking for a well-priced high-performance mid-size SUV. The drop from 5 to 4 stars relates to initial quality issues.
I noticed the CX7 at our local Mazda dealer a few days ago while I was picking up my wife's Mazda6 from the service bay. After a long test-drive, we now have a Red Mica CX-7 in our garage. Driving Impressions: At 3,800lbs, the CX7 is not a light...
Strength
Performance, Braking, Design, Price, Interior.
Weakness
No I-Pod jack, tires will be expensive to replace.
Bottom Line
The CX-7 is simply the best bang for your crossover buck out there. Test drive one today!
For the last 10 years I owned a Dodge Durango and then a Toyota Sequoia Limited. When gas began it's upward cycle I decided it was time to trade. I looked at several pre-owned type vehicles including the BMW 3 and Infiniti FX. My last two pre-owned...
Strength
Style, Comfort, good power and handling.
Weakness
Gas mileage disappointing, premium gas, no IPOD connection.
Bottom Line
All around competent vehicle that is comfortable with plenty of power. This is a nice step down from the SUV.
This was a very attractive car that handles well, but that's pretty much it. I have had one for over a year now and its ac system has rendered the car inoperable twice in 3 months, both times during long trips, the rental they provided had no local...
Strength
None
Weakness
Poor Quality
Poor Mileage
Poor Controls
Large Amounts of Road Noise
Poor Warranty Service
We bought the CX-7 mainly due to price and looks. We looked at the Acura RDX, Toyota Rav 4, Honda CRV and Infiniti EX. The CX-7 won due to price vs options. The only negative I have is that it is a 4 cylinder however it has 'pep'. It's my wifes car...
Strength
Style and price. The car reacts well both through acceleration and steering.
Weakness
Door handles are hard to reach from inside when doors are fully open.
cx7- nice looks, shame about the transmission and AC!
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Written By satz24
Date Written Jan 01 2008
Summary
Had my May 07 build CX7 Luxury since July. Enjoyed it during the winter months, when I didn't use the AC. Come summer, with temps like 30-36C (75-90F) and find that it's AC is pathetic. I've owned 9 cars in 15 years, and this car's AC would...
