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Mazda CX-7

2006-08-03T13:32:51Z

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[[Image:Mazda CX7.jpg|right|2007 Mazda CX-7]]
The 2007 '''CX-7''' is a compact [[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 goes on sale in spring 2006 as a 2007 model.

The CX-7 rides on an all-new platform instead of sharing the ''Ford/Mazda CD3'' platform used by the larger [[Mazda CX-9]]/[[Ford Edge]]/[[Lincoln MKX]] crossovers as well as the [[Mazda6]]. It uses suspension components from the [[Mazda3]] and [[Mazda5]] which have been beefed up and recalibrated. Many of the [[all wheel drive]] components come from the [[Mazda6|Mazdaspeed 6]], as does its [[turbocharged]] engine. The only available transmission will be a 6-speed automatic. The CX-7 will slot between the [[Mazda Tribute|Tribute]] and CX-9.

Power comes from the same 2.3 L [[straight-4]] ''[[Mazda MZR engine#2.3 DISI|MZR]]'' engine used in the [[Mazda6|Mazdaspeed 6]], and tuned to produce 244 hp (182 kW)at 5000 RPM and 258 ft·lbf (350 N·m) of torque at a low 2500 rpm. 99 percent of the maximum torque is available to 5000 rpm.

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 percent of the engine's torque to the rear wheels. The Mazda CX-7 is estimated to deliver over 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) in combined driving.

There are three models:
* ''Sport'' is the base front wheel drive version, priced from $24,310
* ''Touring'' is the upscale front wheel drive version, priced from $26,060
* ''Grand Touring'' is the top all wheel drive version, priced from $28,000

==References==
*[http://media.ford.com/mazda/article_display.cfm?article_id=22727 Mazda CX-7 Begins Production]
*[http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/reviews/rt2545a.shtml MotorWeek Road Test Mazda CX-7]

== External links==
*[http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/displayPage.action?pageParameter=upcomingCX7 MazdaUSA CX-7 official site]

[[Category:Mazda vehicles|CX-7]]
[[Category:Crossover SUVs]]
[[Category:Mazda GG platform]]
[[Category:Front wheel drive vehicles]]
[[Category:All wheel drive vehicles]]

Mazda CX-7

2006-08-03T13:32:13Z

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[[Image:Mazda CX7.jpg|right|2007 Mazda CX-7]]
The 2007 '''CX-7''' is a compact [[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 goes on sale in spring 2006 as a 2007 model.

The CX-7 rides on an all-new platform instead of sharing the ''Ford/Mazda CD3'' platform used by the larger [[Mazda CX-9]]/[[Ford Edge]]/[[Lincoln MKX]] crossovers as well as the [[Mazda6]]. It uses the front suspension of the [[Mazda3]], with the rear suspension from the [[Mazda5]]. Many of the [[all wheel drive]] components come from the [[Mazda6|Mazdaspeed 6]], as does its [[turbocharged]] engine. The only available transmission will be a 6-speed automatic. The CX-7 will slot between the [[Mazda Tribute|Tribute]] and CX-9.

Power comes from the same 2.3 L [[straight-4]] ''[[Mazda MZR engine#2.3 DISI|MZR]]'' engine used in the [[Mazda6|Mazdaspeed 6]], and tuned to produce 244 hp (182 kW)at 5000 RPM and 258 ft·lbf (350 N·m) of torque at a low 2500 rpm. 99 percent of the maximum torque is available to 5000 rpm.

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 percent of the engine's torque to the rear wheels. The Mazda CX-7 is estimated to deliver over 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) in combined driving.

There are three models:
* ''Sport'' is the base front wheel drive version, priced from $24,310
* ''Touring'' is the upscale front wheel drive version, priced from $26,060
* ''Grand Touring'' is the top all wheel drive version, priced from $28,000

==References==
*[http://media.ford.com/mazda/article_display.cfm?article_id=22727 Mazda CX-7 Begins Production]
*[http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/reviews/rt2545a.shtml MotorWeek Road Test Mazda CX-7]

== External links==
*[http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/displayPage.action?pageParameter=upcomingCX7 MazdaUSA CX-7 official site]

[[Category:Mazda vehicles|CX-7]]
[[Category:Crossover SUVs]]
[[Category:Mazda GG platform]]
[[Category:Front wheel drive vehicles]]
[[Category:All wheel drive vehicles]]