The Mazda CX7
The Mazda CX7 is a medium size 5 seater car that gives you the driving comfort of a passenger car and the ruggedness of a SUV. The exteriors have been modified to give it an aggressive look while maintaining the smiley design of the front grille. The Mazda SUV interiors are stylish with an emphasis on curves and utility, like a larger display, and an easy to use navigation system that does not distract the driver from the road. Average price for this Mazda five seater is: $21,990 – $33,340, that can vary with the added trims. The car gives 20 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway, but this drops to 17mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway for the all wheel drive model.
Features of this Mazda SUV
Mazda CX 7
This 5 seater car comes in three models, the base model, Sport, Touring and the top notch Grand Touring with a 2.5 L base engine and an optional turbocharged four cylinders. The base model of the Mazda CX 7 has a five speed automatic transmission while the turbo engine comes with six speed automatic transmission and a manual shift feature. You can also choose between an all wheel drive for the turbocharged model and a front wheel drive for the base model. The ride quality is good and the braking system is impressive as the 5 seater car comes to a halt smoothly even at 60 mph.
It is big for an SUV and has stylish interiors, but the styling is a visual impediment for the driver in the front seat. The Mazda SUV comes with standard safety equipment like stability control and side curtain air bags, though it has not yet been tested for crash tests by federal agencies. As regards warranty, the company gives a three year or 36,000 miles basic warranty on the Mazda CX7.
The Mazda CX 7 has a keyless entry with power steering and windows and a 4 inch TFT display for data. It comes with a CD player that is MP 3 compatible and has an auxiliary jack. The higher models of the Mazda SUV have patent leather upholstery and automatic climate control and Bluetooth for both phone and audio. The base model of the Mazda SUV comes with standard features and for a price you can get other accessories like optional moon roof, a nine speaker Bose system, heated front seats and a touch screen, voice activated navigation system as well.
Disadvantages of this Mazda SUV
The Mazda SUV has a 244 hp turbocharged strong engine with sporty handling that does not smoothly over bumps and broken roads. The suspension is stiff and the rear seat has less space, which is why this 5 seater car does not fare well as a family car. The cargo space is also less than of other cars in the category and hence the Mazda SUV falls a little sort of expectations. In nutshell, if you are seeking performance in a car, the Mazda CX7 is the one for you, giving you the feel of a sports car and the utility of an SUV, but at a lower base price and with less standard features than its competitors.
