Exterior
There is no understating the looks of the CX-7; it's a bold design statement all around. Onlookers are confronted with a menacing face and blacked-out grille, all pulled together by a very, very large Mazda emblem. The front wheels are topped by exaggerated fenders that remind me of Mazda's RX-8 sports car. They also force the eye down the CX-7's side profile to the tapered rear windows, which narrow considerably at the rear. While that effect is great for exterior design, I found that this eye-catching element actually detracted from the driving experience. More on that later.
Even from behind, the CX-7 shines, with frosted plastic taillights that exhibit an expensive air. Large 17-inch wheels add to the muscular look, as does the low ride height, which also allows for easy access for passengers and cargo.
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Exterior
How could Mazda not get attention with a sedan this good-looking? My Sangria
Red test car didn't necessarily draw stares, but it stood out when parked in my
driveway on a suburban street. It looke ...
Front
Hood.
1 Windshield wiper blades.
2 Convertible top (Power retractable hardtop).
3 Convertible top (Soft top).
4 Fuel-filler lid.
5 Light bulbs. ...
Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free Operation
Bluetooth Hands-Free Preparation
Language setting
English, Spanish, and Canadian French
are available. If the language setting is
changed, all of the voice guidance and
voice input commands are d ...