Vehicle Overview

The CX-7 five-seat crossover is priced between the Tribute and the larger CX-9 crossover in the Mazda lineup. The CX-7 was designed to deliver the utility of a small SUV and the driving experience of a passenger car. Its competitors include the Ford Edge, Toyota Highlander and Nissan Murano in one regard, but the CX-7's sporty nature and wagonlike shape also liken it to the Volkswagen Tiguan and Infiniti EX35.

New for 2011
New for 2011 is an "i" Touring model powered by a 161-horsepower four-cylinder engine. This trim level includes a power adjustable driver's seat, heated front seats, leather trim, a rearview camera and a power moonroof.

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    Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Switch
    WARNING: Do not deactivate the passenger air bag unnecessarily: Unnecessary deactivation of the passenger air bag is dangerous. If turned off unnecessarily, the passenger will not receive the added ...

    Immobilizer System
    The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with a key the system recognizes. If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized key, the engine will not start, thereby helpi ...

    Child Restraint Precautions
    Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint systems for children small enough to use them. You are required by law to use a child-restraint system for children in the U.S. and Canada. Check ...