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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The Inside
Because of its preproduction status, Mazda warned that there might be some
imperfect trim pieces in the cabin, but our CX-9 held up well to our scrutiny.
Sport models have cloth seats, and the fir ...
SeatWarmer
The front seats are electrically heated. The
ignition must be in the ON position.
Press the switch to turn the seat warmer
on or off. When the switch is in the ON
position, the indicator light w ...