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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Seat Belt Precautions
Seat belts help to decrease the possibility of severe injury during accidents
and sudden
stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and passenger always wear seat belts.
All of the seat belt retracto ...
How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage
The paintwork on your Mazda represents
the latest technical developments in
composition and methods of application.
Environmental hazards, however, can
harm the paint's protective properties, if
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Under the Hood
The 2.3-liter four-cylinder develops 156 hp while the 3.0-liter V-6 turns out
212 hp. Both engines can team with a five-speed manual transmission. A
five-speed automatic is available in models equ ...