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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Operating Tips
Operating the Climate Control
System
Operate the climate control system with
the engine running.
NOTE:
To prevent the battery from being discharged,
do not leave the fan control dial on for a lo ...
Specifications
Engine
Electrical System
CAUTION:
When cleaning the iridium plugs, do not use a wire brush. The fine particulate
coating on the iridium alloy and platinum tips could be damaged.
Lubricant Q ...
Cabin Quality
Some may find the CX-7's interior styling a bit too heavy-handed, but overall
quality is good, and there's more utility than you might imagine on first
glance. The dashboard plastic is hard to the ...