Exterior

The CX-7 is comparable in size to other midsize crossovers, though it's relatively narrow and more likely than most to be called a wagon. Exterior features include:

* Standard 17-inch and optional 18- or 19-inch alloy wheels * Standard power mirrors, optional heated mirrors * Automatic on/off headlights * Optional fog lamps
* Optional xenon headlamps

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    Operating Tips
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    Under the Hood
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