Parameters of Mazda CX 7. Mazda CX7 - the gone "firstborn" of the Japanese company Mazda

Crossover Mazda CX 7, which is removed from production in 2012, can be compared with a bright star. She broke out in the sky in 2006, but unfortunately quickly faded enough.

To date, prices for cars of this model on the secondary market are more than democratic and this despite the fact that, according to statistics, each 3rd car sold in Russia is precisely a crossover.

This situation is incomprehensible to many motorists. So what is due to the cheapness of Mazda CX-7 and why the prices for this model are so low?

Removed from production, but not forgotten

Very curious the fact that Mazda CX-7 is one of the few models of the Japanese automotive concern, which has no direct heir.

It is relifically known that the Mazda CX-7 serial release was discontinued due to technical obsolescence, and it is impossible to compete with a more advanced, both in terms of design and in the aspect of the technical characteristics - Mazda CX 5.

It is worth noting that the medium-sized crossover, which is in question in this article, from the very beginning it was quite controversial. According to developer engineers, it was created with the orientation of the US market, where the auto class is particularly popular. The years after the overseas "Debut", as Mazda began to offer CX-7 and in the European market.

It was here that there was a slip, since the all-wheel drive model was not suitable for confident driving on perfectly smooth roads at high speed, and not for Russian off-road.

The driving car turned out to be nototted to the pits and uhabam. As a result, the owners of the CX-7 were forced to quickly repair the front suspension, since its support racks came into disrepair on average every 40,000 mileage kilometers.

Breast of durability cannot also ball supports for which 60 thousand km are a critical figure. The most offensive thing is that they have to change them together with quite good silent blocks and front levers, which costs the owners of the crossover "in a penny".

From a technical point of view and the motor was far from flawless. When running 30-40 thousand km, the turbine replacement is a common phenomenon.

The first sign is that it is time to change the turbine is a white thick smoke from the muffler.

This service, both on specialized and dealerships, is quite expensive, which cannot but affect the value of Mazda CX-7 in the secondary market.

"Weak places" Mazda CX 7

Small turbine resource The list of disadvantages of this model is not limited. To the number of obvious "misses" developers explaining whythe car is so cheap, you can also include several positions.

1. Quite impressive fuel consumption. According to the manufacturer, the gasoline version with a motor, a volume of 2.3 liters and a capacity of 238 horsepower, in the urban cycle, consumes about 15 liters of fuel, and on the highway - a little more than 9. The owners of this crossover have a completely different opinion on this. In almost one voice, they declare that real numbers are much larger: 17-19 liters per 100 km run in the city and 10-12 - on the highway. As for off-road, this indicator also achieves a mark of 20 liters per 100 km.
   
2. Small resource of lambda probe (front oxygen sensor), of which the "jitter" of the car can testify about the exit. The most interesting thing is that the reason for the breakdown can be the most common topping of the brake fluid when replacing the pads, because oxygen sensors are extremely sensitive to the additives contained in the fuel.
   
3. Log in brake discs. "Weak place" dorestayling cars Mazda CX-7 are brake discs that absolutely not boast of resistance to temperature drops. Eating in the snow or puddle even after a small braking is sometimes enough for them to be swollen. It is worth noting that by the last years of release, the manufacturer solved this problem, changing the material for brake pads and disks, and installing new covers.
   
4. Unsuccessful solutions of engineers in terms of engine and automatic transmission - in view of which, you need to keep track of constantly behind them. If you stop controlling these units, then with time, one fault will cause further avalanchers, are increasingly expensive.
   
5. Bad noise insulation.

A lot of claims and other Mazda CX 7 aggregates 7. In particular, the owners often complain that the distribution and rear gearboxes flow, as well as the headlights, which in turn leads to the need for expensive repairs.

All of the above in the complex forms not the most positive car image among potential buyers, which negatively affects demand in the secondary market.

The price reduction in this case is one of the options to correct the situation. That is why the cost of Mazda CX-7 is an order of magnitude lower than a similar class car.

Another independent opinion about this car can be found from the video below:

Mazda CX-7 has good specifications. The manufacturer has provided the installation of two types of engines with good power, but the extensive flow rate of fuel. Here there is only one type of automatic gearbox to 6 steps, which perfectly manifests itself in operation. It is worth noting that the car is produced in the all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive option - to choose only the buyer.

Numerous Mazda CX-7 reviews show that the technical characteristics of the passport and by the assurance of car owners, which for a long time exploited this car is slightly different. Consider more.

Characteristics by passport

• length - 4.68 m;
• width - 1.87 m;
• height - 1.645 m;
• wheel base - 2.75 m;
• road clearance - 0.208 m;
• the volume of the trunk is 455 liters;
• full mass of Mazda CX-7 - 2099 kg;
• curb weight Mazda - 1650 kg.

The technical characteristics of Mazda CX-7 show that the suspension is well customized for driving on roads with not the best coating and easy off-road. On the front and rear part there are independent spring suspensions. Separately, it is worth saying that the brakes have discs and ventilate, and also differ in high quality.

Consider in more detail all the technical characteristics of Mazda CX-7:

Motor 2.5 l 163 hp

Engine:

• limit speed - 173 km / h;
• acceleration up to 100 km / h - 10.3 s;
• gasoline consumption in urban conditions - 12.7 liters;
• gasoline consumption on the highway - 7.5 liters;
• the number of cylinders - 4;
• power system - distribution injection;
• motor placement - front, transverse;
• the type of superior is missing.

Transmission:

• type - automatic;
• number of gears - 5;
• drive - front.

Suspension and brakes:

• pendants on the front and rear - independent and spring;
• brakes on the back and front part - disk and ventilated.

Engine by 2.3 l 238 hp

• limit speed - 181 km / h;
• acceleration up to 100 km / h - 8.3 s;
• gasoline consumption in urban conditions - 15.3 l;
• gasoline consumption on the highway - 9.3 l;
• the number of cylinders - 4;
• number of valves - 4;
• the location of the cylinders - in a row;
• power system - direct injection;
• accommodation - front, transverse;
• superior type - turbocharging with cooling gaps.

Transmission:

• type - automatic;
• number of gears - 6;
• drive type - full.

Suspension and brakes:

• type of suspension on the back and front part - independent and spring;
• brakes on the front and rear - disk and ventilated.

The characteristics of the Mazda CX-7 make it possible to declare a supper and sports nature of the vehicle, but do not impose high hopes for the passability of this machine and it is necessary to be ready for financial expenses for fuel.

Real characteristics from car owners

If you study numerous auto owner reviews, here you can track one thing - there are not so many complaints about this car. Especially if you understand that in every vehicle there are devices and weaknesses. There are many questions to Japanese manufacturers who seemed to have undermined this car, but still as a result of Mazda CX-7 is characterized by excellent characteristics and appearance.

Imagine several real reviews for understanding the general picture:

1. Oleg from Krasnodar. 3 years of Mazda Mazda CX-7 by 2.3 l with a capacity of 238 hp With a six-speed automatic gearbox and with a mileage of 75 thousand km. During the operation of special complaints, it does not even say that the car perfectly manifests itself on a light off-road. It is worth noting that the car perfectly behaved at low temperatures and on long trips. Mazda CX-7 confidently keeps on a drone and at high speeds there is a movement in a modern high-speed train. Rolls are insignificant, but for Russian roads this crossover is not the best choice. Mazda CX-7 Mazda is ideal for a large family. The four-wheel drive does not always cope with the bumps, the suspension is very reliable, but all obstacles can be smelted on the roads with a bad coating. If we talk about the cabin, it would be possible to do better, but here it is comfortable plus a high landing allows you to conveniently stay both to drivers and passengers. Real fuel consumption in the city - 17-20 l per 00 km, and on the highway - 12 liters.
2. Andrei from Rostov. Mazda CX-7 by 2.3 l with a capacity of 238 hp With an automatic gearbox and mileage of 56 thousand km. The car was selected with the maximum responsibility. And the choice fell on this model as the appearance attracts attention, and excellent specifications indicate the sports nature of the vehicle. After 56 thousand km, the mileage noted that the nature of the car completely satisfies me and ideally his behavior on a flat highway at a speed of 120 km / h. It is in such conditions that there are no rolls and swirls - the movement is even and confident. The steering wheel is lightweight, and the pedals are characterized by sensitivity. The following disadvantages can be noted: bad insulation of the cabin and not very high quality plastic on the instrument panel. In addition, there is a catastrophic lack of boxes and pockets for storing small items. Separately, it is worth saying about the large required refueling volume of Mazda CX-7 - in the city reaches 20 and sometimes even 26 liters per 100 km. It is not worth discounting and expensive Mazda CX-7 - but still the car is worth it.
3. Dmitry from St. Petersburg. Mazda CX-7 by 2.3 l with a capacity of 238 hp With automatic gearbox with mileage of 105 thousand km. It is worth noting the high reliability and practicality of the car. The suspension is also in working condition as when purchasing. A light leather interior decoration has not changed and looks attractive. There are no creaks, no backlash. Fuel consumption is definitely higher than the stated technical characteristics of the Mazda CX-7 2006, but everything suits me. The turbine does not work perfectly well - the main thing in time to monitor the oil level and control its work. The suspension is a bit of elastic, but it is almost unrealistic to break through it. On winter roads, I feel great, feeling complete control over the car.

As a result, it becomes clear that the car albeit a little contradictory, but it has high reliability and security, and specifications indicate that the car deserves maximum attention.

Mazda CX 7 refers to the SUV class and is a medium-sized Japanese car, which includes five seats.

Since the creation of the Mazda CX 7 car has passed more than 10 years. However, at the official level, it was presented in January 2006 on a car show in Los Angeles.

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The foundation for its creation was the concept of this crossover called MX-Crossport, which was published a little earlier, in 2005. The launch of the mass production of Mazda CX 7 occurred in the spring of 2006, on the concern's automobile industry in Hiroshima. It is worth noting that the crossover caused great interest among drivers who like serious techniques.

For reference! Iwao Koizumi, the main designer of Mazda, argues that he came up with the appearance of this crossover in the fitness center that she emphasizes the exterior of the car. After all, the design of CX-7 was outlined by sports-aggressive both inside and outside!

Four years later, a rastering model occurred, the main change of which was the emergence of the front-wheel drive layout of the car. The Mazda CX 7 car was removed from production in 2012, just six years after entering the light. The management of the company decided to complete the release of this crossover, which is of great popularity, due to the release of a newer model.

For reference! The predecessor of Mazda CX 7 is the famous Mazda Tribute car, and his successor has become a newer crossover Mazda CX-5!

It's no secret that the crossover was developed on a completely new platform, which was designed for this car.

Despite this, a significant part of the aggregates, nodes and mechanisms of Mazda CX 7 are borrowed components of other models from Mazda. For example, the front suspension is entirely fully taken from the Mazda MPV minivan, and as the basis of the rear developers decided to take the suspension from Mazda 3, which was subjected to a minor modification.

All-wheel drive transmission, which also equipped the crossover presented, got from Mazda 6 MPS. In addition, Mazda 6 generation gave the owners of the CX-7 deformed motor, with a capacity of 238 hp. The gearbox is a six-speed automatic automatic unit "Active Matic", which has a manual switching function.

It should also be noted that the Mazda CX-7 car has a security system that includes the following elements:

1. Six airbags;
2. Dynamic stabilization system (DSC);
3. Anti-lock system (ABS);
4. Emergency braking amplifier (EBA);
5. Anti-pass system (TSC).

Specifications Mazda CX 7

Before describing the technical characteristics of this car, it is necessary to clarify that there are different modifications of its modifications depending on the supply region, each of which has a standard and raster version:

1. Russia;
2. Japan;
3. Europe;

Below is a table in which the technical characteristics of the engines that the crossover was equipped:

	Russia	Japan	Europe	USA
Engine brand	L5-ve. L3-VDT.	L3-VDT.	MZR DISI L3-VDT	L5-ve. L3-VDT.
Engine volume, l	2.5 2.3	2.3	2.2 2.3	2.5 2.3
Power, hp	161-170 238-260	238-260	150 – 185 238 - 260	161-170 238-260
Torque, n * m	226 380	380	400 380	226 380
Used fuel	AI-95 AI-98.	AI-95, AI-98	Diesel fuel; AI-95, AI-98	AI-95 AI-98.
Fuel consumption, l / 100 km	7.9 - 11.8 9.7 - 14.7	8.9 - 11.5	5.6 - 7.5 9.7 - 14.7	7.9 - 11.8 9.7 - 14.7
engine's type		Gasoline, inline, 4-cylinder with turbocharging	Diesel, inline, 4-cylinder with turbocharging; Gasoline, inline, 4-cylinder with turbocharging	Gasoline, inline, 4-cylinder; Gasoline, inline, 4-cylinder with turbocharging
Additional information about the engine		Direct fuel injection, DOHC	Direct fuel injection Common-Rail, DOHC; Direct fuel injection, DOHC	Fuel distribution injection; Direct fuel injection, DOHC
Cylinder diameter, mm	89 – 100 87.5	87.5	86 87.5	89 – 100 87.5
Compression ratio	09.07.2018 09.05.2018	09.05.2018 01.01.1970	16.03.2018 09.05.2018	09.07.2018 09.05.2018
Piston stroke, mm	94 – 100 94	94	94	94 – 100

Based on the above table, we can safely say that the line of engines in the Mazda CX-7 does not differ in a wide range of selection. The choice is offered only 3 options in DVS - diesel power unit and two gasoline.

The first one is called MZR-CD R2AA, has a working volume of 2.2 liters and is equipped with a turbocharger, which allows the power of 170 hp, overclocking from 0 to 100 km / h occupies 11.3 seconds, and the average fuel consumption is 7, 5 liters. Below is the photo of this engine in the pump compartment:

For reference! CX-7 crossovers, which were collected for the European market, additionally installed the exhaust gas purification system (SCR)!

L3-VDT gasoline engine with a volume of 2.3 liters switched to the inheritance CX-7 from Mazda 6 MPS. He included the fuel injection system, turbocharging and intercooler. This motor was installed as on cars with a mechanical transmission, which made it possible to obtain the power of 260 hp and with a six-speed automatic transmission, as a result, the power decreased to 238 hp.

It must be emphasized that both versions of this power unit are no economy, because according to passport data, fuel consumption reaches 11 - 11.5 l / 100 km in a mixed cycle. However, due to the presence of a turbine, the Crossover CX-7 has a good overclocking dynamics - 8.3 seconds to 100 km / h. Below is the L3-VDT in one of the Japanese directories:

The last of two gasoline engines, with a working volume of 2.5 liters, was installed on the postpartum versions of the Mazda CX 7 car. This motor is distinguished by the fact that there is no turbine and is considered an atmospheric power unit. Its capacity is 161 hp, overclocking up to 100 km / h occupies 10.3 seconds according to passport data, and fuel consumption in a mixed cycle.

The engine is named L5-VE and works in conjunction with a five-speed automatic transmission. It occurs in the front-wheel drive models of CX-7, which is intended for the American market. There is also a Russian version of the L5-VE, which works with a mechanical transmission and allows you to reach the power of 170 hp.

With which engine choose Mazda CX-7

When choosing a motor, one should take into account their own preferences. For example, for one driver, an important parameter is the dynamics of the car, its maximum speed. For these purposes, the turbocharged Motor L3-VDT is best suited. However, it is worth understanding that the supercharger not only adds power, but also reduces the operation of the engine.

In addition, according to the owners of this power unit, problems with the turbine and oil starvation of the engine are very often arising. An important parameter is the fuel consumption, because turbocharging largely increases it.

Naturally, the engine reliability is more important for most drivers, its economy and resource. For these purposes, the atmospheric engine L5-VE is best suited, having a 2.5 liter operating volume.

Unfortunately, the diesel engine MZR-CD R2AA, which is installed on European CX-7 options in our country is extremely rare. However, if you are lucky to find such an instance, it will become a good alternative to gasoline atmospheric. Diesel engines have greater efficiency and operational resources, and also have a big craving.

Which engine is most popular among the owners of Mazda CX-7

In our country, almost all Mazda CX-7 cars are equipped with a L3-VDT gasoline turbocked motor. And this is not due to the fact that it is the most attractive option. The thing is that on our secondary market to find any other engine - an extremely difficult task.

This motor gives such a ridiculous crossover with a pleasant dynamics of overclocking, but everything is not quite smooth with reliability. So, the most frequent problems in the L3-VDT engine are:

1. Supercharger (turbine). The owners note that this unit fails very often, without feeding any signs of future breakdown. However, it is worth considering that many owners personally reduce the operational term of the supercharger, producing poor-quality services;
2. Increased wear chain timing. Many owners converge in the opinion that it can stretch in just 50,000 km of run;
3. Coupling VVT-I. If two other malfunctions to identify or prevent difficulty, then everything is much easier with the coupling. The main sign of the output of it is a crackling when starting the engine, and immediately before its breakdown, the sound of the motor becomes rude, more similar to diesel engine.

Recommendation! For gasoline turbo motor, an increased consumption of engine oil is peculiar. For L3-VDT, 1 liter is considered to be 1 liter per 1,000 km. It is very important to monitor the level of engine oil, because its lack of increasing wear is not only the turbine, but also of all engine systems!

Several facts from the biography of this Japanese average-sized crossover: January 2006 - Premiere in the framework of the auto show in Los Angeles, February 2009 - Presentation of the updated Mazda CX-7 model year in Toronto (for the North American market), the European Premier Restyled CX-7 has passed At the Geneva Auto Show a month later.

An interesting fact, Europe is geographically closer to Russia, but for us the American premiere of Mazda CX-7 with a new gasoline engine and the drive only on the front axis is relevant. The European version with a new diesel engine for Russian Mazdovodam will not officially fall.

The appearance of the CX-7 tightened under the family image of the entire model line Mazda. The V-shaped hood is beautifully towers over courageously inflated front wings, which visually seem to be separate body elements. The narrow front headlights of the head light harmoniously fit into the aggressive image of the Mazda CX-7. An impressive bumper with a trapezium of the central duct. Two side air intakes with fog lanterns integrated in them and the aerodynamic lip hints at the sports ambitions of this car.
The front part identifies the crossover with tickets from Hiroshima (Mazda3, Mazda6). Wheel arches that have grown as if after receiving steroids, easily place the tires in its space on the disks from R17 to R19. The side ascending line of window openings seeks to merge together with a drop-down crossover roof. Solid doors clarify the wave image and a sense of security.

Fear of Mazda CX-7 Easy, Supporting (as it should be SUV) with highly located rear oven lamps. The rear bumper with reflectors forms a single whole with the body of the body, and finishes the rapid image of the PARKEnter highly located the door of the luggage compartment with the spoiler.

External dimensions of the Japanese medium-sized crossover are: length - 4680 mm, width - 1870 mm, height - 1645 mm, base - 2750 mm, clearance - 208 mm.

Sports notes find their continuation and in the interior of the Mazda CX-7 salon. A small chubby steering wheel "from Mazda3". The devices in individual wells look beautiful and have excellent informative. The massive center console looks somewhat overloaded keys and buttons, especially against the background of two small onchups, located on its vertex (color display and monochrome). Conveniently located "climate control" climate control, electric mirrors, an acceptable adjustable range of front heated chairs, adjustable steering column (on the departure and angle of inclination) are designed to help the driver find the optimal pose. Make it is not easy, the seats with a sports profile are set low and deep into the salon, the front rack is very littered back. Because of this, overview from the pilot, to put it mildly, insufficient. With the maneuvering with a reverse, there are also problems, does not save the situation and the rear view camera, because in a little-old complex road weather conditions is rapidly contaminated, and the monitor is inconvenient.
In the second row, two passengers will spread comfortably, it will be cramped. The luggage compartment in the hiking state interfers only 455 liters, the trunk is narrow and long with a large loading height, the folding seats are designed to increase its volume. The quality of the materials used for the year becomes better from the year, however ... plastics, though textured, but tough and ringing.

The initial set of "Touring" is equipped with quite richly: climate control, central locking, windows, electric windows and heated front seats, route computer, radio with CD / MP3.

Specifications and test drive. Mazda CX-7 is equipped with two gasoline engines (as often happens - the diesel version is not officially imported to us) 2.3 L.Turbo (238 hp) with 6-automatic and 2.5 liters. (163 hp) with 5-ache.
The proximity of the American premiere promises the emergence of a less expensive front-wheel drive Mazda CX-7 and in the Russian market. According to the list of technical characteristics, the all-wheel drive Mazda CX-7 with its younger monopriferous sister differs only by different motors, gearboxes and the type of drive, in the rest of the equipment they are "Gemini". Independent front and rear suspension, disc brakes with ABC and electronic systems - EBD, EBA, TCS, DSC helpers.
But in fact, a whole abyss between the machines. The CX-7 with a powerful turbocked motor demonstrates excellent dynamics (8.3 sec. To "hundreds"), the engine thrust is enough with excess (torque 350 nm), handling, turning, turning, stability on a straight line - all at a high level. In difficult road situations, rear wheels come to the rescue (connected when the front slip). CX-7 traditionally appreciate preciseness. Desperate heads remove the electronic speed limiter (181 km / h) and CX-7 becomes able to accelerate to speeds of more than 200 km / h. It saddens except the incomplete appetite Mazda CX-7 in such a configuration (in urban mode about 20 liters).
The front-wheel drive Mazda CX-7 with a 2.5 liter atmospheric engine is suitable for a slow driver, for which sharp accelerations, high-speed taxiing and high maximum speed in the assessment of the car are far from the first places. The car clearly lacks the power and thrust of the engine (torque of only 205 nm), overclocking "sluggish" (10.3 seconds, and in sensations and more). Although in unhurried urban traffic, everything seems fine, but it is worth going on the track and ... before overtaking, you need to accurately calculate the distance, the pilot presses the accelerator pedal, the automatic switches to several gears down and nothing happens. For a crossover weighing more than two tons of Motor in 163 hp It is clearly insufficient. This car was created for the "Yankees", which, as you know, love to let dust in the eyes, do not quickly drive quickly, and they have no steep turns.
The chassis of this car "in Mazdovski" is configured toward the controllability, on the roads with a bad coating, all the nuances of the road canvase are transmitted to the salon.

Prices. Monophoderous Mazda CX-7 2.5 l. (163 hp) with 5 ACP in the initial configuration Touring is 1,159,000 rubles. The cost of Mazda CX-7 2.3 l. Turbo (238 hp) with 6 ACPs in the configuration Touring starts from 1 million 309 thousand rubles, and the cost of "packed" Mazda CX-7 Sport with a turbocharged motor and full drive varies in the range of 1 451,000 ~ 1 510 000 rubles.

For 4 years after the release, the car did not change, and a little later, a number of constructive changes were made during the restyling. But the properly popular did not become a popular, he overtook him on the salesman of the CD-CD class company, which appeared later. Therefore, the company was decided to remove this model from the release.

Mazda CX 7 has ceased to be issued in 2012.

At least now it is not produced, this is not a reason not to consider this crossover more, yet he was the first to Mazda.

Main characteristics

Exterior

To create CX 7, designers designed a completely new platform. At the same time, for the rapid solution of constructive tasks, many nodes at the crossover were borrowed from other Mazda models.

Externally, designers tried to combine the sporty character inherent in all Mazda models with universal SUV indicators.

This attempt was successful - neat, with smooth lines of the body and practically without a strong transition from the front of the car to the windshield - CX 7 has in design and sports notes. A smooth transition is made from the roof to the sneaker's feed.

The maximum is rounded. A radiator grille is located on the transition from the bumper to the hood. At the same time, it is not significant in size and tightened by a large-scale stylistic grid. At some distance from the lattice on the sides, there were diamond-shaped headlights whose angles were also rounded.

The main place on the bumper occupies a pretty overall air intake, at the top decorated with a chromed strip. The fence itself is covered with the same grid as the grille. Three-section stylized niches installed on the sides. The upper sections are located fog, and the other two sections are allocated for additional air intakes. The bottom of the bumper decorates a small skirt with a protective overlay.

The sidewalls of the car are remarkable except that the wide chrome-plated edging of the side glazing, a small transition step at the bottom, and overlays to protect the thresholds.

The back is quite interesting. There is a smooth transition from the roof to the almost vertical position of the rear door nise. The top of the rear window is decorated with a symbolic spoiler.

The bumper protrudes somewhat, but its corners are rapid enough. An interesting solution was the placement of stop-signal repeaters. They were installed on a protective pad below the bumper, at the level of the exhaust pipes.

Overall indicators

According to the dimensions of CX 7, a standard standard mid-sized crossover. They are here such:

• length 4700 mm;
• width 1870. mm;
• height 1645. mm;
• base wheel 2750. mm;
• clearance 205. mm;
• mass are cut 1600. kg;
• trunk 455. l;
• tank 62. l.

Interior

Salon now looks somewhat outdated, but also unusual. The dashboard is presented in the form of three large wells. The central and left are allocated for analog sensors, and the right - under the on-board computer. In this case, the display is monochrome.

The body of the central console was installed at a low angle. At the top of it, under the visor placed two small display. One navigation, it is color, the other - to display information of the audio system and climate system, it is monochrome.

Three deflectors were installed under displays. Next is the scale of the keys that are managed by a climate and audio system. Only the gearbox lever and the parking brake lever are located on the central tunnel.

Specifications

On sale Crossover CX 7 walked with several types of power units and transmissions. The technical characteristics of the power plants are different, the first in the GAM of power plants in CX7 was 2.2-liter turbodiesel with a power indicator in 173 hp. The box with it was 6-speed, mechanical, and the drive was on both axis.

The most common was the 2.3-liter diesel unit. In the car, which has been smoking with an automatic 6-speed box, this unit developed 238 hp. Also CX 7 walked with a motor of the same volume, but with "mechanics", also 6-speed, but issued this motor already 260 hp

There was in Gama and a gasoline unit. In terms of volume, it was the biggest - 2.5 liters, but his power was only 163 hp, since he was atmospheric. Also with this motor was a 5-range automatic machine, and the drive was the front.

Having a sports appearance, the crossover from Mazda did not have such a character. High-speed and dynamic indicators were mediocre.

So, the engine volume 2.2 TDs with an automatic box accelerated to 100 km / h in 11.3 seconds, reaching the maximum speed of 200 km / h, and its average consumption was 7.5 liters. Another engine - 2.3 TD - with a manual box accelerated to the first "hundred" for 8.2 seconds, reaching the maximum speed of 211 km / h and spending an average of 10.4 liters of fuel. The same engine, but with an "automatic" accelerated over 8.3 seconds, its maximum possible speed is 181 km / h, and the average fuel consumption is 11.5 liters. And finally, the gasoline engine with the ACP accelerates in 10.3 seconds, its maximum speed is 173 km / h, fuel consumption is 9.4 liters.

Package and price

To dealers of Mazda CX7 came in several configurations. They implied a different technical equipment, but there was a set of equipment that was basic and all cars were equipped with. This kit included:

• systems (ABS, TCS, EBD);
• cruise control;
• steering wheel with leather trim and multifunction;
• heating and adjustment of seats (front);
• audio system;
• rain sensor;
• package of airbags.

Crossover CX 7, though there had several power plants and transmissions, he received only with a certain filling and complete set.

So, we had modifications only with a 2.3 liter diesel engine and ACP, as well as with a gasoline installation. The configuration for them was offered two: "Sport" and "Touring".

The diesel crossover was at a price of 1,334 - 1,479 thousand rubles. Gasoline was cheaper - 1 184 thousand rubles.

The car is although not produced, but the operation of its owners continues. And they note that CX 7 has excellent handling, fairly by thematic motors, and a good flow rate.

To the disadvantages of CX 7, they include the insufficient completion of the car with equipment, such as an electric drive of the trunk, no additional backlight in some places. Also note that the crossover is poorly prepared in terms of noise insulation.