The 2023 Mazda CX-7 is a mid-size crossover SUV from Mazda and the production version of the MX-Crossport concept car. The 2023 Mazda CX-7 is positioned below the larger Mazda CX-9, and the various tools did not share platforms. Instead, Mazda CX-7 used the Ford C1 platform, which formed the cornerstone of the Ford Focus and Mazda3. The 2023 CX-7 was discontinued in August 2012 in favor of the brand
2023 Mazda CX-7 new Mazda CX-5.
The Mazda CX-7 ride is
pretty rough and road noise is evident. Fuel economy averaged an average 18 mpg in our tests. The interior is well come up with however, many materials feel cheap. Hard front seats are generally supportive. The trunk seat is not too wide and too low. The optional backup camera is an asset but compromises the navigation system radio controls. The controls of the pre-facelift Mazda CX-7 is distributed to the third-generation Mazda MX-5 and Biante. The Mazda CX-7 2023 variants are fully independent suspension, four-wheel ventilated disc brakes with standard anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control and traction control, and front-wheel drive or Mazda's all-wheel drive with Active Torque Split. Most versions feature a difficult turbocharged four-cylinder engine; A non-turbocharged version was available later.
The sporty type of the Mazda CX-7 carries over into the inside, where in actuality the sharp yet functional cabin provides a far more visually refreshing ambiance than will be expected from a crossover SUV. The sporty three-spoke tyre is reminiscent of the main one located on the Miata, as the instrument cluster is comparable to that on the RX-8. Construction and ergonomics are very good, however some could find the positioning of the air and ac screens unreasonable, as their location above the dash is separated from their
respective controls.
Wide hip and headroom keep consitently the 2023
Mazda CX-7 occupants comfortable even when all five seats are occupied. However, the rear legroom isn't on par with that of the key competitors, especially the Forester. Behind the second-row seat is about 30 cubic feet of cargo space. The maximum capacity is approximately 59 cubic meters, that will be 10 cubic meters less than the class-leading RAV4, Forester and CR-V.
For the 2023 Mazda CX-7 power arises from exactly the same 2.3 L inline-4 MZR L3-VDT DISI engine used in the Mazdaspeed3 and Mazdaspeed6 coupled with a six-speed Aisin F21 automatic transmission and tuned to create 244 hp or 182 kW (175 kW for the Australian model). 5000 rpm and 258 lb·ft (350 N·m) torque at low 2500 rpm, 99% of maximum torque offered by 5000 rpm. The MZR 2.3L DISI turbo engine has been retuned in the North American spec CX-7 to deliver torque at less rpm for less turbo lag from the line at the expense of power. This is achieved because of the redesigned, smaller K04 turbocharger. UK specification CX-7s featured exactly the same, larger K04 turbocharger and transmission within the Mazdaspeed range. The CX-7 shares leading suspension of the Mazda MPV minivan and the rear suspension of the Mazda5.
Anti-lock disc brakes, stability control, front-seat side airbags, and side curtain airbags come standard on all trim levels. In crash testing by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the
2023 Mazda CX-7 performed brilliantly, earning the very best five stars in both frontal and
2023 Mazda CX-7 side crashes. Similarly, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the 2023 Mazda CX-7 the best rating for both frontal-offset and side-impact crash durability. In our own braking test, the CX-7s performed excellently for a compact crossover, without any slowdowns from 100 km/h at just 113 feet.