Mazda
2010 Mazda CX-7 s Touring Front-Wheel Drive
What it Is: A five-passenger, two-row crossover.
Who it's For: Families who want crossover cargo space and need no more than two LATCH points.
What's Hot: Aggressive styling, sporty demeanor.
What's Not: A little tight inside, turbocharged engine requires premium fuel.
How It Got Its Score: The Mazda CX-7 s is a little small inside and despite its turbocharged four-cylinder engine, is still bested in fuel economy by many V-6-powered competitors.
The Mazda CX-7 has been on sale for a number of years now, and received a styling update last year. While the CX-7 is classified as a midsize crossover, it's noticably smaller than many other vehicles in this category, offering less passenger and cargo space. In addition, the CX-7's doesn't offer a V-6, but instead comes with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Many manufacturers use smaller turbocharged engines to improve performance without hurting fuel economy, but in this case it doesn't quite pan out since the CX-7's fuel economy numbers aren't any better than many V-6 competitors. In addition, unlike many V-6 vehicles, the CX-7's turbocharged engine demands more expensive premium fuel, and that adds up quickly. However, the CX-7 offers up aggressive styling and sporty driving to match, so if you're willing to sacrifice some utility for better handling, then the Mazda CX-7 is probably already on your list.
Specifications
Price |
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| MSRP |
$25,800 |
| Destination |
$750 |
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Other Models (Base Price) |
s Grand Touring ($31,935) |
Mechanical
Engine Size |
2.3 liters |
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Engine Type |
Inline-4 |
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Horsepower |
244 hp |
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Torque |
258 lb.-ft. |
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Fuel |
Premium Unleaded |
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Drivetrain |
Front Wheel Drive |
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Transmission |
6-Speed Automatic |
Fuel Economy
EPA City |
18 mpg |
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EPA Highway |
25 mpg |
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EPA Combined |
21 mpg |
Utility
Vehicle Type |
Midsize SUV |
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Family Friendliness |
7.9 |
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Doors |
Five |
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Seat Rows |
Two |
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Passengers |
Five |
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LATCH Positions |
Two |
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Cargo Space |
29.9 cu. ft. |
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Max Cargo Space |
58.6 cu. ft. |
Safety
NHTSA Driver Front |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Passenger Front |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Driver Side |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Rear Passenger Side |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Rollover |
4 Stars |
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IIHS Front |
Good |
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IIHS Side |
Good |
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IIHS Rear |
Good |
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Stability Control |
Standard |
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Traction Control |
Standard |
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Brake Assist |
Standard |
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Side Airbags |
Thorax and Curtain |
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Collision Avoidance |
Not Available |
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Active Cruise Control |
Not Available |
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