2009 Mazda CX-7 Consumer Reviews

First SUV last Mazda!!!

Written by: Siddiqui on 10/15/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mazda CX-7 Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

Review

Great combination of sport and utility. Hate to say interior looks nice but cheap quality material, winds noise and side mirror vibrates when drive more than 60 mph, found alot of blind spots. Back lights each set for 569.00 plus tax!!. Too much rounds to gas station after buying it. Purchased my '09 CX-7 AWD Sport (w/Leather)in July for USD 23000 OTD (out the door) and showed to my cousin and next month he bought 2010 (no leather) but with more nicer interior and options for 21,000 OTD same dealer, which makes me little sad. Fun to drive but be ready to get TICKET!!.

Favorite Features

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Love the car so far

Written by: vm on 10/13/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mazda CX-7 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

Review

I recently bough the cx7 and am very happy with it. I really like the steering and the absence of body roll. The acceleration feels comfortable on the highway, but don't expect this to be a sportscar. There is plenty of room in the back for groceries or skis (when the seats are laid back). The rear seats are extremely easy to fold back. I also like the front bucket seats and the leather feels very good. The interior is way better than a Forrester or an accord. The few complaints that I have are fuel economy (for me that doesn't matter since I don't drive a lot). Also the bluetooth is useless. Also sometimes you can feels bumps on the road.

Favorite Features

Handling is great. Styling and front seats are also way above average.

Suggested Improvements

Temperature gauge. New bluetooth system. Better materials on the interiar roof lining, shifter knob.

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Great CUV For Small Family

Written by: Road Trip on 09/01/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mazda CX-7 Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

Review

Great combination of sport and utility. This is my 2nd CX-7. Purchased my '09 CX-7 AWD Sport(w/Bose and sunroof)in March after completing a short term lease on an '07. Perfect vehicle for a small family or an adventurous couple. It's a car(?) I love to drive on a daily basis and it's fantastic for road trips.(I mounted a trailer hitch on mine and we take our bicycles with us on our trips.) Mileage was quite poor on my '07, but I still bought my '09. Surprisingly mileage is better on my '09. I get around 18-19mpg in local driving and as much as 24mpg in pure highway driving(w/premium). For a little under 23K this is a CUV that could compete with more more expensive vehicles.

Favorite Features

Great handling. Excellent braking. Bluetooth is awesome. Comfortable driving position.(I'm 6'4"-but nobody wants to sit behind me!!) Great Bose Stereo w/ Satellite Radio. Excellent utility. Security of AWD. Very good safety ratings.

Suggested Improvements

Needs telescoping wheel. Better mileage. Needs outside temperature gauge. More backseat leg room. Better OEM tires.

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Gotta Love it!

Written by: myzoomerama on 08/26/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

Review

I love my CX-7! Traded in a 2004 Mazda 6, wanted to go back to a SUV type vehicle but got the the best of both worlds with my CX-7 - drive's like a sports car with the upgraded comfort and appearance of a small SUV. Considered just about every SUV on the market including Ford Escape and Nissan Murano. The CX-7 consistently turns my head and for the price you absolutely can not go wrong!

Favorite Features

Sporty yet comfortable feel.

Suggested Improvements

DTE, Avg. Mileage, MPG gauges would be nice. Not having them makes me wonder if Mazda is trying to hide something (my 6 didn't have them either)

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LOVE this car!

Written by: Shawn on 08/09/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mazda CX-7 Touring 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

Review

I have been a loyal Honda customer for 6 years and had the intention of purchasing a Honda CR-V. The Mazda CX-7 is so much fun to drive, has more room than the CR-V, and is very sleek. The handling is awesome and is just a fantastic car for our growing family, including pets. LOVE this car! When push came to shove, Honda wouldn't come close on the price OR the financing. I think I have been converted to a Mazda driver and may not ever go back to Honda. Everyone who has ridden in this car says it rides like a feather, especially in the back seat. It has a huge space in the rear and is just an all-around great car that is so much fun to drive! The Mazda CX-7 is my new favorite car!

Favorite Features

Fun to drive (Zoom Zoom!) Sleek interior, lots of room all-around (front, back, back storage) Love the look and the feel of driving this car. It gets better than the mileage advertised. We travel quite a bit and are getting about 25/26 miles to a gallon, which is great...comparable to the CR-V.

Suggested Improvements

The head rests are a bit "hard" and have little cushion. Otherwise, an amazing car that doesn't need much improvement! A great car that is cheaper than the CR-V and is more fun to drive too! Many have mistaken our white CX-7 for a Lexus SUV because they look so similar.

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So Far So Good

Written by: The Binnie on 06/18/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mazda CX-7 Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

Review

No real problems yet. Only have 900 miles on it

Favorite Features

The Bose system is great unbelievable sound.

Suggested Improvements

The tubro lag and gas mileage

6 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Mazda 2009 Sport

Written by: Rick on 05/02/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mazda CX-7 Sport 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

Review

Only have about 1500 miles on it. Broken in very easily and averaged 23.3 MPG mostly around town. Quality is excellent. I bought the least expensive Sport version, no bells and whistles to speak of. Had the dealer install a Sunroof and it works better than the factory. My suggestion, spend the extra money and get more extras. I drive a lot, 35K yearly, and probably made a mistake with the MPG but I knew what it was when I bought it. It is a blast to drive and has great acceleration around town. Zippy! Vehicle is tight with no squeaks or rattles and nothing has fallen off yet so things are good. I would recommend this vehicle.

Favorite Features

Acceleration and quality of construction for a $23K car, not bad. I think the car looks good too and it has a sporty feel when driving. Quite impressed. We aren't talking a BMW here, just a solid, quick steering, inexpensive vehicle.

Suggested Improvements

This car needs day-time driving lights, automatic door locks (the ones that lock your car as you are driving away) and at least an outside Temp gauge. Common now!

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fun to drive but window worries

Written by: sue sellman on 04/26/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mazda CX-7 Sport 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

Review

I researched this car for weeks before making my purchase (lease) in January of09. The car is so much fun to drive and is really a good looking vehicle- I have black on black. I have been having weird problems with the car, though. At first I thought it was driver error, but no. Occasionally when I would return to my locked vehicle I noticed the windows were half way down on the front, and the moon roof was partially opened. Once in a while after turning the key off the driver seat would automatically go back. Well, the window thing kept occurring so I took it to the deal and they replaced the main "brain modular". Now it is happening AGAIN!! Unsure on the quality of this vehicle!

Favorite Features

I love the engine, the stereo bose sytem rocks and the car is sleek!

Suggested Improvements

Gas mileage is really no surprise but could stand some improvements.

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2009 GT with Techno Pkg

Written by: ultimate_meenie on 04/10/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

Review

Having a fun car to drive is a top priority for me, at the same time I like something practical; cx7 fits the bill perfectly. The power is good and the handling is excellent. It looks, feels and drives sporty. The tech package is great, lots of nice features for the money. My biggest disappointments so far have been the excessive road noise and lack luster Bose stereo. In terms of gas mileage; Mostly city-18MPG and mostly highway- 22MPG. In my shopping I think Rav4 \Forester are the best all around choices; Santa Fe, most refinement and bang for the buck, CX-7, best sporty crossover; poor man’s FX35-X3-RDX.

Favorite Features

Good power, excellent handling. Keyless entry/ignition. Xenon lights. Sporty interior layout, Blue on red interior light scheme. Stand out styling. Car for the money.

Suggested Improvements

Too much wind and tire noise. Improve exhaust note. Bose stereo needs an upgrade. More cubbies (pockets on the rear doors, grocery bag hooks in the cargo area, storage bin on top of ash). Better gas mileage.

13 out 13 people found this review helpful

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Wonderful Car

Written by: Bob Atkinson on 03/19/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

Review

One of the best cars I have ever driven, a Joy!!! My only gripe is the Navigation needs upgrading, but its still very good.

Favorite Features

Everything

Suggested Improvements

Navigation, better gas mileage, would be nice if there was a hybrid.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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