| Model year | 2007 |
| Make | Mazda |
| Model | CX-7 AWD, Grand Touring |
| Style | SUV, car-based crossover |
| Base MSRP | $24,310 (Sport, FWD, including $560 destination) |
| As-tested MSRP | $30,145 (Grand Touring, AWD, including $560 destination) |
| Drive type | All wheel drive with active torque split |
| Engine type | Turbocharged, 4 cylinders, 16 valves, direct injection |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 2260cc (138 cu-in) |
| Valvetrain | double overhead camshaft |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 9.5 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 244 @ 5,000 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 258 @ 2,500 |
| Transmission type | 6-speed automatic with sequential manual mode |
| Suspension, front | Independent, MacPherson struts (twin tube), coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Independent, mutlilink, coil springs, twin-tube shock absorbers, stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Power-assisted rack and pinion |
| Tire brand | Goodyear |
| Tire model | Eagle RS-A M+S (assymetrical) |
| Tire type | all season |
| Tire size, front | P235/60R18 102H |
| Tire size, rear | P235/60R18 102H |
| Wheel size | 18 X 7.5 |
| Wheel material | alloy |
| Brakes, front | 4-wheel disc brakes Front: two-piston calipers, 11.7-inch ventilated rotors Rear: single-piston calipers, 11.9-inch ventilated rotors |
| Brakes, rear | ventilated disc |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 4.7 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 7.7 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 11.2 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 15.9 @ 86.4 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 29.2 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 112.9 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 64.3 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | Not Tested |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 40.9 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 74.4 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 69.5 |
| Acceleration comments | There is a detectable amount of lag. The sweet spot is between 3,000 and 5,000 rpm -- anything over 5,000 rpm is wasted. No wheelspin on launch and zero torque steer. Upshifts are crisp and quick. |
| Braking rating | Excellent |
| Braking comments | Wow! Nice brakes! Pedal effort and firmness are just right -- unlike RAV4, which is waaay too hard at full ABS. |
| Handling rating | Excellent |
| Handling comments | I'd be hard-pressed to come up with another SUV that feels as confident as the CX-7 does in the slalom. I wasn't expecting much from the Eagle RS-As, but there's a bunch of grip and little noise. At 9/10ths, it stays out of the VDC, but at 10/10ths, it intrudes/corrects slightly and without undue drama. |
| Elevation (ft.) | 75 |
| Temperature (°F) | 54 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 2.5 |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 18 City 24 Highway |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 16.6 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 18.2 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 3,929 (AWD) |
| Length (in.) | 184 |
| Width (in.) | 73.7 |
| Height (in.) | 64.8 (without optional roof rails) |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 108.3 |
| Track, front (in.) | 63.7 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 63.5 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 37.4 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 41.7 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 36.4 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 38.2 (with moonroof) |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 38.6 (with moonroof) |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 58 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 55.8 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 29.9 |
| Max. cargo volume, seats folded (cu-ft) | 58.6 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 36 months/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 60 months/60,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 60 months/Unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | 24 hours per day/36,000 miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | None |
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard (front seats) |
| Head airbags | Standard (front-to-rear side curtains) |
| Antilock brakes | Standard |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Standard EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Stability control | Standard |
| Rollover protection | Standard |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | tire pressure monitoring |
| Emergency assistance system | Not Available |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | Not Tested |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | Not Tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | Not Tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | Not Tested |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | Not Tested |
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