Used 2012 Mazda CX-7 i Sport SUV Review
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Why did they discontinue the model?
Paul Presson, Spring Hill, TN, 11/11/2015
2012 Mazda CX-7 i Sport 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
I came to the CX-7 as an alternate to a Honda or Toyota SUV. The Mazda's are easier to find used and better priced. High points are the comfort, driveability, and value. Low points, it seems the people in the back seat are always hot and the people in the front seat are freezed out. The plastic used for the interior seems a little soft and has scratched kind of easily. But that's … pretty minor stuff. I also would have liked something on the rear bumper instead of just the paint finish to guard against dings of loading stuff in and out of the back. Overall, I'm very happy with it and would definitely buy another one.
Second and last Mazda purchase ever.
autobsessed, Birmingham, AL, 04/27/2015
2012 Mazda CX-7 i Sport 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
I purchased the CX-7 in early 2012 new. My first Mazda vehicle was a Mazda 3 Grand touring purchased new in 2008. My 3 had the exact same issues I am having with my CX-7 now. The Computer resets itself and often. Mazda can never identify the problem. Car kills batteries. They have no idea why? Headlight issues, Low beams burn out often. I buy new bulbs every two months on average in … pairs because they go out within a week of each other. Short in both headlights as well. Mazda doesn't care. A/C issues; drains often got clogged leaking water causing puddles all the way to the rear seat. Failing A/C compressor mult. times. Sometimes works sometimes doesn't. Way too many problems.
Zoom-clunk-Zoom
l0vedriving, Birmingham, AL, 06/23/2015
2012 Mazda CX-7 i Sport 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
I love the car. Hate the reliability. Every year when it turns spring, my A/C has a relay go bad causing A/C to fail. Not to mention the A/C is at best weak. The A/C drain gets clogged multiple times during the year leaking a small pond into my floor board. A few dash lights were fixed under warranty and now out again, out of warranty. Red on the clear tail lights is going white for some … reason. Car makes a giant clunk when it is started when the fan engages, Mazda says its normal. Glitchy at best blue-tooth and audio streaming. The car always gets compliments, I just wish it was as reliable as it looks. I have black with chrome door handles and trim. I thought Mazda was reliable WAS WRONG.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2012 Mazda CX-7 i Sport SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Sporty handling
- Pro:strong performance from the turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
- Con:Below-average interior utility
- Con:pokey base engine
- Con:upgraded turbocharged engine is thirsty and unrefined compared to V6 rivals.
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