2007 Mazda CX-7 First Drive

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TO THE POINT What’s New? The five-passenger CX-7 is an all-new performance SUV from Mazda, slotting in above the trucky Tribute and below the upcoming seven-passenger CX-9.
Selling Points: Turbocharged engine, unSUV-like handling, plentitude of standard features
Deal Breakers: Mediocre interior materials, uninspiring off-the-line acceleration
Our Advice: There are plenty of midsize SUVs, but few can be legitimately called sporty. The 2007 Mazda CX-7 can. If that’s your bag, give it strong consideration, but think about giving the upcoming Acura RDX a go before buying.

MEET THE COMPETITION 2007 Acura RDX
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
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2007 Mitsubishi Outlander

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Specifications Competitors for the 2007 Mazda CX-7 include the Acura RDX, BMW X3, Chevrolet Equinox, Chrysler Pacifica, Ford Edge, Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Honda Element, Hyundai Santa Fe, Jeep Patriot, Mercury Mariner, Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan Murano, Pontiac Torrent, Saturn Vue, Subaru Forester, Subaru B9 Tribeca, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki XL-7, and Toyota RAV4.

Test Vehicle: 2007 Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring AWD
Base Price: $28,560 (including a $560 destination charge)
Engine Size and Type: Turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder
Engine Horsepower: 244 at 5,000 rpm
Engine Torque: 258 lb.-ft. at 2,500 rpm
Transmission: Six-speed automatic
Curb Weight, lbs.: 3,929
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 18/24 mpg
Length: 184.0 inches
Width: 73.7 inches
Wheelbase: 108.3 inches
Height: 64.8 inches
Legroom (front/rear): 41.7/36.4 inches
Headroom (front/rear): 39.7/39.3 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: Five
Max. Cargo Volume: 58.6 cubic feet
Max. Towing Capacity, lbs.: 2,000
Ground Clearance: 8.1 inches
Competitors: Acura RDX, BMW X3, Chevrolet Equinox, Chrysler Pacifica, Ford Edge, Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Honda Element, Hyundai Santa Fe, Jeep Patriot, Mercury Mariner, Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan Murano, Pontiac Torrent, Saturn Vue, Subaru Forester, Subaru B9 Tribeca, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki XL-7, Toyota RAV4