Overview & Reviews

The Mazda CX-7 is a compact crossover SUV with seating for five. Introduced for 2007, it was a refinement on the more utilitarian Tribute and like most newer Mazdas, it has an athletic demeanor. The CX-7 also incorporates most of the elements that continue to make crossovers so popular, including carlike handling, available all-wheel drive and a useful amount of cargo capacity.

Although the CX-7 is fun to drive as crossovers go, its base four-cylinder engine is memorable for its sluggish acceleration and subpar fuel economy. The available turbocharged four-cylinder solves the performance problem, but its fuel economy is even worse. With the efficient CX-5 waiting in the wings, the CX-7 was phased out after the 2012 model year.

User Reviews:

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  2008 GT with Tech Pack - 2008 Mazda CX-7
  By emmjay28 - June 20 - 2:20 am

  Traded in my 04 RX-8 GT last week for the 08 CX-7 GT. I wanted something with better mileage, more room, yet still sporty and stylish. The CX-7 was perfect, because it draws heavily on the RX-8s style and isnt all that much bigger. I expected to be disappointed with its 4-cyl engine, but have been pleasantly surprised by its performance. Its peppy and the transmission is smooth, almost feels like a CVT. Love the manual shift mode. Leather is comfy and stylish with the stripe down the middle of the seats. Nav system is a dramatic improvement from my RX-8 nav system, the touchscreen is simple and has lots of features.

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  Best of both worlds - 2007 Mazda CX-7
  By scarls13 - June 14 - 11:50 am

  We purchased our CX-7 in January of 2007 and so far are very pleased with it. The engine is surprisingly powerful for a 4-cyl, and the turbo lag isnt as noticeable as some reviews led me to believe it would be. (Granted, Ive never owned a turbo before, but compared to an 02 VW Jetta 1.8T I test drove once, this turbo lag is nothing!) I love the feel of the car - its much more nimble than one might expect. Gas mileage, as everyone else mentions, could and probably should be better. (So far were averaging around 20mpg with a decent amount of stop-and-go highway driving.) There are a few annoyances that Im sure will be worked out in the 08, but overall Id say its a winner.

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  Stay away. - 2011 Mazda CX-7
  By mtbrider1 - June 5 - 11:20 am

  As suggested by another reviewer.... stay away from this car. The reliability is HORRIBLE on these cars. Mazda needs to scrap their powertrain on this one and start over again. Interior hard surface plastics do not wear well and look cheap in comparison to its peers.

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  2009 CX-7, 2-WD - 2009 Mazda CX-7
  By Zoomin 09 - May 26 - 10:20 am

  Traded in a 2007 Mazdaspeed6 Grand Touring which I was leasing for an 09 CX-7 Sport. Purchased on a budget and certainly miss all the bells and whistles. However this is a fun car to drive considering what it is. Exterior styling is awesome but the interior is bland. There is considerable torque steer under moderate acceleration. After driving for a few days I wish I had spent the cash and upgraded to the Touring model.

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  Started out as my dream car..... - 2007 Mazda CX-7
  By lenalou22 - May 13 - 12:05 am

  My CX7 is in the shop again, this time with a $2500 repair. It has 45,000 miles on it and needs a second timing chain as well as a new turbo. I also had the AC replaced this summer. I was so in LOVE with this car when I got it, but after putting 20,000 miles on it and paying THOUSANDS of dollars in repairs, I could not be more disappointed. Mazda knows all of the problems with these CX7- yet doesnt stand behind it when they happen over and over again to according to all these reviews, everyone. Some people say they havent had problems yet, they will come. Just wait. Had I known Mazda was made by FORD I would have never bought it in the first place.

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  Great Value - 2010 Mazda CX-7
  By Lvampa - May 5 - 8:43 am

  As a previous owner of the Lexus RX330 I find the CX7 more fun to drive and definitely more technologically advanced. The Grand Touring is full of fun features that any gadget geek will enjoy.

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  CX -7 Dont Buy - 2007 Mazda CX-7
  By John - April 26 - 11:40 pm

  8 years old with only 70,000 miles. Turbo failure caused engine to fail. $8,000 of non covered repairs. Mazda knows about the turbo problem, but doesnt want to recognize the bad engine design. People complaining about the turbo problem are all over the internet. If you have the car and havent had a problem yet, get rid of it. Its only a matter of time before the engine has an expensive failure. Traded the Mazda in and got a Honda CR-V. Will never buy another Mazda. Edit Been driving the Honda for awhile now and its a great car. Great decision to dump the Mazda.

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  2010 Mazda CX7 iSport - 2010 Mazda CX-7
  By Rehan - April 8 - 12:10 am

  Initially test drove sedans from toyota, honda, mazda but went to buy crossovers due to added functions as well as fuel efficiency very much comparable to a sedan. 2010 CX7 is better than 2009 CX7 in terms of fuel, and after driving Honda CRV and Toyota RAV4 find it very smooth, stylish and less costly.

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  Love my first Mazda - 2011 Mazda CX-7
  By divs444 - April 7 - 7:18 pm

  Ive only had this car the last two days and its really been fun to drive. This is my first crossover and was a smooth transition from my 08 honda civic coupe. It drives and rides like a car! The spacious seats, cargo room, bluetooth feature are my favorite.

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  Another hit!! - 2007 Mazda CX-7
  By Andy Chandler - April 6 - 1:13 pm

  This my 3rd Mazda and wont be my last. They make great, stylish and affordable cars and the CX-7 is no exception. Just like the Mazda3 this is a big hit with me. For a SUV/CUV type vehicle the styling is unmatched. So is the performance. A great looking SUV with lots of space, a high performance turbo engine, wonderful handling and six sweet gears plus lots of goodies standard.