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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  Is it a sports car or suv? - 2007 Mazda CX-7
  By Jer - June 4 - 5:23 pm

  I have had a lot of fun in my CX-7. It is just the vehicle, I have been looking for for a long time. It drives like a dream. Very well designed inside and out.

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  Buy One!! - 2007 Mazda CX-7
  By Banjax - May 18 - 8:10 am

  Bought this car for my wife as her daily car. She loves it, I love it. Lots of style, the turbo is a blast and it looks great on the road (I noticed a lot of young ladies driving these on a recent business trip to Miami, but dont tell my wife). We havent found the gas mileage to be a problem, probably getting around 500 kms to a tank of gas. We thought the level of standard features was ample and the level of comfort outstanding. The ride is firm and sporty without compromising comfort and I would recommend one of these without a second thought. The price was very reasonable also. Buy one!!

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  My Favorite Car - 2007 Mazda CX-7
  By CXRabbit - May 13 - 12:56 pm

  Ive had the car a little over a month and, by far, its the best car I have owned. Mazda really gives you bang for your buck. Quality is outstanding, ride is comfortable but firm (more like a sports car than like a plushy car). It handles superbly, and I didnt feel like there was any adjustment period coming from a smaller car - it felt natural to drive. I even parallel parked it the first week of ownership (of course, rear-view camera helps). I dont agree with anyone who says it needs a V6. Theres no guarantee a V6 is going to take "regular" gas... look at the BMW. They also arent more efficient. Look at real-world results from CUVs with the 6... they are averaging about the same MPG.

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  Glad I saw it coming - 2007 Mazda CX-7
  By Mike Dee - May 9 - 10:36 pm

  I love the way this car responds and holds the road. It is just so much fun to drive and handles very well for an SUV. It doesnt handle a tight as a German sport sedan, but it comes close.

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  Fantastic Ride - 2011 Mazda CX-7
  By joebrock5 - May 4 - 8:14 am

  This SUV is fun to drive! It drive more like a sports car and handles really well. There is plenty of power from the turbo charged engine. As for the comments about the A/C I have had zero problems. It blows ice cold air on the hottest of days in Arizona. With over 80K have had the car in the shop once for repairs due to a tire issue. Maintenance costs are relatively low, although I would recommend using synthetic oil. Highly reliable and looks great.

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  Love it! - 2007 Mazda CX-7
  By Jeff - April 15 - 2:10 pm

  I have had my CX-7 for about 10 months now, and I have loved every minute. What a fun car to drive. The turbo has so much kick that it took a little time to get used to.

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  2nd CX7 - 2010 Mazda CX-7
  By knickg1 - April 10 - 11:36 pm

  My 2nd CX7 and I love the redesign for 2010. At first I thought what is with the mini navigation screen, but I will admit its highly functional and actually easier to use than the full touch screen the 07 has. More bang for buck than a Murano or Venza and much better styling than a CR-V or Rav4. Saved a lot of Money staying with Mazda and not sacrificing any amenities in the process.

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  Great Car - 2010 Mazda CX-7
  By d3signmoxie - April 9 - 5:12 pm

  Ive had mine for almost 2 months now. After heavy research & about 8 test drives of various cars, I decided on the CX7 because the exterior design was good and the interior design was GREAT. The turbo & sporty performance was instantly fun to drive. AWD rules in the snow. Gas mileage is the only real negative for the car. If the mileage were improved I would say the car is a 10 value. Due to the mileage I give the car a 7.5. It is also a little harsh on bumps. All that being said though, for the price, it is a great value; a lot of features in a very nice package. I drove an audi a6 before so I wanted something with a pleasant interior that reminded me of the audi and this accomplishes

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  High performance, Great Value Mid-SUV - 2007 Mazda CX-7
  By Frank - April 1 - 11:03 pm

  I was in the market for a larger AWD car to replace my wifes current BMW 528i. We test drove Honda, Toyota, Ford, BMW, Suzuki, Volvo and all were either poor performers or overpriced. The CX-7 combined the performance and value we were looking for in a car which is fun to drive. The Sport version comes with quite a few standard options though we added the driver electric seat and remote start. The cars only negative in my opinion is the turbo-lag which doesnt kick in until 2000 RPM. In terms of value, the CX-7 is $3k-$15k cheaper than its competition (Pilot, Murano, X3).

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  Good for the money - 2007 Mazda CX-7
  By corne - April 1 - 11:13 am

  Ive never been a Mazda fan until I purchased my CX 7 grand touring. I purchased it with 3171 miles and practically it is new. CX 7 has a very nice design inside and outside with a lot of options easy to use and also very good steering and brakes. You wont realize how fast it jumps to 80mph. Fun to drive.