Several facts from the biography of this Japanese average-sized crossover: January 2006 - Premiere in the framework of the auto show in Los Angeles, February 2009 - Presentation of the updated Mazda CX-7 model year in Toronto (for the North American market), the European Premier Restyled CX-7 has passed At the Geneva Auto Show a month later.
An interesting fact, Europe is geographically closer to Russia, but for us the American premiere of Mazda CX-7 with a new gasoline engine and the drive only on the front axis is relevant. The European version with a new diesel engine for Russian Mazdovodam will not officially fall.
The appearance of the CX-7 tightened under the family image of the entire model line Mazda. The V-shaped hood is beautifully towers over courageously inflated front wings, which visually seem to be separate body elements. The narrow front headlights of the head light harmoniously fit into the aggressive image of the Mazda CX-7. An impressive bumper with a trapezium of the central duct. Two side air intakes with fog lanterns integrated in them and the aerodynamic lip hints at the sports ambitions of this car.
The front part identifies the crossover with tickets from Hiroshima (Mazda3, Mazda6). Wheel arches that have grown as if after receiving steroids, easily place the tires in its space on the disks from R17 to R19. The side ascending line of window openings seeks to merge together with a drop-down crossover roof. Solid doors clarify the wave image and a sense of security.
Fear of Mazda CX-7 Easy, Supporting (as it should be SUV) with highly located rear oven lamps. The rear bumper with reflectors forms a single whole with the body of the body, and finishes the rapid image of the PARKEnter highly located the door of the luggage compartment with the spoiler.
External dimensions of the Japanese medium-sized crossover are: length - 4680 mm, width - 1870 mm, height - 1645 mm, base - 2750 mm, clearance - 208 mm.
Sports notes find their continuation and in the interior of the Mazda CX-7 salon. A small chubby steering wheel "from Mazda3". The devices in individual wells look beautiful and have excellent informative. The massive center console looks somewhat overloaded keys and buttons, especially against the background of two small onchups, located on its vertex (color display and monochrome). Conveniently located "climate control" climate control, electric mirrors, an acceptable adjustable range of front heated chairs, adjustable steering column (on the departure and angle of inclination) are designed to help the driver find the optimal pose. Make it is not easy, the seats with a sports profile are set low and deep into the salon, the front rack is very littered back. Because of this, overview from the pilot, to put it mildly, insufficient. With the maneuvering with a reverse, there are also problems, does not save the situation and the rear view camera, because in a little-old complex road weather conditions is rapidly contaminated, and the monitor is inconvenient.
In the second row, two passengers will spread comfortably, it will be cramped. The luggage compartment in the hiking state interfers only 455 liters, the trunk is narrow and long with a large loading height, the folding seats are designed to increase its volume. The quality of the materials used for the year becomes better from the year, however ... plastics, though textured, but tough and ringing.
The initial set of "Touring" is equipped with quite richly: climate control, central locking, windows, electric windows and heated front seats, route computer, radio with CD / MP3.
Specifications and test drive. Mazda CX-7 is equipped with two gasoline engines (as often happens - the diesel version is not officially imported to us) 2.3 L.Turbo (238 hp) with 6-automatic and 2.5 liters. (163 hp) with 5-ache.
The proximity of the American premiere promises the emergence of a less expensive front-wheel drive Mazda CX-7 and in the Russian market. According to the list of technical characteristics, the all-wheel drive Mazda CX-7 with its younger monopriferous sister differs only by different motors, gearboxes and the type of drive, in the rest of the equipment they are "Gemini". Independent front and rear suspension, disc brakes with ABC and electronic systems - EBD, EBA, TCS, DSC helpers.
But in fact, a whole abyss between the machines. The CX-7 with a powerful turbocked motor demonstrates excellent dynamics (8.3 sec. To "hundreds"), the engine thrust is enough with excess (torque 350 nm), handling, turning, turning, stability on a straight line - all at a high level. In difficult road situations, rear wheels come to the rescue (connected when the front slip). CX-7 traditionally appreciate preciseness. Desperate heads remove the electronic speed limiter (181 km / h) and CX-7 becomes able to accelerate to speeds of more than 200 km / h. It saddens except the incomplete appetite Mazda CX-7 in such a configuration (in urban mode about 20 liters).
The front-wheel drive Mazda CX-7 with a 2.5 liter atmospheric engine is suitable for a slow driver, for which sharp accelerations, high-speed taxiing and high maximum speed in the assessment of the car are far from the first places. The car clearly lacks the power and thrust of the engine (torque of only 205 nm), overclocking "sluggish" (10.3 seconds, and in sensations and more). Although in unhurried urban traffic, everything seems fine, but it is worth going on the track and ... before overtaking, you need to accurately calculate the distance, the pilot presses the accelerator pedal, the automatic switches to several gears down and nothing happens. For a crossover weighing more than two tons of Motor in 163 hp It is clearly insufficient. This car was created for the "Yankees", which, as you know, love to let dust in the eyes, do not quickly drive quickly, and they have no steep turns.
The chassis of this car "in Mazdovski" is configured toward the controllability, on the roads with a bad coating, all the nuances of the road canvase are transmitted to the salon.
Prices. Monophoderous Mazda CX-7 2.5 l. (163 hp) with 5 ACP in the initial configuration Touring is 1,159,000 rubles. The cost of Mazda CX-7 2.3 l. Turbo (238 hp) with 6 ACPs in the configuration Touring starts from 1 million 309 thousand rubles, and the cost of "packed" Mazda CX-7 Sport with a turbocharged motor and full drive varies in the range of 1 451,000 ~ 1 510 000 rubles.
In the model range of the Japanese company Mazda there are several cars whose history was not so successful and long. For example, CX-7 has existed only 6 years from the date of the first instance before removing the car from production. In principle, today you can still find a new crossover, stagnant in the auto show of the official dealer, but their number is constantly reduced. It is impossible to say that the car was not popular, because the demand for the model was high. In any case, the devotees of CX-7 fans are around the world, and therefore, and after ten, twenty years can be found this parckotnik in excellent condition.
Mazda CX-7 - Dynamic and Worked Crossover
The price and equipment of Mazda CX-7
The starting price of the updated version of CX-7 was about 980 thousand rubles. For this money, buyers received a completely decently charged crossover with a wide range of options. Slightly led the motor. As for the medium-sized vehicle, the engine was in the initial configuration not enough. The city did not feel about the city, but as soon as the car went to the rough terrain, rolls appeared, the crossover entered. For the progressive version it was necessary to lay out almost 1.45 million rubles.
On the one hand, the difference is quite noticeable, but with another parquetnik received a magnificent turbocharged unit capable of issuing up to 163 hp. CX-7 became just a beast. Today it will be possible to buy except for the used model.
History of auto
Already at the turn of millennia in the automotive sphere there were some shifts towards compactness and adaptability of vehicles. Naturally, they did not go around the Japanese manufacturer Mazda. In 2004, the development of a qualitatively new crossover was launched, which was to literally hit motorists around the world. Initially, the designers designed it with medium-sized. Only by 2010 CX-7 acquired forms of the compact machine.
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At first, the PARC was presented in the form of a concept called MX-Crossport. The presentation took place in 2005. In principle, it was quite successful, so the conveyor production did not make himself wait long. Already in January 2006, in Los Angeles, the broad public was able to admire the serial version of the crossover. The release was carried out on the basis of the plant in Hiroshima. The first were able to acquire a new Japanese. Next, the car moved to America, Europe, and then reached Russia.
In 2012, Mazda representatives announced that CX-7 is removed from production. Specialists argue that it was expected, because the car would not support competition with his fellow who quickly gained popularity. We are talking about CX-5.
Modifications
Although the history of the model is not so long, but several modifications still it has. Moreover, the designers even managed to produce one planned restyling, which completely updated the generation of the crossover. As a result, you can call five versions of CX-7, having cardinal differences between themselves.
The basic option is considered a car with a CDI AWD type unit for 2.2 liters. It develops power up to 173 hp. This is the only diesel engine from the range of motors. Transmission - exclusively automatic. In general, for most modifications is offered the same transmission. Design and "filling" of such a version were quite acceptable, although not luxurious.
Next, two separate modifications that are equipped with turbocharged gasoline units can be distinguished. Their capacity is 238 and 260 hp, the volumes are 2.3 liters. Front drive. About the gearbox has already been said. With such engines, the car turned into a dynamic crossover. Turbines are creating real wonders on the highway.
There is still all-wheel drive modification with an already familiar turbocharged gasoline engine by 2.3 liters and 260 hp. In fact, the difference is only in the platform and is.
In 2010, the developers after restyling added another modification. It was created specifically for lovers of a comfortable ride. The six-speed automatic, front-wheel drive and a medium-grade 2.5-liter engine for 163 drugs guarantee unsurpassed handling and maneuverability.
Odnoklassniki.
The Mazda Parcotnik CX-7 has a lot of classmates who are similar to him not only on the operational qualities, the body form, but also in the same price category. From cars that win CX-7 in the cost you can allocate Citroen C4 Eirkross, Mitsubishi Asekh, Mini Cauntime, Nissan Beetle, Peugeot 3008, Skoda Yeti. Of course, in the technical characteristics, the Japanese crossover exceeds almost all of the listed models, but we will not argue with the price. For some motorists, it is she who plays a decisive role when choosing a vehicle.
In some way, classmates CX-7 are Ford Cuga, Jeep Compass, Mitsubishi Outlander, Opel Antara, Peugeot 4008, Subaru KH and Volzvagen Tiguan. Do not forget about the new collected the same brand, namely Mazda CX-5. Just because of its appearance, the mid-sized parkelor and had to stop existence. The listed models are considered classmates CX-7 only on indirect features. For example, an outlander is unlikely to compare with a Japanese parkender, but their platforms and operational indicators are generally similar.
Overall dimensions, body, discs
For six years of the release of the car, the Japanese never changed the size of his body. They make up:
- Length - 4680 mm;
- Width - 1870 mm;
- Height - 1645 mm;
- Wheel base - 2750 mm;
- Clearance - 208 mm;
- Kials of the front and rear wheels - 1615 and 1610 mm.
Machine owners were pleased with the impressive road clearance, which allowed to confidently move in off-road conditions. Dimensions of discs vary from 17 to 19 inches. As an option, 20-inch products could be installed, but this option seemed even too massive. CX-7 body has a classic form for Japanese cars. He was stained in one of the nine shades of Enamel. Basic colors were white and black.
Appearance
CX-7 since the side looks amazing. Even a little disappointing that the management of the concern decided not to release the car. At first glance, it may seem that there is a massive hatchback in front of you, but after a moment, such an impression is dissipated. With such dimensional sizes, the model can only be a crossover, and not more than compact.
The front of the car is characterized by a classic body kit, a small grille of the radiator, which is emphasized by the aerodynamic lip and massive air duct. The overall lighting is represented by narrow domes. They concluded headlamp headlights. As an option, standard luminaires are replaced by xenon or LEDs. For fog, the developers took the large and deep wells placed on the sides of the air intake. The branded "check mark" Mazda is bangible in the very center of this action. The hood is smooth, deprived of any ribs stiffness and fire. In general, the car body is generally well encouraged.
Inspection of the car on the side makes it clear how the front front racks are riveted. The transition between the hood and the windshield is not noticeable at all. The roof also has a slightly drawn form. Due to this, the oncoming air flows freely pass along the housing. In length, the car is quite large, so three windows are placed on the side. The impressive wheeled arches are terrible on the sides. They are huge discs that give models of respectability. On the doorways there is only one postpotion next to the bottom edge. Rear view mirrors are supplemented with LED ribbons.
Food at Mazda CX-7 is even more than classic. Most likely, designers simply did not want to bother about this. The roof ends with a miniature spoiler, huge plaffones of overall lighting slightly stand on the sidewall plane, license plates are placed in special recesses. Rear bumper is much more than the front. Immediately under it notice a sheet of solid plastic required to protect the exhaust system. In principle, the appearance of the crossover recognizable and attractive.
Salon finish
Inside CX-7, everything was done under the guidance of specialists from the Ergonomic Department. As a result, even small details are in the most suitable places for them. Gearbox in the process of driving does not interfere with control. The steering wheel with three knitting needles easily falls into the hands. If desired, it can be adjusted in several directions. The materials of the finish in primary and progressive equipment are different. Of course, a luxurious leather interior with metal and chrome inserts looks interesting.
Driving and passenger seats are quite comfortable. Relief backs, head restraints and cutting side support guarantee a comfortable fit for any person. Heated, ventilation, electric drive are available as options. I am glad and an extensive range of all accessories. On the central tunnel there are cupchers. On the sofa of the second row, three people are comfortable, the truth, sitting in the center will still experience some discomfort.
The volume of the trunk fluctuates from 455 to 1348 liters. The second digit is achieved by laying the seats of the second row.
Technological component
All that can be needed to the driver for a comfortable car management, is available in CX-7, truth within reasonable limits. On the center console, the audio systems for disks and USB outputs, climatic installation, cruise control, navigator, multimedia system screen screen, are compactly placed.
On the dashboard, several radii are highlighted by LEDs. The security package includes the main electronic systems, all sorts of driver's helpers, such as parking assistants and start on the hill. Do not forget about pillows in the cabin and belts. The rear view camera displays a picture from a stern on the on-board computer screen.
Specifications Mazda CX-7
All modifications of the Japanese crossover are offered with an independent suspension, presented in front of MacPherson racks, and behind a multi-section beam. Drive to the choice - either front or full. Brakes disc ventilated type and front, and rear.
In the domestic market, the Parkatenik is available with one of the four aggregates. Three of them gasoline, and one - diesel. Power constitutes 163, 173, 238 and 260 hp. Volumes - 2.2-2.5 liters. Cylinders for all motors four. The gearbox mainly goes 6 automatic transmission, although you can find versions with a similar mechanical transmission. The maximum speed of the most powerful engine does not exceed 211 km / h. Until hundreds of cars with him comes in 8.2 seconds. Fuel consumption in a mixed cycle in gasoline aggregates is at the level of 10.5 liters, the diesel engine is 7.5 liters.
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The Mazda CX-7 crossover was represented by a wide audience for the first time at the exhibition in Los Angeles in 2006. Then there was a splash of the popularity of this car. The release of the first models and the start of sales also occurred in 2006.
An interesting fact is that the American version of the CX-7 with a gasoline engine is more common in the territory of the Russian Federation. When February 2009 came, in Canada, or rather in Toronto, the representation of the CX-7 resting model was held. And a month later, a car show was held in Geneva, which showed the European Premiere. All.
Exterior
The appearance of the car will have to make many. Mazda CX-7 combines the verified body design, two exhaust pipes and lights that additionally emphasize the sportiness of the machine. In general, the exterior of the car was improved to the family image of the entire line of Mazda crossovers.
If you look at it from the face, the inflated front wings are thrown into the eyes, over which the hood of the V-shaped form is located. All design elements are harmoniously combined with each other. This speaks of his beautiful aerodynamics. Decorates the Mazda CX-7 The head optics is quite aggressive appearance.
The side air intakes were recycled, fog lanterns were placed in them. Now MAZDA CX-7 appeared more sporty. The new form began to possess the bumper and fog lights. As for the pentagonal radiator lattice, it increased in width and looks like a big smile, which has become almost a traditional moment for the other Mazda cars after 2010.
The style of the vehicle has retained its sporty character, as eloquently testify sharp corners of the front racks, which at the same time give the car with beautiful aerodynamic properties. The medium-sized "crossover" version of the Mazda CX 7 is an excellent sample of the design solution.
Thanks to the massive, low air intake, it is possible to better cool the disi-motor. The radiator grille smoothly flows into the hood, and it seems to demonstrate the continuity of the lines. The very shape of the wings installed in front is slightly similar to the model.
The windshield was installed under an acute angle, and the side windows are running behind the rear doors, dramatically tapering in the fodder area. With the help of reduced dimensions, the front headlights are almost interconnected. They possess 84 built-in LEDs.
Interestingly, IWAO KIZUMI, Mazda's chef designer, said that the concept of the Exterior of the Crossover was invented when he was in the fitness center.
Wheel arches place the wheels to a nineteenth radius. The drop-down roof merges into one whole along with the side line of opening windows. The door of the crossover turned out to be wave-like, they are very reliable. The side windows installed at the back have chrome edging, which allows you to make the exterior of the crossover unusual, adds an additional gloss.
As it should be the SUV feed CX-7 clearly adjusted and light, the rear dimensions are located high. Reflective elements and rear bumper are one integer. The stern part has received a small luggage compartment door with glass and spoiler. In this car, the engineering composition professionally combined the catchy personality of sports cars with the practicality of SUVs.
Based on the Mazda CX 7, it can be seen that the crossover received an attractive appearance, tempting dynamics and a worthy level of comfort. The "brainchild" of the Japanese is a good example of a sports approach to creating a car from class SUV.
The reality of Mazda CX-7 was able to challenge well-established stereotypes, possessing an extraordinary appearance, excellent internal space and impressive dynamic characteristics. This car is based on an improved all-wheel drive Mazda 6.
Interior
The same style is traced in the interior. When assembly, attention is paid not to the luxuriousness of the cabin, but the quality of individual details. High landing increases the driver overview while driving. In the process of production of the Mazda CX-7 salon, only advanced technologies were used.
The steering wheel to this model moved from the third Mazda. Separate devices on the panel look very pretty and have due informativeness. However, many may have the impression that the central console is overwhelmed by various keys and buttons, it is especially striking against the background of two small screens.
The owners of MAZDA CX-7 mark comfort in controlling the options and functions of the car. All sorts of "twisters" are very convenient and near the hand of the driver. The steering wheel in this Parketnik is regulated by departure and tilt. Also, the electrical adjustment is present in the rearview mirrors. The position of the seats in the car can be adjusted by pressing the buttons.
It's not so easy to find the optimal posture, because the armchairs that received the sport profile, installed low and deep into the salon, and the front rack was very littered back. Due to this, the quality of the review from the driver's seat is not perfect. The three-spoke steering wheel itself, together with the speed switch lever, pulled the skin.
Leather steering wheel On the steering wheel there are control elements of important electrical systems of the car. The panel installed in front seems to be divided into two functional zones where the bottom has a dashboard and the ventilation dampers of the round shape, and the top, the screen of the bertocomputer. The front seats are separated by a high central tunnel. They are equipped with straps with tension force limiters.
The stove was installed so so that even in the winter time, the temperature of the cabin could climb after a few minutes after the inclusion. With a powerful audio system installed, it is possible to get such a strong sound that the door sheathing can rattling from its oscillations. Many noted the inconvenience of the location of the screen, which is displayed from the rear view camera.
At the same time, it is very often in rainy weather, it clogs, and the image is removed very bad. As a result, a certain kind of difficulty appears when driving back. The second row of seats with comfort can place two people. But the third will have to be sighted. Trunk capacity of 455 liters with sufficiently high loading capacity.
If you fold the rear row of seats, then the capacity is increased at times. Transfer large household appliances or small furniture items will be much simpler! As you know, the Japanese attach special attention to the quality of finishes and materials. In Mazda CX-7, this is especially felt!
In 2007, the Mazda CX 7 machine became the owner of a special prize "Best SUV" in Japan.
When finishing the interior of Mazda CX-7, a hard-type plastic was applied, however, it is not a creaking. To be where to put your belongings, Japanese constructors have provided a 5.4-liter glove box placed between the front seats. In addition, based on Mazda CX 7 photos, there is a glove box that can be locked with the key, as well as pockets in the front doors and niches for magazines on the feed side of the front seats.
With a folded back row, the seats, useful volume increases to 1,350 liters of useful space. Already following the 2009th year, the vehicle received an upgraded "tidy", a 4.1-inch liquid crystal screen, support for bluetooth and a driver's seat with a memory function for 3 positions. The restyling model already has a multimedia system that supports the touch input.
Specifications
Force aggregate
In this section of the review, we consider Mazda CX-7. Technical characteristics. TO aK is known in the territory of the Russian Federation you can purchase a car with two engine options:
- Gasoline, 2.5-liter engine with 163 horsepower and maximum torque 205 nm. A similar power unit will be a calm and measured owner who does not put sharp accelerations at the head of the corner, high-speed control and high maximum speed. In reality, the car lacks the power and thrust of the motor. The first hundred is achieved only in 10.3 seconds. It is important to understand that for the crossover, the mass of which exceeds two tons, the 163-strong motor will not be enough. Every 100 kilometers, consumption is about 9.4 liters of gasoline.
- Petrol, four-cylinder, turbocharged MZR engine, 2.3 liter volume with 238 horsepower. Power installation In addition to the turbine received an intercooler. At the peak, it gives 350 nm of torque. To accelerate to the speed mark of 100 kilometers per hour, the car with such a motor can be in 8.3 seconds. Management, passing turns and stability on a straight line - the engine has all this. During complex road situations, the rear axle helps (connected during the front wheel slip).
Fuel consumption on Mazda CX-7 acceptable. "Engine", 2.3 liters, eats 9.3 and 15.3 liters of gasoline on the highway and in the city, respectively. In general, Mazda CX 7 fuel consumption may depend on many points, including driving manor. The limit speed may exceed 200 kilometers per hour.
The European market has received an additional selective Catalytic Reducion exhaust gas system. Thanks to such a system, it is possible to lower the content in exhaust gases of nitrogen oxides by 40 percent. The power plant complies with EURO-5 environmental standard standards.
Transmission
As a gear shift box for a 2.5-liter "engine", a five-step automaton is used. You can also choose a six-speed "automatic". But the car with such a box goes only with a 2.3-liter motor and the torque is transmitted only on the front wheels. Included with a 238-power engine there is a six-speed automatic transmission.
Chassis
The technical part has independent front and rear suspension, disc brake mechanisms with ABS system and electronic assistants - EBD, EBA, TCS and DSC. Do not think that the Japanese car Mazda CX 7 has real off-road qualities.
Like any similar car in its class, it is intended only for light off-road. Of course, the height of the road lumen is 205 millimeters (after updating the 2009 year of 208 mm), but this does not mean that it is worthwhile in the fields and forests. His element is crossed terrain and light off-road.
Safety
Security systems help CX7 provide dynamic stabilization and emergency braking during an emergency. In addition, Japanese workers tried that during testing the machine on the NCAP system, the car could get 4 stars out of five possible.
Of course, not an ideal assessment, but not the worst, as for the "off-road" version. The overall rating was lowered due to insufficient protection of the neck of an adult passenger. But, despite this, the Japanese managed to take care of the proper level of security.
If you take the carrier body design of the car, then it was performed in such a way that any energy during the collision was not concentrated in the same area, and correctly redistributed over the entire structure and dissipated.
Speaking for airbags and belt tensioners, it is worth saying that they can function in a different way in the car. Controls this process electronic control unit.
In the necessary situation, it decides that in this case it will be better - to tighten the belt or serve a signal to gas generators of certain pillows. The airbag is blown away only by the touch of man. The re-using them is not envisaged, as they are disposable.
Even the simplest equipment Mazda CX 7 has belts for front chairs with special tensioning devices and with limiters of belt tensioning force limiters. With the help of a special design of the boobspace, it is possible to calculate that during the frontal clash the power unit left or down, but not in the salon.
The steering column during the collision is frozen and does not meet the chest or the head of the owner. Installed in front of the chair, can also significantly absorb energy during the accident of the Japanese crossover. The pedal compartment was placed and constructed, so so that he did not shifted at the accident.
Configuration and prices
Mazda CX-7 The price for the basic package is 1,184,000 rubles. The kit includes:
- Airbags;
- Stabilization;
- Climate control;
- Electric windows;
- High-quality audio system with MP3;
- Heated seats;
- Cruise control;
- Fog lights;
- R17 discs.
The top pack set Mazda CX-7 Sport will cost the buyer at 1,479,000 rubles. In addition to the basic functions, it includes acoustics from Bose, a rear view camera, a leather interior, a plurality of control sensors, xenon optics and R19 discs.
In addition to the above options, the top version comes with intelligent assistants, for example, ultrasound and ultrafunctional sensors, cameras around the perimeter of the car, a radar with a long-range radius. A vehicle of Japanese production can move not only on a straight road, but also to notice signs on the road and pedestrians.
Tuning Mazda CX-7
The Japanese car concern Mazda is popular in many countries of the world. Partly, this was achieved by the release of passenger cars, which are an excellent way of upgrades. It all depends on personal preferences. You can make a powerful charged sports car, and if it is not necessary, you can create a stylish look for this crossover, and tuning will help.
Chip tuning
The main task that is placed in front of this method is to increase the dynamic characteristics of the car. If necessary, you can increase the engine power or increase the speed of overclocking.
Under logical reasons, to achieve this, you need to modernize the design of the motor and hide over the transmission. However, if for various reasons the owner does not have the right amount to buy new details or simply not in this need, as an alternative solution you can spend just a chip-tuning Mazda CX-7.
External tuning
To any owner, no matter what he has for a car, or Mazda CX 7, I want to stand out against the backdrop of other drivers. There is nothing wrong. But with the help of one chip tuning, they will not achieve this.
It remains to boost over the improvement of the exterior of the vehicle. For example, you can fully change body kit. Other bumpers are installed on the car, mounted thresholds in the form of lining. This can also include special overlays on optics, which contribute to the change of appearance of the facial or forage area of \u200b\u200bthe car.
Such a solution is very popular, since from the outside, Mazda looks more attractive and unusual. With the help of the so-called "radical" kit, you can completely change the look of the Japanese crossover. For some, in general, it may be incomprehensible to what the car is worth it.
As a simpler and cheap option, you can view the replacement of only some parts of the appearance. The most popular elements are thresholds. With the help of thresholds with a modified design, you can achieve not only an attractive form, but also to protect the door of the crossover from the dirt that flies out of the wheels. In addition, you can put the thresholds and steps.
Due to this, you can change the face of the car and simplify access to the cabin. Other owners of Mazda CX-7, there is a desire to change not only the thresholds, and both bumpers, hood, wings. Some mounted new upgraded optics and so on. You can even try to replace the wheels.
If you put the "rollers" by 1 inch more, the car will accelerate even shunter, and during the passage of turns, it will be confident. But it is important to remember one important detail - it is not necessary to acquire steel wheels, as they look no matter.
Comparison with competitors
If you look at the race for the leading position, then the new crossover want to overtake and Chevrolet Captive. Objectively rivals are serious, modern and confident. The German car has a dynamic design, excellent driving characteristics and high strength.
The salon was also good, and the seats received a comfortable fitness form. An American has unsurpassed dynamic properties and is suitable for all types of movement: as if in the city, travel or country trips.
In addition to the already mentioned machines, the Mazda CX 7 crossover is available, and the Great Wall Hor H6 can be attributed.
For 4 years after the release, the car did not change, and a little later, a number of constructive changes were made during the restyling. But the properly popular did not become a popular, he overtook him on the salesman of the CD-CD class company, which appeared later. Therefore, the company was decided to remove this model from the release.
Mazda CX 7 has ceased to be issued in 2012.
At least now it is not produced, this is not a reason not to consider this crossover more, yet he was the first to Mazda.
Main characteristics
Exterior
To create CX 7, designers designed a completely new platform. At the same time, for the rapid solution of constructive tasks, many nodes at the crossover were borrowed from other Mazda models.
Externally, designers tried to combine the sporty character inherent in all Mazda models with universal SUV indicators.
This attempt was successful - neat, with smooth lines of the body and practically without a strong transition from the front of the car to the windshield - CX 7 has in design and sports notes. A smooth transition is made from the roof to the sneaker's feed.
The maximum is rounded. A radiator grille is located on the transition from the bumper to the hood. At the same time, it is not significant in size and tightened by a large-scale stylistic grid. At some distance from the lattice on the sides, there were diamond-shaped headlights whose angles were also rounded.
The main place on the bumper occupies a pretty overall air intake, at the top decorated with a chromed strip. The fence itself is covered with the same grid as the grille. Three-section stylized niches installed on the sides. The upper sections are located fog, and the other two sections are allocated for additional air intakes. The bottom of the bumper decorates a small skirt with a protective overlay.
The sidewalls of the car are remarkable except that the wide chrome-plated edging of the side glazing, a small transition step at the bottom, and overlays to protect the thresholds.
The back is quite interesting. There is a smooth transition from the roof to the almost vertical position of the rear door nise. The top of the rear window is decorated with a symbolic spoiler.
The bumper protrudes somewhat, but its corners are rapid enough. An interesting solution was the placement of stop-signal repeaters. They were installed on a protective pad below the bumper, at the level of the exhaust pipes.
Overall indicators
According to the dimensions of CX 7, a standard standard mid-sized crossover. They are here such:
- length 4700 mm;
- width 1870. mm;
- height 1645. mm;
- base wheel 2750. mm;
- clearance 205. mm;
- mass are cut 1600. kg;
- trunk 455. l;
- tank 62. l.
Interior
Salon now looks somewhat outdated, but also unusual. The dashboard is presented in the form of three large wells. The central and left are allocated for analog sensors, and the right - under the on-board computer. In this case, the display is monochrome.
The body of the central console was installed at a low angle. At the top of it, under the visor placed two small display. One navigation, it is color, the other - to display information of the audio system and climate system, it is monochrome.
Three deflectors were installed under displays. Next is the scale of the keys that are managed by a climate and audio system. Only the gearbox lever and the parking brake lever are located on the central tunnel.
Specifications
On sale Crossover CX 7 walked with several types of power units and transmissions. The technical characteristics of the power plants are different, the first in the GAM of power plants in CX7 was 2.2-liter turbodiesel with a power indicator in 173 hp. The box with it was 6-speed, mechanical, and the drive was on both axis.
The most common was the 2.3-liter diesel unit. In the car, which has been smoking with an automatic 6-speed box, this unit developed 238 hp. Also CX 7 walked with a motor of the same volume, but with "mechanics", also 6-speed, but issued this motor already 260 hp
There was in Gama and a gasoline unit. In terms of volume, it was the biggest - 2.5 liters, but his power was only 163 hp, since he was atmospheric. Also with this motor was a 5-range automatic machine, and the drive was the front.
Having a sports appearance, the crossover from Mazda did not have such a character. High-speed and dynamic indicators were mediocre.
So, the engine volume 2.2 TDs with an automatic box accelerated to 100 km / h in 11.3 seconds, reaching the maximum speed of 200 km / h, and its average consumption was 7.5 liters. Another engine - 2.3 TD - with a manual box accelerated to the first "hundred" for 8.2 seconds, reaching the maximum speed of 211 km / h and spending an average of 10.4 liters of fuel. The same engine, but with an "automatic" accelerated over 8.3 seconds, its maximum possible speed is 181 km / h, and the average fuel consumption is 11.5 liters. And finally, the gasoline engine with the ACP accelerates in 10.3 seconds, its maximum speed is 173 km / h, fuel consumption is 9.4 liters.
Package and price
To dealers of Mazda CX7 came in several configurations. They implied a different technical equipment, but there was a set of equipment that was basic and all cars were equipped with. This kit included:
- systems (ABS, TCS, EBD);
- cruise control;
- steering wheel with leather trim and multifunction;
- heating and adjustment of seats (front);
- audio system;
- rain sensor;
- package of airbags.
Crossover CX 7, though there had several power plants and transmissions, he received only with a certain filling and complete set.
So, we had modifications only with a 2.3 liter diesel engine and ACP, as well as with a gasoline installation. The configuration for them was offered two: "Sport" and "Touring".
The diesel crossover was at a price of 1,334 - 1,479 thousand rubles. Gasoline was cheaper - 1 184 thousand rubles.
The car is although not produced, but the operation of its owners continues. And they note that CX 7 has excellent handling, fairly by thematic motors, and a good flow rate.
To the disadvantages of CX 7, they include the insufficient completion of the car with equipment, such as an electric drive of the trunk, no additional backlight in some places. Also note that the crossover is poorly prepared in terms of noise insulation.
Crossover Mazda CX 7, which is removed from production in 2012, can be compared with a bright star. She broke out in the sky in 2006, but unfortunately quickly faded enough.
To date, prices for cars of this model on the secondary market are more than democratic and this despite the fact that, according to statistics, each 3rd car sold in Russia is precisely a crossover.
This situation is incomprehensible to many motorists. So what is due to the cheapness of Mazda CX-7 and why the prices for this model are so low?
Removed from production, but not forgotten
Very curious the fact that Mazda CX-7 is one of the few models of the Japanese automotive concern, which has no direct heir.
It is relifically known that the Mazda CX-7 serial release was discontinued due to technical obsolescence, and it is impossible to compete with a more advanced, both in terms of design and in the aspect of the technical characteristics - Mazda CX 5. 
It is worth noting that the medium-sized crossover, which is in question in this article, from the very beginning it was quite controversial. According to developer engineers, it was created with the orientation of the US market, where the auto class is particularly popular. The years after the overseas "Debut", as Mazda began to offer CX-7 and in the European market.
It was here that there was a slip, since the all-wheel drive model was not suitable for confident driving on perfectly smooth roads at high speed, and not for Russian off-road. 
The driving car turned out to be nototted to the pits and uhabam. As a result, the owners of the CX-7 were forced to quickly repair the front suspension, since its support racks came into disrepair on average every 40,000 mileage kilometers.
Breast of durability cannot also ball supports for which 60 thousand km are a critical figure. The most offensive thing is that they have to change them together with quite good silent blocks and front levers, which costs the owners of the crossover "in a penny".
From a technical point of view and the motor was far from flawless. When running 30-40 thousand km, the turbine replacement is a common phenomenon.
The first sign is that it is time to change the turbine is a white thick smoke from the muffler. 
This service, both on specialized and dealerships, is quite expensive, which cannot but affect the value of Mazda CX-7 in the secondary market.
"Weak places" Mazda CX 7
Small turbine resource The list of disadvantages of this model is not limited. To the number of obvious "misses" developers explaining whythe car is so cheap, you can also include several positions.
- Quite impressive fuel consumption. According to the manufacturer, the gasoline version with a motor, a volume of 2.3 liters and a capacity of 238 horsepower, in the urban cycle, consumes about 15 liters of fuel, and on the highway - a little more than 9. The owners of this crossover have a completely different opinion on this. In almost one voice, they declare that real numbers are much larger: 17-19 liters per 100 km run in the city and 10-12 - on the highway. As for off-road, this indicator also achieves a mark of 20 liters per 100 km.
- Small resource of lambda probe (front oxygen sensor), of which the "jitter" of the car can testify about the exit. The most interesting thing is that the reason for the breakdown can be the most common topping of the brake fluid when replacing the pads, because oxygen sensors are extremely sensitive to the additives contained in the fuel.
- Log in brake discs. "Weak place" dorestayling cars Mazda CX-7 are brake discs that absolutely not boast of resistance to temperature drops. Eating in the snow or puddle even after a small braking is sometimes enough for them to be swollen. It is worth noting that by the last years of release, the manufacturer solved this problem, changing the material for brake pads and disks, and installing new covers.
- Unsuccessful solutions of engineers in terms of engine and automatic transmission - in view of which, you need to keep track of constantly behind them. If you stop controlling these units, then with time, one fault will cause further avalanchers, are increasingly expensive.
- Bad noise insulation.
A lot of claims and other Mazda CX 7 aggregates 7. In particular, the owners often complain that the distribution and rear gearboxes flow, as well as the headlights, which in turn leads to the need for expensive repairs.
All of the above in the complex forms not the most positive car image among potential buyers, which negatively affects demand in the secondary market.
The price reduction in this case is one of the options to correct the situation. That is why the cost of Mazda CX-7 is an order of magnitude lower than a similar class car.
Another independent opinion about this car can be found from the video below:
