Mazda CX-7

Mazda CX- 7 (2006-2009)

The Mazda CX -7 is a car model of the Japanese car manufacturer Mazda. It is a mid-size sport utility vehicle that was unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show in January 2006.

The CX -7 has been built since 20 February 2006 at Mazda 's headquarters in Hiroshima. In the spring of 2006, the sale started as a car model year 2007 in the USA, in the fall of 2007, the model then appeared in Europe. While he was positioned in America when it was launched between the Tribute and the larger CX -9, he broke into Europe from the Mazda Tribute and the Mazda MPV. Production of the CX -7 was from 2012 returned gradually to create production capacity for the CX-5. The global sales was largely ceased.

Design

The CX -7 has emerged from the near-series concept car Mazda MX -Cross port. This was presented at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January 2005.

The design is based mainly on the front on the Mazda RX -8, as here, ranging narrow headlights far into the round flared wings into it. However, the two split radiator grille turns away from the hitherto for Mazda models typical, so-called "five- point grille " from. Other features are the curved window line, which also flared rear fenders and the silver- colored clear glass taillights.

In contrast to the production version of the study even via recessed door handles, chrome 20 - inch alloy wheels, metallic paint called " K2 Red" and an electrochromic glass roof has abdunkelbares. In the interior of the study, there are four individual seats and a continuous center console. There is also a round and curved touch screen monitor in the center console for operation of audio, air conditioning and Internet access. Informed a narrow, wide display via vehicle information, parking distance and navigation. A third, 15-inch large screen shows images of five exterior cameras or plays DVDs. The gear selector lever folds during the automatic mode to the front and can be used as a lever to erect downshift manually increase or.

Series production of the model at that time had not been decided, only a few elements should be reflected in upcoming Mazda models. The production vehicle was externally but only very slightly modified and the interior dispenses with the individual seats and the information displays and instead offers five people.

Facelift

On the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto a visually and technically slightly revised version of the CX -7 was introduced in February 2009, which was introduced in October 2009 for model year 2010 in Europe.

At the front of the lower air inlet was increased chromumrandet and is returned to the five-point style. There are also two new, larger air intakes with integrated fog lamps placed above and at the same time. Furthermore, chrome panels are at the lower edges of the doors and on the trunk lid. Likewise, the rear bumper has been modified and slightly modified rear roof spoiler. The standard 18 - inch alloy wheels were also redesigned and optional 19 -inch wheels are available for the first time.

In the interior, only minor changes were made. Thus, the instrument panel was visually updated, and there is a new multi-function leather steering wheel, and a larger multi-function display in the center console. Alternatively, a 4.1-inch TFT color monitor or a 3.5-inch matrix LCD screen can be selected. In connection with the former, a rearview camera and a compact navigation system is available. Furthermore, the audio system was supplemented by a Bluetooth interface for mobile phones and MP3 players as well as an auxiliary input.

For Europe, a newly developed 2.2-liter four-cylinder turbo diesel engine with common -rail fuel injection, a power of 127 kW ( 173 hp ) and an SCR exhaust treatment was presented at the IAA 2009. Thus, the CX -7 is the first Japanese vehicle model that uses this technology to reduce NOx emissions and meets the Euro -5 emissions standard. Also, the gasoline engine has been optimized and now complies with the Euro 5 limits. In addition to some non-European markets the 2.5-liter four-cylinder petrol engine with 125 kW is introduced (170 hp), which is also offered in the European and American Mazda6 Mazda3. Besides the two new engines, there are other technical innovations. Thus, the suspension has been modified and improved noise insulation of the interior; additional body reinforcements intended to increase the torsional rigidity and provide new shock absorbers for optimum road holding. More security to ensure with automatic hazard warning lights of the new lane change assist and an emergency brake. The latter warns vehicles behind by a fast blinking brake light when full braking is done at a speed of more than 50 km / hr.

Equipment

The safety features of the base model includes Energy beside ABS with EBD and DSC with TCS, head - shoulder airbags front and rear and front side airbags and an anti-theft alarm system. In the interior there is a CD radio, an on-board computer, a multifunction leather steering wheel with cruise control and a climate control system. The exterior includes 18- inch alloy wheels and tinted windows in the rear. The higher equipment level expression further has xenon headlights, chrome door handles and a rain sensor. The interior has a Bose sound system with CD changer, leather seats with heated front seats, electrically adjustable driver's seat and the log-in system. For an additional charge is available in two trim levels, a glass sunroof.

As part of the facelift 2010, the three equipment lines Prime, Center and Exclusive were introduced. The petrol engine is now only available in the Exclusive Line, as well as the leather interior.

Technology

In contrast to the CD3 platform, which is used for the larger models Mazda CX-9/Lincoln MKX / Ford Edge and the Mazda6, CX - 7 is based on an independent platform. This uses the front suspension of the Mazda MPV and the rear suspension from the Mazda5 and is combined with front - ( U.S. only ) or all-wheel drive. The latter originates mainly from the Mazda6 MPS, from which also the engine was acquired. The 2.3 -liter gasoline engine R4- turbocharged 191 kW (260 hp) and a maximum torque of 380 Nm. While in Europe provides a six-speed manual transmission for the transmission of power, comes to U.S. models, a five or six-speed automatic used.

Responsive Mazda MZR-CD = common-rail diesel engine

The motor data (USA)

New registrations

Registrations in Germany for the Mazda CX -7 from 2007 to 2013: