Produced entirely on Mazda’s derived platform architecture, the CX-7 offers a crossover utility vehicle with a strong, distinctive appearance and dynamic performance - a ‘sophisticated SUV with the soul of a sports car’.
Mazda's innovative technologies, including a direct-injection turbocharged 2.3-litre DISI engine and the active torque split all-wheel drive system that debuted in the MazdaSpeed6, are showcased to their full potential in the CX-7. To endorse the performance of this powerful engine, the Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo engine made Ward’s top 10 Best Engine award list. This is zoom-zoom at it’s best!
Equal importance was placed on achieving a balance between impressive power and handling characteristics and more practical considerations such as comfort, fuel economy, value and overall refinement… all accomplished without detracting from its vibrant, urban personality and fresh appeal.
As unique as it is, the CX-7 remains true to everything inherent in the Mazda brand DNA: it is stylish, insightful and fun; it tempers power with refinement; and it exhibits detailed craftsmanship and attention to detail in every aspect of its development.
Canada
1) Best intermediate sport utility vehicle - L'ANNUEL DE L'AUTOMOBILE (LA PRESSE) --- Sep. 2006
2) No.1 Crossover vehicle and SUV of the year - Le Guide de l'auto Magazine --- Sep. 2006
USA
1) Play Boy: Best Cross-Dresser - Play Boy Magazine --- Jan. 2007
2) Detroiy News: Crossover of the year - Deyroit News Magazine --- Dec. 2006
3) 10 BEST ENGINES AWARDS FOR 2007 (Mazdaspeed 6) - WARD'S Auto World Magazine --- Dec. 2006
4) Kiplinger's Personal Finance Year-end List of Best Auto: Best New Small Crossover - Kiplinger's Personal Finance via Detroit Free Press Magazine --- Dec. 2006
5) Consumers Digest Magazine Best Buy Compact/Mid-sized SUV - Consumers Digest Magazine --- Dec. 2006
6) Machine Design Ride and Drive Award - Best Value Category - Machine Design Magazine --- Nov. 2006
7) Best POPULAR-PRICED CUV INTERIOR - WARD'S AutoWorld Magazine --- Jun. 2006
8) 10 BEST ENGINES AWARDS FOR 2006 (Mazdaspeed 6) - WARD'S Auto World Magazine --- Dec. 2005
9) 10 top concept cars - Automotive News Magazine --- Jan. 2005