Mazda CX-7 production pictures

Finally, production pics of the new Mazda CX-7 SUV!  Specs include turbocharged, intercooled 2.3L 4-cylinder from the Mazdaspeed 6 producing 244 hp and 258 lb/ft torque!  Full press release after the jump.

December 13, 2005

2007 MAZDA CX-7: A HIGH-STYLED CROSSOVER SUV WITH THE SOUL OF A SPORTSCAR

LOS ANGELES – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced details of its much-anticipated upcoming 2007 Mazda CX-7 crossover sport-utility vehicle (SUV). The company also confirmed that the car will make its public debut at the upcoming Greater Los Angeles Auto Show here, and the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January 2006.

The Mazda CX-7 is the first of three all-new Mazda vehicles that are being designed and engineered specifically for the North American market.

Mazda’s five-seat CX-7 is a refreshing departure from the fleet of traditional SUV’s currently plying American roads. Produced on entirely Mazda-derived platform architecture, Mazda CX-7 embodies an astute blend of sports car verve and SUV practicality, resulting in a fun-to-drive SUV with Mazda’s trademark "Soul of a Sportscar". It is a vehicle that brings together performance and design like never before. The Mazda CX-7 is just right for adventurous couples driven by the urge for discovery.

"The North American market continues to play a pivotal role in Mazda Motor Corporation’s global future," said Jim O’Sullivan, president and CEO, MNAO. "Vehicles such as CX-7, designed and engineered specifically for the North American market, will make Mazda an important and influential force in the industry. This vehicle represents everything a Mazda SUV should be: powerful, great styling, detailed craftsmanship and fun to drive. Mazda at its finest".

The distinctive exterior design of the Mazda CX-7 is an extension of the sports car motif influenced by the 1995 RX-01 and 2005 MX-Crossport concept vehicles. In addition, CX-7’s strong emotional styling shows its family resemblance to the RX-8 sports car. Prominent front fenders, A-pillars rooted at the body’s leading edge, and Mazda’s signature five-pointed grille clearly register this new model as a Mazda. The 18-inch aluminum wheels and tires proclaim Mazda CX-7’s Zoom-Zoom intentions and immediately signal that this is a vehicle built for drivers.

An interior design, also previewed by the MX-Crossport concept, fulfills every car enthusiast’s innate desire to jump in and drive. The three-dial instrument cluster, sports car inspired high-mounted shifter and form-fitting front bucket seats are configured for spirited motoring. The instrument panel consists of a unique ‘double-roof’ structure, in which a small ‘roof’ over the meter cluster is positioned just in front of a large ‘roof’ that extends across the entire instrument panel. The 60-40 split rear seat accommodates three adults in comfort and quickly converts to an extension of the 29.9-cu. ft. cargo hold, bringing total cargo capacity up to 58.6-cu. ft. The 39-inch-long rear compartment (seats up) offers more stowage space than some larger SUVs.

Matching the sporty appearance is Mazda CX-7’s powerful and dynamic performance. Mazda CX-7 is powered by a turbocharged and intercooled 2.3-liter four-cylinder direct-injection gasoline engine that produces 244-horsepower at 5,000 rpm. While key powertrain features are shared with the recently launched MAZDASPEED6, the Mazda CX-7 is exclusively tuned to deliver 258 lb-ft of torque at a remarkably low 2,500 rpm, and at least 99-percent of the maximum torque available all the way to the 5,000 rpm horsepower peak. With Mazda’s six-speed Sport AT transmission, CX-7 performs as if there’s an engine twice the size under the hood. Furthermore, the Mazda CX-7 delivers an estimated 23 mpg in combined driving.

A sturdy unitized body structure, fully independent suspension, and four-wheel ventilated disc brakes with standard four-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and Traction Control System (TCS), underlie Mazda CX-7’s athletic road manners. Customers may select the driveline best suited to their needs: Front-Wheel Drive or Mazda’s Active Torque-Split All-Wheel Drive. With Active Torque-Split All-Wheel Drive, a computer-controlled coupling feeds up to 50-percent of the engine’s torque to the rear wheels for exceptional handling whether the driving conditions are dry and fast or slippery and paced.

Mazda CX-7 arrives in the spring of 2006 as a 2007 model.

Mazda North American Operations is responsible for the sales and marketing, customer parts and service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States. Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., MNAO has more than 700 dealerships nationwide.

EDITOR’S NOTE: For more information on Mazda vehicles, visit the online Mazda Media Center at www.mazdacx-7.com

Comments

[Philly]

Love it....like a Mazda RX-8 with some Nissan Murano. And how cool is the 2.3L turbo engine?!?

[Troutie]

Looks like Mazda have taken the compact SUV to the next level. Love the Mazda 3, 6, RX-8 and now the CX-7.

[karxprt]

Just saw a driving impression of CX-7 on VehicleVoice (http://blog.vehiclevoice.com) that says the Turbo 4-cylinder is surprising. Comments about it being developed as the "Metropolitan Hawk" are priceless.

[Markyexpp]

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[SirPeter]

Caution: Just a reminder, I have the 2007 Mazda CX7 - At 76K miles, the turbocharged engine blew out. the car was well maintained and all services have done thru Mazda Dealer. the bad news is, Mazda will not shoulder the payment for the replacement of the turbocharged engine because it is no longer under warranty. bottom-line, since this is the first turbocharged engine for CX7, maybe the life-span of this engine is only between 60K and 70K miles, regardless how old is the car.

[Elcorin]

Hi, not bad... Thanks Elcorin

[turbo xs rfl]

my turbo failed due to bad oil on my part