The 2010 Mazda CX-7 comes as a compact crossover SUV designed to deliver the utility of a midsize SUV and the driving experience of a passenger car. Based on cars publisher reviews, the 2010 Mazda CX-7 ranks 6 out of 30 Affordable Midsize SUVs. With aggressive look, sporty handling, strong performance and excellent safety ratings the Mazda CX-7 has become favorite Family Car. The 2010 Mazda CX-7 now effectively has two sets of rivals: the Nissan Rogue, the Honda CR-V, and new four-cylinder Chevrolet Equinox, among others, while the turbo CX-7 takes on the Subaru Tribeca, Volkswagen Tiguan, and perhaps even Acura RDX.
The new lower front grille of the CX7 facelift has a larger five-point design that most clearly communicates the brand Mazda, and harmonises with the latest models in the line-up. The grille is framed by a sleek silver look, detailing that expresses a premium identity. It also provides a wider opening of the upper zone, which contributes to superior cooling performance, which is of particular value to the newly introduced 2.2 liters of turbocharged diesel engine. Other enhancements to the fascia include a new design for the front fog lamp bezels, which creates a strong visual flow and lends a sense of fine craftsmanship.
2010-mazda-cx7-interior Inside, the 2010 Mazda CX7’s interior style is more like the cockpit of a sports coupe than an SUV, with the exception of the vast dashboard required by the steep raked windshield. Front-row accommodation in the new Mazda CX7 is good, the seats allows plenty of space and keep it in place. The story is not so good to return there is no third row and second row is smaller than most would expect from a mid-size ute, especially in the legs room and there is barely space to fit three across. Backseats can fold down flat 70 inches of cargo space, though not particularly spacious or desirable, given the slope of the roof, rakish hatch, height and load height. The cargo floor can, however, are turned at a washable surface for transporting dirty items. Mazda could learn a thing or two in the packaging of its Asian rivals, because there are few spaces for storage of small items.
the 2010 Mazda CX7 SUV facelift has a next-generation MZR-CD 2.2-liter turbo diesel, including a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system designed exclusively for the European market. The new CX-7 is powered by a 2.3 liters DISI turbo charged four-cylinder in-line engine coupled to a silky smooth six-speed automatic transmission. Like other Mazda models, the automatic transmission is equipped with a sport shift mode that allows the driver to manually select gears. 16-valve turbocharged engine good for 244 horsepower and 258 lbs.-ft of torque.
Source: DieselStation
