Euro CX-7 debut with 6 speed manual trans

[Zoom49]

Mazda CX-7 To Debut At Paris Motor Show

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European Version Mazda CX-7 to Premiere at the 2006 Paris International Motor Show

Hiroshima, Japan, 7 September 2006.

Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the European version of the Mazda CX-7, its highly-anticipated crossover sport-utility vehicle (SUV), at the Paris International Motor Show to be held from Thursday, 28°September through Sunday, 15 October 2006.

A unique combination of sports-car driving fun, bold designing and SUV practicality and comfort, the Mazda CX-7 features a 6-speed manual transmission, new power output and many design elements that are specific to the European model.
Joining the Mazda CX-7 will be the all-new Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe with power retractable hard top and the all-new Mazda BT-50 pickup, which is even more stylish, practical and rugged than its successful B-Series predecessor. Also on hand will be the winner of the Grand Prix Du Plus Beau Concept Car at the XXIth Festival Automobile International in Paris in January this year, the Mazda Senku, making its first appearance at a European Motor Show.

Mazda will hold its press conference at the Mazda stand from 10:00 to 10:15 on Thursday, 28 September 2006. Detailed information and photos will be made available at that time.

Look at the fog and parking lights in the photo. Also note the turn indicators on the mirrors. "Cruzdreamer here is your more chrome in the front end":)

[Hum]

Yea, I like the fog lights and the side mirrors, sweet!

[Z_Monzter]

Yea, I like the fog lights and the side mirrors, sweet!


Me too!

[cruzdreamer]

Mazda CX-7 To Debut At Paris Motor Show

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European Version Mazda CX-7 to Premiere at the 2006 Paris International Motor Show

Hiroshima, Japan, 7 September 2006.

Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the European version of the Mazda CX-7, its highly-anticipated crossover sport-utility vehicle (SUV), at the Paris International Motor Show to be held from Thursday, 28°September through Sunday, 15 October 2006.

A unique combination of sports-car driving fun, bold designing and SUV practicality and comfort, the Mazda CX-7 features a 6-speed manual transmission, new power output and many design elements that are specific to the European model.
Joining the Mazda CX-7 will be the all-new Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe with power retractable hard top and the all-new Mazda BT-50 pickup, which is even more stylish, practical and rugged than its successful B-Series predecessor. Also on hand will be the winner of the Grand Prix Du Plus Beau Concept Car at the XXIth Festival Automobile International in Paris in January this year, the Mazda Senku, making its first appearance at a European Motor Show.

Mazda will hold its press conference at the Mazda stand from 10:00 to 10:15 on Thursday, 28 September 2006. Detailed information and photos will be made available at that time.

Look at the fog and parking lights in the photo. Also note the turn indicators on the mirrors. "Cruzdreamer here is your more chrome in the front end":)

Thanks Zoom49.....I like the extra bit of chrome!!! Fogs are cool!

[JayHovah]

Yup I'm a fan of the turn signals on the lights. I think its much safer in traffic. 6-speed manual!!! (shocked)

[1Sleepy93]

Ok so how can we get that stuff over here?

[varek]

Count me in the fog lights style are very similar to the cx-7 previous prototype fogligts http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/images/mazda-cx7-06.jpg. I am sure we will soon be able to purchase them online.

[Antoine]

Are those changes coming to NA in next year's model?

[Z_Monzter]

Are those changes coming to NA in next year's model?


I serously doubt it. The euro markers on the mirrors is NO for sure since is not required by law in the US. The manual trans, Idoubt it too since there are no manual trans SUV's in the US since people here are lazy and the mayority of people prefer auto tranny in th US (at least in family vehicles). I wish the US had the euro mentality (manual tranny is standard and auto tranny is an option).

[Donas64]

Attention CX-7 Owners = You have been robbed of a 6spd manual trans. Proceed to write very angry letters to Mazda threatening them bodily harm until they agree to give you this option.

[dracore]

From another site, someone quoted:

"euro spec puts out 258 hp/380Nm. top speed is 210 km/hr, 0-100km in 7.9 sec."

We aren't even allowed to hit 210km/hr before the limiter kicks in!

[Kansei]

6-speed manual!!!! *drools*

oh and those fog lights look really sweet.. brightens up the look of the front end a bit.

stupid majority american mentality preventing us from getting manual tranny here argh argh.

[TheMAN]

I serously doubt it. The euro markers on the mirrors is NO for sure since is not required by law in the US. The manual trans, Idoubt it too since there are no manual trans SUV's in the US since people here are lazy and the mayority of people prefer auto tranny in th US (at least in family vehicles). I wish the US had the euro mentality (manual tranny is standard and auto tranny is an option).

the ford explorer *had* manual trannys, and the tribute STILL has manual trannys

[TheMAN]

6-speed manual!!!! *drools*

oh and those fog lights look really sweet.. brightens up the look of the front end a bit.

stupid majority american mentality preventing us from getting manual tranny here argh argh.

I'm pretty sure they moved the turn signals/parking lights to the bumper next to the fogs... in europe, you're not allowed to have amber parking lights... they must be white and separated from the turn signals, which makes them a LOT safer because they're more defined/visible

[RODSCALIP5]

This is BS, give us a 6-speed manual!

[Z_Monzter]

the ford explorer *had* manual trannys, and the tribute STILL has manual trannys

4 cyl. Mitsubishi Montero Sport was too.

Oh yeah, you might be right, but correct me if I am wrong:

Al those vehicles mentioned above are 4 cyl base models, whitch =(ugh).

you can not buy any SUV or 4 door car (except for a BMW M5) in the US fully loaded with a manual tranny, and that SUX my friend.:bs:

[gimpo2]

someone do a tranny swap!!!

[TheMAN]

haha yeah.. cram the ms6 tranny in there (which is probably what that thing has anyway)

[Zoom49]

the ford explorer *had* manual trannys, and the tribute STILL has manual trannys
I thought I read that the Kia Sorrento V6 also had a manual option.

[TheMAN]

well whatever, the point is, there ARE manual SUVs in the US

[Kansei]

4 cyl. Mitsubishi Montero Sport was too.

Oh yeah, you might be right, but correct me if I am wrong:

Al those vehicles mentioned above are 4 cyl base models, whitch =(ugh).

you can not buy any SUV or 4 door car (except for a BMW M5) in the US fully loaded with a manual tranny, and that SUX my friend.:bs:

um no 4-door car in the us fully loaded with a manual tranny... wha? I assume you mean large car or something, and even then.. Nissan Altima, Maxima (up until the 2007), I believe Accord, I think Sonata, Optima as well.. there's plenty.

[lllateralus]

6 speed manual tranny, lockers, 280 lb feet of torque.:)
http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/7349/img2927vy5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/1439/img2934gu2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[gimpo2]

now what was the point of that? i would have going around the rock

[spike blue]

well yeah they must have an option for the manual transmision!!! But the auto rocks and its awesome!!! So have fun with your ride , i really like the fog lights i want to buy them!!!

[lllateralus]

now what was the point of that? i would have going around the rock

umm... ok you just dont get it.(ugh)

[gimpo2]

cx-7 owners have no sense of humor or i have a bad one

[silverone]

If anyone hears how we can get the fog/parking light config over here, please share so we can all partake. I'd kill to get my hands on the fog lights from the concept...

[dolphin]

You can also still get a loaded Mazda6 with a manual transmission.

[trees]

And a loaded speed6 with a manual transmission

[lllateralus]

cx-7 owners have no sense of humor or i have a bad one

OH! allright, you were kidding. I actually thought you were serious!
(why didnt you just go around the rock?)

I was going to shoot myself.(shocked) (enguard)

[Z_Monzter]

6 speed manual tranny, lockers, 280 lb feet of torque.:)
http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/7349/img2927vy5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)



Damn, Illateralus, that a bad @$$ picture. Did your truck actually clear that big rock?!!?!?

And you guys are right, I forgot about the Accord, Maxima and Altima.\

Anyways, the point is, that it would be nice to see a CX-7 manual tranny in the US.

[TheMAN]

And a loaded speed6 with a manual transmission

you can get them auto? :confused:

[Zoom49]

If anyone hears how we can get the fog/parking light config over here, please share so we can all partake.
Just wait till the CX-7 is on sale for a few month's in Europe. The factory Euro lights will be available as service parts which will be able to be imported.
This also applies to the mirror indicator lights. Several companies have imported Euro options for the RX-8 for sale here in the US.

[lllateralus]

Damn, Illateralus, that a bad @$$ picture. Did your truck actually clear that big rock?!!?!?

And you guys are right, I forgot about the Accord, Maxima and Altima.\

Anyways, the point is, that it would be nice to see a CX-7 manual tranny in the US.

The rock is WAY to big to drive OVER, (way higher than the undercarrage!)
but the FJ has an awesome approach angle especially with the lift, and plenty of torque and all the 4WD goodies (locking rear diff and center diff, and ATRAC off road traction system) to just climb right up the rock with no trouble.

[spike blue]

Just wait till the CX-7 is on sale for a few month's in Europe. The factory Euro lights will be available as service parts which will be able to be imported.
This also applies to the mirror indicator lights. Several companies have imported Euro options for the RX-8 for sale here in the US.

(ughdance) that will be cool! i'll wait for that to happen if it happen LOL!!

[1Sleepy93]

I really hope someone decides to import them. I'd add them to my list of parts I need to buy. :D

[Dalton]

Anyone noticed the small pumps below front lights?
Those are washers - required in euro when having Xenon headlights - because their efficency tend to deteriorate rapidly when covered with dirt. (cool)

[cx7myfirstmazda]

didn't at first but yeah your right. i want mirrors those they look sweet(mj) (dance)

[G-Papi]

cx-7 owners have no sense of humor or i have a bad one
Some people go around Mount Everest too.