CX-7 Reviews
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Turbos give power by spinning outside (cold) air into the induction system at higher volume and pressure than would othewise be possible from the engine. It is a turbine blade that operates in a ceramic/metallic case. The impeller, as the blade is called, spins at high rpms (up to 100,000 and more) from the force of exhaust gasses blown over it before they exit to the emissions control system. The increased volume of air provided by the turbo mixes with an increased volume of fuel and "force feeds" the cylinders to create more power.
Until the turbo is spinning fast enough to provide sufficient power, or "spooled up", the engine operates as it would without a turbo. The time it takes for you to press the accelerator and get the desired response is turbo lag.
In this car it is short and progressive and hardly a problem. but it is there. Lag pretty impossible to get rid of, shy of very expensive compound turbo setups where one turbo is very small and quick to provide power and one is larger providing power higher in the rev range as the small turbo loses effectiveness. Hope that made sense. it's a tough concept to explain.
Until the turbo is spinning fast enough to provide sufficient power, or "spooled up", the engine operates as it would without a turbo. The time it takes for you to press the accelerator and get the desired response is turbo lag.
In this car it is short and progressive and hardly a problem. but it is there. Lag pretty impossible to get rid of, shy of very expensive compound turbo setups where one turbo is very small and quick to provide power and one is larger providing power higher in the rev range as the small turbo loses effectiveness. Hope that made sense. it's a tough concept to explain.
This might help explain a lot of things:
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/turbo.htm
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/turbo.htm
spike blue
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where did you get the turbo emblem i want one LOL!
cruzdreamer
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Me too...not kidding....where and how much...Thanks!!! Oh and Platonium...good job on explaining the turbo!spike blue said:
Top Gear Review
A pretty good review from top gear
http://www.topgear.co.uk/news/2006/05/03/mazda-cx-7/
What if you were able to take the style and character of Mazdas legendary MX-5 and combine it in a more practical body?
Thats the idea behind the CX-7, an SUV which aims to offer the high driving position of an off-roader with a dose of excitement inherited from its sporty brother. And Auto Express took the wheel of one of the first models off the US production line to see if the newcomer really has the X-factor.
The CX-7 is a stylish 44 which shares many cues with Mazdas other recent models. The wide wheelarches and swept-back headlamps are distinctive, and while it fails to turn heads out on the road, its smooth surfaces look modern. Although the companys designers acknowledge that their main focus was in creating the sharp looks, the newcomer is also practical.
Theres bags of space in the rear and the boot is a decent size, while the rear seats fold forward with a clever spring-loaded mechanism operated from within the luggage bay. But theres no seven-seat option - thats taken care of by the larger US model, the CX-9, although its unlikely this will go on sale in the UK.
Only in the front is space at a premium. However, the steeply raked windscreen and big centre console create a sportier atmosphere than the average 44, emphasised by the three-spoke steering wheel lifted from the MX-5.
Until the diesel variant arrives in 2008, CX-7 buyers must make dowith the 2.3-litre powerplant from the Mazda 6 MPS. The high-performance saloons all-wheel-drive system has also been adopted - minus its limited slip differential - but the engines turbocharger has been tuned to develop more torque at low revs.
Our US test car was fitted with a slick-shifting six-speed automatic box, but UK variants will have six-speed manual transmissions. This will allow drivers to make the most of the CX-7s powerplant, which pulls strongly and offers gutsy acceleration. A coarse engine note is the only disappointment.
Under the skin, the new 44 shares much of its front suspension with the Mazda 6, while the rear architecture is made up of a mixture of components borrowed from the 5 and the 3. The result is an SUV which handles with surprising agility. The firm set-up gives a stiff ride, but body roll is well controlled when cornering, while the hy-draulic power-steering provides decent feel. European models will get slightly different settings, but buyers can expect class-leading handling.
Needless to say, this comes at the expense of any mud-plugging ability. The companys engineers admit the newcomer will cope with rough roads, but nothing more challenging.
So where will the newcomer fit into the UKs crowded SUV market? In terms of size and likely price, it will be pitched somewhere between Hondas CR-V and Nissans more upmarket Murano. That means buyers can expect to pay around 25,000 for entry-level variants. For those looking for a 44 with a little extra style, the CX-7 could provide the perfect solution.
A pretty good review from top gear
http://www.topgear.co.uk/news/2006/05/03/mazda-cx-7/
What if you were able to take the style and character of Mazdas legendary MX-5 and combine it in a more practical body?
Thats the idea behind the CX-7, an SUV which aims to offer the high driving position of an off-roader with a dose of excitement inherited from its sporty brother. And Auto Express took the wheel of one of the first models off the US production line to see if the newcomer really has the X-factor.
The CX-7 is a stylish 44 which shares many cues with Mazdas other recent models. The wide wheelarches and swept-back headlamps are distinctive, and while it fails to turn heads out on the road, its smooth surfaces look modern. Although the companys designers acknowledge that their main focus was in creating the sharp looks, the newcomer is also practical.
Theres bags of space in the rear and the boot is a decent size, while the rear seats fold forward with a clever spring-loaded mechanism operated from within the luggage bay. But theres no seven-seat option - thats taken care of by the larger US model, the CX-9, although its unlikely this will go on sale in the UK.
Only in the front is space at a premium. However, the steeply raked windscreen and big centre console create a sportier atmosphere than the average 44, emphasised by the three-spoke steering wheel lifted from the MX-5.
Until the diesel variant arrives in 2008, CX-7 buyers must make dowith the 2.3-litre powerplant from the Mazda 6 MPS. The high-performance saloons all-wheel-drive system has also been adopted - minus its limited slip differential - but the engines turbocharger has been tuned to develop more torque at low revs.
Our US test car was fitted with a slick-shifting six-speed automatic box, but UK variants will have six-speed manual transmissions. This will allow drivers to make the most of the CX-7s powerplant, which pulls strongly and offers gutsy acceleration. A coarse engine note is the only disappointment.
Under the skin, the new 44 shares much of its front suspension with the Mazda 6, while the rear architecture is made up of a mixture of components borrowed from the 5 and the 3. The result is an SUV which handles with surprising agility. The firm set-up gives a stiff ride, but body roll is well controlled when cornering, while the hy-draulic power-steering provides decent feel. European models will get slightly different settings, but buyers can expect class-leading handling.
Needless to say, this comes at the expense of any mud-plugging ability. The companys engineers admit the newcomer will cope with rough roads, but nothing more challenging.
So where will the newcomer fit into the UKs crowded SUV market? In terms of size and likely price, it will be pitched somewhere between Hondas CR-V and Nissans more upmarket Murano. That means buyers can expect to pay around 25,000 for entry-level variants. For those looking for a 44 with a little extra style, the CX-7 could provide the perfect solution.
otnielarencibia
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Very nice review...
http://drivingtelevision.com/video_reviews.php
search for 2007 mazda you'll see it.
http://drivingtelevision.com/video_reviews.php
search for 2007 mazda you'll see it.
singlemalt_18
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Smart Money is on the money.
Just an FYI...
The may issue of Smart Money that just hit the newstands has chosen the CX-7 for the Smart Money Award of "Best In Class" in the new crossover utility vehicle category. Its not a lengthy expose', but they give it four stars across the board in Ride/Handling, Int/Ext Design, Comfort/Utility, and Overall Rating. In this case it is compared to the Murano, Edge, & Nitro, and wins hands down.
Comments:
"Nimble performance and a sports-car feel; like a station wagon on steroids."
"The CX-7 is the most pleasing all-round package among its competitors."
Smart Money is obviously NOT an auto publication, but they do like to feature products that represent outstanding quality & value for the dollar!
Just an FYI...
The may issue of Smart Money that just hit the newstands has chosen the CX-7 for the Smart Money Award of "Best In Class" in the new crossover utility vehicle category. Its not a lengthy expose', but they give it four stars across the board in Ride/Handling, Int/Ext Design, Comfort/Utility, and Overall Rating. In this case it is compared to the Murano, Edge, & Nitro, and wins hands down.
Comments:
"Nimble performance and a sports-car feel; like a station wagon on steroids."
"The CX-7 is the most pleasing all-round package among its competitors."
Smart Money is obviously NOT an auto publication, but they do like to feature products that represent outstanding quality & value for the dollar!
i completely agree. the 7 is def money well spent and represents, what i think, the best OVERALL package of something for everyong and a standard powertrain that blows its competitors away. no other car company offers the performance & value that the 7 has, especially in a base model.
They reported 14 mpg:
http://sapnish.autoblog.com/2007/05/28/in-the-autoblog-garage-2007-mazda-cx-7-gt-awd/
http://sapnish.autoblog.com/2007/05/28/in-the-autoblog-garage-2007-mazda-cx-7-gt-awd/
another comparison challenge cuv video
http://drivingtv.canada.com/CarReviewVideos.php?epID=408
(yes)
If the page still does not take you to the cuv challenge select episode #408.
http://drivingtv.canada.com/CarReviewVideos.php?epID=408
(yes)
If the page still does not take you to the cuv challenge select episode #408.
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Mrs. CaSHMeRe
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Thanks for all the reviews! I'm looking into getting a CX-7 
Thanks for all the reviews! I'm looking into getting a CX-7
Welcome & happy hunting. For most of us, to drive it is to love it.
Irish Independent Review
Conducted in France:
http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/motoring/mazda-cx7-passes-french-test-1041409.html
Items of interest: quoted 260hp, 210kmh top speed (no 117mph limiter apparently, that's 130'ish mph), and 49,995 Euros (ouch...$69,000...grey market CX-7's should head for Europe asap!). Looks like JDM foglight assembly is provided here also.
Just FYI.
Conducted in France:
http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/motoring/mazda-cx7-passes-french-test-1041409.html
Items of interest: quoted 260hp, 210kmh top speed (no 117mph limiter apparently, that's 130'ish mph), and 49,995 Euros (ouch...$69,000...grey market CX-7's should head for Europe asap!). Looks like JDM foglight assembly is provided here also.
Just FYI.
