Mazda CX-7 2006–2009 car dimensions: 4675 mm long, 1872 mm wide and 1645 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,683 kg. Braked towing is 907 kg.
The cabin seats five with cloth on Sport or leather on Touring and Grand Touring. Manual air conditioning is standard on lower grades while automatic climate control comes on Grand Touring. Cruise control is standard across the range with steering-wheel controls. An optional Technology package adds a DVD navigation system with touchscreen and reversing camera. No parking sensors or other advanced aids are listed.
Cargo volume is 848 litres behind the rear seats and expands to 1658 litres with the 60/40 split rear seatbacks folded flat. A locking centre console holds a laptop and a retractable cargo cover is standard on higher trims.
Braked towing capacity is 907 kg. Payload is approximately 485 kg based on GVWR minus curb weight. The independent suspension is sport-tuned but no heavy-duty cooling or reinforced setup is noted for work use.
The cabin offers a sports-car-inspired cockpit with firmly bolstered front bucket seats that adjust for five adults. Higher grades add leather trim, heated front seats and an 8-way power driver's seat with lumbar support. A locking center console holds a laptop, with cup holders and bottle holders throughout. Available packages bring a power sliding-glass moonroof, Bose surround sound and automatic climate control. Rear seats fold 60/40 for expanded cargo space.
Requires premium unleaded gasoline.
EPA estimates 19 city/24 highway mpg FWD or 18/24 AWD.
Engine oil and filter replace every 7,500 miles or 6 months under normal use.
NHTSA 5-star frontal and side crash ratings, 4-star rollover.
Standard ABS with EBD and brake assist, DSC, TCS, TPMS, dual front airbags, front side airbags, side curtains with rollover protection, Triple-H body, crumple zones and LATCH.
The turbo 2.3-liter engine needs premium unleaded fuel. Fuel economy sits at the EPA figures of 19/24 mpg for front-drive models and 18/24 mpg for all-wheel-drive versions.
Under normal driving follow Schedule 1: change engine oil and filter every 7,500 miles or six months. Spark plugs last 75,000 miles. Cabin filter replaces every 25,000 miles or two years. Coolant intervals stretch longer with FL22 fluid.
Crash tests earned five stars from NHTSA in frontal and side impacts for driver and passengers plus four stars for rollover. Every model includes four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, electronic brakeforce distribution, brake assist, dynamic stability control, traction control, tire-pressure monitoring, advanced dual front airbags, front side-impact airbags, front-and-rear side curtains with rollover sensing, side-impact door beams, crumple zones, Triple-H construction, seat-belt pretensioners and LATCH anchors.
Keep the car with regular oil changes, tire rotations every 7,500 miles and inspections of brakes, suspension and fluids. The unibody and safety structure help long-term durability when serviced on schedule.
Length 4675 mm, Width 1872 mm, Height 1645 mm, Wheelbase 2750 mm (CX-7 2006–2009)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mazda 2007/2008 CX-7 Specification Deck, Mazda Canada 2009 CX-7 brochure.