2010 Mazda CX-7 sneaks into Toronto
February 12, 2009 by George Skentzos
The facelifted 2010 Mazda CX-7 has made an understated debut at the Canadian Auto Show, shunted out of the spotlight by the headlining grabbing unveilings at this week’s Chicago Auto Show.
This new model brings the CX-7 in line with the new generation Mazda design philosophy which has already been applied to the majority of the range.
A new MZR 2.5-litre normally-aspirated petrol engine has been added to the range, identical to the one found in the current Mazda6.
This produces 120kW of power at 6000rpm and peak torque of 318Nm at 3500rpm, coupled with a five-speed automatic gearbox and front-wheel drive.
The flagship model will continue to use the current MZR 2.3L DISI turbocharged unit which develops 182kW at 5000rpm and 350Nm at 2500rpm.
Along with its obvious exterior transformation, the interior receives a blend of higher quality materials, a new gauge cluster with three-dimensional dials, multifunction display, three-position memory function for the driver’s seat and a power adjustable recliner for the passenger’s seat.
A blind spot monitoring system has also been introduced, as found on the Mazda6 and CX-9.
Local specifications and pricing for the 2010 Mazda CX-7 will be released closer to the launch date.
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i’m hoping that the car shown is the base model ad it looks pretty uneventful. also, hopefully the manual transmission available in Europe makes it down under as apparently the auto has alot of turbo-lag. i also think the mazda6 engine in the base model is a good idea. would work well!
So what do you think Frugal-One?
Haha HAL, I agree – surprised Frugal hasnt PRIMO’d this yet.
IMO, the interior looks good but the exterior just looks aged, especially the rear and the front looks better on the current model without that ’sporty’ bumper.
I test drove the CX 7 a while back, but decided against it because I didnt like the performance and the interior was sub par with no option for sat nav.
Oh look, they’ve ruined it. That was one of the most handsome SUVs on the market and now it looks no more handsome than a Rav4. I don’t like Mazdas updated cars right now. First the MX5 and now this.
and don’t forget the 6 Alex – another updated version which in my opinion has lost the mojo of the previous model. It’s a shame.
yuk. even the new alloys don’t appeal…
maybe a CX-7 MPS one day? :)
I think FraggedOne is too busy being wined and dined by Mazda to post here. They heard that someone is interested in buying one and are giving it their best shot !
It still looks OK in my eyes but a bit cheap and nasty inside. I would probably have bought one though if they had a diesel auto given the value for money…
Are the torque figures for the N/A 2.5lt motor correct? 318Nms seems alot for that size motor
this is good car and thank for information
Awww look, not only did they give it a big smile…. but they gave it dimples too…. :-)
Hopefully they have sorted out that silly issue where the now standard reversing camera took away the option of an aux capability for iPod connection.
For all of their plusses, Mazda have some very unnecessary minuses. Like releasing the much anticipated diesel engine in the 6, but Luxury Sports spec version all of a sudden doesn’t have a sunroof – not even available as an option. So stupid??
I want that 2.5L.. wow! 318Nm :P
I will reserve my opinion until have seen fuel consumption figures.
I feel for people who currently own one of these.. Mazda’s fuel consumption figures don’t make any sense at all.
if any SUV is crying out for a diesel model to be added to the range it is this. The Mazda 6’s 136kW/400Nm diesel would seem to be the best choice and improve the economy to levels significantly below the real world figures produced by the current 2.3 Turbo. Two people I know have trouble doing better than 15L/100km consistently and often average worse than 16L/100.
We were considering this along w the rav4 and x trail etc but fuel consump just killed the deal. But that re design; for the love of Christ, all the new goofy smiley faces are just ruining some of the best looking cars Mazda made!
looks same as current cx-7, much prefer a Manual XT forester, which is quicker lighter and much better on fuel!!!… turbo diesel eng out of maz 6 would be much better choice for cx-7..
^ exactly. why the hell don’t they just put it in there? And likewise, put the bloody turbo petrol in the 6!!! God they’re annoying!
Mazda Australia have stated that the diesel in the 6, will make its way into the CX-7.
Hi guys, thanks for all your supports!!
For some reason i had to change my name due to *moderation*
That n/a CX7 is going to go so well on the road, NOT….
I heard its FWD only?
Why bother with that engine, just fit the same engine as the CX9, the V6.
And yes, a diesel powered one is out soon, not sure for AUS though.
Be nice is C/A just test one AS-PROMISED [I am over the CX7, buta nayway, a promise is a promise!
Cheers
F-0
“Mazda Australia have stated that the diesel in the 6, will make its way into the CX-7″
Well, that could be years away !
Petrol and Diesel are equivilent in price here now making this a priority for Mazda. Many people simply won’t buy a CX-7 without Diesel because of the rubbish fuel economy…
^Well atleast Mazda offer diesel engines in their passenger vehicles in Oz, unlike other Japanese car companies…
Well I read the CX-7 would get a diesel when the model is facelifted. Perhaps there is no mention of this in the article, because it is a US-spec CX-7.
Mazdas a complete mess up not releasing this with a Diesel donk. One was promised for the UK in Autumn 2008 but still hasn’t happened. The 2.3 petrol is currently being discounted by £8000 to £15000 in an attempt to shift them.
I’m just waiting out for the Turbo Boxer Diesel for the Forester with the new CVT transmision! THAT will be by far the pick of the SUV hurd.
But Tim, it won’t be will it? I’m not saying the CX-7 looks very good (anymore) but the Subaru looked outdated when it came out because it wasn’t chunky enough and although I wouldn’t say it was ugly, it does have the current Subaru awkwardness. It doesn’t have the best dynamics either, not bad but not class leading. It has a really cheap interior aswell. I think the Tiguan will probably be class leader and if not the Tiguan, it certainly won’t be the Forester.
I have been thinking for a year that the CX-7 should have a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre 4-cylinder engine from the 6 to compete with the usual 34k auto CR-V’s and RAV4s and it happened! Perfect. Interior looks splendid, don’t care about the exterior whilst the drive is good. Who said compact SUVs was the chink in Mazda’s armour?
Btw I recently test drove a 2.4l RAV4, it has a spacious, attractive, well built interior and very smooth on the road. Liked the boot space & door with the full size spare at the back. The car has not many flaws overall except that the full-size limits rear visibility. Liked the RAV4, 2.4 Outlander is a similar car but with cheaper plastics and more expensive on road costs and no full size spare, but more versatile, spacious and safe with 7 seat option. 2.5 CX-7 will beat them on the road, just waiting for price, specs and economy figures. And will it have a full size spare?
I have had my CX-7 now for 14 months (15,000 km) and I averaged 15 litres per 100km, sometimes closer to 16. This has more to do with the driving style (drive it hard most times and enjoy the turbo) and probably because I have had it since new. Driving it with care just this week, I am averaging 13.1 litres per 100km and have clocked up 300km with just under half a tank left. Also helps with avoiding speeding fines!