Comments on: 2009 Mazda CX-7 local line-up confirmed

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:21:09 +0000

Simon, if you really want a 7-seat diesel, why not look at the SsangYong Rexton? Yes, I know, SsangYong have some hideous designs, but the Rexton isn’t one of them, and in any case the CX-7 above is as hideous at the front as the Actyon anyway. Luggage space is somewhat limited with the 7 seats in place, but that’s the tradeoff with any design.

What is so hard about designing and offering an auto diesel, Mazda?

By: Simon

Simon — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 08:22:59 +0000

Anyone know the diesel service intervals?

By: OzMPSclub

OzMPSclub — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:36:48 +0000

Great move Mazda and the facelift looks bold and fresh…the choice of engines will attract a broad spectrum of new owners…..and manual even if it is a T/D will be a huge asset….AWD turbo 6 wagon would be nice….and I have read that Mazda don’t want to de-tune the turbo diesel to match an auto….so developing a gearbox for the torque is under way

By: hman001

hman001 — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 05:32:06 +0000

Well done Mazda on finally putting more fuel efficient petrol engine in the CX7. Certain to attract a few more buyers
Looks wise i am not sure though i dont think it is that bad
Pricing shuld be interesting as well as the specs list

By: maximark

maximark — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:00:47 +0000

Jake02,

I wouldn’t mind to have the auto as long as it has the same power & touque, and I wouldn’t mind the manual either but I find driving an auto is more relaxing. My point is why cant mazda offer both auto & manual, not all people can drive manual though, like my wife

Myke,

Thanks for the information. I’m surprised that Mazda are too far behind others regarding to the diesel & auto combination, but it’s good to know that they will have one in 1 or 2 yrs time.

By: observer

observer — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:18:56 +0000

T39
We also checked out the Cx-7 and Tiguan I have to agree with you about the rear seat visibility on the CX-7 is an issue with its high door line (We have 3 Year old)

We struggled to fit our 3 wheeler pram in the Tiguan and if we were to move the rear seats forward then the booster seat would dominate what little space would be left between it and the back of the front seats….how do you manage it?

Did you get the 147TSI model?

By: Myke

Myke — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:21:49 +0000

Maximark,
The reason Mazda haven’t added an auto in the diesel engine, is because they do not have one. From what I’ve read, none of their current autoboxes are not compatible for a diesel engine. Mazda are aware the lack of an autobox will hinder sales, as it has with the 3 and 6. An autobox for the diesel IIRC is still one to two years away…

By: trippyfoo

trippyfoo — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:14:23 +0000

I would be very curious to see how the Na Cx-7 scored in real world fuel consumption. . .
9.4..pffft. but if it’s remotely close. .might be a goer in my household. .
The missus is in love with the looks of this car. . never mind the orig petrol consumption..

By: Baddass

Baddass — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 05:50:43 +0000

I agree with you Simon, and I bet a tenner that Mazda will introduce that diesel in the CX-9 in the not too distant future. Speaking of which, didn’t the CX-9 get an update as well?

By: t39

t39 — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:22:36 +0000

I, too, would rather see this diesel first in a CX-9 with an auto option.
Here are some reasons I did not buy CX-7 (petrol turbo) and got a Tiguan instead:
- no rear air vents in CX-7.
- rear seat are too low in CX-7, hard for kids to see out. In Tiguan, rear seats are on top of rear wheels, good view and lots of leg space.
- CX-7 feels top-heavy compared to Tiguan.
- Tiguan is lots more pro-active with throwing drive to rear wheels, if you accelerate while turning, Tig will trasnfer drive to rear wheels even when the front are not loosing traction yet, thus eliminates potential understeer.
- I would prefer Tiguan had a bigger boot, but reat seat can be moved forward to place a pram longways when required.