2010 Mazda CX-7 arrives with new diesel and FWD models
October 13, 2009 by George Skentzos
Mazda has released the full Australian details and availability for its new generation Mazda CX-7 family SUV which includes two new engines and a front-wheel-drive entry-level model.
With refreshed design and equipment added across the range, coupled with Mazda’s popular new styling, the new Mazda CX-7 is sure to be a sales hit for Mazda when it hits showrooms.
The new CX-7 range has been expanded to incorporate four distinct models: the Classic, Classic Sports, Luxury Sports and a new Diesel Sports variant.
At the bottom end of the price scale, the CX-7 Classic boasts a 2.5-litre four cylinder petrol engine with 120kW and 205Nm, mated to a five-speed Activematic transmission.
For the CX-7 Classic, drive is sent exclusively through the front wheels, returning a fuel consumption figure of just 9.4 litres per 100kms and emissions of 223g/km.
Standard kit includes a 4.1-inch colour display that provides vital information to the driver including a reversing camera, auto headlamps on/off, climate control air-conditioning, 6-disc in-dash MP3/WMA-compatible CD-player, AUX-in jack for MP3 player, cruise control, leather wrapped gear shift knob and steering wheel, power windows and mirrors, remote central locking, tilt and telescopic adjustable steering wheel and variable intermittent wipers
Both the Classic Sports and Luxury Sports use Mazda’s 2.3-litre DISI turbocharged petrol engine with 175kW and 350Nm, mated to a six-speed Activematic transmission and Mazda’s active torque split all-wheel-drive system.
The Classic Sports adds newly designed 18-inch alloy wheels, dual chrome exhaust and front fog lamps above the standard equipment in the Classic.
The Mazda CX-7 Luxury Sports features Bluetooth handsfree and audio compatibility, satellite navigation, blackout instrument cluster, front seats with 3-position memory function, heating function and lumbar adjustment, leather seat trim, premium Bose amplifier and 9 speakers, 19-inch alloy wheels, chrome door handles, heated power mirrors and power sliding and tilt glass sunroof.
Despite being the most expensive model in the range, Mazda expects the CX-7 Luxury Sports to account for half of all CX-7 sales, with a forecast of shipping 400 units per month in Australia.
Finally, Mazda has introduced a diesel option into its line-up with the CX-7 Diesel Sports which features a 2.2-litre four cylinder intercooled turbo diesel with 127kW and 400Nm and a fuel economy rating of 7.6 litres per 100km.
Standard safety equipment across the range includes Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Traction Control System (TCS), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Emergency Brake Assist (EBA), dual front airbags, dual front side airbags and dual curtain airbags.
Mazda CX-7 Range and Pricing
- CX-7 Classic $33,990
- CX-7 Classic Sports $38,990 ($2,975 less than the previous model)
- CX-7 Luxury Sports $45,990 ($1,940 less than the previous model)
- CX-7 Diesel Sports $43,640
The new Sorento XM kills this car…
2.2 dsl with only 127kw…
Sorento 2.2 dsl 145kw and 436nm!
Not on looks, drive or desirability stakes it doesn’t. I’d take the Mazda any day.
I agree with Alex, I\’ll take the Mazda as well. Unless of course, the Kia can significantly undercut the Mazda and I\’m on a tight budget, but then again, there\’s always the FWD CX7 Classic. It\’s good to see Mazda finally matching the competition with a non turbo engine for a cheaper price, and there is no need of 4WD in compact SUV anyway.
What’s compact about a CX7 ???
How do you define compact SUV then? If CX7 is not compact SUV, then what about RAV4, CRV…?
I’d say CX7 is a compact SUV, not a compact ‘car’
CX7 is not compact. It’s large.
What’s SUV about it?!
dont forget the extra resale on the mazda.
the kia deos well at 61%, the mazda does better at 68%
on a $40k model thats and extra $2800 at trade in time
I had a look at both the Diesel CX7 & Diesel Sorento today, think the mazda has the edge in the looks department, the back end looks sharp, the sorento is fairly bulky back there, my question is what has better resale A $54000.00 Kia or a $47000.00 Mazda, maybe Kia needs to revise the price as Mazda has the better name & resale. Salesman says only colour interior is black for both, bit hot for me in summer so will wait for forrester diesel or look at 2nd hand X5 BMW with a light colour interior.
The X5 has a problem with cracking alloy wheels and BMW aren’t acknowledging the prolem, blaming drivers for hitting kerbs etc, so be wary.
To KM …are you crazy ? You are comparing a KIA to a Mazda…I wouldnt buy the KIA if it was half the price of Mazda…Power is not everything…
Any info on the new Sorento?
Alex,
I’ve driven the new sorento & let me tell you it is a very very impressive car to drive. The top spec model has alot more features then the cx7..
Kev,
it’s going to be released very soon
Well I’ll admit that I haven’t personally driven the new Sorento, but it isn’t exactly getting excellent reviews and although it looks better than it’s predecessor, it’s still a pretty blocky and ungainly looking thing. I’ve read three reviews, two of which gave it three stars and one which gave it two and a half. Good, but not great.
Speaking of reviews, for anybody who’s interested, Autocar have a review for the diesel CX-7 on their homepage right now.
Of course, another manufacturer that puts the Diesel variant as one of the most expensive in the range.
In Europe, the Diesel models are CHEAPER than the petrol models. And they should be here too. If they’re serious about promoting greener cars and better fuel economy, they should be making it affordable.
I agree the diesels can be a better drive, but they certainly arent greener
Correct the article: This is just a facelift version, not new generation.
it is new generation
take one look @ the engine for any of the models
Any details on the specification of the diesel sports? Does it come in manual? Also I thought I would never like a Kia but that Sorrento with a bunch of options looks like a good thing, saw a white one on the road the other day. Would love to see a review on both.
Is sat nav available in the entry level model of CX 7???
hi i live in brazi, ask my question please, in australia the line for divise is white egual europe or yellow egual united stete and brazil ?????? thanks,guys
its white in the middle divider
Umm, huh……?
Diego,
Australia uses WHITE* line markings for roads and parking spaces inline with UNECE’s Road Traffic, Road Signs and Signals Convention.
The United States is moving to a more internationalised system (signs, markings etc) as well.
* – Australia still uses YELLOW line markings on designated alpine (snow) roads. Edge of road markings – that sort of thing.
When i was last in a cx-7 I found the interior to be ALL plastic. I was disappointed in that and also disappointed with the ‘in car entertainment’. I mean in this day and age those tiny little screens just don’t cut it. People have a crack at Ford but Mazda could learn a bit about generosity from them when it comes to their interiors.
I mean where do you spend most of your time????
If you think the Mazda interior is ‘plasticy’, I would love to know what you think of the new Subarus!
ford owns mazda
literally thais is
not figuratively
Ford no longer *owns* Mazda [hooray] just a small %
Still working together on projects though.
Volvo about gone too [6 billion into 2 billion, well done Fart]
Looks pretty good, will have to go check out when it arrives. On a side note, I’dbe interested to see how it will compare to say the Subaru Forester. Does anyone know when the facelift Forester will be out? Went and checked the current one out the other day…..that 4 speed auto is rather dated, along with the interior from the 06 liberty. I’m waiting for the CVT Auto from the new Liberty/Outback or the 6 speed manual. Interior will make it darn sight better too.
Apparently Subaru have already released the MY10 so dont expect an update for at least 12 momths. I dont think anything has really changed. The awful 4 speeder remains, so does the 5 speed manual.
Aside from seat fold down buttons in the boot, I don’t thing anything really changed in MY10.
Bummer, I was fearing as much. I dare say with the new CX7, new Rav, updated Territory (though minor changes), new Xtrail, the forester will struggle to sell with its outdated specs.
I wonder what the fuel consumption will be like coz they’ve said they’ve improved it. Hope its better than the previous one coz that was eating alot of fuel.
When are car importers going to stop overpricing their diesel offerings compared to Europe ? Why do they always have to option the diesel version at a premium level. I don’t need leather ($3000) I don’t need power seats and I don’t need heated seats (is there a more useless option for Australia ??) Stop listening to the marketing wankers and just bring in a base model and a premium model. If I want any extra’s on the base model you can just option them, and overcharge me !
On another aussie car site, despite the diesel offering good mid-range performance, they also reported the diesel was averaging 10 litres per 100km through the mountain range test loop the updated CX-7 was driven through. I quite like the look of the car and it’s certainly practical but the diesel weighs close to 2 tonnes and is 372kg heavier than the FWD base model, so real world fuel economy may well prove higher than the factory claimed 7.6 litres.
I’d stay away from the turbo petrol models unless you like crying at the petrol bowser everytime you fill up because your wallet will go empty very quick.
First its the Europeans, then the Koreans and now the Japanese. All are offering a diesel in their range. Ford Territory should be afraid, very afraid.
Its coming… just be patient….
I just go mazda dealership this afternoon for update version of cx-7. Dealer say the price has not change which is 45k and 52k. Opps. No cheap at all and even no 5% tax cut. Maybe need try another dealership for some luck.
Prices I saw on another review website were 45k for the sport premo, and 43 for the diesel. Were these before government tax / dealer delivery?
New cx-7 price can be check on mazda website now.
Australia is the only market to get ALL 3 engine options in the CX-7. I think Mazda Oz must be commended for being able to offer this variety for what is such a small market, in the grand scheme of things.
New cx-7 fwd models is the goods. Drives well around town enough power from the the 120kw engine, cruises well at 110kmh but lacks the ability for strong over taking performance. Strains a bit when fully loaded, so far averaging about 10.9 ltrs per 100kms over a range of driving situations.
Full tote odds on the N/A fwd is $36,990 driveaway
You would pay less than $35k depending on your negotiation skills
It amazes me when I read comments about the fuel economy of the CX7 for a four cylinder motor car. You pay for what you get it has more get up and go than most of the V6 cars available I have just had one for 3 years and am just about to replace it with the same car 90,000 Km of some of the most enjoyable driving I have ever had.
Can you tell me whether the CX-7 FWD Classic has blue tooth please.
Love the CX7, and young wifie is on her NSW Greens (6 months done), so being turbo charged (Luxury Sport) is on the ‘prohibited vehicle list’.
Its all wheel drive and has all the primary safety gear, however this collective nanny state we live in means she cant drive it, unless exempted. So, It’ll go in my name from new, even though she’s paying the 50K or so for it, and she can drive it on that basis.
Damn those RWD Aussie built pottages and idiots.
Oiler version is an alternative, but lacks the quality technology features girls love.
Other option is a Titanium Mondeo!
I would have thought she would be in trouble if she was caught driving a prohibited vehicle whether or not her name was on the ownership papers
Has anyone bought a CX-7 FWD recenlty? How much have you paid?
Just bought the Luxury variant with a few extras. Paid $45000 on road.
A lux cx7 for 45k on road? where? im in the market for 1