The New Mazda Cx-7 - Best Crossover In The World

22 September 2007

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Mazda Cx-7 - Mazda has just entered the increasingly popular SUV segment that has seen a massive 108% increase since 2001,with their latest creation that of the CX-7. But in true Mazda style, they have to be slightly ahead of the game and this new Sport crossover really does combine the high-performance power, with a sporty design, SUV functionality and comfort. So effectively, the CX-7 is four cars rolled into one and aimed squarely at motorists who need the practicality of an SUV, yet desire the performance they might have had to forego in the past, say, to start a family.

But you won’t hear ‘Wheels on the Bus’ blasting from this CD player, more like ‘Green Day’ as this vehicle is for families with attitude, ideally with stroppy teenagers.

The Mazda CX-7 has a powerful sporty presence thanks to a large lower air intake, newly styled light clusters, an aggressively raked windscreen angle, a sweeping roofline, kick-up belt line and large, powerful fenders over 18-inch alloy wheels with 235/60 R18 tyres. To the rear this sporty look is cemented by two large bore tailpipes and detailed round tail lamps. But this sporty exterior also has another purpose that of delivering superior aerodynamic performance that contributes to straight-line, high-speed stability and low wind noise. No only does this result in a Cd value of just 0.34 but means it is very quite inside the incredibly spacious and comfortable interior. Kick starting the attributes of this interior is the large, specially designed seats that forces your back to nestle into the lumber support with the drivers seat being six-way way electrically adjustable and with the height adjustable leather steering wheel taken from the MX5 complete with remote audio controls plus cruise control, every sized driver will have a splendid view of the road ahead which was a real coo as Mazda launched this car up around Inverness through the Strathconan Forest to Torridon with simply stunning scenery and challenging roads to really prove this crossover CX- 7 is a sports car as well.

But keeping it’s practical head on, when all seats are upright, the boot area has a volume of 455 litres increasing to 1,348 litres if the 60:40 split rear seats are folded flat using Mazda’s unique Karakuri system that is so wonderfully simple - you just pull a latch in the cargo area and the seats tumble flat. A new doorsill has been designed with low positioning that decreases the chance of debris getting onto the hem of your trousers when getting in and out of vehicle. How clever is and considerate is that! Other practical touches include the reversible boot floor and lots of storage solutions that is just as well as I have never seen such tiny slim front door pockets as in this CX-7.

Additional on board equipment, all as standard includes electric windows, electric door mirrors, electrically heated front seats plus the radio-CD player with MP3 capability. In fact, the only optional extra is the metallic paint and as there is only one trim mated to one engine; customers will not be leaving the showrooms in a confused state of mind. Well, they might be when they see the price tag!

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