2010 Mazda CX7
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Along with a new four-cylinder base model, Mazda gives its sporty mid-size a facelift and an interior update.The 2010 model’s revised front and rear treatment have been updated and show some cues from the Miata & MX5.
Driving Experience
The 2010 Mazda CX-7 FWD is a pleasure to drive and has sufficient power to handle any driving situation. But overall the vehicle handles well when making tight turns. Overall the driving experience is good, but the ride has a firm feel. The CX-7 is agile and gives you a feeling of security. The brakes are very responsive in almost all conditions with very little fade.
Safety
Advanced front air bags with seat belt-use, passenger-weight and driver’s seat-position sensors, Front side-impact air bags and side-impact air curtains with rollover protection, 3-point seat belts for all 5 seating positions, Front seat-belt pretensioners with force limiters, Active front headrests, Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) w/ Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) & Brake AssistDynamic Stability Control (DSC) and Traction Control System (TCS) ,Child-safety rear door locks child-safety-seat anchors & upper tethers, Triple-H construction Side-impact door beams, Collapsible steering column and foldaway brake pedal assembly, Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System keyless remote panic button (on key fob),Engine-immobilizer antitheft system Antitheft alarm system and Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
Under the Hood
For 2010 the CX7 has available a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. The CX-7 2.5 liter 4 cylinders develop 161 hp at 6000 rpm and 161 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm. This driver train is only available only is available with a five-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. The 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, which makes 244 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, is also available with no changes with a six-speed automatic and all-wheel-drive system.
Inside
For 2010 the CX-7’s interior has been been tweaked with better sound insulation and less vibration, and harshness levels, as well as wind noise. Higher quality materials, new gauges, and two new information displays highlight the dash. Other features available are a blind spot monitoring system, Bluetooth connectivity and a three-position memory driver’s seat.
The gauges are stylish and are easy to read and at night they have red lighting. There is a center display on the dash that shows audio and climate readouts away from the controls. There are steering-wheel controls such as audio, telephone and cruise control. The stereo system has a nice sound and the controls were easily accessible. Some of the other amenities are heated front seats, cup holder in each door pocket, 2 cup holders in center consol and rear seat, power windows (auto up-down front windows), lighted vanity mirrors, 60/40 fold down rear seats, telescopic (manual) steering wheel, 8-way power drivers seat, leather wrapped steering automatic climate control, power door locks, lockable center consol/glove box, retractable cargo cover, carpeted mats, two 12 volt outlets/1 aux jack, front seat map pockets, leather steering wheel and gear shift, one touch power moon roof and perimeter alarm.
There was plenty of legroom for passengers (seats 5 adults) and the seats are very comfortable.
Outside
The 2010 model’s revised front and rear treatment have been updated and show some cues from the Miata & MX5.
The CX7 is a very stylish vehicle with a unique design that stands out from the crowd.
Summary
The CX-7 is better than most like-sized SUVs and offers sports feel and unique styling. The CX-7 is in a crowded segment but offers buyers a vehicle roomier than a midsize car and fresh-looking SUV styling.
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