The new
Mazda CX-7 Sports Crossover delivers a truly unique driving experience by
combining drive characteristics more attuned to a sports car, with an imposing
road-presence and good everyday practicality. With a powerful and refined 173ps
turbo-diesel powertrain, the new Mazda CX-7 takes Mazda into a whole new sector
of the UK marketplace.
“In the
best Mazda tradition, our new Mazda CX-7 enables us to offer a distinctive
Sports Crossover that is different from the huge line-up of SUV-type vehicles
currently available. With its sporty appearance, new Mazda CX-7 is more heavily
orientated towards a sportscar in its styling and driving dynamics, while offering
an SUV-style commanding driving position and a strong road presence that
portrays Mazda’s ‘dare to be different’ brand identity,” comments Mazda UK’s
Sales and Marketing Director, Mark Cameron.
“The
Mazda CX-7’s new turbo diesel engine generates maximum torque of 400Nm from
only 2000rpm, with smooth power delivery and real punch from just 1600rpm, for
strong linear acceleration. Together with a five per cent stiffer bodyshell,
re-tuned suspension, revised gear ratios and lower cabin noise, new Mazda CX-7
is a remarkably refined and sporty driving experience,” adds Cameron.
Inside, the new Mazda CX-7 has generous space for five
occupants to travel in comfort, while the sports utility-style rear seat
functionality and generous boot space (455 litres with the rear seats upright),
makes this Mazda an ideal vehicle for multi-activity lifestyles.
The split rear seats can be folded 60/40 using Mazda’s
unique Karakuri system with a onetouch rear seat back release located in
the boot trim side panel. With the back seats folded, load space becomes 774
litres.
“I am convinced that there is still plenty of life in
the UK’s SUV segment and with the Mazda CX-7 delivering sporty handling and a
rewarding driving experience the new model sets us apart from our rivals.
“The new Mazda CX-7 is not
a huge vehicle designed for the country that will be brought into town – it is
a Sports Crossover with plenty of attitude, plenty of versatile ability and
great dynamics that out-perform the class. It is the ultimate expression of
‘Zoom-Zoom’ driving excitement in a sophisticated four-wheel-drive Sports
Crossover vehicle,” concludes Cameron.
Fine tuning the Mazda CX-7 for the UK Market
Manufactured in
Japan, the original Mazda CX-7 was hugely popular in the USA. For the European
and UK markets the car incorporated several significant changes to meet the
specific demands and tastes of local consumers.
The biggest changes
were to the power and drive trains. The 244ps engine marketed in the USA was
replaced by the highly efficient 260ps turbocharged four-cylinder petrol power unit
that also featured in the Mazda3 MPS super-hatch model. The Mazda CX-7’s
fully-independent suspension set-up was also retuned for European roads to
deliver handling agility that was unmatched in this class.
Now,
for the new Mazda CX-7, the focus switches to providing a diesel engine model
suited to the changing needs of the European market in this growing SUV segment.
Every new
Mazda CX-7 sold in the UK features
a 173ps, 2.2-litre turbocharged four-cylinder MZR-CD diesel engine producing up
to 400Nm of torque from just 2000rpm, a six-speed manual transmission with an
‘overdrive’ top gear (0.711:1), and Mazda’s unique Active Torque four-wheel-drive
system, which distributes up to 50 per cent of engine torque to the rear wheels
to maintain traction.
This new Mazda offers
sensationally spirited performance, thanks to excellent levels of torque, to
deliver strong acceleration and a responsive drive, combined with genuine everyday practicality and remarkable
refinement. Meanwhile, combined fuel economy returns 37.7mpg while CO2
emissions are 199g/km.
Generous
Equipment, Spacious and Versatile Interior
New Mazda CX-7 has a more
dynamic ‘face’ with a larger five-point grille and chrome detailing, a chrome
garnish along the bottom of the doors, a larger rear spoiler, new design larger
19-inch alloy wheels and Xenon headlights.
Inside the Mazda CX-7
Sport Tech, there are numerous standard premium features including: leather
seats, climate control air-conditioning, cruise control, electric front and rear windows, electric driver’s and
front passenger’s heated seats, a
bespoke BOSE
® premium surround sound audio system with 6-CD
autochanger and nine speakers, plus integrated satellite navigation and Bluetooth
® technology (that enables
wireless operation of both mobile phones and MP3 devices through the car’s
audio system).
New Mazda CX-7 Sport Tech
Diesel
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Structure
Crossover Five-door hatchback, all-steel
unitary body-chassis construction
Engine
Name 2.2 MZR-CD Turbo diesel
Type Four-cylinder, in-line, DOHC, 16-valve
Capacity 2.2-litres, 2184cc
Max power 173ps (127kW) at 3500rpm
Max torque 400Nm at 2000rpm
Drivetrain
Transversely-mounted engine,
Active Torque Split four-wheel-drive
6-speed manual transmission
Suspension
Front Fully
independent by MacPherson Strut
Rear Fully independent by
Multi-link system
Steering
Type Electric-hydraulic assisted rack and
pinion, 2.9 turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 12.2 metres
Brakes
Front 320mm ventilated discs
Rear 302mm ventilated discs
Wheels & Tyres
Standard Alloy,
19.0 x 7.5 inch with 235/55 R19 tyres
Spare wheel Space-saver
Weights
& Capacities
Kerb weight 1790kg
Maximum weight 2430kg
Fuel tank 69 litres
Fuel type Diesel
Luggage capacity 455 litres (rear seat upright)
774 litres (rear seat folded)
Performance
0 to 62 mph 11.3sec
Top speed 124mph
Fuel consumption & CO2 rating
Urban 31.0mpg
Extra urban 42.8mpg
Combined 37.7mpg
C02 199g/km
Level Euro Stage 5
Warranty
& Servicing
Duration 3 years / 60,000 miles*
Servicing Every 12,500 miles or 12
months (whichever comes sooner)
* There is no mileage limit
during the first year of the warranty
DIMENSIONS
Exterior
Overall length 4700mm
Overall width 1870mm**
Overall height 1645mm
Wheelbase 2750mm
Front track 1615mm
Rear track 1610mm
Ground clearance 207mm
**excluding door mirrors
Interior
Headroom, front/rear 1009mm/998mm
Legroom, front/rear 1059mm/925mm
Shoulder room, front/rear 1472mm/1417mm
