For The CX-7 has the dynamics to match its sporty looks. It's roomy, well built and generously equipped, too
Against The absence of an automatic option seriously limits the CX-7's appeal, and the high CO2 emissions make for high company car tax rates
What Car? says
An agile 4x4 that offers masses of equipment for the money and is roomy enough for all the family
Reader review rating
4.333333
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There are 1 Mazda CX-7 versions available
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
Many a 4x4 claims to be more sports than utility, but the Mazda CX-7 is one of a very few that manages to pull off this feat. Yes, there's the four-wheel drive and raised stance you'd expect with an off-roader, but the CX-7 is based on the previous-generation Mazda 6 MPS, and that makes it a rorty, sporty machine.
It handles corners with polished ease and very little in the way of body lean thanks to suspension that is not easily deflected from its given task.
As has always been the case with this model, there's just the one engine to choose from, but at last that one engine is the diesel engine the car has been crying out for. It returns a decent average economy, although the high emissions aren't good news for anyone choosing this as a company car.
Reader test team says:
Mazda CX-7 4x4 2.2D Sport Tech 5dr
Had the car for 10 months and covered 10K miles.…
4
out of 5 stars
Mazda CX-7 4x4 2.3 T 5dr
Okay, read no further if economy is what you are…
5
out of 5 stars
Mazda CX-7 4x4 2.2D Sport Tech 5dr
Just completed 1500 miles from new and so far very…
4
out of 5 stars
Mazda CX-7 4x4 2.3 T 5dr
My wife owns the car, however we share the driving…
5
out of 5 stars
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