Produced entirely on Mazda’s derived platform architecture, the CX-7 offers a crossover utility vehicle with a strong, distinctive appearance and dynamic performance - a ‘sophisticated SUV with the soul of a sports car’.
Mazda's innovative technologies, including a direct-injection turbocharged 2.3-litre DISI engine and the active torque split all-wheel drive system that debuted in the MazdaSpeed6, are showcased to their full potential in the CX-7. To endorse the performance of this powerful engine, the Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo engine made Ward’s top 10 Best Engine award list. This is zoom-zoom at it’s best!
Equal importance was placed on achieving a balance between impressive power and handling characteristics and more practical considerations such as comfort, fuel economy, value and overall refinement… all accomplished without detracting from its vibrant, urban personality and fresh appeal.
As unique as it is, the CX-7 remains true to everything inherent in the Mazda brand DNA: it is stylish, insightful and fun; it tempers power with refinement; and it exhibits detailed craftsmanship and attention to detail in every aspect of its development.
So browse thru these pages. Once you’ve experienced the difference first hand, you’ll truly understand what zoom-zoom is all about.
| 2008 CX-7 Specifications |
|
| Engine |
MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo |
| Type |
2.3L In-line 4-cylinder |
| Valve gear |
DOHC 16-valve |
| Displacement |
2,261 |
| Bore and stroke |
87.5 x 94.0 mm |
| Compression ratio |
9.5: 1 |
| Horsepower SAE net |
244 @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque, SAE net lb-ft |
258 @ 2500 RPM |
| Redline |
6700 rpm |
| Fuel system |
Direct Injection |
| Recommended fuel |
Premium (91 octane) |
|
| Drivetrain |
| Type |
Front-wheel drive
All-Wheel Drive (optional) |
| AWD system |
Active Torque-Split All-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission |
6-speed Sport mode AT with overdrive |
| Transmission |
6AT Sport |
| Gear ratios: 1st |
4.148 |
| 2nd |
2.370 |
| 3rd |
1.555 |
| 4th |
1.154 |
| 5th |
0.859 |
| 6th |
0.685 |
| Reverse |
3.393 |
| Final drive |
3.749 |
|
| Electrical System |
| Type |
12 Volt |
| Battery |
80D26L |
| Alternator |
12 Volt - 110 amp |
| Starter |
1.4kW |
| Ignition system |
Full transistor breakerless electronic |
|
| Chasis |
| Frame |
Monocoque with triple "H"construction |
| Front suspension |
Independent, strut type, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension |
Independent, Multi-Link Type, Coil Springs, Stabilizer Bar |
| Shock absorbers |
Telescopic-type, double acting |
| Steering |
Rack and pinion type with engine-rpm-sensing variable power assist |
| Steering ratio |
15.8 : 1 |
| Steering wheel turns |
2.9 (lock to lock) |
| Min. turning circle |
11.4m (curb to curb) |
| Brakes |
Power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes
Anti-lock Braking System with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
296mm ventilated front discs
302mm ventilated rear discs |
| Wheels |
18" alloy wheels |
| Tires |
235/60R18 all-season tires |
| Curb weight |
2WD: 1,683kg / AWD: 1,782kg |
|
| Capacities |
| Seating |
5 |
| Washer fluid tank |
4.5L |
| Fuel tank |
69L |
| Engine Oil Capacity |
5.7L |
| Coolant capacity |
8.9L |
|
| External Dimensions (mm) |
| Wheelbase |
2,750 |
| Track (fr/rr) |
1,617 / 1,612 |
| Overall length |
4,675 |
| Overall width |
1,872 |
| Overall height |
1,645 |
| Ground clearance |
206 |
|
| Internal Dimensions |
| Headroom (fr/rr) |
1009 mm / 998 mm (without Moonroof)
970 mm / 980 mm (with Moonroof) |
| Legroom (fr/rr) |
1,059 mm / 925 mm |
| Shoulder room (fr/rr) |
1,472 mm / 1,417 mm |
| Cargo length |
1013 mm (rear seat to tailgate) |
| Cargo width |
1050 mm (between quarter trims) |
| Height of luggage area |
788 mm |
| Tailgate opening width |
1096 mm |
| Cargo volume |
1,658L (behind fr. seat back)
848L (behind rr. seat back) |
| Passenger volume |
2,881L |
| Total volume |
3,729L |
|
| Fuel Economy Ratings (L/100km)* |
|
2WD |
AWD |
|
| City |
12.0 |
12.7 |
|
| Highway |
8.4 |
9.1 |
|
|
| Towing capacity |
|
907 Kg (2,000 lbs) |
|
| *Estimated fuel economy. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. |
| 2008 CX-7 Features |
|
| Engineering Features |
GS |
GT |
| 2.3L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder MZR engine |
S |
S |
| Direct Injection Turbo system (DISI) |
S |
S |
| 6-speed Sport mode automatic transmission |
S |
S |
| Power-assisted front and rear disc brakes |
S |
S |
| Anti-lock brake system (ABS) with EBD |
S |
S |
| Brake assist |
S |
S |
| Front wheel drive |
S |
S |
| Active torque split All-Wheel drive system |
O |
O |
| Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) |
S |
S |
| Traction Control System (TCS) |
S |
S |
| Rack & pinion type with engine-rpm-sensing variable power assist |
S |
S |
| Front and rear stabilizer bars |
S |
S |
| Side door impact protection beams |
S |
S |
| Front independent suspension, strut type with coil springs |
S |
S |
| Rear independent suspension, Multi-link type with coil springs |
S |
S |
|
| Exterior Features |
GS |
GT |
| 18” alloy wheels |
S |
S |
| 235/60R18 all-season tires |
S |
S |
| Temporary spare tire |
S |
S |
| Body coloured front and rear bumpers |
S |
S |
| Body coloured outer door handle |
S |
-- |
| Bright outer door handle |
-- |
S |
| Body coloured lift gate garnish |
S |
S |
| Body coloured power operated door mirrors |
S |
S |
| Heated door mirrors |
S |
S |
| Privacy glass on rear door glass, quarter glass and rear gate glass |
S |
S |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers |
S |
S |
| Intermittent rear wiper |
S |
S |
| Rear window defroster |
S |
S |
| Dual exhaust outlets |
S |
S |
| Auto light control |
S |
S |
| Halogen headlights |
S |
-- |
| Xenon (HID) headlights |
-- |
S |
| Manual headlight leveling |
-- |
S |
| Fog lights |
-- |
S |
| Body coloured rear spoiler |
S |
S |
|
| Interior Features: Comfort and Convenience |
GS |
GT |
| AM/FM CD player with 4 speakers |
S |
S |
| AM/FM 6 disc in-dash CD changer, Bose® audio system and 9 speakers |
-- |
LP |
| AudioPilot® and Centerpoint® system |
-- |
LP |
| MP3 functionality on CD changer |
-- |
NAV |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio controls |
S |
S |
| Air conditioning with Micron air filter |
S |
S |
| Manual climate controls |
S |
-- |
| Automatic climate controls |
-- |
S |
| Steering wheel-mounted cruise control |
S |
S |
| Tilt steering wheel |
S |
S |
| Internal fuel door release |
S |
S |
| Power door locks |
S |
S |
| Remote keyless entry system with retractable key (includes two transmitters) |
S |
S |
| Intelligent Key System (keyless entry and start) |
-- |
LP |
| Illuminated entry |
S |
S |
| Power windows with driver/front passenger's one-touch up and down feature |
S |
S |
| Auto up/down system for the front windows (keyless [up only] and key cylinder) |
S |
S |
| Rear heater ducts |
S |
S |
| Cargo area light |
S |
S |
| Driver and passenger sunvisors with covered vanity mirrors and extensions |
S |
S |
| Passenger assist grips (3) |
S |
S |
| Coat hooks (2) |
S |
S |
| Driver-side footrest |
S |
S |
| Map lamps |
S |
S |
| Day/night rearview mirror |
S |
S |
| Power outlet with cap |
S |
S |
| Dual front and dual rear cup holders |
S |
S |
| Navigation system with touchscreen and rearview camera |
-- |
O |
| Power-operated glass moonroof with interior sunshade, tilt-up ventilation feature with one-touch open and close feature |
O |
S |
|
| Interior Features: Safety and Security |
GS |
GT |
| Dual front air bags |
S |
S |
| Dual front side air bags |
S |
S |
| Dual side air curtains |
S |
S |
| Roll-over sensor for air curtains |
S |
S |
| Engine immobilizer theft deterrent system |
S |
S |
| Height adjustable front seat head restraints |
S |
S |
| Height adjustable rear seat head restraints (2) |
S |
S |
| Height adjustable front seat belts |
S |
S |
| Integrated child seat anchor brackets |
S |
S |
| 3-point safety belts for all occupants |
S |
S |
| Driver and front passenger safety belt pretensioners and load limiters |
S |
S |
| Anti-theft alarm system |
S |
S |
|
| Interior Features: Seating and Trim |
GS |
GT |
| Reclining front bucket seats with slide adjustment |
S |
-- |
| Driver's manual seat lifter |
S |
-- |
| 8-way adjustable power driver's seat with manual lumbar support adjustment |
-- |
S |
| Heated front seats |
-- |
S |
| 60/40 split folding rear seatback with centre armrest |
S |
S |
| High grade cloth upholstery |
S |
-- |
| Leather trimmed upholstery |
-- |
S |
| Molded cloth door panel trim - front and rear |
S |
-- |
| Synthetic leather door panel trim - front and rear |
-- |
S |
| Door handles - silver |
-- |
S |
| 3-spoke steering wheel - leather-wrapped |
S |
-- |
| 3-spoke steering wheel - leather-wrapped with piano black finish |
-- |
S |
| Shift knob - leather-wrapped |
S |
S |
| Power window switch panel - dark grey |
-- |
S |
| Centre instrument panel trim (audio, A/C panel) - dark grey |
S |
S |
| Floor mats |
S |
S |
|
| Interior Features: Storage |
GS |
GT |
| Front door storage pockets with bottle holders |
S |
S |
| Double center console box with lid |
S |
S |
| Retractable cargo cover |
-- |
S |
| Glove compartment |
S |
S |
| Glove compartment knob - Silver |
-- |
S |
| Rear console - Silver finish |
-- |
S |
| Driver's side seatback pocket |
S |
S |
|
| Interior Features: Instrument Panel |
GS |
GT |
| Electroluminescent gauges, blue indirect lighting |
-- |
S |
| Ignition key illumination |
S |
S |
| Tachometer |
S |
S |
| Exterior temperature gauge |
-- |
S |
| Engine coolant temperature gauge |
S |
S |
| Warning lights for oil pressure, check engine, low washer fluid, low fuel level and door ajar |
S |
S |
| Warning lights for airbags |
S |
S |
|
| S = Standard O = Optional LP = Luxury Package |
