Mazda CX-7’s competitors in the crossover market include Honda CR-V Toyota Rav4 Nissan Rogue< /a> Saturn Vue and Ford Escape new version. In addition, Mazda is creating internal conflict and competition by having both the CX-9 and the CX-7.
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If you place these two patterns next to each other Many customers will choose the CX-9 even though this model is about 10,000 USD more expensive. However, the CX-9 received many good reviews from experts for both appearance and engine while the CX-7 has many disadvantages. One of them – like the Honda CR-V Nissan Rogue and Saturn Vue – only has 2 rows of seats, meaning it can carry a maximum of 5 people. So what’s better than a sedan?
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Meanwhile Toyota Rav4 and its “brother” Mazda CX-9 have enough room for 7 people.
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Another “weakness” of the CX-7 is Only turbocharged I4 engine version, no V6 engine option. The 244 horsepower I4 engine comes with a 6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode.
Even though it uses a small engine, the CX-7’s fuel consumption efficiency is not impressive – about 10 liters per 100km on the road and 14 liters in the city with front-wheel drive ( FWD) and increases to about 15-21 liters/100km with AWD 4-wheel drive system.
Meanwhile, CX-7’s competitors have better fuel economy: 9-12 liters/100km with Honda CR-V using AWD 4-wheel drive system and 9-11 liters for Nissan Rogue with AWD 4-wheel drive system. Even with the V6 Toyota car Rav4 also only consumes 9-12 5 liters per 100km.
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If you consider all the above disadvantages as “ small matter” then the Mazda CX-7 is truly an interesting small car. According to car test experts of Business Week, one of the most attractive features of the CX-7 is its unique exterior appearance with a distinctive front bumper. Mazda’s front windshield is low and the roof is low – the highest point is right behind the driver and then curves towards the rear of the car.
The lowest version CX-7 Sport costs 24,385 USD* with front-wheel drive with many standard equipment, electric control, air conditioning, brake cruise control system. Anti-lock ABS 6 airbags vehicle stabilization system and traction control. The more expensive version is the Touring version priced at 26,135 USD with additional leather material for the interior of the driver’s seat with electric heating adjustment for the front seats. The most expensive Grand Touring version costs 26,935 USD and also has the most equipment. With all versions plus 1,700 USD for AWD 4-wheel drive system.
Mazda CX-7 received a 5-star score in the front and side crash tests of the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA< /span>) and 4 stars in the rollover test.
Like other Mazda cars, one of the best features of the CX-7 is its style. sporty way with a stiffer suspension than the CR-V and Rav4. The turbocharged engine works quite well. The CX-7 is a responsive car but not a speed monster. Acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h is about 8 5 seconds as measured by Business Week ‘s car test experts – a not very impressive number. In terms of objective speed, the CX-7 is inferior to the Toyota Rav4 with V6 engine.
Like the exterior, the interior of the Mazda CX-7 is unique but not ostentatious. User-friendly amenities and entertainment systems. Bose sound system for surround sound quality. The thin “key” is only slightly larger than a credit card and has a remote control button so users can open the door and start the car without using a key. This feature may not seem very impressive at first, but think about the situation where you just went shopping in the supermarket and have to carry your baby in your arms. How convenient would it be to be able to open the car door without a key? !
The rear seats of the CX-7 are designed quite reasonably. You can fold the seat down by pulling the small handle on the side of the car without adjusting or removing the headrest.
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Despite its elongated design, the CX-7 does not make people sitting in both the front and rear seats feel cramped above their heads. Legroom in the back seat is quite spacious even for tall people.
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Calculate the average selling price of all 3 versions of the car Mazda CX-7 is $25,591 classified as a small luxury SUV.
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Most competitive in both price and operational features Compared to the current CX-7, Honda CR-V (average price 24,222 USD) and Toyota Rav4 (average price 24,636 USD). There are also some alternatives with even cheaper prices such as the “rookie” Nissan Rogue with an average price of 23,737 USD, GM’s Saturn Vue, priced at 22,111 USD, Ford Escape, priced at 22,087 USD, or Subaru Forester, priced at 22,030 USD.
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Nhat Minh
According to Business Week
* All prices in the article are prices in the North American market
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