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Mazda CX-7
callmedrfill
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A sexy newcomer to the Auto Show circuit, this should bear fruit late next year as a full-on crossover with RX-8/6sedan genes.
Hopefully, it gets better than Ford's venerable Duratec 3.0 under the hood.
DrFill
Hopefully, it gets better than Ford's venerable Duratec 3.0 under the hood.
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Well, this and a smaller one based on my lovely, wonderful, sainted Mazda3.
Oh and more gossip says it'll probably end up on the Mazda6 platform, just like everything else these days. The 6 seems to be more successful as a platform generator than in raw sales sometimes.
Keep in mind this is all unofficial gossip, no official word from Mazda yet. They're keeping things tight, probably because so many decisions still have to be made regarding production components.
link:
http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=102332
"Lineup Addition: Long-rumored Mazda sport wagon to arrive in spring 2006"-Autoweek
That is great news, now for the speculation about drivetrain, pricing and such. Anyone see this at the autoshow close up and see the sizing, I did not get a chance to see the show at New York.
B.
Meade
Will we see hybrid...they are making a Tribute Hybrid. Or will it simply be just the V6 from the Mazda 6?
Price... I would imagine right around the Tribute pricing.
Anyone else got ideas, insider info?
B.
If it's AWD though, I'm hoping for a rear-bias.
1. looks smaller in height. it will probably be slightly smaller all around and lighter than the murano and therefore get better gas mileage. as each week passes, mpg becomes a bigger concern for more and more people. i think $3/gallon is just around the corner. within 2 yrs.
2. looks much better than the murano. the cx-7 has a more square-off look. looks sportier. will probably appeal to more than just the soccer mom crowd. i'm a 26 yr old male, and i'd love to have this badboy parked in front of my house.
3. it should cost in the low 20s, as it is a mazda. they don't have enough market share or recognition among the average american to demand high prices. plus, the smaller stature than the tribute or murano naturally says the price will be still reasonable.
my most likely purchase in the near future is a mazda3 hatchback, however the cx-7 is a definite consideration in the next few years. this almost makes me want to put off the m3. and i've always been more of a toyota fan. go figure.
http://www.mazda.com/publicity/release/200505/0526e.html
Automotive News / July 04, 2005
LOS ANGELES -- Infiniti dealers will get a new entry-level sport wagon.
Sources inside and outside the company say the vehicle will arrive in 2007 as a 2008 model. It will come in two versions, the CX25 and CX35.
Guido Vildozo, market analyst for Global Insight in Lexington, Mass., says the five-seat vehicle will be smaller than the Infiniti FX35 and FX45. It will come with a 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine or a 3.5-liter V-6 and be built on Nissan's FM platform.
He says the four-cylinder engine may get a supercharged performance version similar to the supercharged engine on the Nissan Sentra SE-R.
"It's an X3-type vehicle," he says, referring to BMW. "The FX may eventually grow in size."
The 2005 FX35 starts at $35,710 including shipping.
Another source says the company is considering a hybrid version of the new vehicle. Hybrids use gasoline engines and one or more electric motors to power the wheels.
Nissan North America Inc. will introduce its first hybrid, an Altima, next year as a 2007 model. Infiniti spokesman Bill Garlin would only say that the company is "always looking at new stuff and new possibilities."
For what it's worth, my guess is above the Tribute. Starting in the mid to high 20s. Unless Mazda drops the Tribute there's no reason to have a direct competitor. I suspect it will compete with the Murano.
http://www.jalopnik.com/cars/spy-photos/spy-photos-2007-mazda-cx7-111301.php
http://www.thecarconnection.com/Enthusiasts/Spy_Shots/Spy_Shots_07_Mazda_CX-7.S178.A8856.h- tml
I just found out the cx 7 last week. Really like its exterior and size. Nice, clean, sporty, very very attractive. So I started doing more research.
The message posted in the spy photo web saying Mazda is testing the car with Highlander, BMW X5, etc. That's totally not what I want. I want a nice compact suv with decent fuel mileage. I want the car stand out in the traffic, not blend in with another 1000 suvs on the road. I don't care if it can haul 7 passenger. I don't intend to use it like that. I want it to be aroudn $25K. Madza is testing the car with full-size suv. Plain, dumb wrong.
Beside, the car looks boxy now, just another minivan(Cross-uv?, can't find it). Where's my cute curvy lines alone the side?
Mazda, listen to me. Wake up. People looking cx 7 are not looking for another suv. They're looking for a cross-uv, just like the car you've shown in detroit. I love it , many people love it. Don't change the recipe for the production.
Expect the CX-7 to look a lot like the prototype on the outside, with a bit more practical interior, when it arrives in 2007.
Edmunds lists this bad boy as:
Horsepower: 274 hp
Torque: 280 ft-lbs.
Pretty impressive, but will traditional SUV buyers scoff at it being a 4 cyl instead of a 6 cyl.
Any idea on weight, because once we have weight we should be able to get a fairly decent idea on performance.
B.
Interest and enthusiasm for the CX-7 has been growing ever since the MX-Crossport concept vehicle was unveiled in Detroit. The CX-7 is an exciting new combination of sports car personality, SUV utility, and distinctive Mazda flair. The CX-7 is a Mazda exclusive, built in Hiroshima, Japan, utilizing a Mazda-developed platform and engine. The platform takes engineering from both the Mazda6 and Mazda3. The engine is a 2.3 liter DISI (Direct Injection Spark Ignition) Turbo.
CX-7 production will start in February 2006. The first dealer allocation will run in November.
The addition of the CX-7 to the Mazda line-up is a critical step towards growing your business. The CX-7 is a fresh approach to the SUV market that customers have not seen before. It offers a combination of:
Performance - near sports car handling, braking, and acceleration
Design – sophisticated sports car styling and craftsmanship inside and out
Mazda’s Soul of a Sports Car – our unique brand DNA that means a one-of-a-kind vehicle and driving experience.
They had similar lead times with the new Miata.
Actually, my interest is peaked because of the engine. Just have to figure out how big this thing is. Any dimensions known?
And, if they would just make it with the speed 6 6 speed stick, I might finally be interested in a Ute. Think of it as a tall 6 wagon MS version.
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Mike
"Mazda sources confirm the CX-7 will be powered by a 2.3-liter turbo gasoline direct injection and available in either two- or all-wheel drive."
So these pictures clearly indicate that this bad boy will mimic the show vehicle. I am actually excited about the engine considering where gas prices are going.
B.
Yeah, all current indications are that we're probably looking at over $2.00 for at least the next year. Bluh.
It's funny though: this 2.3-liter I-4 has significantly more horsepower than my mother's 5.7-liter V8 Suburban (the latter does have more low-end torque). Impressive, Mazda... very impressive.
Mike
Here is the link to more of the photos:
http://www.mphmagazineonline.com/web/spyphotos/009
Also link to rear of car:
http://www.mphmagazineonline.com/web/spyphotos/008
I am now officially convinced that manufacturers showing "concepts" are simply showing an extremely close aproximation of the production car.... they already have spent time making it a real car and not a shell when they release it to show the public as a "concept"....unless you are talking abuot some really wild ideas.
B.
If it is 6 passenger then maybe it will be what the Mazda5 should have been,
a sporty people mover WITH DECENT POWER.
my guess would be for mileage to be around 19 mpg city and 24 highway.
I agree that it doesn't appear as roomy as the Murano or Tribeca because the roof line tapers down toward the rear liftgate. I like the Tribeca as well and I'm not sure I want to
wait another 18 months for the CX-7 to come out. I figure the CX-7 will go for $36k or so; right now you can get a Tribeca loaded for around $35k.
Having just driven the Mazdaspeed 6 today with the 2.3L DSI Turbo, hold on to your frickin' hat! Fast Fast Fast!
Glad you liked the new Mazdaspeed 6.... Now if they only use the same steering ratio 16.1:1 (nice turn in) and final drive ratio 3.611 on the CX-7, that would complete the deal for me. Going fast is great, but getting the gearing right will make it a real WINNER!
How similar will they be?
Around $30k to start, $35k well-equipped.
Then the upcoming 3-row CX-9 is going for $38k?And it will replace the MPV. How are you gonna replace the MPV with a $38k vehicle?
I must've missed a meeting. When did Mazda become Toyota? :confuse:
People are not used to throwing $30-5k at Mazdas! They don't make a good minivan or truck. The Tribute ends at $26-7, transaction prices are well below that, so the CX-7 shouldn't start for more than that. It should stay 2-3k below the Murano. Especially with 4 cylinders!. And the CX-9 needs to be under $35k.
You can get an 8-pass Pilot for $30k! Let's calm down on the prices, please. :mad:
DrFill
The Edmunds article says that the new MPV won't be sold in the US, and that Mazda has hinted that it will be replaced by another vehicle. I don't see where anyone in the article said that the CX-9 is the replacement for the MPV.
If you'd seen the (then) Crossport at an auto show, you'd see that it has very little in common with the Pilot.