Mazda CX-7 Debut
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Mazda CX-7 Debut
apparently they're debuting the CX-7 at the LA auto show along with the f430 pista!!!
hope this hasnt been posted but i havent read seen nething about this.
hope this hasnt been posted but i havent read seen nething about this.
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nice that it will be at LA but its Debut is at NAIAS next week https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...9&page=7&pp=15
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Just to play devil's advocate, the LA show will actually be 2 days before Detroit.
http://www.laautoshow.com/2006/debuts.aspx
Socal wins again. Ha ha ha.
http://www.laautoshow.com/2006/debuts.aspx
Socal wins again. Ha ha ha.
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Technically its been debuted today
the press release went out some hours ago with new pics of the production vehicle
read any of the articles here http://news.google.com/nwshp?hl=en&t...q=mazda%20cx-7
and the website is up and running at mazda usa here http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/disp...er=upcomingCX7
press release
pics
http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/flas...loads/ex1.html
http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/flas...oads/ex14.html
http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/flas...loads/ex6.html
the press release went out some hours ago with new pics of the production vehicle
read any of the articles here http://news.google.com/nwshp?hl=en&t...q=mazda%20cx-7
and the website is up and running at mazda usa here http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/disp...er=upcomingCX7
press release
LOS ANGELES – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced details of its much-anticipated upcoming 2007 Mazda CX-7 crossover sport-utility vehicle (SUV). The company also confirmed that the car will make its public debut at the upcoming Greater Los Angeles Auto Show here, and the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January 2006.
The Mazda CX-7 is the first of three all-new Mazda vehicles that are being designed and engineered specifically for the North American market.
Mazda’s five-seat CX-7 is a refreshing departure from the fleet of traditional SUV ’ s currently plying American roads. Produced on entirely Mazda-derived platform architecture, Mazda CX-7 embodies an astute blend of sports car verve and SUV practicality, resulting in a fun-to-drive SUV with Mazda’s trademark “Soul of a Sportscar” . It is a vehicle that brings together performance and design like never before. The Mazda CX-7 is just right for adventurous couples driven by the urge for discovery.
“The North American market continues to play a pivotal role in Mazda Motor Corporation’s global future,” said Jim O’Sullivan, president and CEO, MNAO. “Vehicles such as CX-7, designed and engineered specifically for the North American market, will make Mazda an important and influential force in the industry . This vehicle represents everything a Mazda SUV should be: powerful, great styling , detailed craftsmanship and fun to drive. Mazda at its finest” .
The distinctive exterior design of the Mazda CX-7 is an extension of the sports car motif influenced by the 1995 RX-01 and 2005 MX-Crossport concept vehicles. In addition, CX-7’s strong emotional styling shows its family resemblance to the RX-8 sports car. Prominent front fenders, A-pillars rooted at the body’s leading edge, and Mazda’s signature five-pointed grille clearly register this new model as a Mazda. The 18- inch aluminum wheels and tires proclaim Mazda CX-7’s Zoom-Zoom intentions and immediately signal that this is a vehicle built for drivers .
An interior design , also previewed by the MX-Crossport concept , fulfills every car enthusiast’s innate desire to jump in and drive. The three- dial instrument cluster, sports car inspired high-mounted shifter and fo rm-fitting front bucket seats are configured for spirited motoring. The instrument panel consists of a unique ‘double-roof’ structure, in which a small ‘roof’ over the meter cluster is positioned just in front of a large ‘roof’ that extends across the entire instrument panel. The 60-40 split rear seat accommodates three adults in comfort and quickly converts to an extension of the 29.9 -cu. ft. cargo hold, bringing total cargo capacity up to 58.6- cu. ft . The 39-inch-long rear compartment (seats up) offers more stowage space than some larger SUVs.
Matching the sporty appearance is Mazda CX-7’s powerful and dynamic performance. Mazda CX-7 is powered by a turbocharged and intercooled 2.3-liter four-cylinder direct-injection gasoline engine that produce s 244-horsepower at 5,000 rpm. While key powertrain features are shared with the recently launched MAZDASPEED 6 , the Mazda CX-7 is exclusively tuned to deliver 258 lb-ft of torque at a remarkably low 2, 5 00 rpm, and at least 99-percent of the maximum torque available all the way to the 5,000 rpm horsepower peak. With Mazda’s six-speed Sport AT transmission, CX-7 performs as if there’s an engine twice the size under the hood. Furthermore, the Mazda CX-7 delivers an estimated 23 mpg in combined driving.
A sturdy unitized body structure, fully independent suspension, and four-wheel ventilated disc brakes with standard four-wheel anti-lock braking system ( ABS ) , Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and Traction Control System (TCS), underlie Mazda CX-7’s athletic road manners. Customers may select the driveline best suited to their needs: F ront-Wheel Drive or Mazda’s Active Torque-Split All-Wheel Drive . With Active Torque-Split All-Wheel Drive , a computer-controlled coupling feeds up to 50-percent of the engine’s torque to the rear wheels for exceptional handling whether the driving conditions are dry and fast or slippery and paced.
Mazda CX-7 arrives in the spring of 2006 as a 2007 model.
The Mazda CX-7 is the first of three all-new Mazda vehicles that are being designed and engineered specifically for the North American market.
Mazda’s five-seat CX-7 is a refreshing departure from the fleet of traditional SUV ’ s currently plying American roads. Produced on entirely Mazda-derived platform architecture, Mazda CX-7 embodies an astute blend of sports car verve and SUV practicality, resulting in a fun-to-drive SUV with Mazda’s trademark “Soul of a Sportscar” . It is a vehicle that brings together performance and design like never before. The Mazda CX-7 is just right for adventurous couples driven by the urge for discovery.
“The North American market continues to play a pivotal role in Mazda Motor Corporation’s global future,” said Jim O’Sullivan, president and CEO, MNAO. “Vehicles such as CX-7, designed and engineered specifically for the North American market, will make Mazda an important and influential force in the industry . This vehicle represents everything a Mazda SUV should be: powerful, great styling , detailed craftsmanship and fun to drive. Mazda at its finest” .
The distinctive exterior design of the Mazda CX-7 is an extension of the sports car motif influenced by the 1995 RX-01 and 2005 MX-Crossport concept vehicles. In addition, CX-7’s strong emotional styling shows its family resemblance to the RX-8 sports car. Prominent front fenders, A-pillars rooted at the body’s leading edge, and Mazda’s signature five-pointed grille clearly register this new model as a Mazda. The 18- inch aluminum wheels and tires proclaim Mazda CX-7’s Zoom-Zoom intentions and immediately signal that this is a vehicle built for drivers .
An interior design , also previewed by the MX-Crossport concept , fulfills every car enthusiast’s innate desire to jump in and drive. The three- dial instrument cluster, sports car inspired high-mounted shifter and fo rm-fitting front bucket seats are configured for spirited motoring. The instrument panel consists of a unique ‘double-roof’ structure, in which a small ‘roof’ over the meter cluster is positioned just in front of a large ‘roof’ that extends across the entire instrument panel. The 60-40 split rear seat accommodates three adults in comfort and quickly converts to an extension of the 29.9 -cu. ft. cargo hold, bringing total cargo capacity up to 58.6- cu. ft . The 39-inch-long rear compartment (seats up) offers more stowage space than some larger SUVs.
Matching the sporty appearance is Mazda CX-7’s powerful and dynamic performance. Mazda CX-7 is powered by a turbocharged and intercooled 2.3-liter four-cylinder direct-injection gasoline engine that produce s 244-horsepower at 5,000 rpm. While key powertrain features are shared with the recently launched MAZDASPEED 6 , the Mazda CX-7 is exclusively tuned to deliver 258 lb-ft of torque at a remarkably low 2, 5 00 rpm, and at least 99-percent of the maximum torque available all the way to the 5,000 rpm horsepower peak. With Mazda’s six-speed Sport AT transmission, CX-7 performs as if there’s an engine twice the size under the hood. Furthermore, the Mazda CX-7 delivers an estimated 23 mpg in combined driving.
A sturdy unitized body structure, fully independent suspension, and four-wheel ventilated disc brakes with standard four-wheel anti-lock braking system ( ABS ) , Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and Traction Control System (TCS), underlie Mazda CX-7’s athletic road manners. Customers may select the driveline best suited to their needs: F ront-Wheel Drive or Mazda’s Active Torque-Split All-Wheel Drive . With Active Torque-Split All-Wheel Drive , a computer-controlled coupling feeds up to 50-percent of the engine’s torque to the rear wheels for exceptional handling whether the driving conditions are dry and fast or slippery and paced.
Mazda CX-7 arrives in the spring of 2006 as a 2007 model.
http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/flas...loads/ex1.html
http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/flas...oads/ex14.html
http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/flas...loads/ex6.html
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I'm digging the interior of this thing.
Can't wait to see one in person.
Can't wait to see one in person.
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http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/disp...r=2006AutoShow
showcases a bunch of mazdas. the senku and he sassou are the only concepts. no rx7 concept. think they might not go through with the idea of bringing the 7 back?
showcases a bunch of mazdas. the senku and he sassou are the only concepts. no rx7 concept. think they might not go through with the idea of bringing the 7 back?
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I do like the CX-7 a lot. I was pretty impressed by the features showcase on Mazda's site and it looks pretty good too (although I would go for that Electric Blue color, since it's the fastest and all). The price points will be very important as well...
I don't think I'd buy this car for myself in any near future, as I have no need for anything SUV (all I'd want is AWD), but I am glad that Mazda is diversifying the SUV market with an exciting vehicle like that instead of a Ford Escape rebrand.
I don't think I'd buy this car for myself in any near future, as I have no need for anything SUV (all I'd want is AWD), but I am glad that Mazda is diversifying the SUV market with an exciting vehicle like that instead of a Ford Escape rebrand.
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What is going on with this endless stream of white leather interiors?? Thank Christ the CX-7 is also avail with cloth seats.
Nice bit of old school RX seen in the steering wheel airbag cover....I like it.
Nice bit of old school RX seen in the steering wheel airbag cover....I like it.
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Originally Posted by allmotorRX8
http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/disp...r=2006AutoShow
showcases a bunch of mazdas. the senku and he sassou are the only concepts. no rx7 concept. think they might not go through with the idea of bringing the 7 back?
showcases a bunch of mazdas. the senku and he sassou are the only concepts. no rx7 concept. think they might not go through with the idea of bringing the 7 back?
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Are there any pics of the production front end yet? This looks like a serious winner for mazda. let's hope they get the kinks worked out of the engine with the MS6 before release.
edit - Saw one. Still looks good from the front too
edit - Saw one. Still looks good from the front too
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A few CX-7 pics from the press release party
We snapped a few detailed CX-7 pics at the release party yesterday!
http://mazdanews.com/node/view/249
Enjoy,
-Bern
http://mazdanews.com/node/view/249
Enjoy,
-Bern
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Thanks Bern!!
Adjustable headlights. Hadn't noticed that detail before. Still has the crap RX-8 style cupholder arrangement, I see. Still, it is only available in an auto so there will be less need to reach over/around your drinks to change gear.
Adjustable headlights. Hadn't noticed that detail before. Still has the crap RX-8 style cupholder arrangement, I see. Still, it is only available in an auto so there will be less need to reach over/around your drinks to change gear.