
2010 Mazda CX-7
s Touring 4-door SUV 2.3-liter 4 (244 hp) turbo (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed
Retail Value: $4350 ~ $4800
Trade-in Value: $1655 ~ $2035
MSRP: $21700 ~ $33035

Most Mazdas are affordable, fun to drive, and look good inside and out. Many of its crossovers, SUVs, and sedans have earned Consumer Reports’ recommendations and above-average reliability ratings. Used Mazdas are usually a good option for an affordable pre-owned car. Mazda’s two- and three-row SUVs, identified by CX in the name, are consistently near the top of our ratings. Some Mazdas are available as plug-in hybrids that are capable of useful amounts of electric-only driving range. Most Mazdas achieve solid, but not exceptional fuel economy. Though sports cars are less popular now than decades before, Mazda still sells the MX-5 Miata, one of the best of the few remaining enthusiast cars.
Stylish and sporty, the CX-7 has coupe-like styling and agile handling. Most versions have a trouble-prone turbocharged, four-cylinder engine; a non-turbocharged version was later available. The ride is fairly stiff and road noise is pronounced. We found the turbo CX-7 delivered ample midrange power, but there was a frustrating and disconcerting initial lag at low revs. Fuel economy averaged a mediocre 18 mpg in our tests. The interior well put together but some materials feel cheap. The firm front seats are generally supportive. The rear seat is not very roomy and is too low. The optional backup camera is an asset, but the navigation system compromises the radio controls.
Car Specifications
Air Pollution Score | 6 |
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Cargo Volume | 28.0 |
EPA City MPG | 18 |
EPA Combined MPG | 20 |
EPA Highway MPG | 24 |
Front Head Room | 3.0 |
Front Leg Room | 41.5 |
Front Shoulder Room | 57.5 |
Greenhouse Gas Score | 4 |
Height | 65 |
Length | 184 |
Max Load | 850 |
Max Seating Capacity | 5 |
Rear Head Room | 4.0 |
Rear Leg Room | 28.0 |
Rear Shoulder Room | 55.0 |
Smartway | No |
Weight | 4025 |
Wheel Base | 108 |
Width | 74 |
Fuel Economy Specifications
Annual Fuel Consumption (Gal) | 670.0 |
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Annual Fuel Cost (Dollar) | 2705.0 |
Cruse Range (Miles) | 330 |
Test Results
Acceleration 0-60 MPH (secs) | 9.1 |
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Avoidance Speed (MPH) | 51.0 |
Braking from 60 MPH (ft) | 128 |
City MPG | 12 |
Highway MPG | 25 |
Overall MPG | 18 |