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2008 Mazda CX-7 - Consumer Opinions

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Edmunds user
2008 GT with Tech Pack

...Nav system is a dramatic improvement from my RX-8 nav system, the touchscreen is simple and has lots of features...

Edmunds user
2008 GT CX-7 AWD

...Don't be afraid of the 4 cylinder, it rocks. Of course it is going to be louder than most v6 engines due to the turbo. All in all I am very pleased...

MSN Autos user
2008 Mazda CX-7 Sport

...Assuming this is a "fluke" and not a problem with this car in general I would still recommend it to someone...

Edmunds user
2008 Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring FWD

...I would have liked it if the outdoor temp was always visible in display above the steering wheel. Reliability is still unknown so I would suggest a short term...

Kelley Blue Book user
2008 GT cx7

...Murano does have a somewhat quieter ride but not real noticable and with the CVT tran the CX-7 blows it away merging. I did not rate reliability since I have...

CarGurus user
2008 Cx-7 Touring

...Overall I give it an "A-/B+". I think I would give the '09 model a firm "A-", maybe better with Grand Touring version (navigation system, Auto climate control...

Edmunds user
2008 Mazda CX-7

...Great bang for the buck.... looks like an SUV, but rides like a car. Runs smooth, with great turbo. Love the car! It's a great buy!...

Cars.com user
You don't see many of these and you won't

...Very poor proprietory stereo unit."...

Edmunds user
Questioning the purchase.

...It's very annoying. Seats could be a little more comfortable. Quieter ride would be nice. Better gas mileage, too. Everything else about the car we're happy...

Edmunds user
Overall very nice SUV

...Test drove the CRV, Highlander, RAV4 and Acadia before settling on the Mazda. Fuel mileage is OK if you don't step on it too much but that's difficult because...


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The CX-7's closest rival is probably the Acura RDX, a performance-oriented crossover that also packs a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, all-wheel drive, and a suspension that's tuned for sporty handling.

But the RDX's interior feels plusher yet sporty, there's more usable backseat space, and its powertrain feels and sounds more refined, with a bit less harshness and better responsiveness at part-throttle than the CX-7's engine.

The RDX also has a more advanced all-wheel-drive system that is harder to fluster in brisk driving on curvy roads.

The EX35 is a new competitor to the 2008 Mazda CX-7, with an excellent interior design and sharp handling, but its interior is also somewhat cramped.

The BMW X3 offers a similar package, though its six-cylinder powertrains are more refined and sophisticated; however, the X3's interior trails the competition in appearance and materials.

As a wild card, there's also the Subaru Tribeca, with quirky styling inside, sharp handling, and a surprisingly fun-to-drive feel on the road, thanks to the responsive flat-six engine.

But what's the CX-7's biggest advantage? Its price is thousands lower than any of these rivals.


 
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