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2008 Mazda CX-7 - Consumer Opinions Page 7

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MSN Autos user
Great to drive and looks good too

...The turbo has slight lag when accelerating nothing bad it just takes some time getting used to it. Overall: Great car that is fun to drive...

Kelley Blue Book user
Consumer beware of mazda defects

...Mechanical issue after issue - air compressor goes out, strange sounds under the car - this car is worthless upon trade in appraisal, so its not just my...

Kelley Blue Book user
great choice

...Bought the CX-7. Rides like the bemer. Has the performance and road feel of the BMW. Very happy with this car, except its a pig on gas...

CarGurus user
Family Crossover With Sport Sedan Heart

...its nimble, has a decent amount of power, gas mileage is terrible but worth the price epa estimated 17-23 mpg...

Cars.com user
The Best

..."Great SUV, Handling is great shows excellent power and interiors are too good not to mention the Bose music system...

Edmunds user
Similar to 626 touring sedan i4 turbo

...I just make my playlists and listen to the music. No text is visible...

Edmunds user
Great Fun

...I've had 15 cars in my life, including 2 Vettes, Saab Turbos, etc. and this is a fun, easy handling SUV. Just don't try to pass an M5 in heavy traffic until...

Edmunds user
CX-7 best value CUV

...After 2500 miles we are very satified with our selection, no problems to date. Mileage has averaged 21 mpg for mixed driving. Great vehicle for trips...

MSN Autos user
good suv

...Pros: style and driving excellent Cons: fuel consumption Overall: Excellent car...

MSN Autos user
Critically (poor) Crossover

...Had my wife bought this car based on it's sleek good looks, I'd be driving it within six months, as she would be unable to live with the combination of...


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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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