My wife likes the looks of the CX-7 but that's about the extent of her automotive thirst for knowledge. I like the idea of AWD, a turbocharged engine, all the creature comforts and improved gas mileage (compared to her V6 Xterra) but the rest is a big question mark.

Anybody in here know anything about the new CX-7?

nobody, eh?

I got a CX-7 for the wife at the end on May. :kiss: Icy Blue GT FWD with everything but the Nav. She has been real happy with it and the power. Has a good firm ride with great handling for a CUV. The transmission has really impressed me with its quick shifts and smooth operation. Getting 20-21 MPG with mixed driving. I have heard that AWD models have been averaging about 2 MPG less. No issues so far @ 4,700 mi except for a CEL for gas cap.

Pros: They're pretty and keep getting great reviews in every article I've read about it.

Cons: Mazda emblem the size of a frisbee.

The car doesnt drive like a SUV, although the size is and you do feel it once inside, but the suspension and steering is like a normal car to me when I test drove it, it definatly has turbo lag, which was kinda fun i thought, i have never driven turbocharged cars before. Good power and pick up, okay engine response, smooth transmission and its affordable, cheaper than competitors. I wont get it, its too heavy and its a SUV, but the DISI 2.3L is a pretty good engine. Mazdaspeed 3 is gonna be a winner, its cheap and fast.
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My wife lliked it so much, she bought herself one. Electric Blue. :)

We drove it, we liked it. The turbo lag is something we would have to get used to!
Didn't buy it yet, but are seriously considering it!