zoom44

um i posted that in my specs post- its the info pdf. and i even quoted the same part you bolded czr

truemagellen

I noticed that...

truemagellen

hey Zoom would it be out of the question to pull the 6speed manual from the MS6 and swap with the auto?

ucfracerx8

I just saw this post for the 1st time today and WOW, what a nice looking SUV. I would definitely like to get one for the wife, she does have a long time left on here Tribute lease, but that would be a great replacement and what a garage! One RX-8 and one CX-7. The 6spd for the MS6 would be nice, but having the engine and the AWD in a vehicle that looks inspired by the 8 would be a great package! Be interested to know where the price point will be.. I am thinking they will discontinue the Tribute and probably have the base CX-7 start mid 20's with the GT package with Navvy and all the goodness top out close to mid 30's, about the same range as the 8.

Japan8

My bad Zoom44.

truemagellen

not your bad actually

rotary crazy

so 274hp and 280 lbft? anybody knows the wheit?

Zoom49

Thanks to Zoom44 I ordered one for my wife yesterday. Icy Blue Metalic Touring trim with 1MC package. My dealer placed their first order this week. No idea about pricing yet, mine is at whatever dealer invoice is plus a margin. First spipments should arrive the beginning of May.
Now on Mazda USA http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/disp...er=upcomingCX7

Thanks again for your help 44

Zoom49

The 2007 production will be introduced at this years 2006 Los Angeles auto show in January. http://www.laautoshow.com/2006/media...2-52F4993DCC85
Zoom Zoom

ASH8

I noticed the latest press release on the CX-7 from the desktop alert that the CX-7 is the first of 3 ALL NEW Mazda models designed for the North American market...

So what are the other 2...???

All new MPV?

All new CX-5 (Tribute)?

For 2006 release...you call them a 2007 model.

Then there is the all new B series..

Or have I missed something?

Astral

it's lame how the non-GT trims have black mirrors. painted mirrors should be standard on all trims.

Freaky 1

Mazda pickup (ford ranger)
Mazda SUV (ford Pasport)

Tirminyl

On Mazda's media site they state 244hp @ 5,000rpm.

Gomez

Damn, it's been detuned. The MPS 6 which has the same engine has 30hp more.

rotary crazy

I knew mazda was going to screw us!

so a sporty suv with less power than a phatfinder and a murano?

here we go againg

its of the list now.

Tirminyl

I would like to know the weight, and the torque.

BRealistic

A turbo four banger SUV? I am confused. But looking at the specs, they are tuning the engine to produce good torque at just 2500rpm (performs like an engine twice its size- per Mazda- for what that is worth), and supposedly returns 23mpg in combined driving. This will be interesting.



http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cfm...1/mazda/1.html

Mazda Kabura Mazda CX-7 to Debut at NAIAS
Text & Photos courtesy Mazda Motor Corporation
12-13-2005

Mazda5 Hydrogen RE Hybrid also on show

Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of the Mazda KABURA compact sports coupe concept vehicle, and the all-new Mazda CX-7, a crossover sports-utility-vehicle (SUV), at the 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), to be held in Detroit from Sunday, January 8 through Sunday, January 22, 2006.

Joining them on the Mazda stand will be a Mazda5 Hydrogen RE Hybrid concept vehicle—powered by a RENESIS hydrogen rotary dual-fuel-engine that can use hydrogen or gasoline, and offering both Zoom-Zoom driving pleasure and outstanding eco-friendliness. A Mazda Tribute Hybrid will also be shown.


Mazda KABURA

Mazda KABURA, a compact sports coupe, is a concept car designed at Mazda’s design center in California. KABURA is the third design concept vehicle from Mazda following Mazda SASSOU (designed at Mazda’s European Design Center) and Mazda SENKU (designed at Mazda’s Yokohama R&D Center near Tokyo), each reflecting the global influences that Mazda chief designers can draw from.

With a compact body, the Mazda KABURA sports coupe is a vehicle that combines the pleasures of sports car driving with functionality. With a rear-drive powertrain that elicits dynamic styling and a wide range of utilities on board, it was designed for first new car buyers who love to drive. KABURA is a concept car that embodies the highest elements of Mazda’s Zoom-Zoom ethos.

“KABURA” is a Japanese term taken from “Kabura-ya”, an arrow that makes a sound when fired and was used to signal the start of a battle. The “first arrow into battle” depicts Mazda’s spirit of pursuing unique and exciting ventures.


All-New Mazda CX-7

The Mazda CX-7 crossover sport-utility vehicle (SUV) will make its public debut at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show, and the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January 2006.

Arriving in the North American market in the first half of 2006 and in the Australian market a year later, the five-seat 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 Sports car”. It is a vehicle that brings together performance and design like never before.

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. Large eighteen-inch aluminum wheels proclaim CX-7’s Zoom-Zoom intentions.

The sporty interior fulfills every car enthusiast’s innate desire to jump in and drive. Along with this sporty overall image, high quality is achieved through detailed craftsmanship.

The Mazda CX-7 is powered by a turbocharged and intercooled 2.3-liter four-cylinder direct-injection gasoline engine, MZR 2.3L DISI TURBO that in North American tune produces a hearty 180 kilowatts at 5,000 rpm.
A High-Styled Crossover SUV With the Soul of a Sportscar

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 SUVs 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 form-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 produces 244-horsepower at 5,000 rpm. While key powertrain features are shared with the recently launched MAZDASPEED6, the Mazda CX-7 is exclusively tuned to deliver 258 lb-ft of torque at a remarkably low 2,500 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: Front-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.

Mazda North American Operations is responsible for the sales and marketing, customer parts and service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States. Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., MNAO has more than 700 dealerships nationwide.

Mazda Kabura Mazda CX-7 to Debut at NAIAS
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Don't let the peak hp #s be your deciding factor. This vehicle is going to be fantastic.
Paul.

rotary crazy

I know im just a bit mad at mazda because of the coupe not having a rotary

I hope they make the 20' inch wheels avelible at some time

anyone know the weight?

93RedX7

Yeah man, it's only got 1hp less than a Murano, and has 12lb-ft more torque almost 2000rpms sooner.

rotary crazy

I thoug the murano was like 260+ hp, well i dont really like nissan's any way.

I do love the cx-7 looks

93RedX7

The Pathfinder has 270hp, the Xterra has 265hp, and the Murano has 245hp. I have to agree with you on the looks though.

truemagellen

this is a much much smaller car if I recall

93RedX7

Yeah , I know. It's most comparable to the Murano, but I was throwing the numbers to ease any confusion.

rotary crazy

the weight ?

the towing capacity is very important for me since I have a race car, any one knows?