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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 11:30 AM
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Mazda CX-7 Gets highest crash test rating

http://mazdanews.com/node/view/347

- Five Star Crash Safety in Frontal and Side-Impact Tests -
anyone know what the RDX got?
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 11:36 AM
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I know this is a little OT, but what's the appeal of these mini-SUVs like the CX-7? In terms of headroom, legroom, and trunk space it doesn't seem to be a lot bigger than something like the Mazda6. The only major difference appears to be how high you sit off the ground.

Don't get me wrong, I think it looks really great, but it just seems somewhat impractical is all. Unless you're going to have something that's a more classic SUV and use it for hauling stuff or taking it off-road I would think it would be better to just stick with a nice size sedan.
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 11:40 AM
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I'm was looking at getting a CX7for my wife. She needs a new car, but I just recently saw pics of the CX-9 and while the exterior looks similar to the CX-7, the interior looks way more upscale.
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 11:44 AM
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Well, I think the ground clearance is a big thing. Especially for snow and, if you dare, go off-roading in these things. The truck tires also do wonders in the snow and ice and you don't need to change them for summer tires either.

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I know this is a little OT, but what's the appeal of these mini-SUVs like the CX-7? In terms of headroom, legroom, and trunk space it doesn't seem to be a lot bigger than something like the Mazda6. The only major difference appears to be how high you sit off the ground.

Don't get me wrong, I think it looks really great, but it just seems somewhat impractical is all. Unless you're going to have something that's a more classic SUV and use it for hauling stuff or taking it off-road I would think it would be better to just stick with a nice size sedan.
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by zoom44
anyone know what the RDX got?
Doesn't look like the RDX has been tested yet according to the NHTSA website.
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 12:01 PM
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itd be be egg on their collective faces if it got less than 5 after their " our customers dont shop Mazda" comment
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