Mazda CX-7

Mazda CX-7 (ER)
Overview
ManufacturerMazda
Model codeER
ProductionFebruary 2006 – August 2012[1]
AssemblyJapan: Hiroshima (Hiroshima Plant)
China: Changchun (FAW Mazda)
Designer
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size crossover SUV (D)
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
PlatformFord C1 platform
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,750 mm (108.3 in)
Length4,676–4,681 mm (184.1–184.3 in)
Width1,872 mm (73.7 in)
Height1,646 mm (64.8 in)
Curb weight1,782 kg (3,929 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorMazda Tribute
SuccessorMazda CX-5

The Mazda CX-7 is a mid-size crossover SUV from Mazda, and is the production version of the MX-Crossport concept car. It was shown publicly for the first time at the 2006 LA Auto Show in January. Production officially began on February 20, 2006 in Mazda's Ujina #2 factory in Hiroshima, and went on sale in April 2006 as a 2007 model. The CX-7 was Mazda's first mid-size SUV since the Navajo was discontinued in 1994, although the CX-7 is considered more of a 'Soft Roader'.[2]

The mid-size CX-7 was positioned below the larger three-row Mazda CX-9; the vehicles did not share platforms. Instead, it used the Ford C1 platform that underpinned the Ford Focus and Mazda3.[3] The CX-7 was discontinued in August 2012 in favor of the new Mazda CX-5; as the compact CX-5 has similar interior space to the mid-size CX-7.[4][5][6]

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  3. ^ "2008 Mazda CX-9". Autoblog. Retrieved 2018-10-03.
  4. ^ Colwell, K. C. (2012-09-01). "2013 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2014-06-22.
  5. ^ Sherman, Don (2011-08-01). "2013 Mazda CX-5". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2014-06-22.
  6. ^ "Mazda replacing CX-7 with smaller CX-5". USA Today. 2012-03-12. Retrieved 2014-06-22.