Mazda CX-7 review - data

Mazda CX-7 2.3 T

Test date 21 November 2007  Price as tested £24,086

For  Strong performance, cabin layout, gearchange, agile handling, value for money

Against Heavy thirst, less load space than main rivals, no diesel option yet

How much ?

  • Price as tested £24,086
  • Price as tested £23,940

How fast

  • 0-30mph 2.5 sec
  • 0-60mph 6.8 sec
  • 0-100mph 18.7 sec
  • 0-150mph no data
  • 0-200mph  no data
  • 30-70mph  6.6 sec
  • 0-400m  15.7 / 90.2 sec/mph
  • 0-1000m  28.6 / 113.9 sec/mph
  • 30-50mph in 3rd/4th  4.1 / 6.6
  • 40-60mph in 4th/5th  5.2 / 9 sec
  • 50-70mph in 5th  7.7 sec
  • 60-0mph  2.47 sec
  • Top speed  131 mph
  • Noise at 70mph  68 dbA

How thirsty?

  • Test average  18.4 mpg
  • Test best/worst  27 / 8.5

Government figures

  • Combined/urban  27.7 / 20.5 mpg
  • CO2 emissions  243 g/km

How big?

  • Length  4675 mm
  • Width  1870 mm
  • Height  1645 mm
  • Wheelbase  2750 mm
  • Weight  1770 kg
  • Fuel tank  69.0 litres

Engine

  • Layout 4 cyls In Line , 2261 cc
  • Max power 256 bhp at 5500 rpm
  • Max torque 280 ft at 3000 rpm
  • Specific output 113.2bhp per litre bhp per litre
  • Power to weight 145bhp per tonne bhp per tonne
  • Installation F Transverse
  • Bore/stoke 87.5x94.0 mm
  • Compression ratio 9.5:1
  • Valve gear 4 per cyl
  • Ignition and fuel Turbocharged , Unleaded

Gearbox

  • Type 6-speed Manual
  • 1st 3.82 / 5.8
  • 2nd 2.24 / 9.8
  • 3rd 1.54 / 14.3
  • 4th 1.17 / 18.8
  • 5th 1.09 / 23.8
  • 6th 0.85 / 30.3
  • Final drive 3.941

Suspension

  • Front Fully independent MacPherson struts and 6-point rubber mounting system.
  • Rear Independent multi-link with monotube dampers and low-mounted springs to maximise load compartment space.

Steering

  • Type Hydraulic power-assisted rack-and-pinion
  • Lock to lock 2.90

Brakes

  • Front 320mm Ventilated discs
  • Rear 302mm Solid discs

Wheel & tyres

  • Size front 18 x 7.5'' Alloy in
  • Size rear 18 x 7.5'' Alloy in
  • Made of Alloy
  • Tyres front 235/60 R18
  • Tyres rear 235/60 R18

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