These are the latest pictures of the 2007 Mazda CX-7 crossover vehicle, caught out in the open while testing in Death Valley, California. The CX-7 will be joining Mazda's lineup toward the end of 2006 as the company's first true crossover vehicle, slotting just above the Mazda Tribute. The CX-7 is the production version of the Mazda MX-Crossport concept which debuted at the 2005 Detroit Auto Show.
In terms of size, the 2007 CX-7 will be considerably larger than the Mazda Tribute and maore luxurious to boot. It will be built on the Mazda 6 platform, which it will share with other such crossovers as the Lincoln Aviator and the upcoming Ford Edge. The Mazda 6 platform will allow the CX-7 to have the capability of both front- and all-wheel drive.
Some rumors have suggested that the CX-7 will be powered by a 2.3-liter turbo engine, but the dual exhaust pipes on the prototype would seem to indicate at least a V6 under the hood. We suspect that it will use the same 3.0-liter engine used in the Mazda 6 sedan, although more power might be needed to move a vehicle of this size.
It's likely that at least this first generation of the CX-7 will be built in Japan in quantities of about 30,000-40,000 a year.
In terms of size, the 2007 CX-7 will be considerably larger than the Mazda Tribute and maore luxurious to boot. It will be built on the Mazda 6 platform, which it will share with other such crossovers as the Lincoln Aviator and the upcoming Ford Edge. The Mazda 6 platform will allow the CX-7 to have the capability of both front- and all-wheel drive.
Some rumors have suggested that the CX-7 will be powered by a 2.3-liter turbo engine, but the dual exhaust pipes on the prototype would seem to indicate at least a V6 under the hood. We suspect that it will use the same 3.0-liter engine used in the Mazda 6 sedan, although more power might be needed to move a vehicle of this size.
It's likely that at least this first generation of the CX-7 will be built in Japan in quantities of about 30,000-40,000 a year.
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