Review and specifications
2012 Mazda CX-7
Stylish and sporty, the CX-7 has coupe-like styling and agile handling. Most versions have a trouble-prone turbocharged, four-cylinder engine; a non-turbocharged version was later available. The ride is fairly stiff and road noise is pronounced. We found the turbo CX-7 delivered ample midrange power, but there was a frustrating and disconcerting initial lag at low revs. Fuel economy averaged a mediocre 18 mpg in our tests. The interior well put together but some materials feel cheap. The firm front seats are generally supportive. The rear seat is not very roomy and is too low. The optional backup camera is an asset, but the navigation system compromises the radio controls.
- Market value
- $5,075
- Fuel
- Conventional
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 5
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic, 6-speed
- Category
- Midsized SUVs
- Generation began
- 2007
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $5,075
- Retail value range
- $3,750 - $5,550
- Original MSRP range
- $22,190 - $33,540
- Trade-in range
- $1,255 - $2,720
Ratings
- Road test score
- 62/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 18 MPG
- EPA highway
- 24 MPG
- EPA combined
- 20 MPG
- Tested city
- 12 MPG
- Tested highway
- 25 MPG
- Tested overall
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,705
- Cruising range
- 330 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.3 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 9.1 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 128 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 51 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 184 in
- Width
- 74 in
- Height
- 65 in
- Wheelbase
- 108 in
- Weight
- 4,025 lb
- Maximum load
- 850 lb
- Towing capacity
- 2,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 3 in
- Front leg room
- 41.5 in
- Rear head room
- 4 in
- Rear leg room
- 28 in
- Cargo volume
- 28 cu ft
- Luggage
- 4+0+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 3/10
- SmartWay
- No
Brand context
About Mazda
<p>Over time, Mazdas are known to be affordable, fun to drive, and good-looking inside and out. Many of its small crossovers, SUVs, and sedans have earned Consumer Reports' recommendations and above-average reliability ratings. However, its new midsized SUVs have not lived up to the brand’s reliability reputation. Used Mazdas are usually a good option for an inexpensive pre-owned car. Most Mazdas achieve solid, but not exceptional fuel economy. Though sports cars are less popular now than decades prior, Mazda still sells the MX-5 Miata, one of the best of the few remaining enthusiast cars.</p><p><br/></p>
Vehicle ID: 6792 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: June 4, 2026
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