Test drive Mazda CX-7 2007-2009 SUV
Mazda CX-7/CX-9: Not one field of berry
It is hard to have real workaholics Especially those who are scrupulously approaching difficult tasks. Such a mission fell to the share of Mazda designers. The first crossover from the Mazda beautiful CX-7 fired perfectly. Marketers quickly recognized this and immediately reported: the people asks for Mazda and spectacles. That is another magnificent crossover. And Mazda designers created another miracle called CX-9. A miracle, because the CX-9 came out so powerfully colorful that you are amusing: how did you create such beauty and why didn’t other auto-brands do it before? In general, branded features remained from the predecessor, which the artists modified tightly. And the following came out in the private.
Outside
Mazda CX-7 and Mazda CX-9
Between the seven and the nine, the difference on the face. The appearance of the CX-7 gives a feeling of compactness, and the CX-9 is global. The Japanese not just slightly modified the appearance of the CX-9, but generally made almost from scratch. The case is now longer, wider and higher. The gigantic CX-9, like a chic ship, is hung in a circle with chrome arches: instead of thresholds, wide beams of chromium are used, and the rear bumper decorates overlays from the same arches. Well, the main beauty of the Mazda CX-9 is located in front. In this place, artists flashed at all 100! The middle of the bumper is decorated with 5 chrome arcs, large foglights also protect arcs. The radiator grill is not made of a grid, but from the same chrome arcs. In general, it turns out that the Mazda CX-9 is all surrounded by chrome. But in some places this chrome and the gas tank cover was already attacked by the ubiquitous rust. We hope that this is just the only case on this CX-9.
Cabins
Mazda CX-7
At night, it is most pleasant to be in the seven. The motivator is stunning illumination of the instrument shield. When the machine is turned off, there are no numbers. Stands p
stop the starter, like the entire ensemble comes to life. Honestly, it is unexpected and wonderful! In general, the design of the torpedoes can be visible to the family features of Mazda. Hard plastic from environmental materials, all parts are high -quality fastened. The same heritage was transmitted to the thin steering wheel and the hilt of the CP, which will taste except for elegant aesthetes. Mazda CX-9
Another illumination of the speedometer and tachometer is striking. In the CX-7 she is more advanced. But all the same, the devices remained comfortable while driving they are always in sight. The central part of the crossbar did not move here in the original from the CX-7. The doors are converted. They can be designated as progressive designers really worked on fame. And even a little overdid the glass control unit placed on the hill. The decision is innovative, only uncomfortable, unfortunately. The chairs are as comfortable as in the CX-7: I sit with my 189 cm perfectly. The knees rise above the floor very highly thanks to the adjustments. Yes, it is really high if you compare the adjustment in the recently tested Infiniti FX50. The steering wheel in the CX-9 has become larger, the thinness, inherent not only to CX-7, but also the rest of the Mazda models, as I already noted. But the hilt of the Communist Party remained elegant, that is, a small, not causing associations with brutality, which is quite enough in Honda Pilot or VW Touareg, for example. In the CX-9 salon, as in its predecessor, there is no full-fledged color display to be content with the same micro-display (apparently so loved by the designers of the Mazda that CX-9 without a TV is delivered to Russia). In this case, the Americans will giggle greatly above us Mazda supplies its nine with a full display, which, accordingly, has navigation and so on. But in this nine there could be a camera that would ease the movement back and go at a small speed. Together, the cameras are parking, which often squeaks on its own. You are standing where there are no cars, and he gives a voice. Eh, technology! When you go to the CX-9 with muffled music, you evaluate the isolation from the outside world, it is average, since they graze the nozzles of liners without anti-gravity.
Motors
Mazda CX-7
In the seven there is a turbo engine with a volume of 2.3 liters. Oddly enough, he is enough for his eyes. 238 forces are perfectly pulled by the seven: acceleration to 100 km/h is overcome in 8.3 seconds. The indicators are magnificent. But all the pleasure of the sports manner of riding is spoiled by a well -known pit present on turbocharged engines.
Mazda CX-9
In the nine, the engine is increased in volumes to as many as 3.7 liters. Unfortunately, the capacity increased only to 277 forces, and acceleration became even slower. CX-7 shoots to hundreds in 8.3 seconds, and heavyweight CX-9 in 10.1 seconds! The traction moment also does not particularly differ: 350 and 366 Newtons, respectively. CX-
7 transferred the CX-9 turbo-yam. Of course, the consumption of 95 gasoline increased in CX-9. Street-rais rides (how many times have I seen hot guys on Mazda3), the consumption fluctuates around 18-25 liters. The same figures are in Moscow. On empty MKAD, I achieved a consumption of 12.6 liters per 100 kilometers. Pendants
Mazda CX-7 and Mazda CX-9
According to the suspension in both crossovers, they are almost the same. Especially in stiffness, which sometimes does not seem to cope with the large pits of our roads. And the point here is most likely not in sports low -profile rubber the suspension is short -term. But you can go into steep turns without fear that you will be overwhelmed to the side.
Test Mazda CX-7 and Mazda CX-9: Technical part
Name Mazda CX-7 Mazda CX-9
The producer of Japan Japan
Mileage 2.000 km 8,000 km
Type of engine gasoline, turbo gasoline, turbo
Volume 2.3 liters 3.7 liters
Power 238 hp 277 L.S.
Twisting 350 Nm at 2500 rpm. 366 Nm at 4200 vol.
4wd Full Time 4wd Full Time
Transmission 6AKP with a 6ACP manual with manual
Acceleration to 100 km/h 8.3 seconds 10.1 seconds
Maximum speed 181 km/h 181 km/h/hour
City fuel consumption 15.3 liters (data data) 18-25 liters (Autolet data) The size of the body [DHVHSh] 4675x1870x1645 5074x1936x1728
Mass *** 2712 kg
Clearance 205 mm 204 mm
Tires 235/60/R18 245/50/R20
Sport Sport
Cost 1.455,000 rubles 1.828,000 rubles
Post Skiktum Mazda CX-7
pros
Great dynamics
Convenient salon
Minuses
Thin shape of the steering wheel and handle of the KP
There is no color display
Post Skiktum Mazda CX-9 pros
Little appearance
Big and cozy salon
Minuses
Average noise insulation
Unknown place for glass buttons
There is no color display
There is no xenon
Mediocre anti -corrosion
What for?
Mazda CX-7 and Mazda CX-9
For its intended purpose, the nine does not differ much from the seven, all the same cross -over sports. That is, the maximum that it might be enough for a cross on a country track, or a leisurely movement in deep snow. [Just do not forget the golden rule without knowing the ford] of any handouts and other offroide modes in the CX-7 and CX-9 are not. Therefore, they have more to taste city roads and autobahns, to which Russia has not yet reached.
The CX-7 still wins in this race: fast, economical, practical and convenient crossover for the metropolis. CX-9 will most likely appeal to lovers of colorful appearance.
A source: Autolet.ru
