Mazda CX-7 test drive since 2009 SUV

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After the cessation of sales of the larger CX-9 CC-7, in fact, remained the only mass all-wheel drive in the Russian line of Mazda. However, given the sales of the first, the loss is small. Here SC-7 at the same time, the Japanese cherish and cherish. They even brought it slightly ...

Restyling, by the way, was not so much timely as inevitable. In January, the Euro-5 standard comes into force in Europe, so all the cars that will not at that time meet the stated requirements will simply have to be removed from the markets, as, for example, happened to the Honda Civic Type R, and this is a huge money. Mazda SC-7, however, such a fate no longer threatens. He was adjusted to the standard, and we, as usual, were updated, as they say, for the company.

True, what is the essence of this stylistic refinement, your correspondent did not understand. Well, yes, there are changes, and there are quite a lot of them, but they are by no means cardinal. The crossover acquired a proprietary smile in the style of Mazda3 MPS, of course, was not without the obligatory replacement of the radiator and fog headlights, as well as the corresponding forming of the rear bumper. But what was the point? Tribute to tradition? Let me, the former SC-7 looked just as pretty, no worse, in any case ... The ancients said that it was not worth it to repair what works

Here is the interior refinement, as it turned out, the machine was needed, and by no means designer. Of course, it was also done, but the significance at the level of external metamorphoses, with the exception of the opportunity to adjust the steering wheel by departure and superstructure on the front panel (as on Mazda3), where the same compact monitor, tied to the navigation system, the rear view chamber is hidden and information interface. Nevertheless, for many it will become news that before getting to the Russian client, the former SC-7 was subjected to regional tuning authorized by the manufacturer. The process took place almost in the warehouses of the Baltic docks, where the cars brought by the sea were unloaded from ships for sending to dealers. Specially trained people removed plastic upholstery from the door panels and ... changed it to another with skin and softer plastics. Yes, American users of Mazda, on which, in fact, the car was originally designed, turned out to be much less demanding of the quality of the finish, not a couple of our ... Now the deficit is fixed. On the doors are normal soft panels, which are really nice to touch, and install them in Japan.

So due to what the crossover became better? An inquisitive reader will ask. And we will answer: he became quieter. Firstly, thanks to the use of better sound insulation, and in all problem points: motor shield, arches of the wheels and cups of fastening of the racks. Secondly, qualitative changes in the suspension have occurred. She not only knocks less, but also became noticeably denser. Not tougher, namely denser, so on small irregularities or, say, a gravel road, the salon does not resemble a child rattle. Add here new options for the system monitoring system and emergency braking warning ...

Another thing is important: CC-7 today is estimated by dealers of 1,229,000 rubles. For about the same money, you can buy Ssangyong Rexton with a turbodiesel, one of the top modifications VW Tiguan or Ford Kuga. A good set, but Mazda is larger than the latter and much more prestigious than the first. And more powerful than all combined 236 hp For this money, few will offer. By the way, the motor was also finalized. Of course, it became more economical, the emission decreased ... But the main thing has decreased the effect of turboyam, so that the car began to move smoother. However, the speakers, I must admit, did not lose. That potential customers will surely please. Your correspondent would be pleased with the presence of a turbodiesel in the line. In Europe, just such cars are sold, and the motor there, believe me, is good. But Mazda plans for such a version is not listed. Alas, only a manual transmission works in tandem with the unit, but we have people, buying a crossover of this level, in nine cases out of ten will choose an automatic machine. It remains to wait. Second generation.


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CC-7 has been a construction site for the Russian Borzai project for several years. The task of designers to build an ideal sports car for ring drives. The car was created by the efforts of Russian engineers and designers. And continues to be modified. In the current generation, Borzai was transformed into the rear -wheel drive. Reducer and 6-speed manual transmission were removed from the RX-8 for her. The engine (400 hp and 588 Nm) at the same time became longitudinal and got turbocharged.

SPECIFICATIONS

Mazda CX-7
Dimensions (mm) 4680x1870x1645
Wheel base (mm) 2750
Road clearance (mm) 208
Mass (kg) 1831
Trunk volume (L) 455
Slave. engine volume (cm3) 2261
Max. Power (L.S.) 238
Max. Torque (Nm) 350
Max. Speed \u200b\u200b(km/h) 181
Acceleration 0100 km/h (c) 8.3
Average fuel consumption (l/100 km) 11.5
Price (rub.) From 1 229 000


 

Source: Mkobil magazine [September/2010]