2nd Opinion – Ron Perry
I like the Mazda CX-7 with the exception of the instant-on turbo, which makes smooth driving virtually impossible. Once past the initial lag off the line, the little engine that could pulls the CX-7 along nicely. I give Mazda points for style since the CX-7 doesn’t follow the typical cookie-cutter crossover-SUV styling template other manufacturers seem to use. Inside, the Mazda CX-7 is stylish (ours even had a faux alligator accent on the seats) and comfortable. Material and build quality seem up to par and the noise level from wind and road is minimal.Photos courtesy of Ron Perry