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2009 Mazda CX-7
The test vehicle added a luxury package, which gives the Mazda CX-7 GT an intelligent key system; a nine-speaker Bose surround sound system with in-dash six-CD changer and noise compensation; Sirius satellite radio and Bluetooth hands-free phone system. (Harry Pegg/AUTONET)
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2009 Mazda CX-7
For a vehicle that looks so light and svelte, the CX-7 is rather heavy-handed when it comes to steering and the ride is less than car-like. (Harry Pegg/AUTONET)
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2009 Mazda CX-7
The all-wheel-drive system that the Mazda CX-7 employs, coupled with a decent set of winter tires, makes it easy to get away from icy intersections and maintain traction in snowy conditions. (Harry Pegg/AUTONET)
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2009 Mazda CX-7
The folding 60/40 seat in the CX-7 doesn’t settle into a completely flat position, but it makes up for that deficiency in its ease of operation. You can drop the seat using the side or by using pull-tabs accessible from the rear hatch. (Harry Pegg/AUTONET)
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2009 Mazda CX-7
Fit and finish inside and out of the CX-7 is superb, although the basic black interior may be a little monochromatic for some peoples' taste. (Harry Pegg/AUTONET)
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2009 Mazda CX-7
Power gets to all four CX-7 wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission with manual mode. It works like a charm, making smooth nearly seamless shifts as it quietly goes about its business. (Harry Pegg/AUTONET)
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2009 Mazda CX-7
The gauges in the CX-7 stand out brightly and are easy to read and switches simple to find and operate. I’d like to see a more comprehensive driver info centre, but I do like the ability to have a look at the outside temperature. (Harry Pegg/AUTONET)
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2009 Mazda CX-7
Under the CX-7's hood is a zippy if not zoomy 2.3-litre four-cylinder engine that uses turbocharging to put 244 horses and 258 lb.-ft. of torque to work. Peak torque arrives at just 2,500 rpm and 99% of that is still on tap at 5,000 revs. Hop on the throttle and things begin to happen with surprisingly little turbo lag. (Harry Pegg/AUTONET)
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2009 Mazda CX-7
From the headlights to the big bright wheels to the dual exhausts, I find the lines of the CX-7 appealing. It’s a car over which you want to run your hand to feel the curves in its structure. (Harry Pegg/AUTONET)
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