2011 Mazda CX-7 Trims and Specs

Though it's the base trim of Mazda’s 2011 CX-7 compact crossover lineup, the i SV still packs a ton of standard appearance, comfort, and convenience features. Outside, 17-inch alloy wheels and a rear spoiler complement a snazzy body, while inside, cloth bucket seats, power accessories, cruise control, telescoping tilt-wheel steering, and air conditioning provide a hefty measure of passenger pampering. Entertainment consists of a single-CD player with MP3 input and four speakers. Options for the i SV include rear-seat DVD entertainment, remote engine start, and a Class II trailer hitch and wiring. Finally, some 58.6 cubic feet of cargo room is available when the rear seats are folded.

Safety features standard for the 2011 CX-7 i SV include four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags, and front head restraint whiplash protection. Front fog/driving lights, meantime, are optional.

Standard power for the 2011 i SV is a 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine (I4) that’s managed by a five-speed auto-manual transmission. With variable valve timing (VVT), expect some 20/28 mpg out of this five-passenger mini-ute. Towing capacity on this front-wheel-drive-only (FWD) trim tops out at 1,500 pounds with the available trailering package.

The 2011 CX-7 i Sport is Mazda’s agile entry into the five-passenger compact crossover market. Situated a notch above the base i SV, this good-looking front-wheel-drive (FWD) ute adds, on its good-looking exterior, standard privacy glass to 17-inch alloy wheels and an integrated rear spoiler. In the cabin, a standard leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter knob complement cloth upholstery, power accessories, cruise control, telescoping tilt-wheel steering, and air conditioning. Cargo space is some 58.6 cubic feet with the split-folding rear seats down. Standard Bluetooth hands-free communications technology is added to the single-CD player and four speakers with MP3 input. And if those aren’t enough amenities, options include rear-seat DVD entertainment, rear-view camera, remote engine start, Class II trailer hitch and wiring, and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror. The optional Convenience Package, with power moonroof, rear-view camera, and automatic climate control, is also available with the CX-7 i Sport.

Standard safety equipment for the 2011 i Sport includes four-wheel disc ABS, traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags, and front head restraint whiplash protection. Optional safety equipment includes front fog/driving lights.

The standard, indeed the only drivetrain for the 2011 CX-7 i Sport is a 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine and five-speed auto-manual transmission. This combo pumps out 161 hp and 161 lb-ft of torque to the tune of 20/28 mpg with variable valve timing (VVT). Towing capacity with the i Sport is maxed out at 1,500 pounds when properly equipped.

Agile and powerful, the 2011 Mazda CX-7 s Touring five-passenger, front-wheel-drive (FWD) compact crossover trim level considerably ups the amenities ante. Standard 18-inch alloy wheels, dual chrome exhaust tips, a rear spoiler, and privacy glass are among the extras that complement its handsome exterior, while leather upholstery adds a touch of luxury to the cabin. In addition to offering 58.6 cubic feet of cargo room with the rear seats folded, standard comfort and convenience features include heated front seats, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, cruise control, telescoping tilt-wheel steering, leather and simulated alloy steering wheel, dash, and door accoutrements, air conditioning, and power accessories, including remote entry. Entertainment is provided with the standard single-CD player and four speakers, while Bluetooth hands-free technology helps take the hassle out of cell-phone communication. Options, meanwhile, include the Technology Package with power moonroof, upgraded Bose audio, Sirius satellite radio, a rear-view camera, and automatic climate control. Additionally, rear-seat DVD entertainment, remote engine start, a Class II towing hitch and wiring, and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror are offered as standalone options.

Safety features for the 2011 CX-7 s Touring include four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags, front head restraint whiplash protection, and a remote anti-theft alarm. Front fog/driving lights are optional.

In a radical departure from its i siblings, the 2011 s Touring boasts a standard 2.3-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine (I4) and six-speed auto-manual transmission. This combo lays down 244 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, thus increasing towing capacity to 2,000 pounds with the proper equipment. Alas, fuel efficiency with the turbo I4 drops markedly to 18/24 mpg, even with variable valve timing.

Considerably amped up, amenities-wise, from its lower-level compact crossover siblings is the new-for-2011 Mazda CX-7 i Touring trim. This snazzy, five-passenger, front-wheel-drive (FWD) ute sports such standard appearance features as 17-inch alloy wheels, integrated rear spoiler, and privacy glass, while adding leather upholstery to a well-endowed cabin. Further standard comfort and convenience goodies include heated front seats, power-adjustable driver’s seat, cruise control, power accessories, telescoping tilt-wheel steering, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter knob, and air conditioning. Entertainment is handled by an MP3-compatible single-CD player with four speakers. Also standard is Bluetooth technology for hands-free cell phone communications, as well as 58.6 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded. Options for the high-end i Touring include the Technology Package with power moonroof, rear-view camera, automatic climate control, upgraded Bose premium audio components, and Sirius satellite radio. Standalone options include a Class II trailer hitch and wiring, remote engine start, rear-seat DVD entertainment, and auto-dimming rear-view mirror.

Standard safety features with the 2011 CX-7 i Touring include four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags, front head restraint whiplash protection, and remote anti-theft alarm. The i Touring, along with all other CX-7 trims, is available with front fog/driving lights as well.

Powering the i Touring for 2011 is a standard 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder (I4) engine and five-speed auto-manual transmission common to all the CX-7's i trims. This matchup puts out 161 hp and 161 lb-ft of torque, with variable valve timing allowing 20/28 mpg. Towing capacity with the available tow package tops out at 1,500 pounds.

The muscular 2011 Mazda CX-7 s Touring AWD compact crossover boasts, among its other attributes, full-time all-wheel drive (AWD) traction for cruising in heavy weather. Appearance-wise, this turbocharged five-passenger mini-ute sports 18-inch alloy wheels, dual chrome exhaust tips, rear spoiler, and privacy glass to complement a suave and sophisticated exterior look. Inside, the s Touring AWD boasts leather upholstery, heated front seats, power-adjustable driver’s seat, air conditioning, telescoping tilt-wheel steering with mounted audio and cruise controls, power accessories, including remote power door locks, and leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter knob, as well as 58.6 cubic feet of cargo area with the rear seats folded. Holding a tune is the standard MP3-compatible single-CD player with four speakers, while communications are handled by Bluetooth wireless, hands-free technology. Options, meanwhile, include remote engine start, rear-seat DVD entertainment, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, and a Class II trailer hitch and wiring. Mazda’s available Technology Package, with a power moonroof, rear-view camera, automatic climate control, Bose nine-speaker audio upgrade, and satellite radio, can be selected with the CX-7 s Touring AWD as well.

Great safety scores for the 2011 s Touring AWD are complements of four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, dual front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags, front head restraint whiplash protection, and remote anti-theft alarm. Additionally, front fog/driving lights are optional.

Powering the 2011 CX-7 s Touring AWD is the standard turbocharged 2.3-liter inline four-cylinder (I4) engine. Under the management of a standard six-speed auto-manual transmission, this potent four-banger puts out 244 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. Despite variable valve timing, mileage is estimated at 17/21 mpg and premium gas is recommended. Meanwhile, AWD traction is ensured by a mechanical center and rear limited-slip differential that automatically shifts up to 50% of torque from the front wheels to the rear wheels when extra traction is needed. Towing capacity is maxed at 2,000 pounds when properly equipped.

The flagship of Mazda’s CX-7 fleet is the 2011 CX-7 s Grand Touring. This turbocharged front-wheel-drive (FWD) compact crossover pampers up to five passengers with standard leather upholstery, heated and power-adjustable front seats, universal remote garage door opener, and memory for driver's settings. Standard appearance goodies, meantime, include 19-inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler, and privacy glass, with a power sunroof thrown in for good measure. Inside, complementing the 58.6 cubic feet of cargo area available with the rear seats folded, are such niceties as power accessories, telescoping tilt-wheel steering, leather and simulated alloy cabin and steering wheel accents, air conditioning, steering-wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls, and a rear-view camera. Entertainment, navigation, and communications chores are ably handled by a 6-CD changer with nine Bose speakers, satellite radio, voice-activated DVD GPS system, and Bluetooth hands-free communications technology. Options for this classy crossover include the usual rear-seat DVD entertainment, remote engine start, Class II tow hitch and wiring, and auto-dimming rear-view mirror that are available across the lineup.

Safety is paramount for the 2011 CX-7 s Grand Touring, with four-wheel ABS, traction, and stability control all standard. Further occupant safety features include front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags, front head restraint whiplash protection, HID headlights, a remote anti-theft alarm, turn-signal-integrated mirrors, and dusk-sensing headlights. Additionally, front fog/driving lights are a safety option, as is Mazda’s touted Blind Spot Warning System.

The standard 2.3-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine (I4) powers the 2011 CX-7 s Grand Touring, as it does all the s trims. This powerplant throws down 244 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque under the management of the standard six-speed auto-manual transmission. These ponies are good for 2,000 pounds of towing with proper equipment, but eat recommended premium fuel at a prodigious 18/24 mpg.

Add all-wheel-drive traction to an already impressively well-endowed compact crossover, and behold the 2011 Mazda CX-7 s Grand Touring AWD. This flagship of the lineup will carry up to five passengers and will tote up to 58.6 cubic feet of cargo with the rear seats folded. Good looking and nimble, this turbocharged ute rolls on standard 19-inch alloy wheels and sports an integrated rear spoiler as well as rear privacy glass. Inside, passengers are pampered with leather upholstery, heated, power-adjustable front seats, air conditioning, and memory for driver's settings. Power accessories, including heated outside mirrors, telescoping tilt-wheel steering with mounted audio and cruise controls, a universal remote garage door opener, a power moonroof, upgraded cabin trim goodies, and a rear-view camera are also added to the list of comfort and convenience amenities. Entertainment is handled by a 6-CD changer with nine Bose speakers and satellite radio, while voice-activated DVD navigation and Bluetooth hands-free communications technology are also standard. Options for the 2011 s Grand Touring AWD, meanwhile, include remote engine start, rear-seat DVD entertainment, a Class II trailer towing package, and auto-dimming rear-view mirror.

Safety-wise, the 2011 CX-7 s Grand Touring AWD boasts standard four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags, and front head restraint whiplash protection. Additionally, HID headlights, a remote anti-theft alarm, turn-signal-integrated mirrors, and dusk-sensing headlights are also standard. Optional safety equipment, meantime, includes front fog/driving lights and a Blind Spot Warning System.

The standard powertrain for the 2011 CX-7 s Grand Touring AWD is a 2.3-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine (I4) and six-speed auto-manual transmission. This combo puts out 244 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, good enough to tow 2,000 pounds of trailer when properly equipped. Despite variable valve timing, gas mileage suffers with the turbocharged s Grand Touring AWD at an estimated 17/21 mpg. The AWD system, meantime, is controlled by a mechanical center differential and center and rear limited slip differential, with Mazda’s touted Active Torque Split system automatically transferring up to 50% of torque from the front to the rear wheels when roads become slippery.