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Mazda CX-7 vs Chevrolet Traverse

2012 Mazda CX-7
2012 Mazda CX-7
$22,190MSRP
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2026 Chevrolet Traverse
2026 Chevrolet Traverse
$40,800MSRP
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2012 Mazda CX-7
$22,190MSRP
Overview
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2026 Chevrolet Traverse
$40,800MSRP
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Overview

Years produced

2007-2012

Years produced

2009-Present

MSRP

$22,190

MSRP

$40,800

Listings

9

Listings

1093

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10

Pros

  • Spacious interior

  • Pleasant ride

  • Lots of safety equipment

Cons

  • Gruff engine

  • Too big to handle well

  • Mediocre power

Reviews Summary

Reviews Summary

As a three-row crossover SUV, the Traverse has advantages over both minivans and full-size body-on-frame SUVs, but it also falls short in some ways. The same goes for the Traverse versus its competition. It rides better than full-size models but can’t tow as much and has a similar amount of space to a minivan but it's less accessible.

Verdict: The Traverse provides the space and ride quality that sets crossovers apart from body-on-frame SUVs, but it lacks some of the refinement of its rivals.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.5L 161 hp I4

Engine

2.5L 328 hp I4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

8

Horsepower

161 hp @ 6000 rpm

Horsepower

328 hp @ 5500 rpm

MPG City

20

MPG City

20

MPG Highway

27

MPG Highway

26
2012 Mazda CX-7
2012 Mazda CX-7
$22,190MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2026 Chevrolet Traverse
2026 Chevrolet Traverse
$40,800MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2012 Mazda CX-7
$22,190MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2026 Chevrolet Traverse
$40,800MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

Years produced
2007-2012
2009-Present
MSRP
$22,190
$40,800
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.6

4.7

Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Spacious interior

  • Pleasant ride

  • Lots of safety equipment

Cons

  • Gruff engine

  • Too big to handle well

  • Mediocre power

Summary

As a three-row crossover SUV, the Traverse has advantages over both minivans and full-size body-on-frame SUVs, but it also falls short in some ways. The same goes for the Traverse versus its competition. It rides better than full-size models but can’t tow as much and has a similar amount of space to a minivan but it's less accessible.

Verdict: The Traverse provides the space and ride quality that sets crossovers apart from body-on-frame SUVs, but it lacks some of the refinement of its rivals.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.5L 161 hp I4
2.5L 328 hp I4
Drive Train
FWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
8
Horsepower
161 hp @ 6000 rpm
328 hp @ 5500 rpm
MPG City
20
20
MPG Highway
27
26

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