The Mazda CX 7 crossover, which was discontinued in 2012, can be compared to a bright star. It burst into the sky in 2006, but, unfortunately, faded away quite quickly.

Today, prices for cars of this model are at secondary market more than democratic and this despite the fact that, according to statistics, every 3rd car sold in Russia is a crossover.

This situation is incomprehensible to many motorists. So what is the reason for the cheapness of the Mazda CX-7 and why are prices this model so low?

Discontinued, but not forgotten

It is very interesting that the Mazda CX-7 is one of the few Japanese models automobile concern, which has no direct heir.

It is reliably known that serial production The Mazda CX-7 was discontinued due to technical obsolescence and its inability to compete with the more advanced Mazda CX 5, both in terms of design and technical characteristics.

It is worth noting that the mid-size crossover, about which we're talking about in this article, was quite contradictory from the very beginning. As conceived by the development engineers, it was created with a focus on the US market, where cars of this class are especially popular. Less than a year after the overseas “debut”, Mazda began offering the CX-7 on the European market.

This is where the mistake lay, since all-wheel drive model perfectly suited for confident driving on perfectly smooth roads on high speed, and not for Russian off-road.

The car's chassis turned out to be unprepared for potholes and potholes. As a result, CX-7 owners were forced to repair the front suspension quite often, since it support posts fell into disrepair on average every 40 thousand kilometers.

They cannot boast of durability ball joints, for which 60 thousand km is a critical figure. The most annoying thing is that they have to be replaced along with completely serviceable silent blocks and front control arms, which costs crossover owners a pretty penny.

WITH technical point vision and the engine turned out to be far from flawless. With a mileage of 30-40 thousand km, replacing a turbine is a common occurrence.

The first sign that it is time to change the turbine is thick white smoke from the muffler.

This service, both at specialized and dealer service stations, is quite expensive, which cannot but affect Mazda cost CX-7 on the secondary market.

“Weak points” of the Mazda CX 7

The list of shortcomings of this model is not limited to the short service life of the turbine. Among the obvious “mistakes” of the developers, explaining Why the car is so cheap, several items can also be attributed.

1. Quite impressive fuel consumption. According to the manufacturer, petrol version with a 2.3 liter engine and a power of 238 Horse power, in the urban cycle it consumes about 15 liters of fuel, and on the highway - a little more than 9. From the owners of this crossover completely different opinion on this matter. They almost unanimously declare that real numbers much more: 17-19 liters per 100 km in the city and 10-12 on the highway. As for off-road, then this indicator and even reaches 20 liters per 100 km.
   
2. Short service life of the lambda probe (front oxygen sensor), the failure of which may be indicated by the “shaking” of the car during acceleration. The most interesting thing is that the cause of a breakdown can be the most common topping up. brake fluid when replacing pads, because oxygen sensors are extremely sensitive to additives contained in fuel and lubricants.
   
3. Retraction of brake discs. « Weak point» pre-restyling Mazda CX-7 cars are brake discs, which cannot boast of resistance to temperature changes at all. Getting into snow or a puddle even after a little braking is sometimes enough to warp them. It is worth noting that to recent years release, the manufacturer solved this problem by changing the material for brake pads and disks, and installing new casings.
   
4. Unsuccessful decisions by engineers regarding the engine and automatic transmission - which is why you need to constantly monitor them. If you stop monitoring these units, then over time one malfunction will cause further avalanches, increasingly more expensive to eliminate.
   
5. Poor sound insulation.

There are many complaints about other units of the Mazda CX 7. In particular, owners often complain that the transfer case is leaking and rear gearboxes, and the headlights fog up, which in turn leads to the need for expensive repairs.

All of the above together creates a not very positive image of the car among potential buyers, which negatively affects demand in the secondary market.

Price reduction in in this case- one of the options to correct the situation. That is why the cost of the Mazda CX-7 is an order of magnitude lower than cars of a similar class.

You can find out another independent opinion about this car from the video below:

Sales market: Japan. Right hand drive

Mid-size crossover Mazda CX-7 went into mass production in 2006. It became an absolute novelty in the Mazda line of cars, although many of the car’s parts were borrowed from previously produced models. Japanese company. This concerns all-wheel drive, derived from Mazda 6, front and rear suspension, taken from the MPV and Mazda 3. In 2009, the crossover was restyled - the radiator grille received a pentagonal shape, the headlights were decorated in the same color, and the shape of the fog lights changed. In 2012, the SUV was discontinued and replaced by the more modern and competitive Mazda CX-5.

Versions of the car produced in Japan were equipped only with 2.3-liter gasoline engines (238 hp). Because of high power The engine of the car is very gluttonous. Often, gasoline consumption per 100 kilometers in the city exceeded the mark of 20 liters, while the manufacturer declared all-wheel drive version 15.3 liters. On the highway, the car consumes, according to the passport, 9.3 liters of fuel. At the same time, the crossover’s gas tank is small and holds only 69 liters.

Front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive modifications were produced. After restyling, the list of modifications made did not change. The Mazda CX-7 was equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission. Stated maximum speed Mazda CX-7 is small, only 181 km/h. According to this indicator, the car is among the outsiders in its class. But he has excellent dynamics acceleration, reaching 100 km/h in just 8.3 seconds.

Almost all Mazda dimensions CX-7 is inferior to its classmates ( Nissan Murano, Mitsubishi Outlander and Subaru Tribeca). Length - 4695 mm, width - 1870 mm, height - 1645 mm. But Mazda has a high (205 mm) ground clearance. The trunk of the Mazda CX-7 also does not differ in size - 455 liters when unfolded rear seats. By folding them, you can increase the free volume to 1659 liters, which will still be inferior to the Subaru Tribeca by almost 500 liters.

The crossover suspension consists of shock absorber strut ahead and multi-link suspension behind. The brakes on the car are equipped with ventilated discs.

Mazda CX-7 was produced in basic version and the Cruising Package. Basic equipment includes power steering, xenon and front fog lights, electric windows, air conditioning, navigation system, monitor, audio system with support for mp3, CD and DVD. The crossover is equipped with a parking assistant and side and rear view cameras. You can start the engine without using the ignition key.

The safety of Mazda CX-7 passengers is ensured by front airbags, to which side airbags can be added, and active head restraints. Numerous assistance systems simplify the process of monitoring the situation on the highway for the driver: anti-lock braking system (ABS), traction control (TCS), auxiliary brake(BAS), electronic control sustainability (ESP). To make driving on the highway easier, the driver will benefit from cruise control.

Luxury Cruising Package includes leather seats, heated front seats, mountings for installing child seats and a rain sensor. After restyling list available options the configuration has not changed.

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Even ten years after the start of production, the Mazda CX-7 has not lost its visual appeal. And given the low cost, many may think about replacing the sedan with a crossover with sports bias. But there are a couple of pitfalls you need to know before purchasing. Maybe, low price was formed on the Mazda CX-7 for a reason? Below in the article you will get the answer to this question.

A little history

In 2007, the CX-7 model made a splash. The first crossover from Mazda with a bright design and a powerful engine sold very successfully. To save on taxes, many cars were imported from America (they started selling the CX-7 there in 2006). They differ from European ones:

• speedometer in miles;
• there are no turn signals in the side mirrors;
• richer configurations with a monitor and rear view camera.

The excitement noticeably subsided after the first two years of sales due to quite frequent warranty cases. The main complaints and problems concerned the engine and turbine. At the end of 2009, the manufacturer released a restyled model, in which most of the “jambs” were eliminated and several cosmetic changes were added. In addition, there is a choice of engines. In addition to the only pre-restyling 2.3-liter petrol engine with a turbine, a regular naturally aspirated 2.5 liter and even a 2.2-liter turbodiesel appeared.

Unfortunately, the reputation was already damaged and it was not possible to renew the interest of buyers. Therefore, in 2012, the Mazda CX-7 was replaced by the CX-5 model, which is more understandable to the general public.

The closest competitors in terms of “spirit” and price are Subaru Tribeca, Nissan Murano and.

Body and equipment

By the age of ten, there are still no frankly rotten Mazda CX-7s, but there are pockets in places of chips or other damage. If the car has not yet been treated with anticorrosive, then you should definitely do this, especially the bottom and lower part of the doors. The hood and front fenders can be protected with a special armored film. The anti-corrosion resistance of metal and the quality of paintwork on Japanese cars are traditionally at an average level.

But the Mazda CX-7’s equipment is fine. The base already has climate control and 6 airbags. A leather interior and high-quality BOSE music is found in 9 out of 10 cars. Before restyling, a monitor with a touchscreen and a rear view camera was installed only on cars for American market. After 2009, the CX-7 was also enriched with premium Bose Surround Sound music, automatically folding mirrors and the LCA blind spot monitoring system.

Mazda CX-7 engines

There are practically no options, the only one is the petrol 2.3 Turbo (238/260 hp). Timid attempts to add a sluggish naturally aspirated 2.5 liter petrol to the range. (163 hp) were not successful. And the 173-horsepower 2.2-liter turbodiesel can be classified as exotic. It is very difficult to find a Mazda CX-7 with the last two engines on the secondary market.

Therefore, we will talk about the famous turbocharged 2.3 liter, which was borrowed from the Mazda 6 MPS. The engine runs well even taking into account the weight of the crossover. But there was a problem with reliability. Areas of high concern:

1. Turbine - according to reviews from Mazda CX-7 owners, it “dies” suddenly and often. But in fact, most often this is preceded by improper operation of the turbocharged engine and poor quality maintenance.
2. Timing chain - can stretch over 50,000 miles.
3. VVT-i coupling. The first sign is a crackling sound when the engine starts, in the later stages - a diesel sound of the engine. If you ignore this problem, then expensive major renovation secured.

Before purchasing, be sure to listen to the engine in a quiet place. It should run smoothly and without any metallic sounds. White smoke from exhaust pipe at idle means the imminent “death” of the turbine.

It is preferable to choose a used CX-7 with a turbo timer. This at least means that the previous owner thought about correct use car. If you bought a Mazda CX-7 and don’t know whether the oil supply pipe to the turbine was changed, then be sure to change it. It's not that expensive, but it can protect you from premature exit turbines are out of order. Using low quality oil or its rare replacement (less than once every 10,000 km), the tube becomes coked and then it occurs “suddenly” from the first point in the list of problem areas.

For a 2.3 engine, the consumption rate is motor oil- up to 1 liter per 10,000 km. But unfortunately, real consumption you will only find out after purchase. According to reviews Mazda owners CX-7 sudden oil loss is possible without the sensor triggering. Therefore, it is recommended to check regularly (at least once a week) manually required level engine oils.

Paired with automatic transmission gears, the engine is derated to 238 hp, with mechanics - all 260 hp. But mechanics are rare, and more often paired with a 2.5-liter post-restyling naturally aspirated engine. There are rumors about tuning up to 270-290 hp, but the question arises - will the automatic transmission withstand such a load?

Fuel economy

The CX-7 has an excellent appetite - rarely does anyone manage to meet 16 liters in the city in quiet mode. On the highway, too, less than 10-12 liters will not work. Therefore, it is logical that many owners began to convert their cars to gas. HBO for Mazda CX-7 is not cheap - from $1000. Most often this is BRC or Zavolli; cheaper equipment “refuses” to work correctly due to the characteristics of the model’s fuel injection (direct injection).

With high-quality installation, owners do not note any problems with the operation of the Mazda CX-7 with LPG. Saving money on fuel is around 30-40%. The minimum gas consumption in the city is 15 liters of gas and 2-3 liters of gasoline per hundred kilometers. Gasoline is used to cool the fuel injectors.

Gearbox and all-wheel drive

You don’t have to think long about choosing the type of gearbox for the Mazda CX-7. Possible options only three:

1. Rare six-speed manual;
2. The Japanese Aisin six-speed automatic is fitted to the vast majority of CX-7s;
3. After restyling, a five-speed automatic transmission was installed in tandem with a naturally-aspirated 2.5-liter engine.

All boxes are very reliable, but with mileages of more than 200,000 km normal wear and tear no one canceled. Before purchasing, be sure to check the condition of the oil on the dipstick. Black color and a “burnt” smell are a reason to refuse the car or significantly reduce the price. There should also be no shocks when switching. In good condition, the automatic transmission shifts smoothly and imperceptibly.

By official regulations Maintenance Mazda, automatic transmission oil changes are not provided. But to significantly extend the “life” of the automatic transmission, it is recommended to partial replacement oils every 60,000 mileage. Just be careful when choosing the type of oil. There are often cases when even official dealers uploaded the “wrong” Mazda oil M-V or Mercon 5 (suitable for five-speed). For six-speed Automatic transmission Aisin required with JWS3309 approval. Optimally suitable for price and availability Toyota oil T-IV.

The weak point of the all-wheel drive system of the Mazda CX-7 is both gearboxes. The problem, however, is not global, but requires constant attention. They leak constantly, especially the front one. Replacing the oil seals helps for a short time (30-40,000 km). If, when replacing oil seals, you coat all the joints of the two halves of the gearbox with sealant, you can extend this period twice as much. But with reliability everything is in order, they fail only with a significant leak. transmission oil. After restyling, the leakage problem was eliminated.

At normal traffic The Mazda CX-7 is front-wheel drive, only when slipping is the rear wheel drive connected using a clutch. Cross-country ability is at a decent level, but without fanaticism. in winter high ground clearance and all-wheel drive adds confidence on the road. When overheated, the clutch automatically disengages. All CX-7 with 2.5-liter gasoline engine They were only with front wheel drive. Without all-wheel drive, there are also 2.3 turbos, only from the American market.

Mazda CX-7 suspension

The chassis can withstand our roads quite well, but it does so harshly. After restyling, Mazda engineers retuned the suspension and it became noticeably more comfortable. The relative ride stiffness and excellent handling match the sporty spirit of the CX-7.

Spherical bearing lower arm The front suspension “dies” before the silent blocks, and it is only replaced as an assembly. “Kulibins” know how to repress it, so there is a loophole in the direction of saving. Rear wheel bearings Almost in the category of consumables, they rarely last more than 60,000 mileage. But the shock absorbers serve regularly for 100-150,000 km.

The front shock absorber mounts are faulty extraneous sounds- squeaks and rattles. Moreover, replacing with new ones solves the problem for a short time. Craftsmen have learned to make special plastic spacers. It turns out cheaper than replacement and lasts a long time.

Steering and brakes

Mazda handles clearly and sportily, and this unit usually does not cause problems. Even steering rods and ends are unlikely to have to be changed more than once every 100,000 mileage. power steering and steering rack They serve properly for up to 200,000 km, after which restoration may be necessary. The cost for such work is within reasonable limits - $100-200.

The brakes are a little worse. They brake perfectly, no questions asked. But brake discs often suffer from overheating. And you don’t have to drive into a puddle with hot brakes to do this. After restyling, heat dissipation was improved and the problem went away. Therefore, today this is no longer relevant. Unless the previous owner installed cheap analogues. If you feel a beating in the steering wheel when braking, then “knock down” the discount on the purchase of a set of brake discs.

Minor flaws

Foggy headlights are normal for a Mazda CX-7. It is better to eliminate this drawback, otherwise there is a risk of failure of the xenon ignition unit (due to moisture). This can be done using two additional ventilation holes and exhaust pipes. The tubes must have a filter element inside to prevent dirt from getting inside the headlight. Detailed instructions look for “mazdovodov” on the forums.

IN rear lights Constant heating often melts light bulb sockets. It's better to install in advance LED bulbs to prevent the problem from occurring.

Lambda probe or oxygen sensor not particularly durable. Signs of failure:

• craving disappears;
• abundant White smoke from the exhaust pipe;
• increased consumption gasoline.

It can only be “cured” by replacement.

Mazda CX-7 modifications

Mazda CX-7 2.3AT

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Reviews from Mazda CX-7 owners

Mazda CX-7, 2007

Mazda was purchased in 2007. The queue for a car in those distant times was from 6 months. Sport package plus winter tires. The first trip Moscow - Voronezh did not disappoint, but for the first 5000 km I had to limit myself - it was running-in. After running on the highway it is quite comfortable to move at a speed of 160 km/h, the Mazda CX-7 handles well and there is no loud noise. Good acceleration dynamics when starting from a stop and when overtaking. Comfortable movement over rough terrain up to 80 km/h. Winter operation brought a “surprise” - at -20 the car wouldn’t start in the morning, and I had to call a tow truck. At the service center they changed the spark plugs and said that all CX-7s “suffer from this.” Total mileage 75,000 km over 27 months of operation. It was sold in July 2010. Losses during the sale amounted to more than 500,000 rubles. Motor insurance for two years - 120,000 rubles. Gasoline costs at the rate of 15 liters per 100 km per circle.

Advantages : good design. Comfort. Powerful engine. Capacity. Music. Equipment.

Flaws : high consumption fuel. Thin metal on fenders and doors. Afraid of cold starts at -20 and below. Quality of plastic inside the cabin.

Dmitry, Voronezh

Mazda CX-7, 2009

I'm very pleased with the car, I bought it from official dealer. Mazda engine The CX-7 is very reliable and, most importantly, powerful; the gearbox does not become dull. I drive calmly, I try not to drive. Handling and maneuverability are excellent, there is practically no roll. I tried driving along serpentine roads in the mountains at a speed of 150 kilometers per hour. Before that there were different cars, but they don’t hold a candle to Mazda. The salon is spacious, rear seats there is enough space. The finishing materials are very high quality and practical. In fact, the maximum speed is limited to 200 kilometers per hour, although it is written everywhere that it is 181.

Concerning off-road qualities, then they are impeccable. I had to drive through snowdrifts and ice in winter. Everything worked out fine, the main thing is not to put too much pressure on the sneaker. The fuel consumption of the Mazda CX-7 is of course too high, in the city it’s about 18 liters in the summer, and in the winter it’s only 20. I tried to start it in 30-degree frost, everything worked out with ease. The only drawback I consider the rigidity of the body, because if you park somewhere on an uneven surface, the doors close differently. I don’t always feel the dimensions, so I advise everyone to install parking sensors. We also had to finish the “Shumka”, as it was disgusting. I visited the service, I didn’t like the service at all, they do everything somehow poorly and don’t try at all. Trouble, in general.

Advantages : exterior. Reliability.

Flaws : poor sound insulation.

Sergey, Ryazan

Mazda CX-7, 2010

Overall I'm happy with the car, the sound insulation is quite normal, otherwise many people complain about it. I additionally installed noise and vibration insulation wheel arches, well, just in case, “firefighter”. I paid a little more than 5,000 rubles. The dynamics of the Mazda CX-7 are excellent, sometimes I even outperform the Toyota Rav 4 and Mitsubishi Outlander. The chassis is very comfortable, not hard or soft, but just right. The standard audio system sounds good, nothing creaks in the cabin, I hope everything will remain that way in the future. The driver's seat of the Mazda CX-7 is very comfortable, I easily adjusted it to suit myself. Visibility seems normal to me, although looking at the arched pillars, many people don’t think so. Maybe I'm just used to them and everything suits me. Handling is simply amazing steering clear, and the box works well. But still, there are some “cons”. For example, I really don't like hard plastic, which can start squeaking at any time. And the expense is colossal. In the city it comes out to about 15-20 liters, and on the highway at least 13. This is provided that I don't drive very fast. It’s a pity that there is no memory for seat and lighting settings open doors. Besides this, also steering column The reach is not adjustable, in general, there is not a lot of things, but I am trying to come to terms with it.

Advantages : sound insulation. Chassis.

Flaws : hard plastic in the cabin. Fuel consumption.

Mazda cx 7 belongs to the SUV class and is mid-size Japanese car, including five seats.

Since creation Mazda car cx 7, more than 10 years have passed. However, it was officially presented in January 2006 at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

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The foundation for its creation was the concept of this crossover called MX-Crossport, which was unveiled a little earlier, in 2005. Launch serial production Mazda CX 7 occurred in the spring of 2006, at the concern's automobile plant in Hiroshima. It is worth noting that the crossover has aroused great interest among drivers who like serious equipment.

For reference! Iwao Koizumi, chief designer of Mazda, claims that he came up with the appearance of this crossover in a fitness center, which emphasizes the exterior of the car. After all, the design of the CX-7 turned out to be sporty and aggressive both inside and outside!

Four years later, the model was restyled, the main change of which was the appearance of a front-wheel drive layout of the car. The Mazda cx 7 was discontinued in 2012, just six years after its introduction. The company's management decided to end the production of this crossover, which is extremely popular, due to the release of a newer model.

For reference! The predecessor of the Mazda cx 7 is famous car Mazda Tribute, and its successor was more new crossover Mazda CX-5!

It's no secret that the crossover was developed with absolutely new platform, which was designed specifically for this car.

Despite this, a significant part of the units, components and mechanisms of the Mazda CX 7 are borrowed components from other models from Mazda. For example, the front suspension is entirely taken from the Mazda MPV minivan, and as the basis for the rear, the developers decided to take the suspension from the Mazda 3, which has undergone minor modifications.

The all-wheel drive transmission, which was also equipped with the presented crossover, was inherited from the Mazda 6 MPS. In addition, Mazda of the 6th generation gave the owners of the CX-7 a derated engine with a power of 238 hp. The transmission is a six-speed "Active matic" automatic unit, which has a manual shift function.

It should also be noted that the Mazda CX-7 has a security system that includes the following elements:

1. Six airbags;
2. System dynamic stabilization(DSC);
3. Anti-lock braking system (ABS);
4. Amplifier emergency braking(EBA);
5. Traction control system (TSC).

Specifications Mazda cx 7

Before describing specifications of this car, it is necessary to clarify that there are different modifications depending on the region of delivery, each of which has a standard and restyled version:

1. Russia;
2. Japan;
3. Europe;

Below is a table showing the technical characteristics of the engines with which the crossover was equipped:

	Russia	Japan	Europe	USA
Engine make	L5-VE L3-VDT	L3-VDT	MZR DISI L3-VDT	L5-VE L3-VDT
Engine capacity, l	2.5 2.3	2.3	2.2 2.3	2.5 2.3
Power, hp	161-170 238-260	238-260	150 – 185 238 - 260	161-170 238-260
Torque, N*m	226 380	380	400 380	226 380
Fuel used	AI-95 AI-98	AI-95, AI-98	Diesel fuel; AI-95, AI-98	AI-95 AI-98
Fuel consumption, l/100 km	7.9 - 11.8 9.7 - 14.7	8.9 - 11.5	5.6 - 7.5 9.7 - 14.7	7.9 - 11.8 9.7 - 14.7
engine's type		Gasoline, in-line, 4-cylinder turbocharged	Diesel, in-line, 4-cylinder turbocharged; Gasoline, in-line, 4-cylinder turbocharged	Gasoline, in-line, 4-cylinder; Gasoline, in-line, 4-cylinder turbocharged
Additional engine information		Direct fuel injection, DOHC	Common-rail direct fuel injection, DOHC; Direct fuel injection, DOHC	Distributive fuel injection; Direct fuel injection, DOHC
Cylinder diameter, mm	89 – 100 87.5	87.5	86 87.5	89 – 100 87.5
Compression ratio	09.07.2018 09.05.2018	09.05.2018 01.01.1970	16.03.2018 09.05.2018	09.07.2018 09.05.2018
Piston stroke, mm	94 – 100 94	94	94	94 – 100

Based on the table above, we can safely say that the engine line of the Mazda CX-7 does not have a wide range of choices. There are only 3 internal combustion engine options to choose from – a diesel power unit and two petrol ones.

The first is called MZR-CD R2AA, has a displacement of 2.2 liters and is equipped with a turbocharger, which allows it to produce 170 hp, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 11.3 seconds, and average consumption fuel is 7.5 liters. Below is a photo of this engine in the engine compartment:

For reference! For crossovers CX-7, which were assembled for European market, an additional cleaning system was installed exhaust gases(SCR)!

The L3-VDT petrol engine with a volume of 2.3 liters was inherited from the CX-7 from the Mazda 6 MPS. It included a direct fuel injection system, turbocharging and an intercooler. This motor installed as on cars with manual transmission, which made it possible to obtain a power of 260 hp, and with a six-speed automatic transmission, as a result of which the power was reduced to 238 hp.

It must be emphasized that both versions of this power unit do not differ in efficiency, because according to the passport data, fuel consumption reaches 11 - 11.5 l/100 km in the combined cycle. However, thanks to the presence of a turbine, the CX-7 crossover has good dynamics acceleration – 8.3 seconds to 100 km/h. Below is the L3-VDT in one of the Japanese catalogs:

The last of the two gasoline engines, with a displacement of 2.5 liters, was installed on post-restyling versions of the Mazda cx 7. This engine is distinguished by the fact that it does not have a turbine and is considered an atmospheric power unit. Its power is 161 hp, acceleration to 100 km/h takes 10.3 seconds according to the passport data, and fuel consumption is in the combined cycle.

The engine is called L5-VE and works in conjunction with a five-speed automatic transmission. It is found in front-wheel drive models CX-7, which is intended for the American market. There is also Russian version ICE L5-VE, which works in conjunction with a manual transmission and allows you to achieve a power of 170 hp.

Which engine to choose Mazda CX-7 with

When choosing an engine, you should first take into account your own preferences. For example, for one driver important parameter is the dynamics of the car, its maximum speed. Best suited for these purposes turbocharged engine L3-VDT. However, it is worth understanding that a supercharger not only adds power, but also reduces the life of the engine.

In addition, according to the owners of this power unit, very often problems arise with the turbine and oil starvation engine. An important parameter is fuel consumption, because turbocharging significantly increases it.

Naturally, for most drivers, engine reliability, efficiency and service life are more important. Best suited for these purposes naturally aspirated engine L5-VE, having a working volume of 2.5 liters.

Unfortunately diesel engine MZR-CD R2AA, which is installed on European versions of the CX-7, is extremely rare in our country. However, if you are lucky enough to find such a copy, it will be a good alternative to a naturally aspirated gasoline engine. Diesel engines have greater efficiency and service life, and also have greater traction.

Which engine is most popular among Mazda CX-7 owners

In our country, almost all Mazda CX-7 cars are equipped with an L3-VDT petrol turbocharged engine. And it's not because it's the most attractive option. The thing is that finding any other engine in our secondary market is an extremely difficult task.

This engine gives such a difficult crossover pleasant acceleration dynamics, but with reliability everything is not entirely smooth. So, most frequent problems in the L3-VDT engine are:

1. Supercharger (turbine). Owners note that this unit fails very often, without showing any signs of future failure. However, it is worth considering that many owners themselves reduce the service life of the supercharger by performing poor quality maintenance;
2. Increased wear on the timing chain. Many owners agree that it can stretch in just 50,000 km;
3. VVT-i coupling. If the other two faults are difficult to identify or prevent, then with the clutch everything is much simpler. The main sign of its failure is a crackling sound when starting the engine, and immediately before its failure, the sound of the engine becomes rough, more like a diesel engine.

Recommendation! A gasoline turbo engine is characterized by increased engine oil consumption. For L3-VDT, the norm is 1 liter per 1,000 km. It is very important to monitor the level of engine oil, because its deficiency will lead to increased wear not only turbines, but also all engine systems!