A Mazda spokesman has revealed to Autocar that the CX-7 has gone out of production, further claiming that although sales in the UK have been satisfactory at around 800 to 1000 per year, the company’s smaller CX-5 is doing well and it made sense to bring CX-7 production to a close.
The idea is that the CX-7 would bow out, allowing the CX-5 to take its place. Mazda can then introduce its SkyActiv technology (first seen on the CX-5) range-wide, simplifying production and expanding profit margins.
The Mazda CX-7 was officially launched in Malaysia in December 2009 wearing a RM248k price tag, although there were some CBU imports running around prior to that. It was powered by a turbocharged 2.3 litre four-cylinder that produced 234 hp and 350 Nm of torque.
The bigger CX-9 will soldier on in relevant markets like the US and Russia.
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who cares this stupid skyactive.. better to drive a lotus handling car
yeah better to get killed in “lotus handling car” in the event of an accident
Perhaps its the best decision. i never get CX-7; it looks extremely identical to CX-9 and I don’t really see the point of producing it.
CX-9 7 seater,CX-7 5 seater,one smaller and one bigger.covers 2 customer demographics.see the point now?
CX-9 has 3.7 litre V6 engine, while CX-7 has 2.3 litre turbocharged engine…
Extremely identical?u gotta get ur eyes checked mate
Might as well do it like Nissan’s Livina – X-Gear and Grand Livina.
CX-9 is the best-looking Jap SUV, much better than Harrier.
Of course, the most beautiful SUV is still — X6.
It’s sad to see this brilliant Jap SUV going the way of the chop. Seriously, i’ve never seen a lifestyle SUV this stylish looking and swift, thanks to the good-old turbocharged 2.3 engine straight off the Mazda 6 MPS.
Sigh, CX-7, we;ll miss you, for showing people that lifestyle SUV’s can still be stylish and reliable.
no idea, why CX-7 is going to end when sales are satisfactory. perhaps turbo and premium price tag doesnt fit the bill anymore hence the cheaper CX-5 will take over.
What if……Proton were to purchase the rights to produce CX-7 and rebadge as a Proton??
In Australia the CX7 was released before the CX9! I have had one for 5 years and love it – in my opinion better looking and more distinctive than the CX5 which looks like many others in the same class but now that will probably be my replacement.
guys looking for ur opinion..lot of complained about cx7 in us and aust on transmision problems…what about in malaysia…any idea…
cx7 still drives like a dream. Great handling..smooth for long distance drive, good on gas for SuV this size.