Mazda CX-7 review by CarReview.com

With new additions to the family, many times the sports car has to be traded in for something a lot more practical and sedate. All that is changing with the new class of vehicles such as the Mazda CX-7 and Acura RDX. Being practical doesn't have to be synonymous with boring.

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Autos & Vehicles

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• mazda
• cx7
• review
• road
• test
• 2008

[DjLouisFerdinand]

The New 2010 CX7 with the 2.3L DISI Engine 244HP...does it really need premium gas or can use regular gas?? whats the difference?? using regular gas can harm the engine?? this question is for the new model CX7 2010s GT....please reply thanks....

[CarReview07]

@DjLouisFerdinand Same rule applies - use 91 octane fuel. Anything less and the EMS retards the timing to reduce reduce knocking and predetonation. Performance decreases along with fuel economy. Spend the few extra dollars on using the right gasoline from a tier one gas company such as Chevron, Shell, Texaco, or Union 76. Trying to save a few dollars on gas will only come back and bite you in the wallet if you plan on keeping the crossover long-term.

[CarReview07]

@DjLouisFerdinand Same rule applies - use 91 octane fuel. Anything less and the EMS retards the timing to reduce reduce knocking and predetonation. Performance decreases along with fuel economy. Spend the few extra dollars on using the right gasoline from a tier one gas company such as Chevron, Shell, Texaco, or Union 76. Trying to save a few dollars on gas will only come back and bite you in the wallet if you plan on keeping the crossover long-term.

[lilbean212]

I've been driving a 2008 cx-7 for about a year and a half now. I've been using regular gas to fill up my tank instead of the premium. I've read on other forums that the later models of the cx-7 are able to run fine on regular gasoline. Is using regular gasoline harming my engine in any way? If so, should I go in to get it checked?

[CarReview07]

@lilbean212 - the engine management system will automatically retard the ignition time to reduce knocking and pinging that may harm your engine. Spend an extra couple of dollars and use a good premium gasoline (Chevron, Shell, Texaco, Union 76). Performance and fuel economy will improve by using the recommended octane fuel.

[amaka56]

wait

it's a mazda

does it really need premium gas?

[CarReview07]

Mazda recommends 91 octane since it is a high-output turbocharged 4-cylinder. You might be able to get away with mid-grade gasoline if the ECU detects the lower octane and retards the engine timing

[danger00000000000000]

Get off the crack rock you moron, the CR-V is the ugliest POS selling in the masses next to the Camry.

They look nothing alike, are you mentally retarded or just looking at videos without your glasses?

The CX-7 is miles ahead of the CR-V in nearly every department besides MPG, the AWD is better, the handing and engine power are WAY better, not to mention it doesn't look like a clump of shit.

[cbr600rx7]

Um i dont know i wish my mom would have given me a 23,000 Dollar car for my 16th birth day. Get a freaking job and get out in the real world. And just be happy you have a good car.

[SophisticatedAss]

your sun glass is just like the car, trash.

[miataman89]

@DjLouisFerdinand

regular unleaded can damage your engine at worst and ruin youre perfomance at best. its not a sugestion, its a requirment

[softinfusion]

DUDE TO DADDA lol

[superdude2k10]

@DjLouisFerdinand actually they reprogrammed it to use regular.

[alba87]

Cons--my AC broke down on my 08 cx 7...it sux!!! now its gonna be like $1000 to fix it! ughhhhh