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TORONTO — The 2010 Mazda CX-7 is making its premiere in Canada, at the 2009 Canadian Auto Show here. Alongside it will be the updated 2009 Mazda MX-5.

The Mazda CX-7 gets a new look and a new 161-horseower 2.5-liter engine for 2010 — the same power plant as in the 2009 Mazda 6 and the 2010 Mazda 3. The engine is coupled with a five-speed automatic transmission. A carryover engine is a 16-valve turbo-4 that makes 244 hp.

The 2010 Mazda CX-7 gets revised front and rear appearance, with a new five-point grille that gives it a family resemblance to the new RX-8, MX-5 and Mazda 3. Improvements were made to the body to improve rigidity and ride quality. Inside, there are redesigned gauges with 3D dials and blackout meters, a multi-information display on top of the instrument panel and Bluetooth compatibility.

Pricing and complete specifications will be released closer to the CX-7's on-sale date.

Inside Line says: Neighbors to the north get a first look at the new Mazdas. — Laura Sky Brown, Correspondent

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=141991

 

[Babyface]

Hmmmm so they are gonna offer it in a NA 4cyl? Interesting.

 

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[quote author=Babyface link=topic=137485.msg2964721#msg2964721 date=1235717167]
Hmmmm so they are gonna offer it in a NA 4cyl? Interesting.
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It's only a 4cyl already...

 

[Babyface]

Yes but the Cx7 was only available in the turbo 244hp version. My poiny was that they are offering it in NA form now, my guess is to inclease the MPG

 

[TEXN]

Looks like they went to a Mazda3-style NAV system as well. Doesn't look bad.

The Escape does pretty well with the 2.5l/6ATX combo and weighs about the same as the CX7.

I wonder if Mazda is preparing to kill the Tribute and this NA version will fit well into the Tributes spot?

 

[smokinAMD]

I was under the impression the Tribute was going to become the CX-5.

 

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I was under the impression the Tribute was going to become the CX-5.
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It is. Or rather, its replacement is. It's based on the C1 (Mazda3) platform, not the Escape platform.