2012
Mazda CX-7

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$28,155
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Available trims

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  • FWD 4dr i SV
    Starts at
    $22,190
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD 4dr i Sport
    Starts at
    $22,995
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD 4dr s Touring
    Starts at
    $26,455
    18 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD 4dr i Touring
    Starts at
    $26,590
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • AWD 4dr s Touring
    Starts at
    $28,155
    17 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD 4dr s Grand Touring
    Starts at
    $31,840
    18 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • AWD 4dr s Grand Touring
    Starts at
    $33,540
    17 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Available blind spot warning system
Available backup camera
Optional 244-hp, turbo four-cylinder
FWD or AWD

The good & the bad

The good

Acceleration (turbo engine)
Brake-pedal feel
Responsive steering
Nicely arranged cargo area

The bad

Highway acceleration (base engine)
Fuel economy (turbo engine)
Choppy highway ride at times
Backseat doesn't recline
Available dash-top screen is distracting
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Safety review

Based on the 2012 Mazda CX-7 base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Rollover rating
4/5
14.7%
Risk of rollover
14.7%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

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Consumer reviews

92% of drivers recommend this car
4.6 / 5
Based on 14 reviews
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Comfort 4.6
Interior 4.1
Performance 4.5
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.5
Reliability 4.7

Most recent

By MinnieMazdaGuy from Minneapolis, MN
Owns this car
February 8, 2020

Reliable and fun to drive

Bought the basic SV model used in 2015 with 40k miles, have 71k now. It’s my wife’s car and she loves it. Great looking in pearl white with tan/black interior. Very solid, including interior which isn’t cheap feeling like some current cars. Interior styling looks upscale and exterior is sporty. Very comfortable seats with durable cloth. Engine is plenty peppy unless you have a heavy foot. Fuel economy is a bit better than EPA rating on the highway, close to EPA in the city. Best as a city/suburban car as the ride is a bit bouncy on bad highways, which we have a lot of in MN. Great handling for an SUV. Best attribute is its reliability—no problems to date, just the usual wear items like drive belt and battery. And no rust after 9 MN winters, much better than some Mazdas. Wouldn’t mind having Bluetooth, but can’t beat it for value.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 4.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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By Cx7 owner from Scottsdale, AZ
Owns this car
February 4, 2020

Extremely reliable

Have owned two Mazda CX-7. First purchased new 2010 had 150,000 miles and was still in excellent condition. Car was totaled in accident, was still in excellent condition. Purchased 2nd used, due to reliability.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2012 Mazda CX-7?

The 2012 Mazda CX-7 is available in 5 trim levels:

  • i SV (1 style)
  • i Sport (1 style)
  • i Touring (1 style)
  • s Grand Touring (2 styles)
  • s Touring (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2012 Mazda CX-7?

The 2012 Mazda CX-7 offers up to 20 MPG in city driving and 27 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2012 Mazda CX-7 reliable?

The 2012 Mazda CX-7 has an average reliability rating of 4.7 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2012 Mazda CX-7 owners.

Is the 2012 Mazda CX-7 a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2012 Mazda CX-7. 92.9% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.6 / 5
Based on 14 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.6
  • Interior: 4.1
  • Performance: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.5
  • Reliability: 4.7
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