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Replying to: outbackeddy (Jul 04, 2007 4:57 am) MPG Posters: Let us know if you are equipped with AWD for comparison. |
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The CX-7 is class-leading in all respects, it seems, except one: gas mileage. Given its size, it should be getting 29mpg hwy easy, and a consistent 20mpg around town. That it requires premium fuel is another added indignity. The larger CX-9 is getting similar mileage with its 3.5L V6. Perhaps Ford should've put a somewhat detuned version in the CX7. Have turbos ever lived up to their promise? They require premium fuel and they slurp it like a toddler sucking down a cherry Icee. A turbo's mileage is also very sensitive to less-than-ideal environmental conditions.
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Replying to: walterquint (Jul 18, 2007 2:55 pm) Perhaps if it was Ford's decision, they would have. |
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Replying to: maltb (Jul 18, 2007 3:05 pm) |
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Replying to: walterquint (Jul 18, 2007 4:28 pm) Are you sure about this? Sources please? |
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Replying to: walterquint (Jul 18, 2007 4:28 pm) The CX-7 is all Mazda. Mazda developed 2.3l engine and a different transmission than the Ford Edge. As Mazda is considered the small car expert, Ford borrows a lot of engine and suspension from them. It is obvious however that Mazda keeps the best stuff for themselves. |
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Replying to: walterquint (Jul 18, 2007 2:55 pm)
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Replying to: fonefixer (Jul 19, 2007 6:46 am)
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Replying to: walterquint (Jul 18, 2007 4:28 pm) The 2.3 4cyl you refer is Mazda's design produced in Japan. Ford adopted this engine and produces it in Mexico for several of their vehicles. a big distinction though is that the turbo engine is a direct injection motor. As for the CX-9 being a rebadged Ford crossover, let's look a little deeper. What is the Ford crossover based on? A Mazda6 (which is the basis for quite a few mid-size Ford vehicles). Yes, there is plenty of platform/drivetrain sharing going on with Ford and Mazda but there are some clear distinctions. Take a CX-9 and a MKX for a test drive and see if you can tell that they are same underpinnings. Also, fit 7 passengers in the MKX while you are at it. |
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Replying to: walterquint (Jul 18, 2007 4:28 pm) Were do you get this stuff from? It sounds very potent!  Who is saving who? Go drive an Edge, then drive the 7 or the 9(read:4600 lb.w/3rd row!!) |
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