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Mazda CX-7
2012 Mazda CX-7
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$22,190
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Nissan Murano
2021 Nissan Murano
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$32,510
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.0
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Pontiac Torrent
2009 Pontiac Torrent
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$24,820
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Overview

Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
Engine
3.4L V6 Gas
Transmission
N/A
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Transmission
5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 27 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 17 MPG
Hwy: 24 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
20 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

Mazda CX-7
2010-2012 Mazda CX-7 Rear Angle View
2010-2012 Mazda CX-7 Dashboard
35
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Nissan Murano
Side View
Central Console
10
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Pontiac Torrent
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
5
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
3.5L V6 Gas
3.4L V6 Gas
Horsepower
161 hp @ 6000 rpm
260 hp @ 6000 rpm
185 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque
161 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
240 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
210 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm
Transmission
N/A
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,496 lbs
3,823 lbs
3,660 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
N/A
1,500 lbs
N/A

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
22 MPG
23 MPG
20 MPG
City
20 MPG
20 MPG
17 MPG
Highway
27 MPG
28 MPG
24 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.5 Tons/yr
7.8 (2020) Tons/yr
N/A
EPA rating
5
N/A
5

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gallons
19 gallons
20 gallons
Cruising Range City
328 miles
380 miles
340 miles
Cruising Range Highway
442.8 miles
532 miles
480 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
184.3 in
192.4 in
188.8 in
Height
64.8 in
67.8 in
69.3 in
Max Width
73.7 in
75.4 in
71.4 in
Front Width
64.1 in
64.6 in
61.6 in
Rear Width
63.9 in
64.6 in
61.8 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
111.2 in
112.5 in
Ground Clearance
8.1 in
6.9 in
7.9 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.7 in
40.5 in
41.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.7 in
39.9 in
40.9 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
58 in
59.5 in
55.7 in
Front Seat Hip Room
54.8 in
55.4 in
51.1 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
36.4 in
38.7 in
40.2 in
Rear Seat Headroom
39.3 in
39.8 in
40.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
55.8 in
58.8 in
55.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
53 in
55.2 in
51.4 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
58.6 ft³
67 ft³
68.6 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
29.9 ft³
32.1 ft³
35.2 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
N/A
32.1 ft³
N/A

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Variable pwr
Turning Diameter
37.4 ft
38.7 ft
41.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
N/A
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
17" x 7.0"
18" x 7.5"
16" x 6.5"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7.0"
18" x 7.5"
16" x 6.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Strut
Independent
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-Link
Independent

Tires

Front Tire
P215/70HR17
P235/65TR18
P235/65R16
Rear Tire
P215/70HR17
P235/65TR18
P235/65R16
Spare Tire
T155/90D18
Compact
N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Black Cherry Mica
  • Brilliant Black
  • Copper Red Mica
  • Crystal White Pearl Mica
  • Liquid Silver Metallic
  • Stormy Blue Mica
  • Brilliant Silver Metallic
  • Deep Blue Pearl
  • Gun Metallic
  • Magnetic Black Pearl
  • Pearl White Tricoat
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Cloth seat trim
  • Sand, Cloth seat trim
  • Graphite, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Ebony, Base Cloth Seat Trim
  • Ebony, Nuance Leather Seating Inserts
  • Ebony, Premium Cloth Seat Trim
  • Sand, Base Cloth Seat Trim
  • Sand, Nuance Leather Seating Inserts
  • Sand, Premium Cloth Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Standard
Optional
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Optional
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Optional

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Not Available
Not Available
Optional

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Optional
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
Keyless Start
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Navigation from Telematics
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Telematics
Not Available
Not Available
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Rollover Rating
N/A
Overall Rating
N/A
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
6 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
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