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Mazda CX-7
2012 Mazda CX-7
Select configuration:
$22,190
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Pontiac Torrent
2009 Pontiac Torrent
Select configuration:
$24,820
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Toyota Highlander Hybrid
2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Select configuration:
TBC
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.8
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Overview

Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
3.4L V6 Gas
Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Hybrid
Transmission
5-Speed Automatic
Transmission
5-Speed Automatic
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 27 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 17 MPG
Hwy: 24 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 36 MPG
Hwy: 35 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
20 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.1 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
7 seater

Photos

Mazda CX-7
2010-2012 Mazda CX-7 Rear Angle View
2010-2012 Mazda CX-7 Dashboard
35
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Pontiac Torrent
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
5
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Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
25
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

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

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,496 lbs
3,660 lbs
4,365 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
N/A
N/A
3,500 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
22 MPG
20 MPG
36 MPG
City
20 MPG
17 MPG
36 MPG
Highway
27 MPG
24 MPG
35 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.5 Tons/yr
N/A
5.0 Tons/yr
EPA rating
5
5
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gallons
20 gallons
17.1 gallons
Cruising Range City
328 miles
340 miles
615.6 miles
Cruising Range Highway
442.8 miles
480 miles
598.5 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
184.3 in
188.8 in
194.9 in
Height
64.8 in
69.3 in
68.1 in
Max Width
73.7 in
71.4 in
76 in
Front Width
64.1 in
61.6 in
65.3 in
Rear Width
63.9 in
61.8 in
65.4 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
112.5 in
112.2 in
Ground Clearance
8.1 in
7.9 in
8 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
7 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.7 in
41.2 in
42 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.7 in
40.9 in
39.6 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
58 in
55.7 in
59 in
Front Seat Hip Room
54.8 in
51.1 in
57.2 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
36.4 in
40.2 in
41 in
Rear Seat Headroom
39.3 in
40.1 in
39.4 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
55.8 in
55.9 in
58.4 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
53 in
51.4 in
57 in
Third Row Leg Room
N/A
N/A
27.7 in
Third Row Headroom
N/A
N/A
36.1 in
Third Row Shoulder Room
N/A
N/A
55 in
Third Row Hip Room
N/A
N/A
45.6 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
58.6 ft³
68.6 ft³
84.3 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
29.9 ft³
35.2 ft³
48.4 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
N/A
N/A
16 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

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

Wheels

Wheels Type
N/A
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
17" x 7.0"
16" x 6.5"
18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7.0"
16" x 6.5"
18" x 8"

Suspension

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

Tires

Front Tire
P215/70HR17
P235/65R16
P235/65VR18
Rear Tire
P215/70HR17
P235/65R16
P235/65VR18
Spare Tire
T155/90D18
N/A
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Black Cherry Mica
  • Brilliant Black
  • Copper Red Mica
  • Crystal White Pearl Mica
  • Liquid Silver Metallic
  • Stormy Blue Mica
N/A
  • Blizzard Pearl
  • Blueprint
  • Celestial Silver Metallic
  • Magnetic Gray Metallic
  • Midnight Black Metallic
  • Moon Dust
  • Opulent Amber
  • Ruby Flare Pearl

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Cloth seat trim
  • Sand, 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
  • Black, SofTex Seat Trim
  • Graphite, SofTex Seat Trim
  • Harvest Beige, SofTex Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

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

Interior Trim

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

Comfort

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

Safety

Safety Features

ABS
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Not Available

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
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
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
6 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
2 Years / Unlimited Miles
Hybrid/Electric Components
N/A
N/A
8 Years / 100,000 Miles
Maintenance
N/A
N/A
2 Years / 25,000 Miles
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