Thanks to a sharp design and peppy powertrain, the 2009 Mazda CX-7 brings some much-needed fun to an otherwise practical but mostly bland segment.

• Pros

Sporty handling, V6-like power from the turbocharged four-cylinder, solid build quality, attention-getting design, excellent safety ratings.

• What's New for 2009

For 2009, the Mazda CX-7 remains unchanged except for a few option and package modifications. All trim levels get an auxiliary audio jack, and the Technology Package now includes Bluetooth phone capability and satellite radio. The base Sport trim level, however, has lost its standard power driver seat.

Features

• Interior Features
• Front Seats
• Heated passenger seat
• 8 -way power driver seat
• Heated driver seat
• Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
• Height adjustable driver seat
• Leather
• Bucket front seats
• Rear Seats
• Split-folding rear seatback
• Folding with storage center armrest
• Rear ventilation ducts
• Power Features
• Remote keyless power door locks
• Power mirrors
• Heated mirrors
• 2 one-touch power windows
• Remote window operation
• Instrumentation
• Clock
• Tachometer
• External temperature display
• Low fuel level warning
• Convenience
• Cruise control
• Front and rear cupholders
• Front door pockets
• Front seatback storage
• Speed-proportional power steering
• Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
• Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
• Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
• Comfort
• Interior air filtration
• Climate control
• Cargo area light
• Front reading lights
• Leather trim on shift knob
• Leather steering wheel
• Rear floor mats
• Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
• Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
• In Car Entertainment
• Mast antenna
• 4 total speakers
• AM/FM stereo
• Speed sensitive volume control
• Auxiliary audio input
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Features

• Exterior Features
• Roof and Glass
• Variable intermittent wipers
• Privacy glass
• Rear defogger
• Intermittent rear wiper
• Body
• Rear spoiler
• Tires and Wheels
• Painted alloy wheels
• 18 x 7.5 in. wheels
• Steel spare wheel
• P235/60R18 102H tires
• All season tires
• Inside mounted spare tire
• Temporary spare tire
• Doors
• Fixed lifgate window
• Rear liftgate door
• Towing and Hauling
• Cargo tie downs
• Safety Features
• 4-wheel ABS
• Front and rear head airbags
• Dual front side-mounted airbags
• Child seat anchors
• Emergency braking assist
• Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
• Rear door child safety locks
• Engine immobilizer
• Front fog/driving lights
• Auto delay off headlamps
• Dusk sensing headlamps
• Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp
• 2 front headrests
• 2 rear headrests
• Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
• Rear center 3-point belt
• Front seatbelt pretensioners
• Stability control
• Traction control
• Electronic brakeforce distribution
• Rear height adjustable headrests
• Tire pressure monitoring