2007 Mazda CX-7

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) revealed the eagerly awaited 2007 Mazda CX-7 crossover sport-utility vehicle (SUV) at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show.

The CX-7 is the first of three important all-new Mazda vehicles designed and engineered specifically for North America .

"The North American market continues to play a pivotal role in Mazda Motor Corporation's global future," said Jim O'Sullivan, president and CEO, MNAO. "Vehicles such as CX-7, designed and engineered specifically for the North American market, will make Mazda an important and influential force in the industry. This vehicle represents everything a Mazda SUV should be: power ful, with great styling and detailed craftsmanship and fun-to-drive. Mazda at its finest."

CX-7 is a clean break from the fleet of traditional SUVs currently offered. It is e ngineered with Mazda's trademark, "Soul of a Sportscar" and built entirely on Mazda - derived platform architecture. Program manager Shunsuke Kawasaki shows his confidence by stating, "There is no doubt this SUV reflects Zoom-Zoom. CX-7 skillfully blends sports car verve with SUV practicality. It is a vehicle that brings together performance and design like never before and t his deviation from the crossover norm is inviting to look at, entertaining to drive, and fun to use." The CX-7 is just right for adventurous couples seeking a new challenge and driven by the urge for discovery.