Auto loans: 2011 Mazda CX-7

None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 10.4 to 12.5 L/100 km combined (EPA). 4 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.

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Combined
10.4 to 12.5 L/100 km
Recalls
4

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Mazda CX-7 of the 2007 to 2012 generation
Photo: OSX, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo, not one of our cars

For sale

We do not have a 2011 Mazda CX-7 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.

CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.

2011 Mazda CX-7 specs

2011 Mazda CX-7 powertrains
SpecPowertrain 1Powertrain 2Powertrain 3
Engine2.5L 4-cylinder2.3L 4-cylinder turbo2.3L 4-cylinder turbo
DriveFront-wheel driveFront-wheel driveFour-wheel drive
Transmission5-speed automatic6-speed automatic6-speed automatic
FuelRegular gasPremium gasPremium gas
City11.8 L/100 km13.1 L/100 km13.7 L/100 km
Highway8.6 L/100 km10.0 L/100 km11.1 L/100 km
Combined10.4 L/100 km11.7 L/100 km12.5 L/100 km
CO₂240 g/km276 g/km291 g/km
Cost to drive 100 km$16.12$20.47$21.88

2011 Mazda CX-7: every figure

2011 Mazda CX-7 figures by powertrain
FigurePowertrain 1Powertrain 2Powertrain 3
Displacement2.5 L2.3 L2.3 L
Cylinders444
MPG city (US)201817
MPG highway (US)272421
MPG combined (US)232019
MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure)282423
Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices)US$2,900US$4,100US$4,350
Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre)$3,224$4,094$4,376

Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.

What to check when buying the 2011 Mazda CX-7

  • NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
  • Owners filed 154 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension (51), air bags (42) and exterior lighting (39). Have those parts checked before you buy.
2011 Mazda CX-7 recall campaigns
CampaignDateComponentSummary
19V7820002019-10-31air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator moduleMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2012 CX-7, CX-9, and 2009-2012 Maza6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring...
18V7170002018-10-12air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator moduleMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S....
17V4290002017-06-29air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator moduleMazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Mazda6, and 2007-2011 CX-7 and CX-9 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash...
16V5930002016-08-11suspension:front:control arm:lower ball jointMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Mazda CX-7 vehicles manufactured February 14, 2006, to May 9, 2012. In the affected vehicles, water may enter the front suspension ball joint fittings. If the water is contaminated with salt, such as from driving on snowy roads that...

Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.

The 2011 Mazda CX-7 for buyers

CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2011 Mazda CX-7 for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. For anyone shopping for the 2011 Mazda CX-7, here are the facts that matter.

What to check on the CX-7

Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. There are 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car.

Engine and fuel

It is powered by the 2.5L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.

At 10.4 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 31 litres of fuel. In energy, every 100 km costs about $16.12 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,900 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.

What to expect from the CX-7

As an SUV, it sits higher than a sedan, which makes getting in and loading easier.

Good uses for the CX-7

It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.

Drive it on your own roads

Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. A test week in the CX-7 tells you more than any review. If the CX-7 is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge.

Running costs

At our price setting, 100 km costs about $16.12 in fuel. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $161.20 at our price setting.

Picking a year and a trim

If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Within the 2011 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.

Still deciding?

Ask us anything about renting before you buy.

Rent it for a week before you buy

A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2011 Mazda CX-7 from us first.

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Ask us about the 2011 Mazda CX-7

Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2011 Mazda CX-7 for you and reply within one business day.

CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.

Buying the 2011 Mazda CX-7

Does CarmaCars sell the 2011 Mazda CX-7?

Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.

Can I rent a 2011 Mazda CX-7 before I buy one?

Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.

Does the 2011 Mazda CX-7 have recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.

What does the 2011 Mazda CX-7 cost in fuel a year?

EPA puts it at US$2,900 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3224.00.

Where do the figures come from?

Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.