Marketed as a crossover between a sports car and an SUV, the Mazda CX-7 made an instant impact on the market when it was introduced in 2007. The Mazda CX-7 is the manufacturer’s first step into the mid-size SUV market since the Navajo was discontinued in 1994. It boasts an all-new platform and takes some of the components of Mazda’s most popular vehicles such as the rear suspension of the Mazda5 and the all-wheel drive of the Mazda6 MPS. On its launch, the Mazda CX-7 was described as a unique balance of performance and practicality with true flexibility.