Mazda has refreshed its sports crossover CX-7 for the new year, with some visual tweaked, refined engines and upgraded safety and luxury equipments. Mazda says that the CX-7 offers styling of a sports car and commanding while offering an SUV-style commanding driving position. But the reason they want it to be sport is that they don’t want it to mess the market of its unnecessarily bigger brother the CX-9!

The 2010 CX-7 is offered with a refined version of Mazda’s 2.2 liter MZR common-rail diesel engine with 173 hp and 400 nm of torque. This engine is coupled to a six-speed manual transmission and returns 37.7mpg while CO2 emissions are 199g/km.

But the better hotter choice would be the turbocharged four-cylinder petrol unit with 260 hp, which comes directly from one of the hottest hatchbacks on the market, the Mazda3 MPS. The CX-7 features Active Torque 4-wheel drive system and fully independent suspension which is adapted for the European roads. The car is also available as a RWD.

The new CX-7 is also upgraded visually inside and out. You will find many new chrome parts all over the car, plus new 19-inch rims and bi-xenon headlights, and new toys and gadgets all over the cabin! leather seats, climate control air-conditioning, cruise control, electric front and rear windows, electric driver’s and front passenger’s heated seats, a bespoke BOSE® premium surround sound audio system with 6-CD autochanger and nine speakers, plus integrated satellite navigation and Bluetooth are some of the standard features of the premium model which will go on sale in the UK.

The 2010 Mazda CX-7 will go on sale in the UK from November 1 as a single model with premium trim level priced at £25,785.

has launched freshened versions of its CX-7 crossover SUV in the Japanese market. The newly facelifted CX-7’s design has been enhanced and refined. The front fascia features a fresh five-point lower grille. Chrome garnish added throughout the interior increases the overall impression of dynamism and quality.

The facelifted CX-7 comes with new eco-friendly features which include a fuel consumption gauge and an “eco-lamp” that encourage economical driving. Newly added advanced safety equipment, such as Mazda’s Rear Vehicle Monitoring (RVM) system and Emergency Signal System (ESS), augments safety for the vehicle’s occupants.

Performance: Extensive improvements for refined driving performance

• The MZR 2.3L DISI Turbo engine that powers both model grades has been updated with revised combustion chamber shapes and fuel injection timing which enhance fuel economy without degrading responsiveness. Additionally, the turbo supercharging pressure is optimized to improve response and provide smoother acceleration.
• The six-speed automatic transmission (with Activematic manual mode) has a revised shift pattern and a more effective slip lock-up control. Increased engine combustion efficiency and reduced friction result in a two-percent improvement in fuel economy (FWD grades: 9.3 km/L, 4WD grades: 9.1 km/L).
• Reinforced door apertures and rear wheel housings increase torsional rigidity by five percent. As a result, the ride is more stable, comfortable and quieter.
• Retuned suspension springs and dampers provide a more linear ride.
• In addition to the increased body rigidity, added sound insulating materials on the chassis and around the engine bay, in tandem with measures to reduce wind noise, have resulted in an extremely quiet cabin.

Interior

• A new center panel made from matt black plastic with metallic trim on each side adds a heightened quality feel.
• Newly designed blackout meters. The stylish and high quality meter design has easy-to-read dials, white needles and blue ring illumination.
• The center steering wheel spoke and the air conditioner vent bezels and center knobs have chrome garnish for a premium impression.
• Soft-touch materials are used on the center floor console lid and door armrests.
• The base model CX-7 has sporty black fabric seat covers. The CX-7 Cruising Package offers luxurious black leather upholstery.

Equipment and functionality: comfort and quality

• Both model grades feature a multi-information display (MID). It provides information to support economical driving such as average and current fuel economy, average speed and potential driving range, as well as maintenance information including a reminder of when to change the engine oil. The display also shows images from the side and rear cameras, aiding safe and worry-free driving.
• All model grades feature an auto-light system (which automatically switches on the vehicle headlights according to ambient light conditions), rain-sensing wipers and Mazda’s advanced keyless entry and engine start system for added convenience.
• To ensure a comfortable driving position, all versions come with a telescoping steering wheel. The CX-7 Cruising Package also features a three-person memory function for the driver’s side seat and a passenger side power-adjustable seat.
• New convenient features include a multi-tray storage compartment inside the center floor console and drink holders for rear seat passengers.
• The previously standard navigation system is now offered as a dealer-installed option, giving customers greater freedom of choice. (The side and rear camera system which comes as standard is now integrated with the MID.)

Gargash Enterprises sole dealer of Mercedes Benz in Dubai, Sharjah and Northern Emirates, unveiled all new Mercedes GLK during a road show promotion in Ibn Battuta mall in Dubai. They’ve established a custom-made driving track in launch arena so guests could enjoy GLK driving experience. This is the new “launch concept” Mercedes is to pursue for promotion of all models across the region.

GLK is Merc’s latest hit in mid-sized SUV (CrossOver) segment which combines high riding SUV joy with every day practicality of a city car. Main rivals for GLK in the market are Nissan Qashqai, Mazda CX7, Land Rover LR2, Infiniti FX and BMW X3.

source : AMEinfo