’09 Mazda CX-7 takes sporty route

04/10/2008 19:39. “Ann M. Job AP Don’t be fooled by the looks of the 2009 Mazda CX-7. While it rides higher off the pavement than a sports car does, and it has a tall roof” // Worcester Telegram

04/10/2008 19:02. Best of all, the five-passenger CX-7 earned an across-the-board, five-out-of-five-stars rating for passenger protection in federal government frontal and side crash testing.

Starting manufacturer's suggested retail price, including destination charge, is $24,550 for a base, two-wheel drive CX-7. The lowest starting retail price for an all-wheel drive CX-7 is $26,250.

Compare that to the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan that starts at $24,990 with automatic transmission and front-wheel drive, and the 2009 Acura RDX, which has a starting MSRP, including destination charge, of $34,455. The RDX comes standard with all-wheel drive and many luxury features, including leather-trimmed seats and power moonroof.

The CX-7, Tiguan and RDX are the only crossover SUVs powered by turbocharged, four-cylinder... // Belleville News Democrat