Purchased another Brand, a short review

matchless · 11th March 2018, 10:10

Hi,
I have been looking for an SUV for sometime, as the extra height is now needed (my other half struggles with the 75 after an op), and recently bought a Mazda CX7 2.2 Diesel.
The 75 may or may not stay with me, as its in good condition, cheap to run and
reliable.The previous forum member owner took great care of it as well.
I thought I would do a quick review of the CX7 compared to the 75.
Fuel;
Both are Diesels, the CX7 is a 2.2 with 170bhp,not a straight comparison,but the 75 is looking to achieve 5-8 mpg more on a long run, 10 mpg(+) in town.
Comfort;
Both are very comfortable, the CX7 seats are very good though.
Space;
Obviously the CX7 is better, and being a 5 door compared to a saloon (75) more practicle.
Equipment;
The 75 has most driver aids you could need/use, inc a sunroof and blind.
The CX7 doesnt have a sunroof, but is packed with safety features inc blind spot alerts, reverse sensors/camera (the 75 has sensors only)
ICE;
Bose system in the CX7,which is brilliant.
The 75 has an aftermarket sony unit, very good but limited with 20 year old components (speakers etc,etc which can be changed)
Refinement;
The 75 is very good in town, and quiet at motorway speeds.
The CX7 isnt as quiet in town (road noise slightly worse, engine noise not as good as the 75) at motorway speeds the CX7 is nearly silent.
Running costs;
too early to tell with the CX7, its will be expensive if anything serious goes wrong,which hopefully is a long way off, and I do have a good warranty from Mazda. The CX7 tyres are huge.
The 75 can be run very cheaply, and nothing is too scary re costs.
The CX7 CO2 levels are high, but NOX very low (ADBLU system)
All in All two very good cars that are not to everyones tastes, which I find part of the attraction to both of them.
The 75 actually holds up well against a newer design.

Ravinder · 11th March 2018, 10:43

I personally do like Mazdas especially the Mazda 6. Stunning motor and good quality.

11th March 2018, 10:10	#1
matchless Gets stuck in Mazda cx7/1979 T140e Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 524 Thanks: 103 Thanked 50 Times in 34 Posts	Purchased another Brand, a short review Hi, I have been looking for an SUV for sometime, as the extra height is now needed (my other half struggles with the 75 after an op), and recently bought a Mazda CX7 2.2 Diesel. The 75 may or may not stay with me, as its in good condition, cheap to run and reliable.The previous forum member owner took great care of it as well. I thought I would do a quick review of the CX7 compared to the 75. Fuel; Both are Diesels, the CX7 is a 2.2 with 170bhp,not a straight comparison,but the 75 is looking to achieve 5-8 mpg more on a long run, 10 mpg(+) in town. Comfort; Both are very comfortable, the CX7 seats are very good though. Space; Obviously the CX7 is better, and being a 5 door compared to a saloon (75) more practicle. Equipment; The 75 has most driver aids you could need/use, inc a sunroof and blind. The CX7 doesnt have a sunroof, but is packed with safety features inc blind spot alerts, reverse sensors/camera (the 75 has sensors only) ICE; Bose system in the CX7,which is brilliant. The 75 has an aftermarket sony unit, very good but limited with 20 year old components (speakers etc,etc which can be changed) Refinement; The 75 is very good in town, and quiet at motorway speeds. The CX7 isnt as quiet in town (road noise slightly worse, engine noise not as good as the 75) at motorway speeds the CX7 is nearly silent. Running costs; too early to tell with the CX7, its will be expensive if anything serious goes wrong,which hopefully is a long way off, and I do have a good warranty from Mazda. The CX7 tyres are huge. The 75 can be run very cheaply, and nothing is too scary re costs. The CX7 CO2 levels are high, but NOX very low (ADBLU system) All in All two very good cars that are not to everyones tastes, which I find part of the attraction to both of them. The 75 actually holds up well against a newer design. Last edited by matchless; 11th March 2018 at 10:13..

11th March 2018, 10:43	#2
Ravinder This is my second home Rover 75 saloon x2, Rover 75 Tourer x2, Rover 220 Coupe Turbo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife Posts: 9,036 Thanks: 2,278 Thanked 2,852 Times in 1,718 Posts	I personally do like Mazdas especially the Mazda 6. Stunning motor and good quality. __________________ Wanted - Indian bride. Cash waiting. (All sorted - bargain) First name and forum name: Ravinder Rover 75 2.0 CDT Connoisseur SE 116 (160 remap) Royal Blue (JFM) This vehicle was the 50,481st 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 2,238th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE to be made out of 3,775 This vehicle was the 5,002nd 75 in Royal Blue (code: JFM) to be made out of 14,420 Royal Blue 75s