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Toyota Prado Vs Mazda CX-7 |
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Home Price Lists 200 Series
150 Series
Vs RX350 & RX450h
3 Dr Prado vs Pajero Vs Lincoln MKT
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Here's a quick comparison between the current 150 series Toyota Land Cruiser Prado specifications and the Mazda CX-7. Although the two are aimed at different parts of the market I thought it would be an interesting comparison. The CX-7 feels like a closeted regular sedan. The interior doesn't feel large until you look back at how much space the wagon body has. The exterior body design looks fantastic but there are materials on the inside while look good that feel priced down. While not crude the CX-7 is nowhere new refined as the Prado. It is all relative. Due to the size issue and the drive, it should really be compared with the small SUV class rather than the Prado. We've included it here because one of us is looking to buy one. |
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Mazda has updated the CX-7 for 2010 and you now can have the option of a 2WD model as well as a diesel engine and non-turbo charged engine. There are a few problems with the engines used in the CX-7. The main problem with the turbo petrol engines is that real world fuel consumption is very high despite the low tested figures just do and of course turbo lag at the wrong times. Just check the web for specific reviews. Likewise the basic non-turbo engine has power issues, mainly not enough go to satisfy if you have driven the others. Of course it's 4wd capability is limited especially the 2WD version but the market for this car is not those who go off road except for a few dirt roads as opposed to proper tracks. If I was looking to buy a CX-7 it would be for its looks and on road performance which is very good in the turbo charged petrol version only. I wouldn't consider any other version especially with non-turbo charged engines - it would be underpowered. Nice to look at but slug to drive. Then again I would probably go for the 2WD Honda Odyssey (Aust version) instead because it has even higher quality interior and amazing resale value. The Honda Odyssey is faster and easily more responsive than the non-turbo CX-7. A comparison with the Lexus RX350 is probably the
most suitable but then again there is a huge price difference. We've
driven the RX350 several times and would happily buy one but it is
expensive and the lack of driver feed back would annoy but long
distance touring would be very enjoyable. Furthermore the Lexus's
higher quality materials and very quiet interior really do show how
much refinement the CX-7 is missing. But then again the CX-7 is much
cheaper the the RX350 or the Prado. |
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150 Series Toyota Prado
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To conclude we are attracted to its looks but it does lack substance that we are looking for. We are presuming that it would be perfect for those who just travel around the city and suburbs where performance is not a big concern.
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