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Styling, TURBO engine, space, practicality, quality, all-wheel-drive system. The CX-7's appeal lies largely in its styling. Even with the new inhappy Mazdain corporate face, it's arguably one of the best looking soft-roaders out there. It's evidenced by the fact that there were more CX-7s sold last year than the year previous. Angular lines, sharply creased wheel arches and a kinked glasshouse certainly lend visual appeal. The centre stack now has metallic edges (or piano black, dependent on spec), the door trims have been redesigned for more comfort, the dash-top display is reshaped and larger, and on the lUXURY Sports, incorporates Satellite Navigation with a reversing camera. The leather seats are beautifully padded, with good grip and size. There's plenty of leg room in the back, with generous width, too. The other thing that contributes is the release handles found in the boot. If you want to load something large, there's no need to open several doors, or climb through the car. Just open the boot, pull on the handle and the rear seats instantly transform to a huge load area. The boot's high load height and wide opening make putting a pram in a breeze. The Bose stereo also gives excellent clarity and bass. Really, the CX-7???s interior is not just functional, but also elegant. You can see why it's the choice of many families. Its traction in amazing too. So many other SUVs rely on sensors to determine if the front wheels have lost grip, responding by sending some drive rearward. The effect is a front wheel scrabble for a split second, with forward momentum following. However the CX-7s all-wheel-drive system is nothing short of perfect. It doesn't even for a millisecond chirp the front wheels before the rears kick in to help out. It just grips from the get go, and on loose surfaces, that is very reassuring. Combine that with a responsive stability control system and the CX-7???s ability is even broader than it makes out. We took it for a brief stint on sand, grass and gravel - none of it proved a challenge. It's not hard to see why the CX-7???s appeal is universal. Its virtues stack up well - space, quality, practicality, styling - and that's before you get to the motor. Adding this excellent diesel to the line-up has been a smart move by Mazda. It's frugal, torquey and puts out less CO2 than some of its German and Japanese rivals. We are the largest multi franchised dealer in SA and have been offering superior value, quality and service for 40 years. All our pre owned vehicles are certified to the highest possible standards, we know this because we have more accredited MASTER technicians than any other dealer in the country We will come to your home, office or even your local mechanic We are located just 10 mins south of the city CBD, with over 120 cars in stock and over 1000 cars to choose from. We offer the best extended warranty programs backed by Australia's leading and most reputable insurer Allianz. This includes a fantastic warranty that not only is 4 years unlimited km's but you are not locked into any service contracts like other warranties. Ask about our unbeatable St George finance packages and how to get same day approval for a instant delivery.