Mazda cx-7 combines sporty good looks with nimble handling

Mazda cx-7 combines sporty good looks with nimble handling

The Mazda cx-7 is a mid-size crossover SUV model from Mazda, the production version of the MX-Crossport concept car. The Mazda cx-7 is built in Hiroshima, Japan, starting in early 2006. The Mazda cx-7 was shown publicly for the first time at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show in January. Production officially began on February 20 at Mazda's Ujina#2 factory in Hiroshima. The CX-7 went on sale in spring 2006 as a 2007 model. It is also Mazda's first mid-size SUV since the Navajo was discontinued in 1994.

The Mazda cx-7 receives an all-new platform instead of sharing the Ford/Mazda CD3 platform used by the larger Mazda CX-9/Ford Edge/Lincoln MKX crossovers as well as the Mazda6. It uses the front suspension of the Mazda MPV minivan, with the rear suspension from the Mazda5. Many of the all wheel drive components come from the Mazdaspeed6. It shares its turbocharged engine with the Mazdaspeed6. It uses a 6-speed automatic transmission. The Mazda cx-7 currently slots between the Tribute and the CX-9.

Mazda cx-7 combines sporty good looks with nimble handling

Engine and transmission Mazda cx-7
Power comes from the same 2.3 L straight-4 MZR engine used in the Mazda speed 3 and Mazda speed 6 coupled with a 6 speed Aisin automatic transmission, and tuned to produce 244 hp or 182 kW (Australian model 175 kW) at 5000 RPM and 258 ft·lbf (350 N·m) of torque at a low 2500 rpm, 99% of the maximum torque is available to 5000 rpm.

The MZR 2.3L DISI turbo engine found in the Mazda speed 3 and Mazda speed 6 has been retuned in the North American-Spec CX-7 to deliver torque at a lower RPM for less turbo lag off the line. This was achieved thanks to a redesigned, smaller KO4 turbocharger. UK-Spec CX-7's feature the same, larger KO4 turbocharger and transmission found in the Mazdaspeed line.

Daihatsu charade turbo G11 Second generation 1983–1987

Daihatsu charade turbo G11 Second generation 1983–1987

The second generation (G11) was released in 1983, again as a 3- or 5-door hatchback. It featured several variations of the 3-cylinder 1.0 L engine, including a turbocharged version with 68 hp JIS and diesel and turbo-diesel versions. A 5-speed manual transmission was available. The G11 was produced with two frontends, colloquially known as "square-eyes" (Series 1) and "cat-eyes" (Series 2).

In Europe, the G11 underbody, engines and transmissions were used as the basis for the Innocenti De Tomaso, after Innocenti's contract with British Leyland expired. The G11 parts continued to be used by the Italian automaker until 1992.

Daihatsu charade turbo G11 Second generation 1983–1987

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The G11 Daihatsu Charade was released with two engine variants. The base model has the naturally aspirated, three cylinder, 993 cc CB23 engine that spawns around 50-55 bhp. 0-60 mph takes around 12–13 seconds. The other Charade Turbo and Charade DeTomaso models had the upgraded cb23 engine, called the cb60. The cb60 was also a three cylinder 993 cc engine, but was fitted with an IHI TurboCharger, which saw its power rise to 65-70 bhp.

In 1985, at the Tokyo show, Daihatsu introduced the 926R, a prototype of a mid engine Charade, developed together with DeTomaso and designed to take part in the WRC championship for cars under 1300 cc. The 926R had a MID 993 cc, 12v, twin-cam, turbo engine, mounted behind the driver - moving the rear wheels through a 5 speed manual transmission and delivering 118 hp. The 926R weighed 800 kg and had wider fenders to cover the 205/225 15" wheels (similar to the Renault 5 Maxi Turbo). However, following significant crashes in 1986 WRC, group B was banned and the 926R project was called off.

Daihatsu charade supermini car First generation (G10; 1977–1983)

Daihatsu charade supermini car First generation (G10; 1977–1983)

The Daihatsu Charade was a supermini which was introduced in 1977. Daihatsu considers the Charade a large "compact" car to differentiate it from other compacts in its lineup, such as the Daihatsu Mira/Cuore.

In China, Daihatsu Charade is called "Xiali" and made by China FAW, under the registered mark of "China FAW". From 1986 September 30, to 2009, it sold over 1.5 million around the country.

First generation (G10; 1977–1983)
he first generation (G10) appeared in 1977. It was available as 3-door or 5-door hatchback, powered only by a 993 cc 3-cylinder engine with 50 hp JIS (37 kW).

The early G10 (Series 1) had round headlights and the late G10 (Series 2) had square headlights.

Daihatsu charade supermini car First generation (G10; 1977–1983)

The Daihatsu Charade was very popular in Chile during the 1980s.

The Charade sold in Chile between 1978-1984 was called the G20. The first generation (1978–1980) had round headlights, the second generation (1980–1984) had square headlights and slightly different rear lights, both powered by an 843 cc 3-cylinder engine. Also available was the "Runabout" version, which was a 3-door hatchback with two little round windows in the back.

The runabout version came with a 1.000cc engine, 5-speed transmission and tachometer.
The next generation was called G21 (similar to G11), sold between 1986 and 1990 approx.