2007 Mazda CX-7 GT Road Test

I've always viewed Mazda as the underdog of the big-3 Japanese auto manufacturers, but that in no way reflects my perception of their product quality. I have always come away with the sense that Mazda spends just a little more time "getting it right," unlike some manufacturers who rush to market with half-baked vehicles just to be first out of the gate. Mazda's tardiness in joining the highly competitive crossover-SUV segment appears to support this supposition.