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| Mazda MX-Crossport Concept (Photo: Mazda) |
Mazda says that the new crossover-type vehicle, which will be called the CX-7, will borrow many of the concept's styling cues and its sporty look. This will be Mazda's first foray into this segment. Production is set to begin during the course of 2006 in Japan and will make its World debut in North America as a 2007. Mazda will also study the possibility of selling the vehicle in other markets.
With "zoom-zoom" being their global catch phrase, Mazda continues to put the emphasis on producing vehicles that have the soul of a sports car. The MX-Crossport received high-praise from both the public and automotive critics for it's bold and powerful design that is clearly a new direction that other Mazda products are sure to follow. Even if it is a new beginning, the CX-7 will easily be identified as a Mazda thanks to its resemblance to Mazda's flagship sports car, the RX-8.
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| Mazda MX-Crossport Concept (Photo: Mazda) |
The "C" in the name CX-7 designates the fact that this vehicle is a crossover. This name game is not new; the "R" in RX-7 and RX-8 stands for a Rotary engined car. While the MX-5 will be the only other car to carry a letter-number name, the others (Mazda3, Mazda5 and Mazda6) will continue to have the name Mazda complemented by a number. As far as the Tribute, B-Series and MPV are concerned, they will continue on unchanged.
Mazda firmly believes that the CX-7 will be a great sales success in North America and that it will deliver the performance expected from any car or truck that wears the "Winged M" logo.