1. When I test drove a mazda6 last summer the rpm stayed around 3000 at hwy speeds. The other 4 cyl cars I tried all dropped to the 2000 range when up to speed. How is the cx-7 rpm at 65/70 mph ?

2. What range of real world mpg can I expect ? I drive 50/50 and usually get better mileage than most. I get 30mpg (hwy) with a 6cyl 2005 accord which is rated at 29 hwy. I understand that the epa has revised the testing so cars the ratings are lower than the were in the past.

3. How sluggish is the new 4cyl, is it descent when passing on the highway ?