I test drove this car on two different occasions and boy am I am impressed! I currently own an RX 8 and feel this vehicle surpasses my car in several areas. I have an automatic RX8 so bear that in mind. The CX7 was fast from the get go.....my 8 is slow in comparison. The turbo engine is smooth, quick and responsive. The handling is precise and near zero body roll on the twists and turns. The brakes are awesome and stop you on a dime. The cabin is extremely comfortable(so is my 8) and spacious. The styling is different .....sporty with some class! I absolutely have to get one and am planning on it in the fall......I need some cargo space for my new biz. All you new owners please post pics....front side and back! Thanks! If you have never driven a Mazda...it's time to do so and this car is it! Zoom, Zoom in every sense of the word!! I can't stop thinking about this car! Way to go Mazda....you did it again!!!!!

 

Wow, even if the Rx-8 is auto the fact that the CX-7 beats it surprises me. I wonder how a manual Rx-8 would fair against it. Good job Mazda.