2012 CX-7
Engine & Mechanical
2012 CX-7
Engine
Engine type
Horsepower
Torque
Redline
Displacement (cc)
Bore x stroke (mm)
Compression ratio
Fuel system
Recommended fuel
Valvetrain
Ignition system
Engine block
Cylinder head
Fuel Economy
Front-wheel drive (city/hwy)
All-wheel drive (city/hwy)
Drivetrain
Type
Automatic transmission
Chassis
Brakes
- Front
- Rear
- ABS
Steering type
Power assist
Overall steering ratio
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock
CX-7 AT A GLANCE
ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN CHOICES
- 161-hp, 2.5L engine with 5-speed Sport automatic transmission and front-wheel drive (i
trim)
- 244-hp†, 2.3L turbocharged engine with 6-speed Sport automatic transmission and
front- or all-wheel drive (s trim)
FUEL EFFICIENCY
- 20/26 mpg (i FWD)‡
- 18/24 mpg (s FWD)†‡
- 17/21 mpg (s AWD)†‡
AVAILABLE FEATURES
Available automatic climate control, Bose audio, Bluetooth hands-free phone and
audio capability**, compact navigation system and the perfect combination of car-like
handling and SUV utility
SAFETY FEATURES
Standard safety features include advanced front air bags, front side-impact air bags,
side-impact air curtains††, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)‡‡ and Tire-Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS). A Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System*** is available on
select models.
SV
5-speed Sport with Adaptive Shift
standard
®
CX-7 i
Sport
Touring
2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve
4-cylinder with VVT
161 hp @ 6000 rpm
161 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
6500 rpm
2488
89.0 x 100.0
9.7:1
Electronically controlled
multiport fuel injection
Regular unleaded
Chain-driven dual overhead cams, 4 valves per cylinder
with variable intake valve timing (VVT)
Direct coil-on-plug electronic ignition
with platinum-tipped spark plugs
Aluminum alloy
Aluminum alloy
20/26‡
Front-wheel drive (FWD)
Logic and manual-shift mode
4-wheel disc
11.7-inch vented disc
11.9-inch vented disc
4-wheel, 4-channel with Electronic Brakeforce
Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
Rack-and-pinion
Engine-speed-sensitive variable power assist
15.8:1
2.9
option
accessory
not available
®
CX-7 s
Touring
Grand Touring
2.3L DOHC 16-valve DISI
turbocharged 4-cylinder with VVT
244 hp @ 5000 rpm†
258 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm†
6700 rpm
2260
87.5 x 94.0
9.5:1
Direct-Injection Spark Ignition (DISI)
Premium unleaded (91 octane)
18/24†‡
17/21†‡
Front-wheel drive (FWD) or Active
Torque Split All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
6-speed Sport with Adaptive Shift
Logic and manual-shift mode