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Mazda CX-7 2011 Problems

Are you having problems with your 2011 Mazda CX-7? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 2011 Mazda CX-7 issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 2011 Mazda CX-7 in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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I would rule out the CX-7 on the basis of poor fuel consumption, the performance of the iX35 petrol version is a little lacking, the Tucson is a better car, but I would suggest the X-Trail is probably your best bet.

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Sludge build-up is a turbocharger killer, but sludge won't build up if the car is regularly serviced and the oil is changed so it's always fresh. The problem is usually only with cars that haven't been serviced. Other seven-seaters you could look at are the Kia Sorrento, Hyundai Santa Fe, or Toyota Kluger.

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Mazda CX-7 2011: Fuel consumption

Straight back to your dealer is where. But before you do get your facts straight and run a fuel consumption test so you know exactly what the consumption is. Now, the specs you quote are I'm guessing the official figures, if they are they not real life figures, but the results of a laboratory test done under strict conditions. You won't necessarily get the same consumption, but you should be able to get somewhere close. Based on the figures you have supplied you're not, so you have grounds to complain and ask the dealer to check the car over, even run a consumption test himself.
 

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