2009 Mazda CX-7: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest year-over-year change for the 2009 Mazda CX-7 is the addition of Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring to the lineup. Otherwise, this is a light update with small equipment and cabin improvements rather than a redesign.
About the 2009 Mazda CX-7
1st generation CX-7 (2007-2012), third model year, just before the 2010 exterior and interior update.
Mazda positioned the CX-7 as the crossover for drivers who wanted family space without giving up strong acceleration and responsive handling. Mazda’s own language called it a performance SUV with the soul of a sports car, and that fits the vehicle’s character: sleek styling, standard turbo power in 2009, and a more engaging feel than most midsize crossovers of the time. It appealed most to shoppers who valued driving feel more than maximum cargo room or fuel economy.
Sport is the entry trim, but it still has the full 244-hp turbo engine, six-speed automatic, stability control, and six airbags. Touring adds leather-trimmed and heated front seats, while Grand Touring brings xenon headlights, automatic climate control, heated mirrors with turn signals, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.
What changed, by category
2009 Mazda CX-7 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.3 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & Sport Shift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & Sport Shift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & Sport Shift |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | 16 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| Horsepower | 244 hp | 244 hp | 244 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 58.6 cu-ft | 58.6 cu-ft | 58.6 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 36.4 in | 36.4 in | 36.4 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic Headlights | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| HID Headlights | |||
| Heated Mirrors | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||
| Automatic Air Conditioning | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Power Driver Seat | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Tilt Wheel | |||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2009 Mazda CX-7 redesigned?
No. The 2009 Mazda CX-7 keeps the first-generation body and cabin design, with only small equipment, storage, and Grand Touring appearance updates. The larger exterior and interior refresh arrived for 2010.
What equipment became standard on every 2009 Mazda CX-7?
Every 2009 Mazda CX-7 has MP3 playback, illuminated vanity mirrors, a locking glove box, a passenger-side front seatback map pocket, and revised center-console storage. Mazda also improved air-conditioning performance across the lineup.
Did the 2009 Mazda CX-7 get a different engine?
No. Every 2009 Mazda CX-7 keeps the 244-hp turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive remain part of the lineup.
How do the 2009 Mazda CX-7 trims differ?
Sport covers the core features, Touring adds leather-trimmed heated seats and a power driver’s seat, and Grand Touring adds xenon headlights, automatic climate control, heated mirrors with turn signals, and other upscale details. All three use the same turbo engine and six-speed automatic.
Did the 2009 Mazda CX-7 have all-wheel drive?
Yes. The 2009 Mazda CX-7 was sold in both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive forms across the Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring lineup.