Smug. That’s how I’ve been feeling about fitting winter tyres from Continental to my long-term CX-7.
While the Mazda is already four-wheel drive, winter tyres do more than just help you get going in the snow – possibly the most amazing advantage on a modern on-road 4×4 of fitting winter rubber is the ability it gives you to stop. You still have to remember that sheet ice is slippery, but on the compacted snow in my neighbourhood, the CX-7 felt secure at all times.
My only fear is that the car behind probably isn’t on winters.
| Mazda CX-7 2.2 diesel 5dr manual |
| Mileage |
9854 |
Claimed combined
consumption |
37.7mpg |
Our average
consumption |
34.7mpg |
| P11D price |
£26,515 |
| Model price range |
£26,515 |
| CO2 (tax) |
199g/km (31%) |
| BIK 20/40% per month |
£136/£273 |
| Service interval |
12,500mls |
| Insurance |
group 32 |
| Warranty |
3yrs/unltd mls |
| Boot space (min/max) |
455/1348 litres |
| Engine size/power |
2184cc/173hp |
| Top speed/0-62mph |
124mph/11.3secs |
| Why we’re running it |
Revised CX-7 now (only)
has a diesel variant |
| Positive |
Refinement, interior
space, dealer service |
| Negative |
A-pillar size,
gearbox problem |
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