
2012 CX-7
Engine & Mechanical
CX-7 AT A GLANCE
standard option accessory not available
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.
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2012 CX-7 CX-7 i CX-7 s
SV Sport Touring Touring Grand Touring
Engine
Engine type 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve
Horsepower 161 hp @ 6000 rpm 244 hp @ 5000 rpm†
Torque 161 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm 258 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm†
Redline 6500 rpm 6700 rpm
Displacement (cc) 2488 2260
Bore x stroke (mm) 89.0 x 100.0 87.5 x 94.0
Compression ratio 9.7:1 9.5:1
Fuel system Electronically controlled
Recommended fuel Regular unleaded Premium unleaded (91 octane)
Valvetrain Chain-driven dual overhead cams, 4 valves per cylinder
Ignition system Direct coil-on-plug electronic ignition
Engine block Aluminum alloy
Cylinder head Aluminum alloy
4-cylinder with VVT
multiport fuel injection
with variable intake valve timing (VVT)
with platinum-tipped spark plugs
2.3L DOHC 16-valve DISI
turbocharged 4-cylinder with VVT
Direct-Injection Spark Ignition (DISI)
Fuel Economy
Front-wheel drive (city/hwy) 20/26‡ 18/24†‡
All-wheel drive (city/hwy) 17/21†‡
Drivetrain
Type Front-wheel drive (FWD) Front-wheel drive (FWD) or Active
Automatic transmission 5-speed Sport with Adaptive Shift
Logic and manual-shift mode
Torque Split All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
6-speed Sport with Adaptive Shift
Logic and manual-shift mode
Chassis
Brakes 4-wheel disc
- Front 11.7-inch vented disc
- Rear 11.9-inch vented disc
- ABS 4-wheel, 4-channel with Electronic Brakeforce
Steering type Rack-and-pinion
Power assist Engine-speed-sensitive variable power assist
Overall steering ratio 15.8:1
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock 2.9
Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist

Suspension 4-wheel independent
- Front MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar
- Rear Multilink with stabilizer bar
Wheel size (in) 17 x 7.0 18 x 7.5 19 x 7.5
Tire size P215/70R17 all-season radial P235/60R18
all-season radial
P235/55R19
all-season radial
Weights & Capacities
Curb weight (lbs)
- FWD 3496 3787
- AWD 4001
Towing capacity (lbs) 1500 2000
Fuel capacity (gallons) 16.4 18.2

2012 CX-7
Exterior
standard option accessory not available
2012 CX-7 CX-7 i CX-7 s
SV Sport Touring Touring Grand Touring
Body
Halogen headlights
Xenon High-Intensity-Discharge (HID) low-beam headlights with auto on/off feature
Halogen fog lights
Variable-intermittent windshield wipers
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Intermittent rear wiper/washer
Power sliding-glass moonroof with one-touch-open feature and interior sunshade
Dual power side mirrors
Dual power side mirrors with side marker turn-signal lights
Heated side mirrors
Body-color door handles
Chrome door handles
Roof-mounted antenna
Rear privacy glass
Roof-mounted spoiler
Single exhaust outlet with chrome tip
Dual exhaust outlets with chrome tips
Wheels & Tires
17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
P215/70R17 all-season radial tires
P235/60R18 all-season radial tires
P235/55R19 all-season radial tires
Temporary spare tire
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) 108.3
Track, front (in) 64.1 63.7
Track, rear (in) 63.9 63.5
Length (in) 184.3
Width (in) 73.7
Height w/o roof rails (in) 64.8
Minimum ground clearance (in) - (unladen) 8.1 8.2