Mazda CX-7 Adrenaline

November2

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Mazda at the Specialty Equipment Market Association's (SEMA) annual show in Las Vegas this week unveiled CX-7 Adrenaline — a fully running prototype designed to showcase Mazda's "commitment to performance."

The SUV has been upgraded to give it sports car-like handling and performance. Mazda engineers converted the CX-7’s stock six-speed automatic transmission to a six-speed manual from the Mazda 6. Adrenaline pushes out more than 300 horsepower, thanks to a re-tuned engine with a modified intake system, header with a free-flow exhaust and more boost from the re-plumped turbo.

A wider, lower stance and a bolder face give the all-wheel-drive Adrenaline an aggressive stance. Unique design cues include new front and rear exterior styling, a clam shell front clip, wrap around rear spoiler and an innovative rear glass design. New fenders and doors give Adrenaline a three-inch wider overall stance. Wheel wells are filled out through the fitment of 22-inch EXE wheels with matching Yokohama tires. Gallery after the jump…




 


22 Comments

  1. It's no longer an SUV. It's a sports wagon. That's not an issue with me. I like it (minus the paint job).

    Comment by Bush, posted on November2 at 12:54 pm
  2. its a kabura SUV
    pretty sweet if you ask me

    Comment by A4, posted on November2 at 12:55 pm
  3. The designers of the Volvo C30 will probably have something to say about that tailgate :) Otherwise I quite like it, good profile.. lose the colour from the rims though.

    Comment by interphase, posted on November2 at 1:10 pm
  4. Lol you're right, it looks just like it. Then again, Ford owns them both right?

    Comment by moogleii, posted on November2 at 1:13 pm
  5. I think the paint is pretty sweet, and I like the fact that it's not really an SUV (or CUV) anymore. Its got me thinking that there might be a Mazdaspeed CX-7 some time in the future.

    I kinda think this is one of the problems facing passenger cars at the moment though. In another thread we were discussing the exciting-ness of cars, and I kind of feel that companies are trying to make exciting crossover vehicles while neglecting the passenger car market. Again, being a (pretty much) Japanese company I think Mazda is doing a better job than most other manufacturers–I mean, they've got the RX-8, Mazdaspeed6, Mazdaspeed3, and the Miata–but their focus is primarily on the CX-7. This is the car they're pushing, and in the ads they're even trying to sell it as a sports car (or a replacement for a sports car). Yet it isn't a sports car is it? Not even this adrenaline model.

    /no

    Comment by nowei, posted on November2 at 1:15 pm
  6. I like it, because it just looks like a big hatch, which is the same reason I like the Infiniti FX. I would love to see more SUVs like that.

    Comment by BAMF, posted on November2 at 1:15 pm
  7. Those headlights look like they're straight off the latest Hyundai concepts. They must be the next big thing.

    Comment by pirelli, posted on November2 at 1:36 pm
  8. I think I'll pass

    Comment by Saud, posted on November2 at 1:46 pm
  9. Wow, it looks similar yet distinct from the regular CX-7. Good job, Mazda. I can't wait to see how the CX-5 and CX-9 will look like once they're in production.

    Comment by 1c3d0g, posted on November2 at 1:48 pm
  10. OF A HYUNDAI more like the hyundai takes everything from other cars. Now idots like you saying it the other way around. Dont confuse yourself

    Comment by Foster, posted on November2 at 2:37 pm
  11. Mazda- release this car with the 6-speed manual and the line will form behind me at the dealership!

    Comment by joshthenurse, posted on November2 at 3:46 pm
  12. Wow—I like it. A lot. It has a really nice stance to it—much better than the stock CX-7. And the paint job that fades from white to yellow is really nice too.

    Comment by Scott Kempton, posted on November2 at 3:50 pm
  13. Did y'all notice the "docking station" for your iPod on the dash? It's right above the video screen.

    Comment by Scott Kempton, posted on November2 at 3:52 pm
  14. I don't know about this - I mean the only thing that's slightly original here are the Chilewich-style woven vinyl rugs.

    The white dash and door panels are nice but are impractical for production, the glass tailgate and split rear seats are Volvo C30 (and Ford Pinto Runabout & Volvo P1800ES before that…), the fascia and split glass roof panels are almost exactly like the Opel Antera concept and the faded-yellow paint looks like its been parked under a carport in LA with the nose exposed to full sun for the past 20 years, and what's with the 80's-Velour-Sofa-Fabric on the roof pillars?

    Where's the innovation and new ideas???

    Comment by bepsf, posted on November2 at 5:12 pm
  15. Re: iPod docking station

    Yeah, right up high & forward where it can be seen when the machine is parked and a smash & grab can spot it easily, yet out of reach for practical use when driving.  Nice touch…

    Comment by bepsf, posted on November2 at 5:16 pm
  16. Foster, I'm sorry you hate Hyundais, but that's not the point. Where have you seen these Mazda headlights before? I've never seen anything like them on a production car. However I have seen similar headlights on the latests Hyundai concepts, like I said. Grow up.

    Comment by pirelli, posted on November2 at 6:17 pm
  17. Re: Ipod docking station

    Comment by Random Jerk, posted on November2 at 6:42 pm
  18. Re: Ipod docking station

    The whole point of a docking station is to use controls built in the vehicle (steering wheel) so being in reach is irrelevant. Seeing that the iPod is a portable music device, I don't know why anyone would leave it sitting on the dash to be stolen.

    Comment by Random Jerk, posted on November2 at 6:46 pm
  19. That color combo sucks.

    Comment by Me, posted on November3 at 9:22 am
  20. Baby-diaper yellow with a little baby powder on the face.

    Otherwise, very nice.

    Comment by MyGodBeatsYourGod, posted on November3 at 10:50 am
  21. ALL SUV's look like Barns anyway…. So what..

    Comment by GL1, posted on November3 at 1:04 pm
  22. Okay, this is soo bullshit. I love the CX-7, and i bought one last month. AND NOW THEY LAUNCH THIS? I already Frickin' buy the original (with touch screen, sport fwd) and now the OH SO AMAZING adrenaline is out. How can i just give my new CX-7 away soo soon?

    Damn it, what was i thinking, or what was MAZDA thinking? maybe they could have launched them at the same time, damn it. I can't modify mine like this!

    HELP ME!

    Comment by rishi CX7, posted on April4 at 10:06 am

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