Mazda Launches New Crossover SUV Mazda CX-7 in Japan.Hiroshima, Japan, Dec 19, 2006 - (JCN JCN Japan Corporate News JCN Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience JCN Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing JCN Journal of Christian Nursing JCN Job Control Number JCN Journal of Child Neurology JCN joint communications network (US DoD) Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation today announced the launch in Japan of the new Mazda CX-7 five-seat crossover SUV A crossover SUV (also called CUV for Crossover Utility Vehicle) or XUV (not to be confused with GMC's Envoy XUV) is an automobile with a sport utility vehicle appearance but is built upon a more economical and fuel-efficient unibody construction. (Sport Utility Vehicle). The CX-7 goes on sale nationwide at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealers from today. The monthly sales target is 380 units. The concept for the CX-7 is a "sport crossover SUV": the fusion of sports car and SUV. The CX-7 boasts refined and sophisticated styling that reflects its sports car roots, with satisfying power provided by a 2.3-liter direct injection turbocharged engine complemented by a six-speed Activematic transmission. From the customer's point of view, it comes outfitted with advanced features for safety and convenience. These include Dynamic Stability Control (DSC (1) (Digital Signal Controller) A microcontroller and DSP combined on the same chip. It adds the interrupt-driven capabilities normally associated with a microcontroller to a DSP, which typically functions as a continuous process. See microcontroller and DSP. ) safety technology to help prevent lateral skidding, a parking assist system (with a side monitor and rearview guide monitor), an immobilizer im·mo·bi·lize tr.v. im·mo·bi·lized, im·mo·bi·liz·ing, im·mo·bi·liz·es 1. To render immobile. 2. To fix the position of (a joint or fractured limb), as with a splint or cast. 3. and burglar alarm, a 30GB HDD (Hard Disk Drive) See hard disk and HDD caddy. HDD - hard disk drive navigation system, and cruise control as standard equipment. A choice of two model grades are available, the CX-7 and CX-7 Cruising package. Both feature Mazda's 2.3-liter MZR MZR Multiple Zone Recording DISI DISI Dorsal Intercalated Segment Instability DISI Defense Industrial Security Institute DISI Device Independent Serial Interface DISI Data Interface Suppression Indicator DISI Data Interface Suppresion Indicator DISI Directory Information Services Infrastructure turbocharged engine and six-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission (Activematic). Each model grade has a front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive version. The manufacturer's suggested retail prices range from 3,060,000 yen to 3,660,000 yen (including consumption tax). CX-7 Program Manager Shunsuke Kawasaki said, "The CX-7 exemplifies Mazda's 'Soul of a Sports car' philosophy. It makes a clean break from conventional SUVs and, without doubt, it is a Zoom-Zoom vehicle, skillfully blending sports car verve with SUV practicality. The CX-7 brings together performance and design like never before, resulting in a vehicle that's inviting to look at, entertaining to drive and fun to use." Since the CX-7 was successfully launched in the North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. market in the second half of May 2006, it has enjoyed praise for its refined styling and excellent performance. About Mazda Motor Corporation Mazda Motor Corporation (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). : 7261) started manufacturing tools in 1929 and soon branched out into production of trucks for commercial use. In the early 1960s, Mazda launched its first passenger car models and began developing rotary engines. Still headquartered in Hiroshima in western Japan, Mazda today ranks as one of Japan's leading automakers, and exports cars to the United States and Europe for over 30 years. Overseas sales account for more than half of total turnover. Mazda has two main production sites in Japan and 19 overseas facilities. Overseas sites include joint ventures based in the United States, and in Thailand with Ford Motor Company, Mazda's largest shareholder. Source: Mazda Motor Corporation Contact: Mazda Motor Corporation Ms. Mayumi Handa handa.ma@tky.mazda.co.jp +81-82-282-1111 Copyright [c] 2006 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. A division of Japan Corporate News Network K.K. |
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