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    • 2011 Mazda CX-7  RealSafeCars75Safety Rating

    #33 of 2011 SUVs

    #73 of all 2011 vehicles


    The CX-7, part of Mazda's lineup since 2007, is a midsize SUV with seating up to 5. With optional all-wheel drive (AWD), it bypasses mud and snow with ease. Mazda offers a 3-year, 36,000-mile basic warranty, and a 5-year, 60,000-mile powertrain warranty on its lineup.

    The 2011 Mazda CX-7 is below average compared to all vehicles.

    Comparison to all vehicles.  This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2011 Mazda CX-7 has a score of 75, implying a 0.048% chance of driver death (4.3% chance of injury).

    We estimate that the 2011 Mazda CX-7 has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0481% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 5.4976%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0481% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 5.4976% chance of being injured.

    Compared to the average vehicle, the 2011 Mazda CX-7 is 3% more likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other suvs, the 2011 Mazda CX-7 is 18% more likely to result in a fatal accident.

    And it is about as safe as many comparable models.

    8556Suzuki Grand VitaraNissan RogueDodge JourneyToyota RAV4GMC TerrainHyundai Santa FeSubaru LegacyToyota FJ CruiserSubaru OutbackFord MustangKia SorentoMazda CX-7Comparison to similar models.  This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2011 Mazda CX-7 with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 56 to 85. The 2011 Mazda CX-7 is safer than the 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara, the 2011 Nissan Rogue, and the 2011 Dodge Journey and less safe than the 2011 Subaru Legacy.

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