Powered by the 2.3-litre DISI turbo engine featured in the Mazda Performance Series range, it offers performance and sportscar handling. The Active Torque Split 4WD System used in the Mazda MP6 ensures the Mazda CX7 crossover delivers levels of fun without compromising handling.

The engine delivers 258ps and 380Nm of torque . . . impressive power . . . to either the front or to all four wheels, which provides a confidenceinspiring drive.

David McGonigle, managing director of Mazda, said the Mazda CX7 is the ideal choice for today's urban lifestyle.

The intelligent fourwheel drive system, utilising Mazda's Dynamic Stability Control with traction control, means you can always expect exceptional handling and grip. It offers a fine balance between a sporty, responsive drive and handling stability in snowy, wet or other challenging road conditions.

High levels of specification including Bose audio system, leather seats, cruise control and climate-control air-con ensure up to five passengers can travel in complete comfort and style. Being a sports crossover vehicle, the Mazda CX7 is more adaptable than your average SUV. The special steering seating system allows you to transform the boot and rear passenger area into one large flat-load surface area with a simple flick. Following its launch in North America and Japan, where more than 46,000 units have been sold, Mazda's European research and development centre in Germany, assessed and then tuned the car to European driving conditions.

The Mazda CX7 coming to Irish showrooms has been specifically engineered and refined to meet the demands of local drivers.