On the outside the sleek, sporty design flows from the raked front windshield to the rounded tail lights. Open the doors and you will find enough interior space to rival any SUV. Flexible seating allows up to five passengers to travel in comfort.

The lightweight all-aluminium 2.3-litre direct injection, turbocharged engine is the same as those found in Mazda's high performance vehicles. As a result, this sports crossover goes from 0-60mph in under eight seconds and delivers a level of controlled power that is ideal for urban driving.

The Mazda CX-7 has the high driving position and superior visibility of an SUV, while its car-like agility means it is perfectly at home in the city.