Mazda CX-7 facelift pricing announced (UK)

The refreshed Mazda CX-7 crossover goes on sale next month at �25,785. The thirsty 256bhp petrol engine has been ditched and the only unit on offer now is the 171bhp turbocharged 2.2 litre diesel. CO2 emissions now rate at 199g/km, down from 243g/km while combined fuel economy is now 37.7mpg, up from 27.7mpg.

Visual tweaks include a restyled front with a larger grille with chrome detailing. Chrome strips now also run along the bottom of the doors, in addition to the window line trim.

A larger rear spoiler is fixed on to the rear and the CX-7 now wears new 19" alloy wheels. The CX-7 gets heaps of standard equipment including climate control air-conditioning, cruise control, 4.3" satellite navigation system, xenon headlamps, x4 electric windows, electrically adjustable leather front seats w/ heat function, electrically adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors, leather steering wheel and a BOSE sound system w/ steering wheel mounted controls.

The crossover goes on sale 1st November as a 2010MY.