Everyday vehicle
My friends and I always talk about the cars that we own. This includes about 5 cars per person:
1) Autocross car
2) MPG fuel-efficient car
3) RWD drag racing car
4) Offroading AWD car
5) Old classic
Let me focus for a moment though, on if I only had the chance to own one "all-encompassing yet practical car".
This would of course, include AWD (not 4x4 which is very different at times), it would have to be fuel-efficient within reason (27-35 highway), have low center of gravity yet high clearance, be able to hold 4 people and/or have cargo space to carry everything for a weekend camping, and of couse have the highest amount of horsepower and/or torque possible vs. its weight.
So what I'm looking for, is a lightweight car (weight sitting just above the axle), with probably a turbo or super (to keep the fuel efficiency but keep the horsies), AWD with smart traction control on all wheels, just enough space to load people or cargo as I see fit, and appearance that makes me look like I have no family to come home to (bwahaha).
With little specs, it's hard to tell if the CX-7 is for me, but there's always hope.
P.S. Renesis engines are always super cool and are still capable of towing.