Because the Mazda CX-7 is small rather than midsize, getting in and out is hard for large people. I felt I needed to squeeze through small door openings and duck my head under the rakish roofline. I also kept tripping on the bottom sills when entering or exiting. Once inside, the CX-7 is quite comfortable thanks to the tall, firm, 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat. Since the CX-7 lacks a telescopic wheel or power adjustable pedals it’s up to the seat adjusters to do all the work. The upper door panels are wide and just soft enough to avoid characterization as hard plastic. Ditto the center console armrest.