Originally posted by fazzman2000: I dont see why mazda would put a top mount with no vent or scoop what were they thinking? I like the new mazda cx7 nice looking suv.
There is a scoop actually. The hood has an integrated scoop that draws air in from under the grill and feeds the intercooler. The problem isn't lack of airflow, it's just the incredible amount of heat that the intercooler is sitting on top of.