Execs: Luxurious inside; distinctive dealing with and steering; robust energy; above-average gas financial system; extra spacious than two-row rivals; comparatively low-priced PHEV
Cons: Infotainment received’t be for everybody; in any other case similar three-row CX-90 is extra versatile; unrefined PHEV with so-so electrical vary
The 2025 Mazda CX-70 is successfully a two-row model of Mazda’s three-row CX-90. There are just a few token styling tweaks up entrance, some distinctive colour choices, a power-folding second seat and a few tech upgrades (that’ll actually be added to the CX-90 ultimately), however these are parts that might simply as simply be included with an non-compulsory bundle. So why introduce a complete completely different mannequin?
The reply is advertising and marketing and web analysis. Fairly merely, individuals looking for a two-row, midsize SUV – together with luxurious fashions Mazda desires to compete with – won’t come across the CX-90. It’s slotted right into a silo with three-row SUVs, but Mazda believes it has the characteristic content material, inside panache, driving dynamics and appears to check favorably to two-row SUVs just like the Lexus RX, Jeep Grand Cherokee and BMW X5. There’s benefit to that perception, however to get the CX-90 in entrance of these potential prospects, it’s rather a lot less complicated if it’s known as a CX-70. It’s all about that preliminary discovery – if a kind of potential prospects in the end will get a CX-90 anyway, they nonetheless purchased a Mazda and the plan labored. It’s made even less complicated by the actual fact the 2 are identically priced.
In order that’s the reason, however no matter what it’s known as, is it really value shopping for? Nicely, the CX-70 does deserve the comparisons to premium and luxurious automobiles, particularly if you happen to’re trying towards that finish of the marketplace for a extra participating driving expertise. For a giant, midsize SUV, it’s nice to drive, particularly if you happen to’ve simply come from a sport sedan. That applies to both of its two turbocharged inline-six engines or the CX-70 PHEV that’s significantly cheaper than rival plug-in hybrids.
Inside high quality is outstanding for a mainstream model, and though the switchgear and supporting plastics aren’t fairly as much as Lexus or BMW ranges, the higher trim ranges boast lovely finishings that completely stack as much as the luxurious crowd. At a cheaper price, we must always add. Now, Mazda’s infotainment system received’t be for everybody, though if you’re used to Lexus or BMW, it shouldn’t be that overseas of an idea to principally management the display utilizing a controller on the middle console. In contrast to the CX-90 (for now at the least), each CX-70 comes with touchscreen functionality for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto solely.
Now, as a result of the CX-70 is a three-row SUV with the third row deleted, it has a large cargo space for a two-row mannequin. It might fall simply wanting the boxier Honda Passport (itself only a two-row, last-generation Honda Pilot), nevertheless it betters the Grand Cherokee and blows away the Lexus RX. There’s additionally some underfloor space for storing instead of a 3rd row, nevertheless it’s tough to entry and, actually, we expect it’s extra probably that somebody would use the CX-90’s third-row seat.
And as such, we’d advocate the CX-90 as a substitute of the CX-70 simply due to that added versatility and since the worth is similar. Must you dig one of many CX-70’s particular colours, although, and wish touchscreen functionality on decrease trims, it looks as if the decrease quantity is what you’ll need.
Inside & Know-how | Passenger & Cargo House | Efficiency & Gas Economic system
What it is wish to drive | Pricing & Trim Ranges | Crash Scores & Security Options
What’s new for 2025?
The CX-70 is a brand new mannequin for 2025, however as described above, it’s principally a two-row variant of the three-row CX-90. So the title is new, however automotive, not a lot. It’s up to date in comparison with the CX-90, although, most notably with touchscreen functionality commonplace on each trim degree.
What are the CX-70 inside and in-car expertise like?
The CX-70 inside is just about similar to the CX-90s, with just a few exceptions we’ll get to, principally within the subsequent part. You may get it in a pink two-tone colour scheme not accessible within the CX-90, however different choices are shared similar to the gorgeous tan proven above (the seats are lined in Nappa leather-based; the sprint trim is a suede-like fabric). Once more, the commonality doesn’t actually matter. What does is that this cabin appears to be like nice – its clear design places visible emphasis on its elevated supplies whereas not eliminating bodily controls. Particularly, it nonetheless has local weather management buttons, which looks as if a win lately.
All however the base Most popular trim degree have a 12.3-inch digital instrument show with two major views: a conventional three-gauge structure and, when adaptive cruise management is on the prepared, a extra trendy design that pushes the speedo and tach to the display edges whereas an lively driver help graphic illustrates what the automotive is doing and detecting round it.
Each trim degree will get the identical 12.3-inch central show. It operates as a touchscreen solely when working Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which may also be operated by the middle console management knob and supporting menu buttons. Doing so is a bit complicated, and it takes some enjoying round with to determine it out, however we’ve present in our CX-90 that having the redundant rotary knob/button management of CarPlay and Android Auto can really be a profit. Now, if you wish to do the rest with the infotainment system similar to choose a radio station, program the native navigation system or regulate another automobile setting, you have to use the middle console controls. Typically, we’re OK with this, because it’s completely intuitive and doesn’t divert your eyes away from the street as a lot. To that finish, the display is way larger on the sprint and nearer to the driving force’s visual field. It’s additionally additional away out of your palms, which is one detriment to utilizing the CarPlay/Android contact functionality. In whole, it received’t be for everybody and is actually uncommon, however we expect it’s nice.
How massive is the CX-70?
As beforehand acknowledged, the CX-70 has two seating rows in a physique initially meant to have three. As an alternative of that third row, there’s a “sub trunk” as Mazda calls it, with some bins designed to maintain smaller objects in place. We’re undecided how useful this area is, nevertheless, because it’s fairly a attain to entry them. Even when a two-row SUV is all you need, we expect you’d be extra more likely to sometimes use a 3rd row as a substitute of this sub trunk. Cargo capability stands at 39.6 cubic ft with the again seat raised, and when lowered utilizing the CX-70’s distant power-folding functionality (not accessible on CX-90), it goes as much as 75.3. This makes the CX-70 one of the voluminous two-row crossovers.
House for passengers is equally beneficiant. Its backseat legroom matches the extra family-oriented Honda Passport, betters the equally luxurious Jeep Grand Cherokee by an inch, and betters the far dearer Lexus RX by 2 inches. Headroom is bigger than the RX, too, and basically, the CX-70’s again seat simply feels extra ethereal and open.
What are the CX-70 gas financial system and efficiency specs?
The CX-70 presents three powertrain choices.
These carrying the title 3.3 Turbo have a 3.3-liter turbocharged inline-six that produces 280 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque. An eight-speed automated transmission and all-wheel drive are commonplace. Gas financial system is an EPA-estimated 24 miles per gallon metropolis, 28 mpg freeway and 25 mpg mixed. That is above common for a midsize SUV of its measurement, no matter seating rows.
The CX-70 3.3 Turbo S has a higher-output model of the identical engine, leading to 340 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. This can be a appreciable quantity of energy when in comparison with the engines present in opponents, each from mainstream manufacturers and luxurious ones. Gas financial system can also be principally the identical because the lower-output model at 23/28/25 mpg.
Then there’s the CX-70 PHEV, which, because the title signifies, is a plug-in hybrid. It has a 2.5-liter inline-four that works with an electrical motor sandwiched between the engine and eight-speed transmission to provide a complete system output of 323 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. Because it carries a 17.8-kilowatt battery pack, the PHEV weighs 335 kilos greater than the Turbo S, so it is going to be slower regardless of its related powertrain output. The CX-70 PHEV can journey an estimated 26 miles on electrical energy alone, and the EPA has rated it at 56 miles-per-gallon equal. That is just about similar to the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, however worse than different PHEV SUVs.
Mazda CX-70 PHEV
What is the CX-70 wish to drive?
As with different Mazdas, the CX-70 will likely be an amazing selection if you happen to’re coming from a sport sedan or simply choose a extra participating driving expertise. Its taut physique management, feelsome steering and responsive throttle and transmission (particularly in Sport mode) quantity to a automobile that’ll hold you concerned and even amused no matter the place you’re going. The perfect dynamic comparability is Porsche, it’s simply that good.
We’ve but to pattern the bottom 3.3 Turbo, however the Turbo S (as if the Porsche analogy wasn’t robust sufficient) is way gutsier than something you’ll discover within the varied luxurious and mainstream options we’ve been mentioning. Its energy is actually in line with one thing that has luxurious aspirations, however the sound just isn’t. Inline-sixes normally sound incredible, however this one is on the raspy aspect, and given the efficiency bent of the Turbo S, we expect Mazda might’ve spruced the expertise up (and drowned out the raspy engine) with a zestier exhaust be aware.
As for the CX-70 PHEV, it’s not probably the most refined plug-in hybrid powertrain. It tends to make some awry groaning noises beneath low-speed load, and also you’ll really feel each shift from the transmission, some greater than others. This additionally applies when run in Electrical mode, as every shift evenly rocks you within the cabin, and its lack of energy means the gasoline motor kicks on extra incessantly than in different PHEVs. Nonetheless, if you happen to’re principally involved with burning as little gasoline as doable, the lack of refinement could also be value it. And in that case, don’t fear, you’ll get the identical zesty dealing with and steering because the Turbo S fashions with the PHEV.
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Autoblog is testing a 2024 CX-90 PHEV for a 12 months and as many miles as we are able to muster. You will discover all our updates within the hyperlink above.
What’s the 2025 CX-70 value?
The CX-70 is priced identically to the CX-90, or extra precisely, its trim ranges are priced identically to these it shares with the CX-90. The 90 begins decrease total as a result of the 70 just isn’t provided with the bottom Turbo Choose trim degree. The CX-70 doesn’t have a 3rd row, nevertheless it does have a power-folding second row, under-floor storage, distinctive colour selections (Melting Copper and Zircon Sand, which is pictured above) and some options we anticipate will likely be added to the 2025 CX-90 (on-line navigation connectivity, an unresponsive driver help system, and touchscreen functionality for each trim degree).
The CX-70 trim degree construction follows the standard, ladder-type of extra gear and nicer finishings being added with every trim degree. The names Turbo, Turbo S and PHEV establish the powertrain in query. There aren’t any efficiency, off-road or different particular variations.
All costs under embody the $1,455 vacation spot cost. Take be aware that the PHEV prices lower than $2,000 greater than the comparable Turbo S trims.
Turbo Most popular: $41,900Turbo Premium: $47,355Turbo Premium Plus: $50,355
Turbo S Premium: $53,905Turbo S Premium Plus: $57,405
PHEV Premium: $55,855PHEV Premium Plus: $58,905
What are the Mazda CX-70 security rankings and driver help options?
The CX-70 has not been crash examined by the Insurance coverage Institute of Freeway Security, but when it’s any completely different than the CX-90, we’d be surprised. The CX-90 acquired the highest honor of Prime Security Decide+ for 2024 for its best-possible rankings in all crashworthiness and crash prevention checks. Its headlights received a sufficiently excessive Good or Acceptable ranking relying on trim degree. The NHTSA has additionally examined the CX-90, giving it 5 out of 5 stars total. The Turbo curiously received 4 stars for frontal crash safety in comparison with the PHEV’s five-star ranking, however each received the identical five-star aspect ranking.
Each 2025 CX-70 comes commonplace with ahead collision warning, automated emergency braking, blind-spot and rear cross-traffic warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping help, a driver inattention warning system, entrance and rear parking sensors, and adaptive cruise management with stop-and-go functionality. All however the base Most popular trim degree get emergency steering help added to the blind-spot and lane-departure techniques (in addition to a head-on site visitors avoidance help operate), site visitors signal recognition, and lane-centering steering help for the adaptive cruise management system. Premium Plus trim ranges get enhanced automated emergency braking that works in reverse and in response to the cross-traffic warning techniques. That features an added ahead cross-traffic system. A 360-degree parking digicam can also be added.
