2025 Mazda CX-70 First Drive: PHEV and Turbo Models Tested!

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The new Mazda CX-70 aims to make a mark in the premium crossover segment as a mid-tier option between the CX-5/CX-50 and the three-row CX-90. Although nearly identical in size, appearance, and price to the CX-90, the CX-70 distinguishes itself with only two rows of seats. With a starting price of around $42,000, Mazda hopes to compete against rivals such as the Lexus RX, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Volkswagen Atlas.
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Presenter: Dave Undercoffler, EIC, Autolist.com
Cinematography: Phil Shuyler
#mazda #CX70 #phev
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0:00 The Mazda CX-70
0:48 Exterior Styling
2:04 Powertrains
3:12 Inside the CX-70
4:49 Rear Seats
5:45 Cargo Area
6:25 Driving the PHEV
8:07 Driving the Turbo
8:50 Pros and Cons

[@AhujaEnt]

Happen to think the all-black rims don’t cheapen the look, but enhance it.

[@rj9617]

Big fan of Mazda and CarGurus' new review format!

[@travesb9690]

Already put 6k miles on our cx-90 turbo S. Averaging 27-28 mph on highway using regular fuel, and 19-22 mpg around town. Our vacation trip with car fully packed and 5 passengers inside averaged 25.6 mpg (measured and calculated at the pump on regular fuel), almost 2000 miles round trip with traffic jams, some city driving and mostly highway driving at 75-80 mph with multiple stops because of kids. Cx-70 shouldn't be much different. Love the car. Front bumper paint chips very easily, I regret not getting protective film on the front. We never need to push it above 3000-3500 rpm because of the amount of power it has at lower end for regular driving, so there's no need for me to waste money on premium fuel. Still getting headlight malfunctioning error on the screen and mazda hasn't fixed it, but lights seem to work just fine. Overall very happy with the decision to get the turbo 6 cylinder instead of phev. My wife loves driving it too. If you are worried about weird shifter position for parking the car, if you accidentally dont put it all the way into park and open the door, the e-brake will be automatically engaged to prevent car from rolling.

[@JackbenimbleJackbequick-dc9lj]

The shifter is a good idea in my opinion. It allows the driver to zoom in hyper focus on what is about to happen as opposed to being distracted by those screaming kids in the back= SAFETY

[@hpbunaes]

Those LEDs in the back you like don’t actually light up other than the small bit outside the rear hatch. Only on the turbo S do they light. Come on Mazda thats insane. Same up front, the LED running lights? Not there on the phev only on the turbo S.

[@anthonybisbano7478]

I wish Mazda would offer the parchment-colored leather in the CX70. As well as the wood grain on an interior other than greige.

[@dnice362]

Can’t wait for the mpg, we have a CX5 and we need a little better fuel economy and more room but not a 3 row so this is perfect

[@easternyellowjacket276]

I heard the PHEV CX - 70 gets around 50mpg.

[@th003g]

It's the same size as a 90, might as well get the 90 if only for the resale value.

[@th003g]

Why would you skip the third row in a car that's 201 inches long.
Basically this drives like a 90/feels like a 90/same space as a 90 but not as practical as a 90 for the same price as a 90. .

[@dnice362]

@@th003g makes no sense? Rather have the cargo room instead of the 3 room

[@th003g]

@@dnice362 cargo room is identical to the 90.

[@aaronchase38]

Why no exhaust tips ? To compliment that inline6? The rear needs a dual exhaust to help break up the boring rear bulge. The front two fake vents also need to go. Just screen those in into that functional air vent.
Other than that i really like this suv.
Mazda please offer a sport package, exhaust, slight power bump and painted calipers or something 👍👍👍

[@VICTOR4CHRIST247]

Great review!!!! Str8 2 da 👉

[@waynerogers6621]

If I'm going to spend 60K on any vehicle it going to have a 6 cylinder engine

[@retrocrushREAL]

CX70 isn't new

[@cdnaudioguy]

The accent stitching on the interior is a hideous colour.

[@classiccorvettesmusclecars5846]

Mazdas first jump into hybrids with an all new powertrain…no thanks.. The 90 has plenty of problems & recalls. I’ll stick with my CX9..