2025 Mazda CX-70 Road Review and Trail Test

[@cinoclav]

So happy to see this great review. Drove a CX-70 today and plan on purchasing within the week. Trading my 2016 CX-5 with almost 224k miles. Best car I've ever owned and I'm really looking forward to more space and power in the 70.

[@eddiem488]

Any updates on how you’re liking your CX-70?

[@rons35]

@@eddiem488hey, I’m not the OP, but I bought one beginning of August. Turbo premium s in poly metal blue. It’s a great ride! I get about 27mpg on the highway, and it’s a great road trip vehicle. Fun to drive as well! Let me know if you have any questions

[@eddiem488]

@@rons35 Honestly so many people were upset when Mazda released the CX-70 because they basically considered it the CX-90 without the third row and the price isn’t that different. I was more confused than upset, but I actually started to understand the need for Mazda to have both vehicles. So, even though they’re pretty much the same size, they really do target a different type of buyer. Living in Canada it seems like CX-70 sales are doing just as well as CX-90 sales. Our family really likes Mazda, so rather than listen to all the hate, my one question is, what actually made you choose the CX-70?

[@rons35]

@@eddiem488I have no need for a tiny, cramped 3rd row. My wife and I wanted a large SUV with a bench seat (so many only offer captains chairs in the back) and loved all the room the cx-70 has. Plus, the 70 is a lot sportier and more classy looking than the 90 (IMO). We have done several 1000+ mile road trips already and we love it. Sure we have a few complaints, but I’d buy it again without hesitation

[@eddiem488]

@ Don’t own a CX-70 but based on my knowledge of it, I couldn’t agree more with your reasons for choosing it. Our family did a lot of research a few years ago when we chose to purchase our CX-5 after owning mostly Hondas and Toyotas. We really enjoy taking road trips as well and just driving in general, so the fact that Mazda focuses on making vehicles that are sporty and classy, but also practical and reliable, is what made us switch. Even though we had to get used to some of Mazda’s quirks, as I’m sure you’ve experienced with the CX-70, we realized that the things most people see as a downside to Mazda’s vehicles are often more practical and intuitive, even if it doesn’t follow automotive trends. Thanks for your response!

[@paulsinghlidhar3412]

MAZDA ARE SO UNDERATED! AND I LOVE IT THAT WAY!

[@NathanBd-zw5pt]

Shh Don't tell anyone

[@michaels7984]

They did a big update to the transmission tuning for this and added it to the cx 90 as a tsb.

[@Agenttaco-s17]

This is the one I would get, have no need for the 3rd row. Love the huge cargo area as a result.

[@ALMX5DP]

My only real gripe is the pricing which is virtually identical to a comparably equipped three row (and more expensive if you choose the base 90). It does have a lower cargo cubby in place of the third row, but honestly I don’t see that being too often used so really a CX90 with the third row folded is probably the vehicle to have if someone even might need that passenger space but once a year.

[@michaels7984]

​@ALMX5DP I just wish you could get the cx90 but with all the cx70 cosmetics in the top trim. They are adding the cosmetics for 25 on the cx90, but not in the top trim.

[@Gdsamplify]

Yeah? I bet you won't buy it

[@Agenttaco-s17]

@@Gdsamplify this is like going up to someone in a coffee shop exclaiming that they love tea and flaming them for getting coffee , only difference is only one person saw you make a fool of yourself

[@puravida5683]

​@@ALMX5DPI could not agree more! Pricing is the same, with 3rd row basically free of charge.

[@arodri313]

The only way this thing goes off road is if Starbuck opens a store in the middle of your test track.

[@JulezWinnfield]

Why would were there be a Starbucks store in the middle of a test track?

[@averywynn]

​@@JulezWinnfield mfw joke

[@Rockytop8118]

@@JulezWinnfield He's insinuating that this car isn't meant for offroad and the typical buyer/driver of this car won't sniff access to offroad and that they like to go to Starbucks instead. Basically a mom-mobile. Which it is. Hope this helps you!

[@tasadem20]

or Costco

[@reserva120]

@@JulezWinnfield tell me why there wouldn’t be???

[@canudigit5565]

Just purchased a CX-70 Signature (Canadian version of the premium turbo s plus) yesterday - I can’t wait to pick it up next week. The only negative is that we can’t get the melted copper metallic exterior colour in Canada, but the red metallic with this interior is a great combo for this model. We tried various other vehicles before deciding on this (Honda Pilot, Passport and a Lexus RX350) but the drivability and the amount of features for the price can’t be matched…….plus they just look great. Excellent review by the way!

[@Runningwithmike]

Absolutely love your videos, knowing I’ll never take any vehicle off road, you show that some of them are “capable” of light off roading

[@Bainbridge007]

Now that i have left Seattle and move to texas, your videos (as informative as they are) keep my memories of beautiful PNW fresh.

[@lolotus4borderless]

Same here😊

[@cecilezimmer8773]

Wow! The Mazda did sooo much better than the Santa Fe on your off trail section. Even though the Santa Fe was an XRT version, supposedly more trail ready (obviously not!!!)

[@ahb78]

I am the owner of Mazda CX-90 2025 Signature, It is absolutely great. Thanks for the very good review.

[@rromancunard]

Wooh in line 6, probably a super engine. 🏆 Thanks for share 🙏🏻

[@farcinue]

This seems like a great road trip car.

[@TheRotorious13b]

It absolutely is.

[@drmoto64]

And a great ski car with winter tires.

[@robertmurdock7530]

Happy to see my first review of the CX-70, with any off-roading POV. Love your idea for mods that could offer up a better off-road vehicle. I like the CX-70 just the way it is!

[@ryanschmid7940]

I feel like they need to label it Offroad/Snow for the average consumer but glad to see the system works so well

[@md8744]

I really love your review cars , i watched almost all of them , it's just because you always bring the reviews to adventure journey.

[@drteknical6571]

Aahhh, fond memories of my 1972 Mazda 808 4 dr with a 1600cc SOHC RWD 4 spd!! KYB shocks and light as a feather. As long as you held your right foot down, it would just keep on reving! Especially after I removed the points and condenser ignition and installed a 1st generation MSD ignition module! I lived in a "Hippy House" (a lovely old 1919 structure) outside of Garner, NC that was on a dirt road. Flying around the turns pretty much sideways! Woot!!! Oh my! The mid 70s!! sigh...

[@mnfreeman]

Beautiful normal buttons and shift lever. Other brands need to go back to common sense design like this and stop trying to reinvent the button and shift lever which are already perfect.

[@kpcasey]

Hey Ryan, after 12 subarus, and no more autox, I picked mine up 2 weeks ago. When this came on my feed to watch, I'm like, yep. Yep. yep. Everything you said, including the suede, wifes shoes sometimes touch the dash. (dark brown/blackish) So I got a turbo S premium (no suede, and no 120 in the hatch, like... that's it) and, it's got everything in the on road dynamics department that make it a comfortable "GT" suv. I looked at many cars in my search and ... this was the absolute winner. Price/value, and ... again, driving dynamics. Subaru can't touch this right now, and I'm just done with CVT. (I wish manuals were a thing still). Plenty of room for my pups, or golf gear. :) I picked it over a Land Cruiser because of the dogs... it doesn't have that extra shelf for them to jump over into the hatch, and is slightly lower. Same issue with the higher trim/more powerful 4runners coming soon... Also, lots of room under the entire floor (you didn't lift the whole floor up, it goes all the way to the back seats, lots of under-floor storage since no 3rd row)

[@edsmith9855]

It should be out of touch for Subaru. It is 10k more than a loaded Outback.

[@kpcasey]

@@edsmith9855ascent touring is $1k less MSRP than CX70 turbo s premium. Not out of touch at all.

[@edsmith9855]

@@kpcasey I was comparing to the Outback. Ascent is not really a Subaru I would consider.

[@mohammedabidi2232]

How is the road/wind noise inside the cabin?

[@Chiroman527]

I agree with this Model Selection.... Premium Plus with the Turbo S . I intend to test drive one in the near future as a replacement possibility for my expired 22 Acura MDX Advance lease which I just extended for 6 months. The new 25 MDX Advance with a redesigned Touch Screen, introduced the massaging front seats form the Type S, a new B&O stereo (??? Why the ELS system was Fantastic), a interior Light Show with changing colors (which I have very rarely used) BUT with a Good Acura 3.5L V-6 Engine with 45 Less HP and over 50 lbs Torque than the CX-70 for $68K vs $58K!! I'll keep my eye on the Mazda Forums to see what problems / Gremlins appear in the postings. FWIW, My 22 MDX has been trouble free for over 3 years and still "winks" at mee sitting in my driveway as i love the Muscular Design and my color Fathom Blue Pearl.

[@Betamax84]

This is a premium review man

[@joshc606]

These are great!!! “We are tired of all black interiors” “I wish I had an all black interior” lol People can’t make up their mind. I’d take the Mazda a lot of vehicles today.

[@drivingsports]

Oh, we pretty much always choose gray or black interiors. 😂

[@matus201]

I would love to take my 2017 Touareg through your off-road course. This Mazda seems like a competitor to that car (ignoring the 7 year age difference haha).

[@Jmort93]

We drive two 2016 Touareg TDI's for work and I don't know if they are comparable to this. I love them! But they handle a bit clumsily and are MUCH smaller than this.

[@DJ-oe5pn]

So I just went to the Mazda dealer today and looked at the CX 70 and I got to say although it’s a beautiful SUV it is huge even without the third row. I was so surprised at how big this thing was and I’m coming from a CX five I was really looking forward to the CX 70 but I got to say it’s way too big for me. It has a lot of space and when you put the back seats down oh my goodness you can put a lot of stuff back their. Beautiful SUV, but way too big for me.

[@calvinspires1220]

It handled so well because the license plate number ends in 86

[@Resolver27]

I’m pretty sure he liked the transmission more because its not a phev. The problem with their phev design is that it has double clutch and you feel it. Cx70 phev owner here and yes the transmission is not ideal. Can’t compare to cx90 but I think it should be similar. The double clutch makes ev mode much more efficient though because of transmission. The handling on the road is really sick though. Very surprising for a vehicle of this size

[@wilsonbakerr287]

Towed about 6K pounds from Florida to Tennessee, it did great!

[@arman8097]

Cant wait to get my hands on one of these in 2026 Thats when my lease is up for turbo cx 5

[@oompa02]

I love the interior combination of this car other than the suede dash. I'm sure it'll be difficult to clean.

[@willf2896]

Just picked up the PHEV version in Premium Plus. Fantastic vehicle!!

[@christophersoutherlin2631]

Does the CX-70 even offer a full-size spare tire? Many new crossovers come with all-terrain tires and "hardcore off-road" plastic trim pieces, yet still can't offer a full-size tire for real off-road scenarios. Who wants to drive a donut wheel down a mountain?

[@ruslanturintsev6812]

Thanks!

[@Doncan0823]

👌😍 Oh yes. Great video. Beautiful vehicle.

[@gped2007]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@Luis-un8do]

This is going to be my next car; But I agree with the brown interior. They would have done a much better job if they used the CX-50s brown interior.

[@SB-ed4gz]

I was seriously considering 2024 Santa Fe, but I reconsider... CX-70 is more expensive but I have a feeling it's worth saving up and get on with it

[@Jmort93]

Hyundai engines can be very problematic long term and dealerships can be very aggressive trying to discredit your 10 year "warranty". Mazda ftw

[@LugsyTL]

​@@Jmort93When my Kia Sorento engine blew, first thing Dealer said "well, you didn't use Kia oil for every oil change". You better keep every receipt for all oil changes not done at Dealership, any maintenance not done at specific time...that 10yr warranty may disappear.

[@sayedengine]

Just go with 2024 Kia Telluride

[@maxxbenzz7842]

Korean=junk

[@TheCyclingDog]

This vehicle is way more compelling at the lowest trim where it provides genuine competition against something like the Honda Passport. $60K is just insane for a Mazda.

[@JaketheSnake-lz1pq]

The lower trim levels compete with Honda, Toyota. The higher trim competes with Acura Lexus and Infiniti which in my opinion it's better than anything they make they don't have a vehicle with a inline 6 rwd bias with awd. Mazda cx70 and cx90 are the best vehicles coming out of Japan and loaded for 55k might be the best vehicle value of any make.

[@dianabarreto9167]

Great video!!

[@karl662]

Good review. I suppose it isn't necessary to do a second review on the CX-90 since all the changes to the 70 will also apply to the 90. If I had the money last year I would've bought the 2024 CX90, even though I didn't like little things like the cloth dashboard. Even on this 70, the exterior color is great, but the velvety. dash...nah. Likely to get the '25 CX-90 next spring/summer. Thanks again for the review.

[@DeSilver215]

Great review! Is there a dash cam/autopilot device coms port next to the rear view mirror?

[@yumipoe]

I like new coming up vehicles but I just owned old 2016 4Runner limited it works great

[@RichardVac]

Great! Review, I want to buy one

[@dannyboy1984]

Hey Ryan i wanna see your review of the 2024 Pathfinder Rock Creek edition plz

[@edwardlaw797]

Does it have auto braking in reverse? Also road noise level? Does it have acoustic side glass. Also at what speed does the auto braking work up to? I have an Outback xt limited currently. The only thing missing is handling.

[@elvina667]

i don’t like brown interior much either but it fits with the exterior and the combo looks nice 😻

[@johnsanford3596]

Nice, very nice. Imagine how much better it would do with smaller wheels and all-terrain tires.

[@steadysmv]

Of course you would be the only car reviewer to mention a Meridian package! They would have to install 17” or even 18” wheels. They should have that option anyway.

[@puravida5683]

He forgot to mention. You phone will slip out of the charger when turning. The cup holders are not deep enough. The armrest storage bins are small capacity. Mazda still keeps cupholders in the rear of the CX-70, without the 3rd row seating.

[@jomatexas1479]

Just turned 2k miles on my turbo premium plus. Overall, love the vehicle, but I have a growing list of issues I hope will be addressed: 1. Wireless charging never works, so hopefully a software update will eventually fix. When I place iPhone on it, it opens my apple wallet. Lol, maybe Mazda is looking for more money... 2. Rattles 🤬! Something annoying in console area I can't pin down yet (faint and high pitched), and something in the rear seats (maybe more). I see others with rear seat noise so I'll point that out to dealer. I do notice the rear seats vibrate (left to right) quite a bit when driving so not sure what that's all about? 3. Something not great in powertrain when starting slowly. Like a hesitation between 1st and 2nd gear. Does not do the same in sport mode (but can’t set sport mode as default). Good luck owners - Hope Mazda and dealers transparently address these issues.

[@blkthomas]

Will you ever test a Lincoln Aviator on your show?

[@lorenyoder8696]

How do this and the 90 compare to the MDX?

[@TheJollycoppers]

So wait, is the comparison being made between the 2024 cx-90 and the 2025 cx-70? I'm gonna assume the 2025 cx 70 and 2025 cx 90 will be the same except for the 3rd row.

[@drivingsports]

The 2024 CX90 we filmed had a horribly tuned powertrain. We haven't driven the 2025 but hear it's better.

[@TheJollycoppers]

@@drivingsports Thanks. That's what I've heard and what I'm hoping. I'd like to wait even one more year (for the 2026 model). But my wife and kid are on me about getting a bigger car. The 90 will probably be it.

[@waynescally6615]

Great review

[@antibureaucrat]

Geez - good review ABSOLUTELY HATE KZbin - 5 ADDS DURING YOUR 19 MIN VID. Yeah gotta pay the bills/make some money but 5 adds !!!!! totally ruins the vid

[@lukiw7044]

Very nice interior color. Who takes it off road? Only Ryan. Great review. Greetings

[@tomg.5066]

Hope you review the CX-70 phev to see if it Mazda fixed the issues

[@edsmith9855]

My first thought before you mentioned it yourself was "I really hate that interior color." Other than that, a nice, if pricy, vehicle. Glad they got rid of the beam axle. Is the infotainment system full touch yet, or are you still stuck with the "commander" wheel? I might also prefer a higher aspect ratio tire for driving in Minnesota with potholed roads every spring looking like the surface of the Moon.

[@downhillskier7]

Torsen front and rear differential would go a long way along with metal or aluminum skid plates. K03 tires are an easy change.😅

[@mauricequidley1275]

Nice Review

[@ted101975]

When I test drove one I thought the driver seat cushion was too short

[@Mrmja]

Did you fine the steering to be stiff?

[@Jan07362]

shezzh with beefy tire this could also be a trail suv😂

[@hershlawfirmpc]

Ryan, how is the cx70 selling? I don’t see any on the roads. That suggests the Mazda may have overpriced the market

[@pingpongballz5998]

I'm seeing a lot of em here in California

[@calebwany8422]

It's an economy brand selling a luxury unit

[@Jmort93]

I see CX90's but this one is really new so I haven't seen one yet

[@JaketheSnake-lz1pq]

I got one and some other guy got the exact same one I got poly Grey and I see drive past me every day

[@Fabulousprofound168]

I’ve seen maybe 3-4 of them over the last few weeks, but that’s probably because the local dealers in my area are just starting to get inventory. Red, black, and this color

[@jamesmason3798]

Will you do an off road review of the new 2025 Bronco sport?

[@drivingsports]

We didn’t do the press launch with Ford. we have communicated with Ford and they said press vehicles for filming won’t be available until early next year. So I guess we’re waiting for that.

[@dannyboy1984]

Basicaly the same vehicule lol except for the Sasquach package

[@spencerloop284]

Never forget how negative the cx90 video was… what changed when they removed 2 seats

[@peterscott2662]

Different drivetrain is really the biggest difference.

[@kpcasey]

@@peterscott2662 yeah, same powertrain in the cx 90 non-PHEV. Just updated programming for the tranny as they fixed the shifting logic... still needs a little more tweaking, but it's close.

[@TheRotorious13b]

​@@peterscott2662The drivetrains are identical. This just has all of the latest software updates. All CX-90s with the updates drive exactly the same.

[@peterscott2662]

@@TheRotorious13b He tested the 4 Cylinder PHEV last time. This time he's testing the 6 Cylinder mild hybrid. So very different drive trains.

[@TheRotorious13b]

​@@peterscott2662 Different powertrains for sure. I was referring to the drivetrain, as in the transmission, which is identical, regardless of engine, and was the focus of most of the complaints about smoothness and drivability. All of those issues have been addressed via software updates, across the lineups.

[@101labi]

No ambient lighting?

[@wagnersj77]

Would you find it comfortable for day/road trips?

[@drivingsports]

Depends on the road quality. The stiff suspension might be annoying for long trips on rougher roads.

[@888Longball]

@@drivingsports I dream of cruising down I15 from Montana to Vegas in the CX70.

[@mcalebeb]

I think you might have made the offroad mode in Mazda's a thing.

[@aristonaquino175]

Handsome mazda.

[@yeahumnah]

I believe that Mazda HAS traffic jam assist, which will accelerate and brake for you in traffic.

[@drivingsports]

The Toyota TJA is a hands-free system.

[@justSTUMBLEDupon]

17:57 Isn’t that the CX-50?

[@ken_heine]

Dreamcar

[@RajaSekar-USA]

For this price we can get a base aviator with adaptive suspension

[@robbamford4134]

AWD is not off-road. Really meant for ice, rain, loose road materials, dirt road.

[@drivingsports]

It literally has an off-road mode. And it did fine.

[@calebwany8422]

Anything that can send power to all four wheels should be a bit of offroad capable

[@TinLeadHammer]

In this case it should have been a lower-riding wagon, not a lifted crossover SUV.

[@johnomahony7364]

Nice looking car but I cannot stand these screens…it looks like they took a tablet and glued it to the dash 🤮

[@dougmanck4149]

RWD vs FWD on the logs.

[@TinLeadHammer]

"This is not a PHEV, this is a standard hybrid" - I guess a just an ICE is not standard anymore.

[@drivingsports]

Pretty much. The benefit is that start/stop is MUCH better on even mild hybrids.

[@IIJayTUBEII]

Hmm I now might have to get this instead of the Crv or rav4

[@drivingsports]

Resale will be better on Hondas and Toyotas, FWIW

[@bobmyles2532]

Curious to know, which is more fun to drive: a Mazda CX-70 or a BMW X3?

[@Tony.G97]

I got a cx60 and my wife an x3…in term of « fun » both are good (No one are fun, maybe x3M only), but when you compare the ride quality, BMW is better, not so far but the extra cash is not a steal

[@arni7810]

One complain, the rims are to big and tires are too thin..would love to have them 19inches rims with thicker meaty tires..😮😢

[@kylewhisman]

I love my 2019 CX-5 but Mazda has always been behind on tech and MPG

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Hey Ryan, Who makes the 8 Speed transaxle?

[@THEPOETGOD]

Mazda

[@Kiss__Kiss]

@@THEPOETGOD I was afraid of that. I wish everyone who didn't opt for a dual clutch, went with a ZF8 transmission.

[@THEPOETGOD]

@@Kiss__Kiss Mazda’s transmissions are solid! There 6 speed has proven very reliable mine has almost 200,000 miles and still running strong. This is a new trans that I’m sure they’ll iron out any hiccups with which they’ve already started to do with the whole power train.

[@Miamiaerial]

bring back the mazda5 minivan in an actual design and i buy another mazda

[@tasadem20]

If Volvo and BMW would have a baby

[@MusicLifeVideo]

You are out of your mind with your suggestion of changing the car. The main design for the CX70 is not meant for off road despite of having the AWD system. It is a premium car focused on premium material, luxury design in a competitive price and a comfortable driving experience. AWD system is there only to help you when you need it in case to case basis like in snow, wet road, un-paved road. Your tips of 18 inch tire and A/T Tire will change the car behavior and performance on road, another inch higher ground clearance will also change the comfort and the cornering of the car since you are elevating the center of gravity. Roof rack? are you serious? They spent time, money, brains to make the car look elegant and you're spoiling it.

[@djcolourzone]

They should have given this CX-70 a more refined ride, like the Q5. Why is the suspension so hard. And people that get a drivers license, are supposed to know how to drive with safety in mind. Observing the road at all times. Why in the hell do we need nagging software constantly beeping and warning ????????????????? Anyone who needs these things should NOT BE ALLOWED TO DRIVE !!!!!

[@joserbrizuela9691]

Make one like 4Runner mazda capable

[@rsenpereira]

👍👍👍

[@mrb992]

14:22 Great balance! U tryin' to convince us that that was a balance LOL

[@pattycarljackson]

This is not for off-road only a gravel or dirt road.

[@WoodLizzie-l6e]

Brekke Causeway

[@TinLeadHammer]

The interior is beautiful, and if you are paying 60K for a car, prepare to take care of it or to pay someone else. The tablet instead of real mechanical instruments is a huge turn-off.

[@kpcasey]

The camera doesn't catch the design detail well. it's really well done and after a minute behind the wheel, they feel/look real.

[@MichaelGray-z7x]

Grant Mill

[@KathyAyotte-v6o]

Kertzmann Plain

[@GreenJoanne-t6s]

Wintheiser Ridges

[@tudroujjoiiuy-o6u]

Helen Valley

[@MaryEaton-l7b]

Jenkins Center

[@panknz]

We bought a CX-60, and it has been a terrible experience. We’ve had problems every day. In just six months, we’ve had to bring it in for recalls and software resets five times. The value has already dropped by $10,000. Please don’t buy the CX-60.

[@drivingsports]

Yikes!

[@supriyasou3722]

I guess you’re not in US? Here we only have cx 50,70,90

[@dannytu0322]

We Mazda people don’t go offroad😅

[@SpenderArmand-k5g]

Santos Hollow

[@MalcolmEstep-c4s]

Delfina Trail