All-New 2025 Mazda CX-70 Review // The 2-row version of the CX-90

[@dennisstafford7801]

Nice Review, I bought a CX5 based on your reviews two years ago, now I want a CX70 PHEV! YOU ARE THE BEST REVIEWERS ON KZbin

[@Motormouth...]

Wow, thanks!

[@justralph1]

I watched 5 different reviews and this was the only one to mention the charging times. The info on the ride quality etc is first rate. I always watch these guys last….on purpose because they cover everything better. Great stuff.

[@coolaa7]

I love that you guys go into ride quality. Even though it's a characteristic that buyers will experience every day, many reviewers ignore this aspect or just gloss over it quickly.

[@andreaspencer9813]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you!

[@Richardak600]

I drive a CX5 and love long multi day road trips. We carry a coupleweeks of luggage and two sets of golf clubs. This would be perfect. We are retired.

[@jmsmikey]

Thank God for a well sized 2 row SUV choice~ Not everyone has 6 screaming kids & wants to give up all their cargo space.

[@stefonthemove]

Agreed!

[@springertube]

Don't disagree entirely but elephant in the room question...fold the 3rd row down like most will do on the essentially otherwise identical 90?... and still have the versatility of occasional extra accommodation for a slight weight penalty. Empty nesters ourselves but still enjoy the flexibility. Has anyone actually said more cargo room on the 70?

[@BrianJ-oz5tj]

I have a vehicle that came without the optional third row, you get a lot of underfloor storage without those seats there.

[@andreaspencer9813]

@@springertube That only works in Canada if you buy the lower trims of the CX-90. If you want all the extra features like the dual 12.3" screens you have to move to the higher trims and they have captain's chairs. If you fold down the third row, you have a 4-passenger vehicle, that doesn't work for many.

[@jmsmikey]

@@springertube thank you spring, but you are forgetting that that 'folded down 3rd row' takes up a HUGE amount of storage space. I stick to my original comment~ not everyone has a tribe of screaming children.

[@denault3985]

The Canadians are visiting the US again, always having car driving fun. Of course with a good review.

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you, glad you liked it! Gorgeous weather in Palm Springs.

[@apyle63]

Took the CX90 out for a test drive and loved it. As I'm (thankfully) returning my leased tesla Y, I wanted something more versatile and comfortable (and not having to drive 2 hours to a Tesla dealership to get work done) and I narrowed it down to the Jeep Cherokee plug in, Highlander hybrid and this one. Looked at the Volvo, but on a value per dollar basis, have to say the Mazda line up is best

[@stefonthemove]

Finally a 2 Row SUV with great cargo space! I have a tall hubs, two 65 lbs pups and no kids! This a great option for us.

[@th003g]

It's no larger than the Honda Passport or Vw Atlas CS which are six inches shorter.

[@paulh6517]

@@th003g But the luxury inside and out looks several steps above the aforementioned Honda and VW imho. It's knocking at the door of the BMW and Audi equivalents.

[@stefonthemove]

@@th003g We rented a VW Atlas and I liked it but my hubs thought it had a lot of road noise. He is much more picky than I am.

[@th003g]

@paulh6517 is it really though? The 3 row competition from Japan and Korea have more amenities. You will find that Mazda likes to wow you with certain touches, in this case the fabric lining the dash face. But they don't have luxury touches like 4 way lumbar, extending thigh cushions, premium headliner, roof or door mounted vents, multiple ways to access the infotainment etc which are hallmarks of a luxury crossover and are available in competing mainstream crossovers that offer more space and are shorter by up to a foot.

[@huehuehueh]

​@@paulh6517 "luxury". The Mazda CX-90, which is the CX-70, has some of the most uncomfortable seats (they're too short/narrow/feel like cardboard); hollow chintzy interior plastics that belong in a late 00's early 10s GM product; and have very gruff/unrefined powertrains. The paint also chips and scratches easily since the paint is so damn thin.

[@mikepj1025]

I bought a CX90 Turbo S Premium trim and I haven’t had any of the jerkiness with the transmission. It’s probably the smoothest transmission and engine I’ve ever owned. There was a software update that was probably done before I purchased but mine is very smooth.

[@user-zb7tg5hi3t]

I hope they worked out all the bugs. Looking to pick one up

[@DailyRants89]

We bought the CX-50 this year in February but the 70 looks nice. Maybe next time!

[@ztekz]

A few months ago was shopping for a smaller CUV after owning a CX9 for 7+ yrs. The CX-5 didn’t have a hybrid and the cargo capacity of that is in the smaller side. Looked at this CX-70 and PHEV is out of my price range while the base GS-L is near $50K. Found this to still be too big for a 2-row just like my CX9. Ended up going with a CRV Hybrid as that still kept the cargo capacity similar to this and my prev CX9 but with much better FE and easier to park as smaller than CX-70 or CX9!

[@sgt.pepper4274]

You lucky dogs!! I have the cx-50 Meridian Edition and luv it. The Mazda drive quality, in my opinion, in this sector and price can't be beat. Additionally, I can't stand cvt transmissions and Mazda offered a proven 6 speed--yes, 8 speed would be awesome. Zoom! Zoom!

[@jameslong9761]

So much fun to tune into George & Gracie! Appreciate your perspectives on vehicles. Thanks kindly ☺️ James

[@kellingtonlink956]

I’m impressed. If I were looking for a non-3rd row mid-to-higher end proper sized SUV… you be crazy not to consider it. It certainly is more interesting than anything similar from Toyota and Honda (Highlander/Pilot). And by a far margin… the interior looks amazing. And the $50 plus price tag is… for lack of a better word… fair. Thanks for the video.

[@girishverma9780]

I'll be going for this next year. After reviewing what is available in the market for pricepoint I think its a great vehicle.

[@th003g]

It's a little too proper sized at 200+ inches compared to 194 for its competition that offer the same if not more space.

[@kellingtonlink956]

There is never going to be a perfect vehicle. To me, if space were my biggest concern… I’d probably look elsewhere. There certainly are bigger or more interior space vehicles (especially minivans). But I like the balance (size & space).

[@th003g]

@kellingtonlink956 there is no balance, its among top few in size but on bottom in space.

[@huehuehueh]

The interior might "look" amazing but it feels cheap and low quality. The seats suck. The paint sucks. Powertrains are so-so in reality.

[@Mike525F]

Thank you for another great review. I love that you guys are so upfront and honest about the negatives you find in your review cars. I won’t buy a vehicle unless I’ve gotten your input on it first!

[@Daniel-xp5or]

Thank you Guys !!, Love the content and the interior looks nice. 700 Miles of range now that is pretty good distance to travel. Enjoy your stay and have great day.

[@msullivan3531]

Love this option. Also, I grew up in PS and you’re making me homesick!

[@TravelBreakthrough]

I just got my hands on of of these bad boys to test drive the other day! Hybrid sales are SURGING right now

[@jg6579]

Love you kids! I'm just throwing this suggestion out there because I enjoy this KZbinr immensely and she's hilarious and quirky. Her channel is called "Sarah-n-Tuned" and she does car reviews (I just watched her review the CX70 PHEV) but most of her content is restoring older cars which i thought Zach would enjoy. (She's currently restoring a 74 Toyota Celica but putting an 8 cyl in it out of her fathers wrecked Toyota Tundra.) She's so much fun to watch. Take care.

[@monicachristopher8615]

Another great review! If I hadn’t just purchased a Venza I would definitely take a look at the CX70.

[@EtherBunny-z7k]

I’m not old or retired, but childfree with an active lifestyle. This would haul camping/kayaking gear with ease!

[@stuartaaron613]

If I recall correctly when Mazda announced the large platform series (CX60/70/80/90) it was envisioned that the CX60 and CX70 would be two rows, and the CX80 and CX90 would be three rows. The difference would be that the CX70 and CX90 would be wider versions of the CX60 and CX80 respectively. It appears that Mazda, for whatever reasons, strayed from that concept (perhaps to share more tooling between the CX70 and CX90). The question now is what, if anything, will Mazda offer in size between the CX5/CX50 and the CX70/90? Perhaps a North American version of the CX60 (maybe to replace the CX5)?

[@magnoliap5824]

That’s what needed to be done!

[@truthfirst8747]

Thank you for the realistic review. I like how you give the 'life stage review". Just what I was looking for.

[@Kmancanada]

Speaking of the looks alone: this is one GORGEOUS vehicle! My god it's good-looking, especially in this Mazda red. I sometimes missed what you were saying in parts of the video, because I'd be gawking at this beauty (e.g. 4:16 - 4:30 )

[@eleanormassaro5195]

Soul Red crystal, the best red color on the car market!❤

[@michaelgarvin8621]

Great review and information! Both vehicles are a good choice, but I'm torn between the sound of the high out V6 and the PHEV mileage and smooth Shifting 🤔 Great review guys 👍👍

[@canuckmaun77]

The CX70 GT-P will definitely be my next vehicle next year!💯✅️ As long as they do the proper transmission software fix.

[@TahoeKing]

I missed when Zack used to shoot at the subscribe button then blows off the smoke of his finger!

[@marcelm48]

It’s the best part.

[@twystedhumour]

I guess it's too dangerous for KZbin in pretending to have an imaginary pistol.

[@JamesBond-fo6ow]

We were there 6 months ago... almost Empty nesters/ older teenagers, don't need 3rd row anymore. Looked at CX90 in anticipation of a the CX 70. couldn't belive the cost. We bought ended up with a used 2020 X5 40ki with 28K on it instead. almost $15K cheaper. $20K if you moved to hybrid. X5 is etter than this mazda 7 days a week and twice on Sunday. fast, comfy, heads-up, wireless carplay, heated rear seats, on and on. And the sound... grummmmble. awesome. Came with new brakes, new tires, 30K service done. Prob only thing I Wish it had a battery.

[@Kim_jung_un517]

Just wait for the repair costs on that BMW.

[@Druezer]

Leatherette?! In my day we used to call it vinyl. I'm sure that it's of much better quality than vinyl but I'd still rather have cloth seats if it ain't the real thing.

[@easternyellowjacket276]

I don't know about that. I've had leatherette in my Mazda 6 GT for six years and it still looks absolutely brand new and everyone things its leather.

[@gs98999]

I agree, leather, alcantara for me over vinyl. Goes by many names including vegan interior these days.

[@huehuehueh]

The leatherette Mazda uses feels very plasticky and DOES NOT breathe well.

[@lilred1107]

There are some good synthetic leathers out there. The auto industry is moving towards this due to costs and sustainability.

[@huehuehueh]

@@lilred1107 synthetic leatherettes and “vegan leathers” are incredibly polluting and do not last anywhere near as long real leather does. Definitely contributes to a throw away society... Garbage material that peels and looks like crap.

[@Thatfunguy103]

Yes I have been waiting for y'all to drive this

[@owenmcdonald5922]

Another great review. Zac's feeling the heat there. Andrea cool as ever. CX70/90 are stunning looking. In Europe we get CX60 and just announced 80.

[@vinceliardi1662]

Love your review! The flow was really smooth & efficient, yet comprehensive. Thank you. I agree... the fact something like Apple CarPlay isn't standard in 2025 is kinda wild. Figure out Mazda Canada !!!

[@richardmelo267]

If you already own a hybrid and are looking for a second car, family only does 15k a year but still need a second car, do you still recommend the hybrid...because the batteries degrade with time.

[@retgi1]

Well I was intrigued with the CX70 until I heard "no chrome" so being 76 and an old school car guy I'm back to considering the CX90. I do prefer the PHEV since we also have a 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV and love it with it's 32 miles of electric range. Wife drives it mostly locally and currently sitting at 76 mpg! She sometimes goes months before a fill up!

[@Jim79234]

I’ve had the cx70 PHEV for a month and 2700kms. Still full tank of gas since delivery

[@andrewk.1310]

I liked the quick show on straightpipes too 😂

[@Raymond-d1z]

3 weeks with my CX-70 GT-P here in Québec 🥰

[@TheFalconx00]

Not having a 40/20/40 2nd row option is a shame. Currently drive CX-9, rarely use 3rd row, but a few times a month I do squeeze a third passenger between two car seats. Middle fold allows long items (Home depot, skies and etc). Very happy with my CX-9, but in the future will look at MDX or Pilot.

[@stuartaaron613]

When you compared the CX-70 to the Jeep Grand Cherokee you missed one very big reason for choosing the Mazda over the Jeep...Reliability!

[@brocklanders6969]

@@whatgaca Actually, they are. Jeep isn't.

[@stuartaaron613]

@@whatgaca I've been driving Mazdas for eight years with zero reliability issues.

[@bassandtrebleclef]

New platform, engine, transmission. Be realistic about reliability. Check your biases.

[@jpsion]

yeah, high threshold

[@brocklanders6969]

@@whatgaca No, it doesn't. Infinity/Nissan ranked the worst.

[@linakvurt6005]

@motormouth, when will you review 2025 Mazda CX-90?

[@spritual_enlightenment]

Impressed by that the transmission in PHEV is somoother than one in inline 6. Pissed off by N/A for wireless smartphone connection in lower trims in 2024! Again, impressed by limitless kms for warranty in Canada.

[@GooseVan]

That's what I said in CX-90 review, the electric motor and battery are too small in Inline 6. Overall PHEV is so much better. It's smoother, quieter, ride is more compliant and I have only filled up gas once since I got my car last August. Gas in Vancouver is so expensive.

[@davidgvgyvfgvgbnbh]

What's the top speed you can do in electric only mode?

[@GooseVan]

@@davidgvgyvfgvgbnbh No problem with highway speed, but you should not drive in EV mode on highway.

[@davidgvgyvfgvgbnbh]

Okay good to know. Thank you! Most of my commuting is on the highway so not the car for me 😞

[@GooseVan]

@@davidgvgyvfgvgbnbh just checked spec, max speed in ev mode is 140km/h. Problem is there is a few seconds delay in ev mode for gas engine to kick in. Keep in normal mode and engine can kick in instantly when needed, much safer on highway

[@GooseVan]

@@davidgvgyvfgvgbnbh take inline 6 if you mainly drive on highway. Phev works perfectly fine on highway but I’d still take inline 6.

[@gabrielvelazquez8328]

Thank you for another great review. You guys make an outstanding team .

[@cvee2614]

Super review as always. Just one question about transmission reliability: do you know if Mazda has worked out the reliability quirks regarding the trans?

[@rizzlerazzleuno4733]

Get a minivan if you have to haul more than 5 people. This is an ideal cargo carrier and good for camping, trips to the hardware store and other times when you need space. Nice to see Mazda adding hybrid options. I've had 3 Mazda that I really liked, but they had manual transmissions. When you switch to a hybrid bye bye manuals. These 8 and 10 speed transmissions now in use seem unnecessary. Six seems like plenty, less complicated and less hunting for the right gear.

[@timphillips4147]

Zack looked fairly relaxed just then Andrea 🎉

[@cisco9027]

Perfect for me I don’t have no use for a 3 row vehicle.

[@Mb2IseeU]

So… you do have a use for the third row?

[@Rissybear]

Great review! Looks great! I wonder if it’s best to wait for this model to evolve and improve over the years? The CX-50 is in its 2nd year and still has a lot of problems.. actually deterred me from buying it. I will wait for these models to improve. I bought a first year model 1 time will never do it again. 😊

[@eleanormassaro5195]

No issues with my CX50 after a year and a half!

[@deftones1144]

The main issue was a software gear issue that got resolved awhile ago. Aside from that, the car has been amazing

[@johnsanford3596]

I came to learn whether or not the back seats recline. YAYYYYY, they do. This has now moved back into the hunt. I really do wish that it was simply a full hybrid. For me, screw the PHEV its not worth a $9k premium. That the others are mild hybrid is barely worth mentioning as it seems like it does little beyond replacing a passel of belts, starters, alternators, etc. That's not a bad thing, but it's definitely not the "hybrid experience." Unfortunately, the purdy things are $10k+ more than the CX-50 trim that I'm looking at.

[@MugatuJag]

Wow, Zack got some sun, I think you two are following me as I’m pretty sure I saw you in the Del Mar Encinitas area, and now I’m in Palm Springs. I’m pretty sure you were here in the last 10 days. It was scorching hot and how about those windstorms, a bit sandy, huh?

[@MrRezz20002000]

Many thanks for the Unbiased review and Great information 🙏

[@alexheisler8349]

I’m disagreeing with the other commenters, but I just don’t see the existence of this being justified. It costs more than the CX-90, is the same size as the CX-90, performs the same as the CX-90, but lacks the 3rd row. There’s no maneuvering advantage, there’s no efficiency advantage, there isn’t even a real storage advantage with the CX-90’s third row folded flat. This car is still baffling. No doubt it’s a great car, but given the option, I’m choosing a CX-90.

[@scooter5940]

It probably offers a bit more space as the seats, even folded, take up room. But I agree with you. This is a cx90 without a third row option, so…….offer that. All they did was save hundreds of millions of dollars in development cost by not making a slightly smaller, faster, better handling two-row model. This is a nice car, but a real cheap-out on Mazda’s part.

[@brianabare7515]

Best review on this for sure!!!

[@easternyellowjacket276]

Hot off the press. Nice job, guys!

[@Bitcoin_Gold]

The body design looks ok....

[@michalwojcik7345]

My question is why not introduce the slightly smaller version of it like cx-60 in EU? I wanted the new platform but don't need that much space, and cx-60 would fit perfectly being a bit bigger than our current cx-5.

[@marktuyet]

Its nice but the 60 would have been better. Hope the new CX-5 for 2025 won't be changed too much except for the drive train . It still looks pretty nice and is their best seller.

[@sylvio1052]

I'm still puzzled why Mazda released this car given that the only notable difference vs. CX-90 is the lack of third row. I'm wondering if they shouldn't have brought the CX-60 to North-America instead. The format of the CX-60 makes more sense for a 2 rows, in my opinion.

[@DeadAir21]

The CX-60 isn’t a mid size crossover it is a compact almost the same size as the CX-50

[@MarshallJames-dh3gi]

They renamed it the 70 due to how people search for cars online. It would have been too confusing to have a 90 with both options. The CX-60 will come to US as the new CX-5. It will be larger which is most CX-5 owners complaints

[@sylvio1052]

@@MarshallJames-dh3gi That's great news, thanks for sharing.

[@DeadAir21]

@@MarshallJames-dh3gi the 60 is definitely not replacing the CX-5. The 60 was specifically made for markets with smaller and more congested cities and roads. They aren’t going to bring a compact with an inline 6 to North America.

[@tigerbalm666]

I only want captain's chairs!

[@RogerSirard]

Great review as usual guys ! Putting the 6 cylinder hybrid and size difference aside, do you think the quality control and of the CX50 manufactured in Alabama meets the same standard as the CX70 made in Japan ? How would you compare the two ? Your opinion matters to me a lot. TIA

[@sak1339]

Nice road trip vehicle for 2-4 people!

[@MisterMister5893]

Is this a competitor to the X5 or higher? Looks really nice. I thought the CX50 was nice but this is really good looking.

[@boiwand3r]

If you have any contact with Mazda, could you please request them to add a dark blue exterior/white interior option to all turbo models? Sucks that this awesome color combination isn't available for anything above the non turbo cx5. Especially here in Canada 😊. Black interiors just feel claustrophobic to some folks, but that's all we get here in Canada 😢. Thanks for the great videos 😎

[@charlestongray1858]

The i-stop feature is what's making it lag when taking off from a stop.. that software needs updating. I almost got into an accident because my cx-90 would not move for about 2-3 seconds after hitting the gas

[@joalblo9581]

Should have shortened this about 8 inches in the rear and 2 inches the front.

[@gt-c-]

* * * I know you're canadian, but I would like to be objective in your response! I am looking to buy my wife the 2025 Lexus RX350 which, as you know it's manufactured in Canada. I am a Lexus guys for over 24 years with all vehicles made in Japan. I've been hearing a lot of complaints about the RX's made in Canada. This is why at this moment I am very much looking at the 2025 Mazda CX-70 made in Japan. A lot of differences: - 2.4 liter 4 cylinders vs. 3.3 liter 6 inline - 280 HP vs. 340 HP - 192 inch vs. 201 inch ..........................................................................What say you? * * *

[@brandononbrand]

if only you would go plug-in hybrid... RX450h+ is made in Japan, but, of course, is more $$$... agree, I ain't spending Lexus money for something made in Canada!

[@gt-c-]

​@@brandononbrand Appreciate the heads up. As you know very well...the plug-ins still have a lot of problems to deal with. I like to stick to standard gas no gimmicks...! ........But looks like ALL RX-es are made in Canada...!!! "The 2025 Lexus RX 450h is built in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada, at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada's (TMMC) plant. The RX has been manufactured at this plant since 2003"....NOT GOOD!

[@kkadkhoda]

Thx as always!, great & informative as always!, It looks fantastic and %100 a contender to luxury mdx & RX !, ❤ it!

[@lornestein7248]

Mazda blew it.. Was saving for the CX-60.. Not this rebadged CX-90 MOM-Boat! Way too big for me - Now waiting for either redesigned 2025 CX-5 Hybrid or Rav4 Prime

[@GooseVan]

Actually CX-80 would be a better option if they bring it here. It's shorter than 90 but much bigger than 60.

[@dad242]

Agree. Keeping the characteristics of the CX-5 but a little bigger. Keep an eye on the Crown Sport that's coming.

[@lornestein7248]

@@dad242 Think Toyota announced that the Crown Sport is not coming to North America. Would of been my 1st choice as well. Guess we'll see..

[@th003g]

​@@lornestein7248the crown wagon is coming this year.

[@visionaryvisuals1029]

If they make a CX-60 that would eat up CX - 5 Sales.

[@Bitcoin_Gold]

I see allot of KZbinrs today reviewing new 2025 honda civic hybrid. I'm surprised you guys haven't done it yet.

[@andreaspencer9813]

We'll be at the drive event, the walk around is for the US, there wasn't a Canadian event and we weren't included in the US event unfortunately. We would have loved to see it!

[@Bitcoin_Gold]

@@andreaspencer9813 ok i understand. I'm from California.

[@andreaspencer9813]

​@@Bitcoin_GoldWish we were invited :)

[@10OF9OFBORG]

Great vehicle but too the ride is ok. Great video Andrea! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thanks for watching! We are hopeful Mazda will continue to improve on the transmission.

[@10OF9OFBORG]

@@andreaspencer9813 I am hopeful they improve a lot things in this car.

[@robertdevoy3119]

To disable the start/stop feature requires multiple steps which is a pain when doing errands that involve several stops in the same day. If the seats are the same firmness as my CX-5 Signature that is also a negative aspect. I use a separate seat cushion but that prevents the use of heated and ventilated seats. Seems I will be looking elsewhere for my next car.

[@Allstargamer1000]

I test drove a gas model and it felt good, but I didn't like the tan interior. I preferer the black interior and not a fan of red. I love the fact that it can tow 5000lbs because I have a trailer.

[@jonclassical2024]

Nice wheels and Zach needs to get out in the sun more!

[@leehowell4258]

Disappointing that they haven’t fully addressed the transmission issues. Would be neat if they offered a “black” edition CX-90 sort of like Hyundai does to replace all of the shiny chrome with the black chrome on the CX-70.

[@DavidDLee]

A great video, as always. Looks like you are using HDR effects in the video, especially when sitting in the car. This looks unnatural, especially on your faces. Maybe tone down HDR effects, so it looks more natural.

[@brent73rn]

I’m from California and it can get cold at times. It’s frustrating that heated steering wheels aren’t standard with heated seats. Hyundai group is the same. I don’t want to spend $1000s more on a higher trim just to get a heated steering wheel.

[@andreaspencer9813]

I totally agree with you.

[@moisetopaz]

I like the vehicle, but I'll take the Passport over it any day. The 4Runner is a better option, unless you are looking for a more luxurious vehicle. Nice review as always guys.

[@lornestein7248]

The 2024 Passport doesn't compare in styling looks, luxury-refinement or tech level of this new vehicle. I'm waiting for the 2025 Passport redesign and hoping Honda improve these issues.

[@th003g]

​@@lornestein7248it's a Honda, they can't go upmarket at all. They would take sales away from acura.

[@canuckmaun77]

I owned a passport and it's total junk compared to this refined CX70. I just drove it for a good 30mins on highway/town tour. Absolutely incredible vehicle in many levels! There's a reason Car&Driver rates CC70/CX90 #3 out of all midsized SUV'S.

[@A3A4Tom]

CX50 and CX70 would be a perfect companion in the showroom. Not everyone need the monster CX90 7-seater SUV, when they only sit 5 most of the time.

[@th003g]

Problem is: the cx70 is a monster CX90 just with no third row. Same body, cargo room etc.

[@chrisbolger2585]

I am shopping for a new SUV, I've had 2 MDX's and am leaning towards another. But the price in Canada make these Mazda's very intriguing. What would you pick CX-70 or Acura MDX? My MDX 3rd row☺ seats have always been folded down.

[@robertduklus6555]

1 year old cpo mdx s type.

[@lilred1107]

I think that if Mazda is reallly serious about moving upmarket they need to smooth out the suspension and steering. Luxury is not heavy steering with hard seats and ride quality.

[@ahmedsalah7367]

I hope you read my comment . I want you to do a video tell us the most beautiful car you will own for the rest of your life in every category ... big Suv or suv or sedan ... every type of all kind. That's will make us know the best car in every category. Thanks

[@stephen0406]

I'm just curious, a plug-in hybrid still mainly operates on a battery right? Would battery reliability problems be the same as full EVs?

[@cfb1923]

My 2021 CX 5 is also a bit jerky coming out of stop. But it's a reliable 6 speed. Besides, how often do you need to get out of a pinch between 0 and 10 MPH?

[@billurban1581]

Much to recommend Mazda based on my experience of nine years with one. But the term high output, relative to my Volvo is underwhelming, compared to 455hp and 523 lb ft, and a 41 mile battery. Although this Mazda is beautifully styled.

[@aceofspades6667]

Swing and a miss from Mazda. This should have been the same size as rdx and gv70. If you want 2 row buy a cx90 and put the rear seats down.

[@arni7810]

I really hope mazda fixes those issues before they send more to U.S I would like to buy one 😮😮😢😢

[@calimade8136]

No cooled seats?

[@marcf452]

Hi Zack and Andrea.... Longtime viewer since your Driving TV days. I'm seriously looking at the inline 6. But I recently saw a video from a mechanic that expressed concerns with the difficulty of accessing parts of the engine without removing the drivetrain. While I know the mechanics are not something you focus on, have you heard of anything similar? Thanks.

[@joebruhin2098]

I'd wait. I was a huge Mazda fan. I drove a Mazda 6 signature for 4 years and loved it, very satisfying. We live in a remote location and I promised my wife I'd get an AWD. So, I purchased a 2024 CX5 Signature. Very disappointed, the A pillars vibrate and rattle and the vehicle has a buzzing humming sound and later it has a whine that is most annoying to me. My Mazda 6 was very quiet and I heard no engine noises at all and that is why I purchased the CX5 with the same turbo engine...they are not the same engine. I bought a car that rattles and whines. I noticed the speakers in the CX50,70 and 90 are not in the A pillars...It's been back to the dealership twice with no positive results. I was hoping that the 6 would come back to N. America and I believe it will but not for a few years. I'm not a SUV fan....Yes, the CX5 is fun enough to drive and the interior is good not as good as the 6 but the rattles, buzzing and whines ruin the experience for me, I don't even like getting in the car and I don't want to get used to the noise...Please don't say turn up the music.

[@bigrobotnewstoday1436]

No heated steering wheel is a deal breaker for me and I live in US and up north. I love heated steering wheel and heated seats when its really cold. they keep you warm until your car can warm up and then put on the ventilated heat.

[@michaels7984]

You can get a heated steering wheel.

[@johncorman8715]

For some reason when you first mentioned AndroidAuto I thought you said AndreaAuto.

[@mrbob9556]

My 2012 Mazda cx9 had a catastrophic engine failure in 2019 with 100k miles. No warning, the engine block cracked by the timing belt and the antifreeze went into the engine. I had to basically dump my top of the line well taken care car because a new engine will cost about 10k at the time. After searching through the internet years later I learned about a class action law suit by people with very similar problem even with newer CX9s ,cx5 and cx7s . They claim Mazda was aware of the issue with the engine but refused to recognize their defect. I had several other recalls with other parts that were addressed by recalls but the engine failure still up in the air. My question is if they coverup the issues for so many years how can we trust Mazda going forward with their new unproven engines?. I rather take my chances with Toyota that halts production and sale of the Tundra and Lexus over engine trouble than Mazda who plays a filthy game with customers.

[@DeeEllEff]

Wait, you’re in Palm Springs, CA, but extensively covering features, naming and pricing of Canadian Mazdas? Did the CA confuse you too much? 😏

[@6800891]

Did hear correctly that the hybrid really $14k more than the 6 cylinder?

[@dioralcide8490]

I will wait for the redesign CX5

[@imbasketman]

Mazda should move the second row a little back to give more second row leg room. We need a spacious 2 row SUV. The cargo space now is a over-kill to me..

The 70 and 90 are great looking except from the back. Why no exposed exhaust? looks like a mini van from the back.

[@josephpanozzo4815]

No CVT! I wish Mazda made a mid sized sedan like the Mazda 6. Remember when Mazda was going to have another division called Amati? It was supposed to be upscale.

[@lecaohaiduc]

I will never understand buying this instead of the identical CX-90. Just fold the rear seat if you want a 2-row, but you will always have 3 rows instead of 2. All other car company calls this a trim, not a different model.

[@andreaspencer9813]

It doesn't really work that well with the CX-90 especially in Canada unless you buy the lower trims. The higher trims with the extra features get captain's chairs. If you fold down the third row, you have a 4-passenger vehicle, that doesn't work for everyone so the CX-70 would be a better on the higher trims.

[@Jonny_C73]

Why didn’t they just make an option for the CX-90 with no third row?