The 2025 Mazda CX-70 is A 2-Row Version of the CX-90 | MotorWeek Road Test

[@PastTime777]

Just picked up a CX70 3.3L Turbo S Premium Plus in White. Got the digital mirror and Premium Towing. Amazing vehicle to drive. I’m glad it’s the same size as the CX90. I play keyboards in two bands and need the cargo space, but don’t need to carry around a 3rd row of seats.

[@ermv]

It amazes me how the US, Europe and Brazil (where I currently live) car markets are so different from each other

[@KeithSchwerin]

US market sucks. My self and a lot of people i work with are annoyed that we just cant find any vehicles we like because companies keep killing cars. We all want something that's 4 door, fun, around 200HP, and AWD, preferably a manual, but NO ONE makes that. Either you have to give up AWD, the manual, or settle for like 185HP, or move up to a turbo engine with like 250-260HP and worse on gas.

[@wildfrisco]

​@@KeithSchwerin Way too many SUV/CUVs in the US market. I'm a sedan person myself and would've gotten the current generation Mazda3 if only the manual transmission was available, which it only is with the hatchback.

[@xLatch]

@@KeithSchwerinexactly what I want/need. Maybe one day

[@LuisAlbertoForever]

I had a CX 7 and I really liked the seats. They applied the same style in this CX 70, well done.

[@PresidentJackBauer]

In some car play and android auto there's an option to make it a touch screen. All you get over the cx90 is less seats and more under floor storage. They are nearly the same price so this could have just been a different trim.

[@g.richardson6883]

Impressive. Only nit is the deletion of the third row was an opportunity to add further differentiation from the CX-90 by making the rear end less bulbous.

[@luisdelaroca6314]

I have the cx60 smallest European brother of the cx70 Beautiful designe and lovely sounding L6

[@dohc1067]

Both are similar, I am glad Mazda had retained that same premium feel throughout. The braking performance is impressive.

[@Scottrevans87]

The screen actually is touch it just isn’t once you are in drive. I hated the dial until I learned it & now I LOVE it - hunching, squinting, hitting the wrong buttons etc. Give the dial a chance…

[@oldsnwbrdr]

That’s how I was with Acura’s touchpad. Once I got used to it it was amazing.

[@aygeeninty771]

It is touch screen while you drive in Android Auto and Apple Car Play but not the Mazda interface.

[@raymondgraber9629]

Should have been 6 or 7" shorter, sportier, lighter and cheaper to really compete with the X5.

[@XXMAR5BARXX]

It's competing with bmw x7 in size

[@VSV659]

The CX-50 is your answer if you do not crave the kidney grille

[@rxdawg75]

Can you get an x5 for under 60k?

[@XXMAR5BARXX]

@@rxdawg75 ya a used one

[@LandonMillertotheMaxx]

these bots are getting on my nerves. anyway, i know this CX-70 is the same as the CX-90. but it drops the third row for more cargo space. it's very amazing, and despite those recalls. i would take both the CX-70 or CX-90 any day.

[@Silver_subie]

Mazda website has the cx90 with slightly more cargo volume than the cx70.

[@LandonMillertotheMaxx]

@@Silver_subie most pacifically. They are both built in Japan. so that's most likely on that

[@LlyleHunter]

And I comes with a spare tire instead of a tire inflator kit.

[@oldshowfanatic77]

2:17 isn't it touch screen with Android Auto and Apple Carplay?

[@HKN_RealReviews]

Yes it is. Only in Apple Car Play /Android Auto. The regular Mazda infotainment has to be controlled by the center mounted knob.

[@johnathenbates2929]

The CX70 might have stiffer springs&dampening compared to the CX90! There is a proper 2 inch lift kit for the CX90 and with the select trim and all terrain tires you can have a nice little off road suv!

[@Splendid_Lad]

I couldn’t tell the difference. I thought these were the same car.

[@Bullrunnerrr]

I hope they change the shape of the 2025 Mazda wagon. Only slight changes have been made to the exterior since 2013

[@miketaylor4162]

I was hoping the Cx70 was going to be the same size as the Cx70 in Europe.

[@Artur19760512]

There is no CX70 in Europe, I think You meant CX60. I agree on the outside cx60 is perfect for 2 row but inside is surprisingly small and especially back seats have little leg room, so that's why I think mazda went with bigger size for American market.

[@carltonsimmons8620]

That's distinction between the CX70 and CX 90.

[@AndresSalazarAutos]

The same 1/4 mile time as the Turbo S but 12MPH slower... interesting how this is actually faster than the Turbo S to 60 but much lower trap speed at the 1/4

[@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.

[@jeffs6090]

Therefore, it never should have the different name! No other 3 row that can come as a 2 row (ie GV80) has a different name because of the 3rd row delete. This CX-70 even keeping the third row cup holders is just plain laziness! Mazda just messed up their entire naming structure.

[@DeeEllEff]

As an owner of a CX-70 PHEV Premium, I won’t argue with the naming thing. But I’ll note that I just don’t care what it’s named; 2 other Mazda models that are not available in the U.S. are also virtually identical but are named differently: the CX-60 & CX-80. Take it up w/ Mazda Marketers. Note, all in all, I hate marketing.

[@jeremiahanthony5521]

Mazda always does it for me

[@TrailBlazerSS502]

Not bad, but the three-row is still my pick.

[@jasonknowledge8824]

I thought that it said 2-door version!

[@lisayoung2362]

I wish it was 8-10 thousand dollars cheaper

[@OceanWave-k4g]

How is the cx90 realibility

[@JohnstoneMona-p1p]

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[@xzimxzim]

The PHEV is the only reason to get this, but at 56k it’s a hard sell. I would still go for a loaded 53k Pilot. Way more space and the ability to make it a 4, 5, 7 or 8 seater by folding down rows or removing the middle seat.

[@morrisf3957]

Not sure why anyone would want the 70 unless its cheaper.mazda should build a cross between cx90 and cx5 really.with a 6 cylinder.

[@juanc5149]

That trap speed and time doesn’t make sense.

[@JaketheSnake-lz1pq]

I own a cx70 the way the transmission is set up with the dual clutch and electric motor first gear take time to connect to the engine on launch. But from 30 to 100 this car moves they should do more tests than o-60 time like 30 to 70 and 60 to 90 where this car excels

[@gs8259]

Can I use Unleaded, or is this a premium fuel only?

[@TheBilliardCorner]

both can be used

[@retgi1]

premium is also unleaded....

[@nissanhonda25]

Mazda is killing Honda and Acura right now wow

[@BurkeConnie-f6r]

Hudson Track

[@FindingFlush-f8e]

Frida Dale

[@KingsleyCarr-d9v]

Upton Bypass

[@revelare_xvii6269]

The fact that it has the same 0-60 time as the Miata is lowkey scary.

[@roberthoyt7921]

Mazda may have to bring the CX-60 stateside as a direct replacement for the outgoing CX-5. The CX-70 is nothing more than simply a CX-90 clone without a 3rd row.

[@MDQDZINE]

CX-5 isn't going anywhere. New one coming 2025. It's Mazda's best selling vehicle. Why would they get rid of it at this point?

[@carltonsimmons8620]

The CX 70 should have been smaller. The Australian market CX 60 should have been allocated to US as the CX 70, that would have been perfect , leaving distinction between the two.

[@alphabeta8403]

Gunna eat into Honda sales for sure. RWD platform + Japanese reliability FTW.

[@DoraSpring-m9o]

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[@XXMAR5BARXX]

Bad review......touch screen w wireless android auto and carplay

[@weyde1]

Mazda should make the CX-70's interior, particularly the dash and the door panels available in the CX-90, in favor of that hideous cloth/suede-like garbage. That was the worst possible idea Mazda could have come up with. I love the styling on the CX-90, but no way would I pay $60 grand for a vehicle with that cheap looking crap on the dashboard and door panels. Mazda f'd up royally with that crap.

[@robissonwillard7266]

Nice🇸🇦

[@philipjanes]

Way too expensive.

[@ColcloughSally-z3c]

Crona Hill

[@joycestevenson1609]

00541 Toni Island

[@kilove1]

🤦🏽‍♂️ it’s the same thing…. it’s 70/90 😢😢😢😢

[@ryandoe9278]

Cx-90 isn’t selling. Cx-70 won’t either. Dumb they made the same car.

[@mattdecker6791]

Not worth $56K.

[@cinoclav]

Have you driven one? Have you compared it to the X5 or RX350? Absolutely worth it when you're looking for this level of comfort, quality, space, and sportiness.

[@pbfloyd13]

Mazda can make 6 different suvs but god forbid we get an station wagon.

[@billyrock8305]

Hard pass. Lexus here we come! 😊

[@cinoclav]

The CX-70 is cheaper, faster, more fuel efficient, has a higher towing capacity, and has a much larger cargo area than the closest Lexus competitor, the RX350. And the Mazda doesn't have that goofy Lexus grill. I shopped both. That's why there's a Turbo S Premium Plus CX-70 in my driveway.

[@billyrock8305]

@@cinoclav Cheap-looking plastic exterior bits Steering wheel slow to react CX-70 confusing shifter Lower end brand.

[@cinoclav]

@@billyrock8305 Steering wheel slow to react? Yeah, you just lost all credibility. It drives like a Mazda, which is all I need to say about that for anyone who knows Mazda. Enjoy spending more for less. See you in my rear view mirror.

[@billyrock8305]

@@cinoclav Assembly issue could cause the steering system to lose power assist, fault with the forward collision warning system, CX-70 has been recalled for a steering issue that could produce an abrupt increase in steering weight, Low speed phantom braking issue, SUV could go into a failsafe mode that leaves drivers stranded on the road, while the hybrid's cameras could flicker. 😆 😆 😆 I’ll see you on stranded side of the road! Enjoy spending less for less! 🤣🤣🤣

[@cinoclav]

@@billyrock8305 ​​⁠Those were CX-90 recalls that have been fixed. There are no recalls on the CX-70. Everyone can see by your posts that you clearly don’t like Mazda. Nice try though. Done with you, I won’t respond to people who clearly lie in their responses.

[@GSXSF1k]

I lost interest in buying cars.... they all look the same with ugly designs. I plan to purchase the '90s car designs.

[@m-cw7er]

Mounted dial in 2024. No thanks.

[@kmj2109]

interior red is really ugly .

[@retgi1]

Yep, that's one interior I would never choose....

[@FYMASMD]

It’s great until you have to change the timing belt or turbocharger. Both services require the engine pulled. Who puts a timing belt in the rear of the engine??🙄 Mazda. No thanks for a little more money you can buy a Lexus. Pass.

[@subvet3668]

Wow, that would really add to the cost of those repair or maintenance items. A $2000+ cost to change the timing belt probably. Yikes!!!

[@JaketheSnake-lz1pq]

It doesn't have a timing belt it's has a timing chain which lasts 200k plus plus the turbo is on the side of the engine if you worried about these things you should buy a 1980 vehicle all new vehicles have a lot of labor on repairs

[@mediumrarepotato7385]

Wtf is mozda

[@leifaregis2554]

Is like a passport honda version