The 2025 Mazda CX-70 Is The 2-Row Zoom-Zoom You've Been Waiting For

Looking for something more fun than a Passport or Outback? Want an X5 for less? Think Jeep's Grand Cherokee is too much? Well, there's a sexy new Mazda for you! The new 2025 Mazda CX-70 is all you'd imagine from a cropped version of the CX-90. Like the CX-90m the CX-70 is RWD based (but AWD standard) with Mazda's new inline 6 engines under the hood and an available plug in hybrid.
About that cropping: Mazda won’t comment on whether the CX-70 is actually shorter than the CX-90. So, I could be crazy in thinking that the proportions are better because it’s possible this is just a 90 without the third row. Hopefully we will know more soon.
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[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

About that smaller part: Mazda won’t comment on whether the CX-70 is *actually shorter* than the CX-90. So, I could be crazy in thinking that the proportions are better because it’s possible this is just a 90 without the third row. Hopefully we will know more soon. More: it looks like it is the same size after all, but still waiting on more info

[@ALMX5DP]

Edmunds says the Mazda reps confirmed this has basically the same dimensions. So weird if that’s the case, debuting what was thought to be a new vehicle when in fact it’s the same minus a row of seats.

[@mederic999]

I am surprised that you did not measure its length.

[@alliejr]

No tape measure handy? 🙄

[@AJ-bh7vm]

It's not smaller than the CX90, they are the same size. Slightly aggressive design makes it look just a tad smaller, but they are exactly the same size!!!

[@labradachig1976]

Motormouth says these share the same platform.

[@JDubbs07]

*This* is what took them so long to debut??? It's barely any different from CX-90. We've already seen this trick in the VW Atlas/Cross Sport and the Honda Pilot/Passport. Mazda should've just given us a slightly larger CX-60 as originally expected. I see zero reason to not just get a 90 and keep the third row folded, and then you still have the extra seats just in case.

[@DM72513]

Rebadge the CX-60 as the new CX-5 in North America. Then this makes sense.

[@magnoliap5824]

There are more cargo compartments where a third row would be. I’d buy this one!

[@JDubbs07]

@@magnoliap5824 would a $30 trunk organizer not suffice??

[@Rockybalboa541]

The cross sport actually looks a lot better than the atlas

[@kencoleman8929]

Exactly!

[@402143]

Yes, everybody was anticipating cx70, but received cx90. What a gyp.

[@jibinsebastian762]

Fold 3rd row of cx90 and now it’s cx70 tada……😂

[@Wells306]

The Command Knob is fantastic. After a bit of time, your common functions become muscle memory without additional distraction fumbling around with a screen.

[@SungHyunKim1]

Have you tried zooming in google maps on apple CarPlay? Or trying to highlight a song in Apple Music menu? 😂 There are so many turns that can be achieved by just a few finger presses

[@billharris7235]

Agreed! I have a Mazda 6 which allows for touchscreen when stopped, but I still use the knob. No nasty fingerprints either!

[@samjaw82]

Have to agree. Wasn’t a fan of the knob and was disappointed at first. Now I wish my other car had it. So much easier and quicker.

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

I hope it is the case. Finding stations in our new Mazda are a pain with multiple point and clicks - very hard to do when driving. You have to save stations so you only have to push the center button to scroll though pre programed favorites. Once we did that it was easier. The touchscreen car we have is still easier but we make this work.

[@samjaw82]

@@Buc_Stops_Here I have to agree. I don’t even bother using the radio haha. Apple car play ftw

[@nickstark8640]

Major disappointment Mazda. They basically just removed the 3rd row and ever so slightly modified the front. They didn’t even bother removing the cup holders from the 3rd row, which it doesn’t have. How cheap. Mainly disappointed because Mazda does provide the CX-60 in other parts of the world. That model is a legitimate 2 row that’s distinctly different then the CX-90.

[@ericchang5217]

New Land Cruiser has 3rd row cup holders...without a 3rd row. Think of it as more storage space. I am disappointed that this does seem to be just a 90 with the seats taken out though.

[@senoow4215]

Almost all companys do this

[@normanli7085]

​​@@ericchang5217 because the land cruiser 250 is a standard hybrid. Thats why the hybrids dont have a third row, and likely will follow for the Lexus GX hybrid as well likely to be called 500h or 550h

[@steverogers7211]

What the hell? They just got rid of the 3rd and that's it? Why does the trunk have cup holders lol. Mazda engineers took a 11 month vacation on this travesty.

[@kencoleman8929]

Exactly!

[@chowsquid]

This CX-70 is the equivalent of trying to finish your book report on the bus to school.

[@kencoleman8929]

@@chowsquid 😄😄

[@lloydbanks6609]

Maan if Mazda did dual exhausts with that black and red combination, that CX70 would be a complete boss in overall looks 👌🏾 Japanese auto makers always shy away from making bold statements with design.

[@FeLiX13sLaVe]

I'm sorry. Alex going on and on about how the "tighter proportions" work better on the CX-70 vs CX-90 had me rolling 😂. Bro needs to get his eyes checked? It's the same car! Mazda's marketing team is apparently staffed by a troupe of magicians. The dinner and hotel room must have been nice!

[@MLHunt]

Gotta agree. I have up to now read Alex as an honest reviewer but he lost a little credibility with me on that one.

[@vargascamilo]

Agree on that one, usually he is one of the most informed youtubers, but dropped the ball on this one @@MLHunt

[@FeLiX13sLaVe]

@@MLHunt Then again, he was probably as stunned as we are with this stunt Mazda pulled. Flying out hundreds of journalists and content creators to NYC and California to drive a less-than-exciting trim of a car they have all seen and driven before under the pretense that it is all-new? His brain honestly probably didn't want to accept what he was seeing. It doesn't make sense.

[@aastanton251]

The Mazda staff are smoking 🚬 ROCKS 🪨

[@FeLiX13sLaVe]

@unimpressively_charming the fact that Mazda wasn't clear and upfront about what exactly the CX-70 is, even to the people attending the event, underscores the levels of marketing sham this whole deal is.

[@trenton737]

Should've been Edge sized. Not sure who whould buy this over a CX90 when they're the same vehicle +/- a few seats.

[@Striker50_]

probably a $1,500 price difference

[@JDubbs07]

​@@Striker50_ over the course of a 3 year lease or 5-7 year finance schedule that that means nothing. You'd be better off getting the 90 and keeping the seats folded for the rare use case, they're the same size

[@Striker50_]

$1,500 is still $1,500. That is quite literally 1-2 nice vacations. Invested for 7 years your money doubles. And $1,500 less that has to be financed at 5-9% APR Said another way $1,500 can be free gas for a year@@JDubbs07

[@moondog3056]

People who don't want the useless 3rd row seats

[@sam-yau]

@@moondog3056 I'm now seriously considering this over the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV because I have absolutely zero use for 3rd row that can't be removed.

[@dougmanck4149]

Shrunken CX-90? It's the same size.

[@FeLiX13sLaVe]

Watching this video and him never once coming to the realization that this is a 2-row CX-90 was kinda cringe...

[@MrNemo721]

Disappointed with this, they could have given us a smaller lighter more sporty CX-60 which is sold in Europe or at least shortened the wheelbase and length for the 70

[@MukisaSS]

The CX-60 is basically a CX-50 with 1 extra inch. Not point bringing it here.

[@DanielSparten]

​@MukisaSS No this isn't even close to true. The CX-50 rides on the smaller platform family of Mazda with the likes of Mazda3 and CX-30, torsion beam rear, FWD biased, and doesn't house an I6. CX-60 shares the same platform of the CX-90, and CX-70.

[@Unchainedmaple888]

Bruh there was no point in Mazda bringing the CX-70, which is literally just a CX-90 with a third row delete because apparently we don't know to just fold down the third row

[@DeadAir21]

@@DanielSparten I think what he means is the CX60 is more of a compact crossover rather than a midsize. And Mazda wouldn’t bring a compact crossover with an inline 6 to North America.

[@fortniteharambe]

@@DeadAir21 Right, because that would just be too awesome, and we just can't have nice things! ;)

[@ScottXC91]

This is the only reveal video I've seen where the vehicle has this plastic cladding. Something about the cladding actually makes this look shorter the CX-90. Which I like. The rear door physically looks shorter.

[@sam-yau]

As someone moving upmarket from a Subaru, but still wants some soft-roading capability, the plastic cladding is totally welcome!

[@tmoss1994]

Is this not… literally exactly same body and interior as the CX-90, just minus the third row? Like even identical sheet metal? Sure trim pieces might be a bit different but where other mainstream vehicles actually have different wheelbases between the 2 and 3-row variants, this doesn’t look like it does?

[@bradcomis1066]

That seems to the be the case. Insane.

[@JitinMisra]

@@bradcomis1066 no this appears to have a smaller end to end dimensions, but bigger trunk space than when the seats are up in the cx90

[@hpbunaes]

Mix one part CX-90 with no 3rd row and three parts caffeinated marketing staff and you get a CX-70.

[@schillage8]

Thank you for being one of the only reviewers to show that the panoramic roof barely opens

[@kiril3189]

I wouldn't be surprised, if this was designed for durability/reliability reasons. Less travel , less stress on the motor and other moving parts.. We had one (on Mercedes ) that lifts up, goes all the way over the back glass (one covering back seat) and sits on top of it. And it broke relatively early. Apparently, It was a common problem for that Gen.

[@djsone3499]

I'm hoping they'll use the engine and RWD configuration in a Mazda 5 or 6 wagon someday. I'd be more interested in that than another big SUV. It might seem far fetched, but if they're trying to compete with the luxury brands it could actually be a good thing to have in the lineup.

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

In another video a representative did say the CX-70 and CX-90 have the same wheelbase. Even if its shorter or longer than the cx-90, it would be no more or less than an 2 inches. That is because any change in dimensions is due to the front and rear fascia. Not the platform itself. I thought it was pretty obvious from the beginning the car looks IDENTICAL except for all the blacked out trim. Overall a disappointment unless the car gives a discount greater than 3K versus the CX-90. Otherwise you may as well spend the little more for the cx-90 and just black out the chrome after market. Doesn't make any sense to buy a 200in+ crossover and only have 2 rows haha.

[@stephenwierzbicki4463]

Alex I love the interior RED color, ❤️& very little piano black anywhere 😊

[@chadpurser]

No gloss black interior! Thank you, Mazda!

[@mikethebeast1012]

So glad to have Alex back

[@PaulGriffith]

I would like more of a station wagon back, more cargo space for big boxes. My first new car was a 1981 Mazda GLC. An I-6 would indeed be fun.

[@smash4929]

Mazda sucks at use of space. Please dont bash me I own a CX5. Mazda needs to learn how to make optimal use of space.

[@ALMX5DP]

If you need more space, there are plenty of other options which fulfill that brief.

[@damilolaakanni]

It's not just Mazda, it seems to be a Japanese brand thing. If you look at space/size comparisons, Japanese brands are usually either at the bottom or near the bottom. And most times interior space drops compared to the models they replace.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@damilolaakannino you’re forgetting have a lot of space inside

[@MYLIFEISLEGENDARYMYLIFE836]

​@@naveenthemachine you are whining too much

[@smash4929]

I think most of the commenters did not understand my POV. Mazda's are as big as the competitors in size. The problem is the use of the space. Even if the car looks big from outside the usability of that space is not great. Mazda states bigger rear leg room number than Rav4, in reality the rear leg room of a rav 4 and cx5 is not even close. In reality rav4 feels and is much more spacious. You can argue that rav4 is longer but come on how long is it really, definitely not long enough to justify a vast space difference. Look at this cx70. They used a body of cx90 to create a two row suv.

[@jasonstarr7335]

Just right for us. I’ll give it a look

[@jsonlee01]

Alex matching his pants color to the seat color. That’s why he’s a pro!

[@jb44448]

Black with the red seats looks amazing.

[@crawfordjason]

Damn it, Mazda! I saw a Canadian CX-70 Phev with body color cladding around the wheels and then found out that is only available in Canada. I will not pay for a top trim Phev model on a CX-90 or CX-70 to have it look like a rental spec. So here I am again marking Mazda off my shopping list. At least give us the option in the United States!

[@cormaro1376]

Yea it’s a little sad but u can always throw some ceramic coating on it , make it more glossy and metallic

[@jimf7654]

Thanks Alex, well done as usual. Overall, I prefer the CX-70 to the CX-90. However, I don’t see how both models fit into the Mazda lineup without sales cannibalization. Let’s see how the pricing and performance compares.

[@stever41g]

Love the way it looks. Probably going to hate the price!

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790]

Insane vehicle Alex.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Alex, Since you mentioned it, I would take the Crown Signia over this CX-70 but I would take this Mazda over any German CUV. Why wouldn't you want 7:52 sliding second row seats? 🤔

[@naveenthemachine]

The crown signia has no chance to compete with this The crown signia already looks outdated compared to the cx70 and it’s not even out yet. Compared to the cx70, the crown signia is DOA

[@damilolaakanni]

Personally I'd pass on both the CX-70 and CX-90 and get a used CX-9 or CX-7. The CX-90 and CX-70 look exactly the same, I'm pretty sure they're exactly the same with a third row delete on the CX-70.

[@wyw201]

@@naveenthemachine Naveen, wanna make a bet on which will sell better. This or Crown Signia? If you win you might finally afford the Genesis you always wanted.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@wyw201 lol I’m not interested in gambling 😂

[@MYLIFEISLEGENDARYMYLIFE836]

@@naveenthemachine obviously you cant .man who drives a 2002 Hyundai sonata and posting untrue comments .😂

[@forumboss2620]

Alex, I have great respect for your reviews, but this is NOT a shrunken CX90. Mazda says the wheelbase is the same. C’mon man - that’s noteworthy.

[@zteburner5882]

3:37 Ponda Passport... Alex you are sounding like me, an old man. 😅

[@neotheboxer]

Having had the original cx5 with touch screen and the current with the rotary, I haven't issue with the current method at all. It is definitely intuitive and allows me to see the changes just fine. The only drawback is for the dialing.. that is presented in a sort of rotary mode so you have to scroll through. This then highlights the benefit of Android auto where I can speak out the numbers... or dial using the phone. So I can see both. Sides a bit. However I have to say the rotary is not a problem.

[@jimmykhokhar9092]

Im confused. They brought out a CX-90 minus 3rd row....am I getting that correct...

[@Striker50_]

Yes, that's why these reviewers exist. To convince you it's groundbreaking and new and totally different. I miss honest reviewers that call it as it is

[@whatsthedileo]

Finally some competition for the Rav4 Prime.

[@nhlcfl7733]

Looks promising and have been waiting for the next CX-7, now a CX-70. Question: based on a rumour, how is the Hybrid system Mazda is using related to that of Toyota’s? (Shared technology, identical, made by Toyota or by Mazda, how is but different)?

[@jre617]

"All new"? It's the CX-90 with 3rd row delete. You should dispense with the nonsense and say what it is. This is disappointing. What is Mazda doing? I was hoping for the Euro CX-60, The 90 is nice, but is too big for me.

[@royrussinger2104]

There are no "shrunken dimensions" it's a 2 row CX90, 201" long. We waited how long for CX90 2 row SUV, pathetic.

[@hellolin324]

I noticed they finally have the lane keeping tech while in cruise, usually it's just smart cruise control.

[@adamwright9741]

As far as the extremely small two-row midsize SUV segment goes, I'm really looking forward to seeing a whole lot of CX-70 and Atlas Crossport comparisons. These seem to both be the top in this class and I hope you can compare these soon.

[@remiguertin6474]

They should bring the CX60 to us!🎉

[@longochu8588]

Isn't the rear sideview just like last-gen Kia Sorento?

[@phil9410]

Very nice

[@BBlackmen]

Alex I'm a little confused some of the earlier videos said that cx90 and cx70 are the same seize which I thought was a head scratcher

[@fernandocavazos2761]

Love it

[@sshah2545]

I wonder what Mazda engineers were smoking when they decided not to make this a shorter vehicle - and I’d like to get some if I can. It was clearly incredibly strong, so I’d like to try some if I can. I think it would’ve been better if Mazda engineers weren’t smoking at the time, but it is what it is.

[@ez_556]

Bro will you shut up with touch screens? It is what it is. Live with it.

[@fleecystheking]

Looking forward to the new CX-60, this time with a second row seat delete and some tape around the rear doors to make it a coupe. 🏆

[@remiguertin6474]

We need the CX60! This CX 70 is not what was hoped for…

[@MuiKaHo]

the knob is fine. its better than touch screen tbh

[@skolarii]

have they used this engine in any other vehicle? i'm worried about the inline turbo in terms of reliability.

[@ALMX5DP]

What makes you worried about an inline engine with a turbo?

[@DM72513]

CX-60 and CX-90

[@timsul3092]

Yep, no torque converter to boot.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@timsul3092 what’s wrong with that?

[@landshass2849]

All this long hood, yet the engine is tucked under the dash/ windshield like a minivan! Not a DIY friendly.

[@Striker50_]

Which is what they want. The service center is their Cash cow. The CX 5 we just picked up doesn't even tell you how much oil it takes in the owners manual anymore. It just recommends to take it in to service at Mazda center.

[@DanielSparten]

They took handling characteristics too serious with this platform. A move stretched too far to reach 50/50 weight distribution and balanced handling, sacrificing ease of maintenance.

[@jsfbay1]

Crash structure. Lots of it 🙂

[@forumboss2620]

And it has a rear mounted engine cam chain tensioner. If that fails, the entire engine must be removed. That’s a $3000 job to replace a $100 part. Bad engineering.

[@barbecuetechtips6024]

Finally!

[@alphabeta8403]

4:00 *Japanese and RWD based? Sign me up!* 16:45

[@apap1586]

I'm trying to figure out if it's smaller or shorter the cx90. beautiful car ; right doesn't look like a station wagon.

[@excape_artist]

Redline confirmed it’s the exact same exterior dimensions as the CX90

[@DM72513]

You have to get over the infotainment inputs. It’s superior than trying to touch a screen while in motion. On a bumpy road it’s terrible.

[@alliejr]

Agreed!!!

[@Striker50_]

Also takes longer to scroll. I dont want to scroll 7 tabs over on Android Auto, just to overscroll by 2. Touching exactly what you want to interact with will always be faster

[@JackSmith-qi7dr]

⁠@@Striker50_No need to scroll in Android or Car Play. Both are touchscreens.

[@Striker50_]

I am replying to the original comment. I am well aware of the touchscreen functionality Also, most Mazdas already sold don't have any touchscreen ability. @@JackSmith-qi7dr

[@DM72513]

@@Striker50_ That's not a thing, spinning a wheel on your Spotify playlist is superior. The rotary dial also acts like a D-pad so you can push it up down left and right without doing whatever made up problem you just created.

[@VkXander1]

Is it 40/20/40 folding in the back? Can't tell from the video

[@jsfbay1]

Probably not, it will be the same as the CX-90.

[@FeLiX13sLaVe]

40:60 based on Redline Reviews' video

[@matthelms4167]

I for one would be all over it if it were a good bit less money. I’m just happy someone got their head out of their rear and figured out not everybody needs a third row - nor wants to pay for it.

[@DadDrums1015]

I agree, unfortunately I wouldn’t be shocked if it were upper $30k. Why make a vehicle affordable when it can be overpriced

[@Gritt982]

It's strange I went from a Corolla to a new Mazda 3, beautiful car but the sunroof only opens 8 inches. The Corolla had a huge opening. There's nothing that would stop it opening a bit further I think Mazda don't like big sun roofs.

[@justaddafan]

I'm looking forward to the sedan platform.

[@candlercando]

Been waiting months for this day! This size is definitely what I'm looking for... don't need 3 rows, just 2 row utility. I like the CX90 design and this with a shrunken rear overhang is awesome! These are all wins and nice touches: Read amber turn signals, Spare tire and the reclining and adjustable rear seats.

[@ScottXC91]

It's literally a CX-90 without a third row. You're absolutely in the minority here. Why wouldn't you just buy a CX-90 and keep the third row folded? You would accomplish the same thing while also having the ability to use the third row if need be. The rest of us only want to drive a boat of a vehicle if we have a need for a third row. Which is what should make a vehicle this big. If there's no third row. The size is pointless. I've been waiting years for this thing and my disappointment is bordering on anger.

[@jml9550]

@@ScottXC91yeah disappointed here as well. I was expecting a shorter and lowered version of the 90.

[@charname-player]

@@ScottXC91because this can be cheaper?

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

Why don’t you just buy a CX90, and just fold down the 3rd row, it’s literally the same thing.

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

@@charname-playermaybe like 1000 cheaper😂, I would rather keep the 3rd row for occasional use. This is why the 3 row midsize SUVs sell better than 2 row midsize SUVs.

[@AD-lf9ck]

Very disappointed, mazda. Waited so long for this cx90 lookalike. Could have given us cx60

[@comickebs748]

I wished Subaru aimed for this with the Forester. Aside from the knob- controlled infotainment, I would totally put a deposit for a PHEV CX70 with AWD. But what’s the EV range?

[@jasonkaminsky5418]

So does the CX-70 PHEV mean they'll ditch the CX-50 going PHEV? Styling of the CX-50 sure is more fun then the 70 and 90

[@jsfbay1]

I hope not. The 50 is FWD architecture, so will likely get the Toyota FWD hybrid synergy drive. I doubt we'll see a PHEV 50 - Toyota can barely make enough PHEVs for their own customers let alone diluting the supply of batteries by giving some to Mazda. IMHO.

[@wenqiangxu3238]

增加了第二排的调节度，取消了鸡肋的第三排从而增加了载货空间，这正是我想要的。不过，马自达给予重新命名而不是作为cx90的一个装饰级别，让人产生误会。

[@vmaxbaby]

Local dealer told me same as the CX-90 just without the 3rd row... Length 201.6 Width 77.6 weight=4,899 if that is true then mazda missed the mark.. this should have been their sporty model being a little bigger then the CX-50. And compareing this to the German vehicles... for performance it will loose 0-60 and 1/4 mile which if they did some zoom zoom to it could be closer.

[@idigbebop]

Interior colors maroon on black, home run. That looks stunning. First hybrid I've seen with a spare tire, a must have on American roads. I wish the CX-50 could lose the body plastic. It looks awful. Way too much. At least offer a matched color. I like that CX-90/70 has full body paint panels.

[@mklphoto]

Hood struts. About time.

[@erickonassis6310]

I like it

[@HenryRoss-wu4lo]

❤@This. Mazdas!!!

[@sidneywilson6177]

I’m sorry , but what’s the difference between this and a cx-90 ?

[@ruthhatfield8869]

I thought it was going to be an American version of the 60. I was looking from something between the 50 and 90 but looks really big. Looks like a 90 minus 3rd row. Guess I will hold onto my cx5.

[@angelo747]

I see it as a more affordable CX90 with no chrome trimming which is a plus for me.

[@BillySmith808]

Barely any ground clearance though, makes a great station wagon

[@senoow4215]

Better suspension and off road tires would solve this

[@excape_artist]

i don’t buy mazda’s claimed “safety” reasoning for keeping the stupid controller method for the screen… sure, they say it keeps the driver’s eyes closer to road, but then they have the tiniest HVAC display and buttons like 12 inches below that screen 😂 i’m calling BS! just get with the times, mazda. ditch the clunky controller and make it full touch functionality!

[@bogdanconstantin2312]

CX 90 offers performance and COMFORT (and, of course, high security as all Mazda models). We were told that CX 70 offers the same performance, a sporty design and a DYNAMIC driving experience. If that means a SPORTY driving experience then CX 70 can stand out as a distinct model. Otherwise, why have 2 models with the same dimensions, engines and driving experience? And please don’t state because of one row of seats difference …

[@dyva422]

Wish it looked more like the cx60

[@dangerdaaku]

I think cx70 might be a tad more successful than cx90. And that’s because of driving dynamics. A three row large car with sporty dynamics makes a lot less sense because that sportiness is not very comfortable for those in third row. This is Mazda we are talking about - they are small and probably don’t have that much R&D budget. I think they took an extra year to possibly fine tune their mild-hybrid in-line 6 configuration. Love them or hate them, for a relatively small company they are trying something different.

[@juanzingarello4005]

I love that there are many introducing midsized 5-passenger SUVs (especially after hearing Ford and GM are axing the Edge and Blazer respectively). These cars are perfect for my family of 3 adults and one child as I don’t need an excessively large 3-row SUV but want more breathing room than a compact SUV. That being said though, I am a bit disappointed with this. I don’t mind the use of the same platform, but like the Honda Passport and Jeep Grand Cherokee, I wish they would make an attempt to differentiate the styling of the 3-row and 2-row variants. The Passport and GC atleast have some minor styling differences. And the Cadillac XT5 and XT6 still have many visual differences even though they are essentially the same vehicles but different wheelbases. But here the CX-70 and CX-90 look identical except for maybe the interior color. Why even give it a different model name at that point? Call one CX-90 and the other CX-90L.

[@kevinpenfold1116]

The dealership near my can’t give their cx-90s away. I think they have over 60 of them currently

[@WaheedKhan-mm3pw]

and where is this dealership. Not the case where I live.

[@DeadAir21]

Where I live their CX90 never stay past 30 days.

[@chowsquid]

Those CX-90s will get some company when the CX70 shows up

[@LetMeCook86]

The brake lights on the cx90 are tiny. Like 2” teeny, tiny slivers, as if they were an afterthought!

[@viccionetti5907]

Kudos to Mazda…no PIANO BLACK on the console and door cards!

[@ozzielara2337]

This is literally a two row CX-90. They could’ve done a trim with a 3rd row delete instead. Mazda should’ve given us the CX-60 from overseas. I think this is a huge miss by Mazda.

[@michaels3003]

There's a speculation about some form of CX-60 replacing the CX-5.

[@ndenkha]

These cars look very nice, I loved the idea they real-wheel drive layout I6, but Mazda just ruined this layout completely by making the timing belt behind the engine. This is the stupidest design that Audi started it before and I have no idea why would anyone do this. So, because of this, I removed this from my considration list.

[@bradyb9929]

I don’t know why you’d buy this over 90 unless price is very different. Same with Pilot vs Passport

[@chowsquid]

I think the passport is suppose to be the mountain climbing version. This CX-70 is not that.

[@rendaddy_]

why are front doors so short / rear doors so long...? looks very off

[@th003g]

A product of Mazdas push towards a rwd architecture and long hood profiles.

[@rendaddy_]

@@th003g this makes no sense - look how far forward the b pillar is

[@th003g]

@rendaddy_ cx50 and cx 5 are the same way it'd just else noticeable because the cars themselves are shorter. Also the b pillar protrudes and is not set back like some cars which accentuates it.

[@chowsquid]

It’s almost like this was really designed as a 3 row suv.

[@skycaptain3344]

I despise those rear seat plastic seat lock covers. The Buick rental I was in had those as well - adults in the back hated them.

[@daviddeng1546]

mazda please change that bmw taillight for the face-lift, i think cx9 style taillight works perfect for this design language.

[@alwaysiyi272]

So why can’t you just get a CX-90 and keeps the 3rd row folded down. Unless this is much cheaper, I see no point in this. It does look good tho

[@rendaddy_]

no, the zoom zoom we are waiting for is a MazdaSpeed 3

[@ALMX5DP]

Or the return of a Mazdaspeed Miata.

[@tonicgin2087]

So it is a CX-90 with different bumper covers and no 3rd row seats.

[@rajeshbhattacharjee2989]

Why Alex is the only reviewer who says the length is less than CX-90? Every other reviewer is saying that CX70's length is same as Cx90. Which means a 200" long 2 rows SUV, that doesn't make sense. What is going on here?

[@th003g]

I'd be angry at Mazda if i were Alex, made you try to differentiate the CX70 from the CX90 when they are in essence the same car. I just want a Cx5 with more cargo space and rear legroom. Not a 200 inch behemoth 2 row. How hard is that? Mazda: heres a CX50 with crappier suspension, interior and more plastic cladding. No Hers a CX90 with 3 rows... No Heres a CX90 with 2 rows... Ughh

[@chowsquid]

Here’s a CX-90 with 1 row

[@2117turbo]

Ya it's not just closer to the X5 than the X3, it's a little bitter bigger.

[@jimsomerville3924]

My god, how many of these do they think they need.

[@GrosteteProductionz]

This is a beaut!

[@SilverScarletSpider]

4:56 just because mazda gave it a long hood that means we should assume that it has perfect weight balance? thats absurd, by that logic the kia sportage has perfect weight balance too.

[@michaels3003]

That's an absurd comment that implies absurdity. The engine and transmission were placed as close to the middle of the vehicle as possible. I would have not used the word "perfect" however.

[@michaels3003]

It is really about the mass balance. Weight is a downward force. Weight has no meaning when you turn the vehicle on a horizontal road.

[@mjcmjc6428]

Hello Alex, could you also review Vinfast and Fisker Ocean? Thank you.

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

Mazda, man. They're like the Apple of the car world. Redesign of the same design! Why couldn't they just make a 2-row version of the CX-90 and call it a day? It's so annoying when car companies don't try to make their models look different. I mean, if I see one of those on the road, I'm gonna think it's a CX-90 unless I squint really hard. The CX-70 should've been a coupe' sport crossover SUV, like the Atlas Cross Sport.

[@Striker50_]

Mazda is a smaller car company and doesnt have the luxury of altering their supply chain. I imagine the new CX-5 will be roomier, and offer a traditional hybrid. The cx-70 and 90 are more temporary stepping stones that will generate profit margins from higher sales prices

[@Tanktaco]

Still hate the push to change it to a touch screen.