Mazda just pulled the sheets on the 2025 Mazda CX-70, debuting a new rival for GM’s midsize, two-row, C1-based crossovers, including the ICE-powered Chevy Blazer and (arguably) the Cadillac XT5. Although Mazda has yet to provide a full rundown on specs, the new 2025 Mazda CX-70 looks to be roughly the same size as the CX-90, albeit with two rows of seating, rather than three. The 2025 Mazda CX-70 also offers the same powertrain options as the CX-90.
“Built on Mazda’s large platform, CX-70 has been engineered from the outset with electrification in mind, with all CX-70 powertrains featuring some form of electrification,” Mazda states. “Customers can choose from an e-SkyActiv G 3.3L Inline 6 Turbo engine with M-Hybrid Boost, or an e-SkyActiv G PHEV, which provides customers with the best of both worlds in performance and efficiency.”
For reference, the turbocharged 3.3L I6 in the 2024 Mazda CX-90 is rated at 340 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque, while the CX-90’s PHEV powertrain option mates an ICE-based 2.5L four-cylinder with a 17.8-kWh battery and electric motor, the combination of which yields 323 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. Towing capacity in the CX-70 is expected to be around 5,000 pounds
In terms of exterior design, the 2025 Mazda CX-70 features contrasting black accents, which can be found on the door handles, the grille, and the sideview mirrors, while customers can upgrade to available black metal and machine cut finished 21-inch wheels with a unique, model-specific design. The cabin offers contrasting gray metallic inlays, red Nappa leather seating, and red stitching inspired by the 100th Anniversary Special Edition MX-5.
The cabin space also features tech like Cruising and Traffic Support driver assistance, Unresponsive Driver Support, and Alexa integration. In terms of cargo room, the CX-70 incorporates remote-folding rear seats, and assuming similar interior room figures as the CX-90, expect around 40 cubic feet behind the second row and 75 cubic feet with the rear seats folded flat.
Look for the 2025 Mazda CX-70 to go on sale in the Spring.
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Comments
I really like the CX-90 styling but disappointed that this is just a 2 row version and not a slightly smaller and lighter car with the same powerful engines. I like the red interior too.
Weird then that the announcement of this was delayed. How difficult was it to pull out a third row seat and put in a cargo organizer?
Why can’t GM do this with every 3 row SUV, making it possible to delete the third row that not all customers want or need. Also, if they eliminate the ICE Blazer and XT5 for 2025 they may be losing market share to vehicles similar to the CX-70.
What rival if they plan on axing the Blazer? You can’t have a rival for something that plans on leaving the scene. If anything meet the vehicle that will greet existing Blazer customers at the Mazda showrooms.
The CX 70 is going to do well. Mazda’s quality has grown so much since they left Ford and attached themselves to Toyota.
Personally, I like that it’s CX-90 sized but I’m not sure that was the best idea for Mazda since you know, they have a CX-90. If I was looking for a larger crossover this would be on the short list. I do hope they’re a little bit more generous with the higher output tune 3.3, as the base 3.3 is far more anemic than the numbers suggest. With these changes there’s no reason it shouldn’t be a little bit cheaper than the CX-90 as well.
Mazda has blown it with this CX-70. I believe that most folks (as I) were looking for a vehicle sized between the CX-90 and CX-50. About a foot shorter would have been sized similarly to the 2-row Jeep Grand Cherokee. That would have been the sweet spot, IMO. I think many automotive journalists were also expecting something a bit shorter.
Guess I’d have to see the specs. At first glance, I don’t see any real external size differentiation vs the three row CX90. Usually there’s a shorter WB and OAL accomplished behind the B pillar since the rear door doesn’t need to be as wide to afford access to the third row. I didn’t see that here.
Unless it provides a more compact package for those not needing a third row plus a somewhat lower price point, I don’t see the purpose of it at this point.
Gotta see the specs and pricing to make that judgement though.
We currently own 2 Mazdas. My wife’s 2017 Mazda 3 is a terrific car. GT, 6 speed manual, terrific ergonomics. A real driver’s car. Yeah, there’s above average road noise, but we don’t care. The nav is SD card based, it’s got an auto dimming mirror, heated and perforated leather seating. And it was $25k. Our ’20 Sierra, costing $60k, has none of those. No map display, no navigation, and some bewildering ergonomics. Say what you like, but the content on the Japanese cars puts the US manufacturers to shame.