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What's New for 2025?
The CX-70 debuts this year as a two-row version of the CX-90. Oddly, it's exactly as long as the CX-90 and uses the same powertrains, so it's basically the same model without the third-row seat, but Mazda chose to use different nomenclature for it. So it goes.
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2025 Mazda CX-70
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"The first thing to know about the CX-70 is that it's exactly the same length as the three-row CX-90 family hauler, which puts it on the verge of full-size dimensions. This is a rather long midsize SUV, in other words. If you're cool with that, you might also like the CX-70's turbocharged inline-6 engine; it's less speedy than the spec sheet would suggest, but it still feels more special than most motors in this class, and it's remarkably fuel-efficient for a six. There's also a four-cylinder plug-in-hybrid variant that offers 26 miles of electric range and slightly quicker acceleration. Either way, the CX-70 is uncommonly engaging to drive, which we find more than compensates for its fiddly knob-controlled infotainment screen that's also a touchscreen if your arm's long enough to reach it."—Ranked #2 out of 9 Midsize SUVs
MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2025 Mazda CX-70 that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
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If you're wondering how Mazda only got 280 horsepower out of a turbocharged 3.3-liter inline-6, you're not alone. We can't figure that out either. But the entry-level CX-70 does bring a lot of functionality to the table for just over 40 grand to start, and 0-60 in 6.2 seconds is fully respectable for this class.
340 horsepower is more like it for a turbocharged six-cylinder engine, but the CX-70's starting price with the "S" engine tune is about $12k more than that of the base model. How much is 60 horsepower worth to you? We're not sure it'd be worth that much to us.
The CX-70 Plug-In Hybrid offers a rather measly 25 miles of all-electric range, but on the bright side, there's plenty of power. Also disappointing, however, is the CX-70 PHEV's EPA estimate of 25 mpg combined, which is exactly the number that the non-hybrid CX-70 models are rated at.
What are the different versions of the 2025 CX-70, and how much do they cost? Select a version below or just hit the button to see our full 2025 CX-70 specs and model data.
| Version | Price | Fuel | MPG | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Mazda CX-70 3.3T All-Wheel Drive | $40,445 | Gas | 25 | 280 hp | 332 lb-ft |
| 2025 Mazda CX-70 3.3T S All-Wheel Drive | $52,450 | Gas | 25 | 340 hp | 369 lb-ft |
| 2025 Mazda CX-70 Plug-In Hybrid (2.5 AWD) | $54,400 | Plug-In Hybrid | 25 | 323 hp | 369 lb-ft |
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