2025 Mazda CX-70

Is the 2025 Mazda CX-70 a Good SUV?

"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

Which 2025 Mazda CX-70 Should I Buy?

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.

1. 2025 Mazda CX-70 3.3T All-Wheel Drive

• Base Price: $40,445
• MPG Combined: 25
• Drive Type: All-wheel drive
• Engine: 3.3-liter inline-6
• Aspiration: Turbocharged
• Transmission: 8-speed automatic
• Horsepower: 280 
• Torque: 332 lb⁠-⁠ft
• Weight: 4,709 lbs
• Length: 200.8 in
• Towing Capacity: 5,000 lbs

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.

2. 2025 Mazda CX-70 3.3T S All-Wheel Drive

• Base Price: $52,450
• MPG Combined: 25
• Drive Type: All-wheel drive
• Engine: 3.3-liter inline-6
• Aspiration: Turbocharged
• Transmission: 8-speed automatic
• Horsepower: 340 
• Torque: 369 lb⁠-⁠ft
• 0-60: 6.2 sec
• Weight: 4,863 lbs
• Length: 200.8 in
• Towing Capacity: 5,000 lbs

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.

3. 2025 Mazda CX-70 Plug-In Hybrid (2.5 AWD)

• Base Price: $54,400
• MPG Combined: 25
• EV Range: 26 mi
• Drive Type: All-wheel drive
• Engine: 2.5-liter inline-4
• Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
• Transmission: 8-speed automatic
• Horsepower: 323 
• Torque: 369 lb⁠-⁠ft
• 0-60: 5.9 sec
• Weight: 5,198 lbs
• Length: 200.8 in
• Towing Capacity: 3,500 lbs

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.