The Mazda CX-70 has made its debut in North America, almost exactly a year after the three-row CX-90 was unveiled. The CX-70 is the third member of the brand’s Large Product Group, and the second to use the longitudinal front engine layout Skyactiv Multi-Solution Scalable Architecture and rear wheel drive-oriented driveline, the latter also including the CX-90.
Styling is nearly identical to that of the CX-90, albeit with a restyled front bumper that wears more prominent side inserts, along with gloss black trim sections where the CX-90 uses chrome-look parts. Similarly, the rear of the CX-70 is only mildly restyled compared to the CX-90, and here, too the CX-70 features more mesh-look inserts within the bumper. Rolling stock is a set of 21-inch wheels of a new design.
As with its larger, three-row stablemate, the two-row CX-70 has similarly been designed from the outset for electrification, and debuts with two powertrains. The first is the e-Skyactiv G 3.3 litre inline-six turbocharged petrol mild-hybrid engine, and the second is the e-Skyactiv G plug-in hybrid; both are mated to i-Activ all-wheel-drive.
The 3.3 litre mild-hybrid is offered in the United States in two states of tune, according to Car and Driver, starting with a base 280 hp (284 PS) version, joined by a 340 hp (345 PS) S version of the same powertrain. The latter output figure matches that of the CX-90 that was launched for the same market last year.
The second of the two powertrain options is the 2.5 litre plug-in hybrid, which should be similar to that which is also offered in the CX-90, which, in turn is that which is also offered in the CX-60 for Europe. In the CX-60 and CX-90, this powertrain mates a 2.5L naturally aspirated petrol four-cylinder engine with a 136 PS electric motor for a combined 327 PS and 500 Nm of torque.
As on the CX-90, the 3.3L turbo mild-hybrid in the CX-70 integrates the 48-volt M Hybrid Boost electric drive system with a motor that is located between the engine and the transmission, which is an eight-speed automatic unit. The CX-70 is rated for a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds (2,270 kg).
The suite of driver assistance systems in the CX-70 features Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS) Unresponsive Driver Support, which Mazda calls an emergency-only system that will eventually slow and stop the vehicle if the driver is unresponsive to escalating alerts, such as when the system detects that the driver’s eyes are closed or distracted, and when the driver’s hands are off the steering wheel.
Inside, the interior of the CX-70 appears largely similar to that of the CX-90, albeit in a two-row layout, and upholstery offered includes a red leather option. The CX-70 gets remote folding for the second row of seats, and added stowage beneath the boot floor enables smaller items and valuables to be stored out of sight.
On the infotainment front, the CX-70 is touted as the first Mazda crossover to feature Alexa integration in order to reduce driver distraction and improve the system’s ease of use. The voice command system enables the driver to make hands-free prompts for adjusting air-conditioning temperature, changing radio stations, or to control connected smart home devices.
According to the manufacturer, the Mazda CX-70 is set to go on sale in spring this year in the United States and Canada.
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What’s the point to have two same size vehicles at the same time? Why don’t they just add another trim for two-rows CX-90 instead? Seems to me Mazda is being too ambitious by having a separate wide body and narrow body class but can’t afford to sustain them all at once. They should have make the CX-60 a wide body from the very start so that it can be offer in North America. I don’t think a rich Japanese or European actually care their cars being too wide for the road.
Its another ponzi scheme for naive americans particularly certain states hill billies betties
That’s because Mazda didn’t sell CX-60 in North America as the model itself is only sold in countries with narrow roads and small parking spaces e.g. Japan and Europe, same goes with CX-80 which is coming soon by this year or next year. Instead, they made CX-70 and CX-90 for North American markets due to wide roads, large parking spaces and customers’ tastes as Americans prefer large size vehicles with spacious interior unlike other countries. Mazda also made CX-50 (the wide-body version of CX-5) but that model is sold exclusively for North American markets and Chinese market.
Like i said Mazda is being too ambitious wanting to offer both narrow and wide body class vehicle. They should just offer wide body since many Japanese and European still buy a fat German suvs despite the narrow roads difficulties.
Cx 90 is longer. 3 row. Cx 70 is only two row and shorter.
It’s going to be an uphill battle for them as CX-70 and CX-90 will be priced quite close to where BMW and Merc are at. Highly doubt these will make it to Malaysia since 2.5L roadtax will be insane, let alone the 3.3L with the sweet inline-six.
but this is meant to be the “Lexus” of Mazda which is why its based on a different architecture, powertrains and interior. people who can buy these at these price points surely dont care too much about the 800rm roadtax for the 2.5l
I get that, but Lexus sales numbers aren’t great locally either as others would rather pony up for the BMW and the Merc at that price range. These new Mazdas will sell fine, but figures won’t be mind-blowingly good.
You seem forgotten that our ASEAN neighbours still get the CX60 with 3.3 engine as the sole powertrain. They have crazy road-tax too. And wdym the 2.5l will be hard to sell? The CX-8 is doing well in Malaysia tho hence being CKD. The problem with CX-60 is it is too narrow for what it is. The CX-90/CX-70 is a lot wider. Bermaz should skip the CX-60 bring in CX-90 then sell it to our lovely politicians :p they love these big suvs and mpvs to accommodate their obese self and family members
damn cool. honestly seeing a black Mazda is rather refreshing ha.
Smart.. giving the impression of releasing a new vehicle with each tinkering of the old platform. Attract more attention and more sales than simply adding a new variant to the current line-ups.
Imagine X50, X55, X70, X80….
looks like the cx-60
Better than CRV