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2025 Mazda CX-70: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2025 Mazda CX-70 is an all-new model and the first year of this two-row midsize SUV. Its headline change is the debut of the entire CX-70 range with standard AWD and electrified powertrains.
About the 2025 Mazda CX-70
1st generation, first year of the all-new two-row CX-70 model range
Mazda positions the CX-70 as a premium-feeling two-row SUV for active households that want strong performance, upscale cabin materials, and useful cargo flexibility without moving to a three-row vehicle. The focus is on a more engaging drive, standard AWD, and electrified powertrains rather than maximum seat count. In Mazda’s lineup, it is the choice for buyers who want CX-90 size and sophistication, but with five seats and a cleaner, more useful cargo area.
The CX-70 is positioned as a sporty, upscale two-row SUV with extra cargo room in place of a third row. The lineup spans a 3.3-liter turbo inline-six mild hybrid and a plug-in hybrid, while upper trims add features such as Nappa leather, ventilated front seats, a panoramic roof, Bose audio, and a 360-degree camera system.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The new lineup debuts with a 3.3-liter turbo inline-six mild hybrid or a 2.5-liter plug-in hybrid. Every trim has AWD and an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Styling
The CX-70 launches with a sporty blacked-out exterior theme. Depending on trim, it has 19- or 21-inch wheels, with upper gas trims receiving the fullest black exterior treatment.
Safety
Kinematic Posture Control is standard across the lineup. Standard driver aids include automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assistance, and rear cross-traffic alert, while upper trims add broader camera and low-speed braking features.
Tech
The new cabin features a 12.3-inch center display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Higher trims add equipment such as a 12.3-inch digital gauge display, a head-up display, Bose audio, and a 360-degree camera system.
Structural
The CX-70 debuts as a two-row midsize SUV on Mazda's rear-drive-based SUV platform. Remote-folding rear seats and extra underfloor storage emphasize cargo utility.
2025 Mazda CX-70 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, e-SKYACTIV, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 6-Cyl, e-SKYACTIV-G, MHEV, Turbo, 3.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, e-SKYACTIV, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 6-Cyl, e-SKYACTIV-G, MHEV, Turbo, 3.3 Liter | 6-Cyl, e-SKYACTIV-G, MHEV, Turbo, 3.3 Liter | 6-Cyl, e-SKYACTIV-G, MHEV, Turbo, 3.3 Liter | 6-Cyl, e-SKYACTIV-G, MHEV, Turbo, 3.3 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd e-SKYACTIV-Drive w/Manual Mode | Automatic, 8-Spd e-SKYACTIV-Drive w/Manual Mode | Automatic, 8-Spd e-SKYACTIV-Drive w/Manual Mode | Automatic, 8-Spd e-SKYACTIV-Drive w/Manual Mode | Automatic, 8-Spd e-SKYACTIV-Drive w/Manual Mode | Automatic, 8-Spd e-SKYACTIV-Drive w/Manual Mode | Automatic, 8-Spd e-SKYACTIV-Drive w/Manual Mode |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Plug-In Hybrid | Gas | Plug-In Hybrid | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 23 mpg | 24 mpg | 23 mpg | ||
| MPG Highway | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | ||
| Horsepower | 323 hp | 280 hp | 323 hp | 280 hp | 340 hp | 280 hp | 340 hp |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 3500 lb | 5000 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 75.3 cu-ft | 75.3 cu-ft | 75.3 cu-ft | 75.3 cu-ft | 75.3 cu-ft | 75.3 cu-ft | 75.3 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 39.4 in | 39.4 in | 39.4 in | 39.4 in | 39.4 in | 39.4 in | 39.4 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 26 | 26 | |||||
| MPGe Combined | 56 | 56 | |||||
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||||
| Adaptive Headlights | |||||||
| Alarm System | |||||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||||
| 360 Camera | |||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||||||
| LED Headlights | |||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||||||
| Power Mirrors | |||||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||||
| Roof Rails | |||||||
| LCD Instrument Cluster | |||||||
| Navigation System | |||||||
| Premium Audio | |||||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | |||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||||
| Memory Steering Wheel | |||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||
| Remote Start | |||||||
| Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel | |||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||
Frequently asked questions
Is 2025 the first year of the Mazda CX-70?
Yes. The 2025 model year marks the debut of the Mazda CX-70 and the first generation of the two-row SUV.
Does the 2025 Mazda CX-70 have a third row?
No. The 2025 CX-70 has two rows of seats and uses the space behind them for a larger cargo area, including extra underfloor storage.
What powertrains does the 2025 Mazda CX-70 use?
The 2025 CX-70 uses either a 3.3-liter turbo inline-six mild-hybrid system or a 2.5-liter plug-in hybrid system. Both are paired with standard AWD and an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Is the 2025 Mazda CX-70 fully electric?
No. Every 2025 CX-70 has an electrified powertrain, but the lineup consists of mild-hybrid gas models and plug-in hybrid models rather than a fully electric version.
What cargo-focused features are new on the 2025 Mazda CX-70?
The 2025 CX-70 debuts with rear seats that fold remotely and extra storage beneath the cargo floor. These features support its role as a two-row alternative to Mazda's three-row SUV.
2025 Mazda CX-70 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2025 Mazda CX-70.
4.3
2025 Mazda CX-70
(47 reviews)
“It is an exceptionally safe and powerful vehicle with excellent fuel economy for its power.”
“Excellent value for the money if you are able to charge it at home or at work at no charge.”