The Mazda CX-70 has been generating quite a buzz since it was teased by Mazda for the North American market early in the year. According to early reports, the CX-70 will share its powertrain, platform, design, and engine with the larger CX-90. Essentially, what Mazda has released is a CX-90 with the third row taken out. But, is there something more to this car? Let’s find out.
To figure out where the CX-70 differs from its bigger brother, we first need to see where they’re similar. Like the CX-90, the CX-70 is built on Mazda’s Large Product Group platform, it also has the same choice of powertrains, a 3.3-liter straight-six or a four-cylinder PHEV, and it also has roughly the same looks.
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Now, here’s where the two differ. At the front, the CX-70 gets a redesigned front fascia and a black-mesh style grille. At the back, the redesigned rear bumper features faux vents on its corners, while the mirror caps, door handles, and roof rails showcase dark finishes. In addition, the CX-70 gets roof rails while the CX-90 has a bare roof.
The Mazda CX-70 makes its global debut
Now that the Mazda CX-70 is out, what makes it different from its bigger brother, the CX-90?
Jerome Tresvalles on Feb 01, 2024You are here:HomeLatest StoriesNewsThe Mazda CX-70 makes its global debut
The Mazda CX-70 has been generating quite a buzz since it was teased by Mazda for the North American market early in the year. According to early reports, the CX-70 will share its powertrain, platform, design, and engine with the larger CX-90. Essentially, what Mazda has released is a CX-90 with the third row taken out. But, is there something more to this car? Let’s find out.
To figure out where the CX-70 differs from its bigger brother, we first need to see where they’re similar. Like the CX-90, the CX-70 is built on Mazda’s Large Product Group platform, it also has the same choice of powertrains, a 3.3-liter straight-six or a four-cylinder PHEV, and it also has roughly the same looks.
Related: Mazda says it’s resurrecting its rotary development team
Now, here’s where the two differ. At the front, the CX-70 gets a redesigned front fascia and a black-mesh style grille. At the back, the redesigned rear bumper features faux vents on its corners, while the mirror caps, door handles, and roof rails showcase dark finishes. In addition, the CX-70 gets roof rails while the CX-90 has a bare roof.
Inside, the cabin mirrors the CX-90’s aesthetics, featuring a spacious dashboard, a standalone touchscreen infotainment system, a digital instrument cluster, and a tasteful two-tone finish. Catering to families or individuals leading active lifestyles, Mazda has integrated exclusive enhancements into the CX-70. These comprise remote-folding rear seats for convenient equipment loading, an optimized rear cargo area with extra compartments for storage, hooks to hang bags or small items, and a sub-trunk design ensuring discreet stowage of smaller items. What Mazda has done with the CX-70 is provide buyers who won’t really need a third row of seats an alternative for the CX-90
Going back a bit to the powertrain, the base configuration for the CX-70 is powered by a turbocharged 3.3-liter inline-six engine generating 280 hp and 450 Nm of torque. Opting for the high-output S variant ramps up the performance to 340 hp and 500 Nm. For those inclined towards a greener option, a plug-in hybrid powertrain is on offer, delivering 323 hp and 500 Nm of torque through a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, a 17.8-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery, and a 68-kilowatt electric motor.
More details about the CX-70 will be released in the coming days, but, if Mazda already sells the CX-60 here, will they bring the CX-70 in as well? Hopefully yes, but we won’t be surprised if Mazda opts not to.
The Mazda CX-90 and the five-seater CX-60 are available in the Philippines. If you want to check out the specs, features, and prices of these SUVs, you can check them out on the Mazda Car Guide on AutoDeal.com.ph. You can even get a quote for one while you’re there.
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