They should! I hoped in one here in Colombia and is literally the same size as the cx-90 inside.... which is why I feel the 90 is really cramped for its size.
Just bought one - coming from an Alfa Stelvio, but needed more space. I chose this over a CX90 because I am single/childless, but I have a dog that needs a bench seat. I also prefer the subtle styling differences over the CX90. With PHEV incentives, it ended up being a great lease deal. Very impressed so far - it has a wonderful interior
Not everyone thinks 3 rows are desirable. I much prefer the 2 row design and would not consider 3 row alternatives. Mazda understands that there are two completely different buyers. 2 rows mean more cargo room, less weight and, in this case, a sportier character with subtle design cues that differ from the CX-90.
@@hellbunny9394 I’ve got one incoming, yet I do agree with supporting a 3rd row delete option. They could even match the lower CX-90 Preferred trim in price so people would shut up about “paying more money for fewer seats.” Or would they?
They coulda bring the CX-60 from other markets. The CX-70 shoulda been a trim option. People want a slightly larger and more upscaled CX-50 not a 3rd row delete CX-90
@@DeadAir21 we’ll see about sale numbers. Both top trim CX-90 and CX-70 are about the same price at $56k. Why would anyone pick a 3rd row delete for the same price?
@@Ziakel you know you’ll never use the third row and prefer the bigger underfloor storage. Also you want a bench seat on the top trim because you cant get that on the 90. And in terms of price they are the same price now but the 90 will more than likely go up again next year as it’s still a 2024 model year and the 70 is 2025.
@@DeadAir21 we do use 3rd row often in our Pilot and Sienna. Having options to fold is better than not having it. CX-70 is not the best move for Mazda.
@@Ziakel yeah having the option is great for you but not for everyone. A empty nester isn’t going to care about a 3rd row. A single person who doesn’t want children may not need or be interested in the extra seats. Mazda is giving you options. You want seating and versatility get the 90. You don’t need the seats and you want more covered storage get the 70.
Due to its RWD architecture, bet it drives better than any Honda, Toyota or Nissan in its class. Made in Japan should make it ultra reliable too. Well done Mazda!
I actually love the shifter set up. It makes a ton of sense in multi-point turns and is not so different that you won’t be used to it after the first ride
I'm 25 & I love this CX-70. I'm a single guy with no kids so I was originally considering the CX-5 Signature, but this new CX-70 Interior is stunning in that red or tan Nappa leather with the Polymetal Gray blue-gray exterior
My sister has a 2012 Mazda CX9 vehicle. She likes the CX70 SUV 2025. She works from 🏡 & her son is in college so commutes, gear-bags are not a big deal. 🚙 I like the blue-gray shade. Tan isn't bad.
@@joshsmith4560 I don't atm so that's why I'm looking at the turbo versions of the CX-5 & 50 instead since they would be less expensive for a lease in South FL.
I have the cx5, NA 2.5 non hybrid. I’m 6 2 wide build. Overall I love this car, space is a lackluster with a kids seat. But the quality of the car, and I’m beating it up badly (22k annually) it’s a solid car, just make sure to buy it after a lease - you’ll save the bull of the depreciation
@@tristantownsend64 that’s going to be a while. Right now they’re talking 25-27 to introduce PHEV, full hybrids according to what i can see are not that good. I’m getting 29.3 on my CX5 on premium and 28.1 on regular fuel.
@@tristantownsend64 honestly I would leave the Mazda as is for purists, it’s great engineering, great driving experience I wish they were as big as Hondas
I had 4 Mazdas and I loved them, and was excited for this one but they lack so many small little details...mood lights would have been an amazing addition to the higher trims, its usually a very dark cabin and that touch enhances the luxury of the product. Great video :)
By the way, if you wish to remain in manual mode after utilizing the paddle shifters, simply move the gear knob to manual. This will maintain the revs to the maximum extent possible without causing harm to the engine.
The CX-60 is a better, smaller size, but the RWD platform and long nose to accommodate the drivetrain means the cabin gets pushed rearward. The result in the CX-60 is a very tight rear seat that is almost unusable if tall people are up front. Cabin space is very cramped. The architecture of this platform is very compromised because of the RWD configuration which forced the CX-70 and -90 to be oversized and heavy.
Why Mazda didn't give the CX-70 fog lights? If this is a driver's crossover, the lighting should reflect that. Plus fog lights will coordinate the front end with the rear end.
Because Europe roads are much smaller than North American roads. The 70 and 90 were made specifically for North America because everyone complained that the CX-9 was too small.
I would bet that if Mazda brought the CX-60 that many people are asking for, they would complain that it’s too small, or they would question Mazda’s rationale for doing so since the CX-5 and CX-50 are quite similar in terms of second row space. However, there is no question that Mazda should have done more to differentiate the CX-70 from the CX-90.
In other words it’s a 3rd row option. This car as its own model makes no sense. Should have made it a little larger than the cx50 but smaller than cx90.
It’s a nice vehicle, but like most of its competitors it’s a glorified minivan. At least 80% of the time it will be put to the same use as the Mazda MPV. in that case, why do you need a six cylinder engine? Why do you need to pay more than $50,000? I agree the cars are way too expensive, but some of the problem is that we convince ourselves to overlook the absurdity of the market
Probably one of the laziest, insulting to customer intelligence car launches of all time. Should've just brought over the CX-60, though my ideal Mazda would be a Spirit Racing or Hybrid CX-30
regarding the gear shifter. so why the hell the engineers executed that idea if they have to crate especial safety feature. they just wasted the company money by inventing a pain in the **** ss idea. I noticed something and I hope all CEO and Engineers read that. i think the more money you make. the more stupid idea's becomes alive!! we are the engineers who create annoying ingenuity by choice. to make our consumers life miserable. job well done!! OH !! and we love to slap Piano black for interior design everywhere on a vehicle. 🤣🤣
Cx70 does sound like a well priced 2 row wagon. The engine I would say lacks power for how much it weighs and that’s probably why the shifting gets annoying at times. The turbo version has more acceleration to make it less laggy more not fun. The hybrid is a joke, no one will spend that amount of time trying to charge such a tiny battery. Japanese automakers are trying hard to stay afloat with new wagons that will fit a family lifestyle, while also trying to please the more eco conscious buyers by having hybrid cars available. Ultimately people will decide either go full electric or ICE because hybrids have a very high maintenance cost over their lifetime. Mazda will try and capitalize on the undecided people who want to help the planet while also having range anxiety when it comes to electric vehicles. Why not stick to a four cylinder engine?
They just announced the cx80 in Europe, 4" shorter, could have brought that here maybe in a wide version with 2 rows. But that would make too much sense.
Exactly. The exec who green lighted this should be fired. All they had to do was bring the cx80 over; less development costs and enough differences to entice buyers between the cx90.
If you know you're never going to want that third row, you can get some extra under-floor storage. That's basically it, aside from the visual differences.
@MohamedShoeb-hz5re Too large for a 2 row SUV. Critics always complain about Mazda's 3 row SUV space. Not as much with the CX-90, as they used to with the CX-9 though.
Well😂 you absolutly has never drive Mazda. .the power...smooth and high speedy dont drive like other cars in the market. I WILL NEVER GO BACK TO AMERICAN CARS! JAPANESE ARE RELIABLE AND DRIVE BETTER TO AVOID ACCIDENTS.
“Absolutly”, indeed! You OBVIOUSLY never finished grade school, right? Not your fault, I suppose. Perhaps English is a second or third language for you? This KBB presenter is one of the BEST that they have, and I ABSOLUTELY love her style, her sense of humor, and her intellect. It doesn’t hurt that she’s “easy on the eyes” as well, of course. Go Mazda!
What a fluff piece of a review. According to Lyn, everything is sunshine and rainbows, but aside from mention of a little jerkiness with the transmission, which is a chronic problem for the CX-70 and -90 and which has had numerous software fixes attempted, nothing was mentioned about the stiff ride, the heavy steering, and she even attempted to gloss over the bizarre infotainment system. Add to that an endless list of recalls, numerous buyer issues with flaky systems and features simply not working, and very odd configurations and pricing, and one can understand why these are stacking up on dealer lots. There are already numerous lemon law buybacks being reported on brand forums. A bit more transparency would be helpful.
I think if we get the Mazda CX-60, I think it should be a wagon for the US, and if Mazda was to make a pickup, they should name it the DX-80 just a thought
I like the KBB reviews. I like the Mazdas. Just be away that they leave off some features out that you might expect. We drove the CX90, very nice car but the side mirrors don't move with the memory seat function - does not make sense ! All six of my previous cars with memory seats move the mirrors also. I wondered what else they left off that I didn't ask about.
Makes zero sense. If I am one of those people that wants to haul things, I will fold the CX-90's 3rd row seat down. At the same time, if I want to bring extra people, I have that capability. Why would I want to buy the same size suv without the 3rd row? Mazda seriously failed with this one. Maybe if the CX-70 was substantially less costly, I could be convinced. Oh, it's not. 😂
Mazda is out of touch with the market. Tested a CX-50 and it was so disappointing. Uncomfortable seats, hard on premium gas and very tight on interior space. Ended up buying a new CRV Hybrid. Another big miss here.
Mazda CX 50 has now a Toyota hybrid system with Toyota eCVT. Seat comfort is bad but it's Mazda's horse rider philosophy, potentially functional in terms of safety
Mazda trying to continue pushing their cars as luxury is so sad. Mazda, you either have to start a luxury brand or keep your vehicles aligned with the rest of the market. I am not going to cross shop a Mazda if I'm planning to buy a BMW.
Couldn’t disagree more. They do lixury by their trim lines. So if you want more base, mainstream, go to a lower trim and now the Mazda is much better than a Chevy, with negligible price difference. Go to a signature or upper trim and you are competing with luxury cars at a much lower price point. The whole point of the brand is to play in the space between.
I want a BMW which is reliable. Therefore, I’ll buy a high end Mazda. Part of “luxury” to me is not having to take my vehicle back to the dealer all the time. I have other things to do in my life other than sit in the fancy schmancy dealer sipping a latte while wasting my time waiting for an overengineered car to be fixed. (Sadly, while the German high end cars are notorious for this, the Japanese cars are getting this way as well. Thank you EPA for your overreach).
This was one of the best videos on this model. I just picked mine up yesterday. I haven’t really gotten the opportunity to enjoy it yet. After watching this video, I feel really good about decision to purchase the CX70. Again, well done!!
Plug-in hybrid range should be much, much better at this point in time! As an owner of 2 EV’s, 26 miles won’t cut it. If you’re in cold climate that number will be reduced, and there’s no mention of regenerative braking, so… With all the available tech, manufacturers must be holding back this offering for a reason. If that number was 75-100 miles of range, I bet you’d see a major increase in hybrid sales.
I don't understand the confusion about the CX-70 and CX 90 being the same vehicle minus the 3rd row. Isn't that what all the other SUVs that have regular and "L" models are? And ALL of the reviewers got stuck on it. I'm in the "older " group she mentions that doesn't need the 3rd row. And I understand doing much more than removing the seats will cost the carmaker more. It just makes sense.
The reason I'd buy the cx70 is for the long wheelbase and the heavy weight for a reasonable low price,as long as you wont not pay over the cx70 Prefered Trim level.
Everyone I see reviewing the CX90 and the CX70 appears to be on the short side.Im 6 feet 2 inches.I was so disappointed in the legroom in the rear seat for the CX90 that I waited for the CX70.Same thing. I would guess your 5’2”
Very nice job giving us lots of information without getting too technical. You didn't mention the different (non PHEV) trim levels and what the upgrades give you and no mention was made about the available sound systems which is important to me.
