The CX-70 is the sweet spot for me. It has the boot space of no other Mazda, doesn’t have the useless 3rd row, has the rear wheel drive we require and the highest scale interior that puts it into real luxury class. I LOVE IT. I don’t care what anyone else says.
I couldn’t agree more lane ! I love the cx 60 it’s perfect ! This cx 70 is awful … it’s the 90 with a third row delete. Just fase out the cx 5 over here and have the 60 take it’s place. But I think we are dreaming … it will never happen
the dumbest marketing campaign ever. Just have options for a 2 row CX-90. All the hype ugh. The CX-60 would increase sales big time - who makes these decisions ???
I was waiting for the CX-70 for so long because I want to upgrade my CX-5 for a more sporty and a little bigger SUV but the CX-90 is way too big. This doesn’t make any sense. I mean, the CX-90 is beautiful but the CX-70 should have been smaller and sportier (maybe a coupe SUV). Now, I guess I’m going to get a Genesis GV70 instead.
@@juancarlosrosalesmeza6755 def agree I have the 2021 cx 5 carbon edition … I love it but my family had grown over the years and it’s to small now … saw the cx 60 and was like that is perfect ! Def thought the 70 would be more like the 60… but it’s exactly the same as the 90 with third row deleted. Now I am looking else where. Wish I could just order a cx60 and have it shipped here lol 😂
"But you don't really need the space of the larger CX-90" Dude, It's basically the same SUV as the CX-90 minus the third row and some trim piece differences. It's the same length. The same size.
Yeah the biggest love/hate about the CX-90 is the second row having it's own center console. It makes it difficult to haul some things because there is a center console in the way... But it's nice for passengers So idk. The CX-70 deleting the third row, and hopefully the center console in the second row, opens up a TON of space in the back, which I really miss.
I've been duped! I've been waiting for a brand-new model slightly larger than my CX-5 for months and let pass all Christmas promotions (even an Audi!) on the hopes of getting a CX-60-equivalent by early spring. Now I learn the CX-70 is a 2-row CX-90, too big for me. Bummer!
I don't have a Mazda or plan to get one and I knew well before Halloween that the CX-70 was going to basically be a 2 row version of the CX-90 with the rear end altered since no need for head room in the 3rd row. Sounds like you guys were asleep at the wheel. I'm not going to get a new Jeep either but they are marked down over $10,000 over MSRP and not too long ago they were more than MSRP. I test drove a CX-90 and it doesn't feel like a big car and way more luxurious than the CX-9.
They should call it the cx-88, it would be more accurate. It won't sell unless it's somehow much cheaper than the 90. Don"t see that happening either. Huge let down. Should have been 190-194".
Mazda, always the brides maid and never the bride. While Toyota and Honda get all the sales, awards and glory. 👰♀️ I for one have to admit this CX70 PHEV is a winner. Certainly vastly better than any BMW offering. Mazda targeted BMW SUV’s and are destroying them when compared. With the exception of Porsche, the Germans have fallen fast. Will Mazda finally get a ring? 🤔 💍 Expert Consumer Rating - 8.5/10 ✅
Dropping the roof on the CX-50 was a big mistake, killed a sale for me. The 70 is a 90 with some cosmetic changes, 2 fewer seats and a piano black interior surfaces delete (a good choice). I don't see the 70 pricing all that much lower than the 90 with similar trim levels.
I truly wish you would do a comparison video of the CX70 with the RX. Whatever some people say, I think they are direct competitors and it would be "gaudy versus sleek" to me.
Though the body is near identical to the 90 something about the CX 70 looks better. I would certainly consider this is my for my next car. let c the price.
I've been living Mazda and the effort they put into quality over the years I've been following the brand, but this seems very lazy and lackluster. They should have at least changed the design on the back to be a bit more aggressive than the cx90. Something different. It looks good anyway. I can see ppl opting for the additional row and just fold it in when they don't need it if the cx70 is close in price to the 90
My bet is that the pricing will start in the low 40s and go to 60K... I'm really disappointed with Mazda... I was looking for a vehicle about the size of the Honda Passport or Toyota Crown Signia and pricing in the same range... of course, Mazda did not consult with me on this... their loss... I do wish they would come with a hybrid for the CX50 for 2025.
Thank you Shari for such detailed review. My lease on CX 5 is coming to an end soon and I am on twin mind between CX 50 and CX 70. I will go with CX 70 if I can get a good deal, else its CX 50.
Same case here, but the CX-50 seems to be a lipstick-in-a-pig situation, other than the now standard AWD. To be fair, I haven't driven one, just the CX-90 PHEV, too heavy.
Thanks for posting this very informative video. I am going CX-70 and it is due toarrive in July this year. meanwhile I am not sure if I should go for 2 year extended warranty. The asking price is $3900 which seems too much to me. I feel Mazda SUVs are maintenance free and whatever issues comes it would be after 5 or 6 years. Your thoughts?
Is the 70 really needed? Lovely ride. Nice interiors from Mazda and those scalloped slab side body designs connect it to their other vehicles, maintaining Corporate design continuity.
In some sentances you say the C70 and the CX90 are the same size with just the third row seats removed. Other sentances describe the CX70 as smaller than the CX90. What is the real picture, same or smaller?
@@jace1113 Nah, way too large for my tastes. I prefer the true compact & subcompact segment, unlike most Americans it would seem. Shame that the best of those offerings aren't available in the USA. Guess I'm living in the wrong country. 😆
@@jace1113 I wish we got the CX-60...I have been hoping for 18 months that they would give us the CX-60 with just a little more space. That's what I would like to buy. Nope. Just a CX-90 with two rows.
I am going to make an educated guess that the CX-70 will only be $1-2k cheaper. It is the same power train, same interior, same dimensions with one less row of seats. I am guessing if you can't afford a CX-90 you still aren't going to be able to afford a CX-70.
If Mazda was a v'logger, we would call all this hype "click bait". Look a new model that is really an old model optioned without the 3rd row. Cmon Mazda you can do better. Maybe spend time redesigning the CX-5, putting a regular hybrid as an option on your cars, or sending someone out to look for a touchscreen.
What do people not understand about the fact that this vehicle is EXACTLY the same size as a CX-90. So what do you mean it’s for people who “don’t need the size and space of the CX-90.” This is the same damn car.
@@jace1113no a few car reviewers claim that there is a Canada spec and a USA spec. And for some reason they USA spec will not have the have the full body color painted finish around the rims.
The Cx60 and Cx5 share only a make badge. Cx60 is larger better looking on the interior and exterior, has a more powerful engine and has a rear wheel bias awd. Cx 70 is the cx90 without the 3rd row. It even still have the 3rd row cup holders still in it
I can't stand that center console. Literally ZERO space for putting stuff while driving around and traveling. YOU NEED CUBBY HOLES FOR RANDOM STUFF....
The CX-70 is the sweet spot for me. It has the boot space of no other Mazda, doesn’t have the useless 3rd row, has the rear wheel drive we require and the highest scale interior that puts it into real luxury class. I LOVE IT. I don’t care what anyone else says.
I agree, That's why I bought mine. Plus I like the blacked out chrome.
Mazda should’ve brought over their CX-60 to North America instead. This CX-70 is just the CX-90 without a 3rd row 💀
I couldn’t agree more lane ! I love the cx 60 it’s perfect ! This cx 70 is awful … it’s the 90 with a third row delete. Just fase out the cx 5 over here and have the 60 take it’s place. But I think we are dreaming … it will never happen
Also that egg shell back is awful lol is they got rid of that third row they should have slanted in down more to make it more sporty
the dumbest marketing campaign ever. Just have options for a 2 row CX-90. All the hype ugh. The CX-60 would increase sales big time - who makes these decisions ???
I was waiting for the CX-70 for so long because I want to upgrade my CX-5 for a more sporty and a little bigger SUV but the CX-90 is way too big. This doesn’t make any sense. I mean, the CX-90 is beautiful but the CX-70 should have been smaller and sportier (maybe a coupe SUV). Now, I guess I’m going to get a Genesis GV70 instead.
@@juancarlosrosalesmeza6755 def agree I have the 2021 cx 5 carbon edition … I love it but my family had grown over the years and it’s to small now … saw the cx 60 and was like that is perfect ! Def thought the 70 would be more like the 60… but it’s exactly the same as the 90 with third row deleted. Now I am looking else where. Wish I could just order a cx60 and have it shipped here lol 😂
Mazda, what were you thinking. Please bring the CX-60 to North America.
"But you don't really need the space of the larger CX-90" Dude, It's basically the same SUV as the CX-90 minus the third row and some trim piece differences. It's the same length. The same size.
He says exactly all of that in the beginning.
What I meant by space was those who don't need a third row, but yeah, it is otherwise just a CX-90.
Yeah the biggest love/hate about the CX-90 is the second row having it's own center console. It makes it difficult to haul some things because there is a center console in the way... But it's nice for passengers So idk. The CX-70 deleting the third row, and hopefully the center console in the second row, opens up a TON of space in the back, which I really miss.
CX 70 more legs room price less
@@SScharder the CX-70 might have more leg room, but it's not as comfortable as the CX-5 apparently.
I've been duped!
I've been waiting for a brand-new model slightly larger than my CX-5 for months and let pass all Christmas promotions (even an Audi!) on the hopes of getting a CX-60-equivalent by early spring. Now I learn the CX-70 is a 2-row CX-90, too big for me. Bummer!
Maybe have a look and test drive it first before jumping to conclusions
@@jace1113 the CX-90 is a big beast ! the CX-60 is ideal size
Same here! I own a CX9 for 7yrs and if I downsize, this won’t be it as too big! Needs to be same size as RAV4 or CRV!
Same here. I passed on any end of the year sale for the perfect size Mazda. They’re going to loose out on many sales now. Not happy with this issue.
I don't have a Mazda or plan to get one and I knew well before Halloween that the CX-70 was going to basically be a 2 row version of the CX-90 with the rear end altered since no need for head room in the 3rd row. Sounds like you guys were asleep at the wheel. I'm not going to get a new Jeep either but they are marked down over $10,000 over MSRP and not too long ago they were more than MSRP. I test drove a CX-90 and it doesn't feel like a big car and way more luxurious than the CX-9.
They should call it the cx-88, it would be more accurate. It won't sell unless it's somehow much cheaper than the 90. Don"t see that happening either. Huge let down. Should have been 190-194".
😂😂😂love that new name. Agree. They should have shaved 7-8" off the CX-90 and restyled the back end to make it more sporty with chrome exhaust tips.
How it could be mid sized SUV, having the same size as CX90..?
The CX-90 is a mid-size SUV.
The inline 6 engine in this car is similar to the bullet proof b58 in the BMW 340i. Good stuff.
Mazda, always the brides maid and never the bride. While Toyota and Honda get all the sales, awards and glory. 👰♀️
I for one have to admit this CX70 PHEV is a winner. Certainly vastly better than any BMW offering. Mazda targeted BMW SUV’s and are destroying them when compared. With the exception of Porsche, the Germans have fallen fast.
Will Mazda finally get a ring? 🤔 💍
Expert Consumer Rating - 8.5/10 ✅
Dropping the roof on the CX-50 was a big mistake, killed a sale for me.
The 70 is a 90 with some cosmetic changes, 2 fewer seats and a piano black interior surfaces delete (a good choice).
I don't see the 70 pricing all that much lower than the 90 with similar trim levels.
Dude, I end up liking your videos before even I actually watch them ... :) Great job!
I truly wish you would do a comparison video of the CX70 with the RX. Whatever some people say, I think they are direct competitors and it would be "gaudy versus sleek" to me.
Pricing is really going to dictate how well this car does.
Sadly the closest Mazda dealership is over 100 miles from our area
Though the body is near identical to the 90 something about the CX 70 looks better. I would certainly consider this is my for my next car. let c the price.
I thought so too.
Since they only removed the 3rd row seats, it’ll be in the $42K CAD starting price! They have to separate its pricing from CX5 and CX50!
I went from totally hyped for this release to meh. Such a let down for a new model.
I've been living Mazda and the effort they put into quality over the years I've been following the brand, but this seems very lazy and lackluster. They should have at least changed the design on the back to be a bit more aggressive than the cx90. Something different. It looks good anyway. I can see ppl opting for the additional row and just fold it in when they don't need it if the cx70 is close in price to the 90
Would still prefer a Mazda6 Wagon like they have in Australia. More space than a CX-5, with better fuel economy than any of the SUVs.
My bet is that the pricing will start in the low 40s and go to 60K... I'm really disappointed with Mazda... I was looking for a vehicle about the size of the Honda Passport or Toyota Crown Signia and pricing in the same range... of course, Mazda did not consult with me on this... their loss... I do wish they would come with a hybrid for the CX50 for 2025.
Thank you Shari for such detailed review. My lease on CX 5 is coming to an end soon and I am on twin mind between CX 50 and CX 70. I will go with CX 70 if I can get a good deal, else its CX 50.
You’re probably better off getting a CRV Hybrid!
@@ztekz the wait time is way too long for Hybrids. Also, the driving dynamics of a Mazda is quite unique.
Same case here, but the CX-50 seems to be a lipstick-in-a-pig situation, other than the now standard AWD.
To be fair, I haven't driven one, just the CX-90 PHEV, too heavy.
In my opinion replacing CX-5 with a CX-50 is a downgrade, not worth it.
Thanks for posting this very informative video. I am going CX-70 and it is due toarrive in July this year. meanwhile I am not sure if I should go for 2 year extended warranty. The asking price is $3900 which seems too much to me. I feel Mazda SUVs are maintenance free and whatever issues comes it would be after 5 or 6 years. Your thoughts?
all i ever wanted was a CX-5 that had the spaciousness of a CR-V 😢 the cx-70 (aka the CX-90 Sport) is just too long.
Is the 70 really needed? Lovely ride. Nice interiors from Mazda and those scalloped slab side body designs connect it to their other vehicles, maintaining Corporate design continuity.
Perfect compromise
I’d guess the CX-70 pricing will be 6 - 8% lower than the equivalent trim of the CX-90.
In some sentances you say the C70 and the CX90 are the same size with just the third row seats removed. Other sentances describe the CX70 as smaller than the CX90. What is the real picture, same or smaller?
I was confused by this too. In the moment, I wondered if he wrote some of this script when it was assumed the CX-70 would be similar to the CX-60
@@tmac2705 I followed other RUclips posts that state the CX70 has the same body as the CX90. So same size with internal differences.
Sorry for the confusion. They are the same size. Only difference is the third row seat.
Can we trade CX-70 to Europe for the CX-60?
The CX-70 is basically just a rebadged CX-90 with different options & some minor cosmetic changes.
Maybe check it out first?
@@jace1113 Nah, way too large for my tastes. I prefer the true compact & subcompact segment, unlike most Americans it would seem. Shame that the best of those offerings aren't available in the USA. Guess I'm living in the wrong country. 😆
@@dystopia-usa fair enough. Come to Australia. We have the CX-60!
@@jace1113 I wish we got the CX-60...I have been hoping for 18 months that they would give us the CX-60 with just a little more space. That's what I would like to buy. Nope. Just a CX-90 with two rows.
Nice review
It’s one if no 3rd row if we do errands we do not need to put down seats.
I said the second word wrong. It’s needed to say one
Why I keep saying one I meant okay
If you can't afford cx90 you should definitely buy cx70
Why? Mazda can't price this much less than the CX90 because it will steal sales away.
I am going to make an educated guess that the CX-70 will only be $1-2k cheaper. It is the same power train, same interior, same dimensions with one less row of seats. I am guessing if you can't afford a CX-90 you still aren't going to be able to afford a CX-70.
@hskrgrad I think same 👍
They are almost the same price.
To many cry babies cry about same cx90 and cx70 it is
0:20 - 0:26 wish Mazda thought about this before they finalized the cx70
If Mazda was a v'logger, we would call all this hype "click bait". Look a new model that is really an old model optioned without the 3rd row. Cmon Mazda you can do better. Maybe spend time redesigning the CX-5, putting a regular hybrid as an option on your cars, or sending someone out to look for a touchscreen.
Mazda’s choice to make a in line 6 has me intrigued.
What do people not understand about the fact that this vehicle is EXACTLY the same size as a CX-90.
So what do you mean it’s for people who “don’t need the size and space of the CX-90.” This is the same damn car.
CX 5 one love
You won't know till you drive it for a few weeks in the snowy winter.
MPGs on this Cx70??!!
From what I see the cost is just about the same cost as the CX-90.
In simple CX-70 = CX-90 with permanently folded third row ! Enjoy :)
How can one be better than the other? It’s the same vehicle.
the germans have really fallen off these last few years
This CX70 matches everything I have been looking for over the last few years.
This should be a Trim not a danm new model, what a disappointment.Mazda is the laziest car manufacturer ever existed
It is a 90. It’s not all new
Why does the cx 70 in the USA does not have the painted finish around the rims
Lol... This observation is based on a black CX-70?
@@jace1113no a few car reviewers claim that there is a Canada spec and a USA spec. And for some reason they USA spec will not have the have the full body color painted finish around the rims.
@@valdiswallace830that just applies to the phev.
CX90 + A tow hitch rack make this model totally irrelevant 😂
Too big! This better be priced much less than 90.
Hoping they would have made a sport back and remove that beluga whale rear
The CX-70 is bomb!!! Third-row seatings are for the Suburban, Expedition, Navigator, etc!!!
Everyone is talking about how to see cx70 is a cx90 the cx 60 looks just like a larger cx5.
The Cx60 and Cx5 share only a make badge. Cx60 is larger better looking on the interior and exterior, has a more powerful engine and has a rear wheel bias awd. Cx 70 is the cx90 without the 3rd row. It even still have the 3rd row cup holders still in it
Mazda didn’t need to make a small, cheaper CX70 because they know most Americans will be willing to pay more for a bigger SUV.
performance from a mazda is funny!
Cx30, Cx50, Cx60, Cx70 CX90, WTF mazda!!!!!
I can't stand that center console. Literally ZERO space for putting stuff while driving around and traveling. YOU NEED CUBBY HOLES FOR RANDOM STUFF....
The front grill looks better and I like less chrome. There is a temporary, spare tire.🛞