2025 Mazda CX-70 Is Surprisingly Similar to the CX-90

[jakeuten]

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a46538204/2025-mazda-cx-70-revealed/

Very strange move by Mazda here. I have to wonder what the market for this vehicle is- a 200" long 2-row crossover I can't imagine is on too many people's lists. I do like the blacked out front end. I'm curious to see how the platform has worked out kinks in this one.

 

[stormgol]

they waited 1 year to release a CX 90 minus the third row. great move Mazda.

 

[Leo99]

I'm hearing rumors there are problems with the steering that caused the launch delay and there is a stop sale and recall on CX90s for the same issue.

The new 3-row Santa Fe is 190".

 

[Graham Piccinini]

Honda Pilot ---> Honda Passport
Mazda CX-90 ---> Mazda CX-70

 

[stormgol]

Honda Pilot ---> Honda Passport
Mazda CX-90 ---> Mazda CX-70

nope. the passport is shorter than the Pilot. the CX 70 is the exact same size as the CX 90.

 

[daves87rs]

In Mazda’s case, it can’t hurt. It’s not like they have a bunch of models. One will appeal to families, the other to people going on vacations…..

 

[Graham Piccinini]

nope. the passport is shorter than the Pilot. the CX 70 is the exact same size as the CX 90.

Close enough. Same target market likely.

 

[Quattro Pete]

Sorry, I haven't looked at the link. What's the price difference between CX-70 and CX-90?

 

[tcp71]

If you have no need for a 3rd row, the CX-70 probably has a bit more cargo room as it doesn't need all the folding seat parts tucked in the floor.

 

[kam327]

So after all the wait we get pretty much an exact copy of an SUV I already didn't care for after renting one for a week (through Turo).

 

[OneLonelyBurrito]

This release is a disappointment. It seems like its basically an appearance package with the 3 row removed. This should have been a trim or option package, not a "completely new" model.

 

[dubber09]

I had some hopes for CX-70, they blew it. CX-90 isn't attractive as almost any engine work requires engine out...

 

[stormgol]

MSN

 

[Rand]

ugh I thought it would be a beefy cx-60.. no need for an exact 2row version of the cx-90.. just fold the 3rd row down.
This isnt a cx-70 its a cx-90 sport
the base cx-70 is also going to cost $5000 more than the base cx-90

Why why why why??? Just Why?.

 

[stormgol]

i had my pre order for the CX 70 refunded. simple as that. this is not what i wanted at all. i was expecting a shorter nimbler version of the CX 90. not a CX 90 without the 3rd row. i was seriously waiting for the spiritual successor to the CX 7. what i got was a soccer mom CX 90.

 

[Ws6]

Literally the dumbest thing I've ever seen in the automotive industry. This tops the Mach E GT's 5-second power limiter and the 2005 Mustang GT retaining the SRA and getting a truck engine. I really expected better from Mazda. Apparently their Toyota collabs have rubbed some of the stupid off on them. I was honestly kinda worried I might really like the CX70, like a Japanese X3 M40i was what I was expecting.

 

[Finklejag]

They flew all the youtube talking heads to the reveal to make sure they tell their viewers that by removing the 3rd row seat it makes this a BMW X5 competitor.

 

[Quattro Pete]

They flew all the youtube talking heads to the reveal to make sure they tell their viewers that by removing the 3rd row seat it makes this a BMW X5 competitor.

One video showed the presence of 3rd row cup holders, even though there are no 3rd row seats anymore.

 

[Rand]

One video showed the presence of 3rd row cup holders, even though there are no 3rd row seats anymore.

Its like april fool's day came early??

 

[Pew]

Wow they finally put tilting headrests in the cars. About time.