Mazda reveals two-row version of CX-90 as the CX-70

Just when you think that they already have a complete lineup of crossovers ranging from the small CX-3 subcompact all the way to the flagship CX-90, Mazda is not done just yet as they revealed another new addition to its family of crossovers.

Say hello to the all-new Mazda CX-70, essentially a two-row version of the CX-90, revealed for the crossover-crazy North American market. 

In terms of looks, the Mazda CX-70 is largely the same as the CX-90 with the Japanese automaker’s Soul of Motion design language. Blacked-out pieces set this apart from the CX-90, as well as redesigned bumpers which get a softer look to them. It’s also good to note that the CX-70 shares the exact same dimensions as the CX-90.

If you’ve seen the interiors of the CX-60 and CX-90, then the CX-70 should also be very familiar to you with its straightforward but very premium feel. Unlike its three-row sibling though, the CX-70 is only a five-seater–two-row crossover despite sharing the same dimensions. This translates to more room for rear passengers, as well as more cargo carrying capability.

The CX-70 is also the first Mazda crossover to offer Alexa integration. Like with smart homes, equipping the vehicle with Alexa allows owners to control various functions such as adjusting climate control, radio stations and even controlling smart home devices.

Also added for more convenience are remote-folding rear seats which allow for easier loading to the rear of the vehicle, additional storage compartments in the cargo area, bag hooks, and a sub-trunk design which allows for hiding valuables.

Under the hood of the Mazda CX-70 are two different powertrain options. First is a 3.3-liter e-SkyActiv G Inline 6-cylinder turbocharged engine with M-Hybrid Boost while the second is an e-SkyActiv G plug-in hybrid powertrain. Outputs for both have not yet been announced but we can expect the former to be similar, if not the same as what we can find in the CX-90. 

Safety has also been improved over its siblings as the Mazda CX-70 is equipped with Unresponsive Driver Support which adds an emergency-only system that will automatically slow the vehicle to a stop when it detects that the driver is unresponsive to alerts. 

The Mazda CX-70 will initially roll-out in the United States and Canada in a few months, to be followed by Mexico and Australia. Do you think Mazda Philippines should offer it as well?