Auto123 gets in a first drive of the 2025 Mazda CX-70, the new mid-size crossover from the Japanese automaker.
Palm Springs, CA - In the sandy setting of Palm Springs, I drove turbocharged and plug-in hybrid versions of the 2025 CX-70, Mazda's new mid-size crossover that provides those who don't need the three rows of seats offered by the also-new CX-90 with a tempting alternative. In other words, in an era when space for stuff matters at least as much as space for people, the 2025 Mazda CX-70 comes at just the right time.
By conceding chrome to the CX-90, the CX-70 makes no secret of its sportier tendencies. Plus there’s the colour palette, a selling point that Mazda masters to perfection. Unsurprisingly, the CX-70 features an exclusive Melting Copper body colour, while other colours continue to honor the - often metallic - paints whose shimmering hues dance in the light.Inside a budget-conscious model, plastic, vinyl and hard shapes often win out. That won’t do for luxury models, which flaunt senses-dazzling.
All in all, Mazda has succeeded in creating an airy space that takes advantage of the generous wheelbase and the horizontal lines of the dashboard that flare out the space. Infotainment functions are still controlled by the age-old knob on the centre console. Everything’s already been said about that system, including how it forces more clicking than we’d like. But the appearance of Alexa also means that voice commands are possible.
The all-electric range is advertised at 42 km, but I know from having tested it with the CX-90 that you'll only get that score in ideal weather and road conditions. Fortunately, the engine works with a regenerative braking system to regain power, especially in town. 2025 Mazda CX-70, three-quarters rear | Photo: M.Crépault Driving the 2025 Mazda CX-70 - 8/10Mazda might claim that the CX-70 is sportier than the CX-90, but it has yet to prove it. The manufacturer didn't hesitate to send us to Thomas Mountain, up the side of which the only road undulates like a drunken snake until you reach the summit. I was driving a CX-70 plug-in hybrid at the time.
The engines sound very different under hard acceleration. That of the in-line 6 is rich, that of the 4 is squeaky. In any case, if the buyer opts for a plug-in hybrid, in particular to save a few liters of gas here and there, they won't be wasting those savings by driving aggressively. 2025 Mazda CX-70 GT - It boasts 21-inch wheels, motorized tailgate, panoramic roof, leather, heated second-row seats, 12-speaker Bose sound system , head-up display, more electronic aids, including a 360-degree camera and Trailer Hitch View to facilitate trailer hitching, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android connectivity.
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