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Launched in the US market in early 2024, the Mazda CX-70 is certainly not without its appeal, as it takes its design from its big brother, the CX-90. Mazda claims that this new design language aims to combine both traditional Japanese motifs with modern design elements to create a unique look.

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In addition to its attractive design, the CX-70 also has a heart for the environment. It is available with a plug-in hybrid powertrain, a type of hybrid that has recently become increasingly popular due to increasingly stringent Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards and industry-wide demands for better fuel efficiency.

Now let’s take a quick look at the new CX-70 PHEV and see what it’s all about. We’ll discuss aspects such as design, powertrain and functionality. And most importantly, we’ll also see how much a fully equipped example costs.

The cost of a fully equipped CX-70 PHEV Premium Plus

CX-70 PHEV Premium Plus – Available options and their costs

Although the CX-70 looks very premium, the cost for a fully equipped model is not as high as you might expect. The top trim is called PHEV Premium Plus and costs $57,450, not including delivery fees or options. Since Mazda prefers to keep its options list simple, the Premium Plus trim gets virtually all the options offered.

However, there are still a whole host of options to choose from if the fully equipped CX-70 isn’t fully equipped enough for you. Things like a digital rear view mirror, towing packages, running boards, a range of cargo management aids and even pet supplies can be selected. You can even add additional ambient lighting to make your CX-70 even more atmospheric during the night hours.

There are also five premium paint finishes: Melting Copper Metallic, Rhodium White Premium, Soul Red Crystal Metallic, Polymetal Gray Metallic or Zircon Sand Metallic. The cost of a premium paint finish is $595 for Rhodium White Premium and Soul Red Crystal Metallic and $450 for Polymetal Gray Metallic, Melting Copper Metallic and Zircon Sand Metallic. When you add every conceivable available option, a fully equipped CX-70 will cost you $64,889 before taxes, fees or delivery charges.

• Premium paint: $450-595
• Running boards: $800
• Digital rearview mirror: $800
• Ambience: $565
• Premier Tow: $900
• Premier Carpet: $325
• Goal: $625
• Spectrum: $450
• Cargo Organizer: $100
• Cargo blocks: $50
• Black tailgate trim: $295
• Freight deposit: $335
• Roadside assistance kit: $90
• Black lug nuts and black rim locks: $225
• Pet seat protector: $225
• Pet Collar: $40
• Pet ramp: $300
• Soft bumper protector: $100
• Padded bedliner: $275
• Roof awning: $389
• Total vehicle price: $64,889

The Mazda CX-70 PHEV powertrain explained

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Despite being a hybrid, the CX-70 PHEV offers more than enough power. Thanks to the combination of a 2.5-litre naturally aspirated inline four-cylinder engine and a 17.8 kWh PHEV system, the CX-70 PHEV produces 323 hp and 460 Nm of torque. Thanks to this torque, the CX-70 PHEV can tow a maximum of 2.2 tonnes when appropriately equipped.

The core idea of ​​a hybrid is to maximize range between fuel stops without sacrificing performance, and here too the CX-70 excels, with an estimated maximum range of 790 miles.

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You can also drive purely electrically. In this case, you can travel 25 miles in silent electric autonomy. According to EPA estimates, the CX-70 PHEV achieves a combined consumption of 56 MPGe.

To handle all that PHEV power, Mazda uses an e-SKYACTIV eight-speed automatic transmission. All CX-70s also come standard with all-wheel drive, so those of us living in colder climates don’t have to worry about a few inches of snow.

The CX-70 PHEV Premium Plus also has style

It’s obvious that Mazda has hit its coming-of-age phase recently. The edgy and futuristic looks we’ve become accustomed to over the past decade seem to have disappeared. Instead, you see a much more grown-up and grounded look with the new CX SUV range. Mazda has announced that it plans to go even more premium in 2022, and so far it has outdone each new model. However, being grown-up doesn’t mean being boring. Every angle of the CX-70 has a unique feel, and together they create an attractive exterior package.

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The interior of the CX-70 tells a similar story. As we’ve discussed before, Mazda combined old-world Japanese elements with modern design to create a special feel in the cabin that isn’t found in other vehicles in this price range.

The difference between the CX-70 and CX-90 is also apparent inside. The CX-90 has three rows of seats, while the CX-70 has only two. Despite losing a row of seats, the CX-70 offers the same amount of cargo space, with a maximum of 75.3 cubic feet of space for whatever you need to haul.

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The CX-90 PHEV Premium Plus is also worth its price

If you need a third row of seats, the CX-90 PHEV Premium Plus is also worth the price. Almost every option we discussed on the CX-70 PHEV Premium Plus is also available on its big sibling, except you have the option to add a few more premium paint colors.

You also get the same 2.5-liter PHEV powertrain, eight-speed transmission, and standard all-wheel drive. And even better, despite the extra weight, the CX-90 PHEV offers the same range, MPGe, and all-electric range as the CX-70 PHEV, so you don’t have to compromise to go bigger.

The CX-90 PHEV Premium Plus costs $58,905, meaning the jump from the CX-70 to the CX-90 is just $1,455. In short, Mazda has two capable, spacious and attractive PHEV SUVs for sale.