2026 Mazda CX-70 Review | The 2-Row SUV That Just Shouldn’t Exist

From Alex on Autos.

When Mazda said they would be bringing America not one but two RWD SUVs I was over the moon. When they said that one would be a 2-row mid-sized SUV with an inline 6 engine, many of us were salivating at the thought of a BMW X5 for the masses. What we actually got isn’t bad on its own, but a CX-90 with a rear seat delete isn’t exactly what we asked for either…

Here’s why we don’t talk about reliability much: https://youtu.be/WicesuUvTXo
And resale value? Same thing: https://youtu.be/635cX7A3E_Y

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00:00 – What Is the Mazda CX-70 (and Why It’s So Weird)
01:15 – CX-70 vs CX-90: What’s Actually Different
02:10 – Exterior Design & Styling Impressions
02:49 – Powertrains & Rear-Wheel-Drive Platform
04:58 – Front Seats, Cabin Layout & Ergonomics
05:22 – Second Row & Cargo Space Reality Check
08:03 – Interior Design, Tech & Controls
12:13 – Driving Experience: Performance, Ride & Noise
19:28 – Pricing, Competition & Final Verdict