Mazda CX-70
2 model years from 2025 to 2026, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2025–2026
- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Latest engines
- 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 25–26 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2025)
- Recalls
- 4 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2025 (52)
- Interest
- 7,099 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 CX-70 in brief
The 2026 Mazda CX-70 is a standard SUV offered with 2 engines (2.5L 4-cyl and 3.3L 6-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and 4-wheel drive.
It measures about 201 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 123-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,755 lb (Cx70 Mild Hybrid 4dr SUV).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 26 MPG combined (25 city / 28 highway), 30% better than the 2026 standard SUV average of 20 MPG, for an estimated $2,700 a year in fuel.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the lane departure.
The Mazda CX-70 has 2 model years in our data, from 2025 to 2026.
Its most efficient year was 2026 at 26 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 25 to 26 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the lane departure › blind spot detection (15), power train (8), lane departure › assist (7).
2025 has the most recalls (4); all years together count 4 campaigns and 56 owner complaints.
About the Mazda CX-70
The Mazda CX-90 is a mid-size crossover SUV with three-row seating produced by Mazda, introduced in 2023. A two-row version, marketed separately as the Mazda CX-70, was introduced in 2024, featuring the same dimensions and engine options with minor styling variations. It is the largest SUV produced by the company and is built on the Large Product Group platform, which features a longitudinal engine and rear-biased all-wheel-drive system shared with the smaller CX-60.
From the Wikipedia article "Mazda CX-90", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 CX-70 pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 26 MPG combined — 30% better than the average 2026 standard SUV (20 MPG).
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid and plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
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Alternatives to the 2026 CX-70
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser | 23 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Toyota 4Runner | 23 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Ford Explorer | 24 MPG | Not rated | 15 |
| 2026 Toyota Highlander | 35 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 23 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2026 GMC Yukon | 23 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mazda. How we calculate this →



