The Mazda CX-70 makes SUV luxury brands nervous

The Mazda CX-70 delivers big-SUV comfort, plug-in efficiency and a genuinely upscale interior without the luxury price tag

The Mazda CX-70 plug-in hybrid combines large-SUV proportions with an upscale, restrained design.

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The Mazda CX-70 plug-in hybrid makes a strong case that you don’t need a luxury badge to get a genuinely upscale, fuel-efficient large SUV.

In Canada’s crowded SUV market, that matters. With many mid-size and large SUVs now pushing well past $70,000 after adding standard options, trims and packages, buyers are increasingly weighing price, fuel costs and everyday usability alongside badge prestige.

I recently test drove a top-end CX-70 plug-in hybrid GT, finished in Melting Copper Metallic. With freight and dealer preparation, the as-tested price came in at $65,845. That places it firmly in the upper end of the mainstream market, but still below many luxury-brand competitors offering similar size and equipment.

The CX-70 rides on the same platform as the Mazda CX-90 and shares the same dimensions, making it one of Mazda’s biggest vehicles. With a wheelbase of 3,120 mm and an overall length of 5,120 mm, it delivers the kind of interior space Canadian families often associate with three-row SUVs, even though the CX-70 itself uses only two rows.

The Mazda CX-70’s two-row layout translates into ample cargo room when the rear seats are folded flat.

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