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2026 Mazda CX-70 PHEV

SUV · 2.5L I4 PHEV · AWD

78/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a suv is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine2.5L I4 PHEV
Horsepower323 hp
Torque369 lb-ft
0–60 mph6.2 sec
Top speed130 mph
DrivetrainAWD
Seats5
Combined MPG35 mpg (37 city / 34 hwy)
Range486 miles
MSRP$44,250
Body styleSUV

The verdict

What's good

  • Two-row focus gives rear-seat adults more space than three-row rivals
  • Daily commute electric range means most owners barely visit a pump
  • Cabin noise suppression is among the best in the mid-size SUV class
  • PHEV AWD pairing delivers confident dynamics in mixed road conditions

What's not

  • Mazda's PHEV reliability track record is shorter than Toyota or Ford
  • Dealer service density in smaller markets is noticeably thinner
  • Electric-only range of 26 miles disappoints buyers expecting more
  • Charging at Level 1 is very slow; Level 2 home setup recommended

The engine

e-Skyactiv PHEV

2.5L I4 Plug-in Hybrid

Mazda pairs its 2.5-liter four with a single electric motor for smooth, linear shove around town on battery alone, then lets the engine chime in for a refined, low-stress cruise rather than chasing outright drama.

Built on Mazda's e-Skyactiv PHEV system, the unit debuted in the CX-90 as Mazda's first plug-in hybrid, slotted alongside the brand's inline-six in the same longitudinal, rear-biased platform.

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