Mazda PHEV SUV Comparison: Mazda CX-90 vs Mazda CX-70

Mazda CX-90 PHEV

The Mazda CX-90 PHEV  is available in three trim levels. The PHEV Preferred base trim starts at $49,945 MSRP. The middle trim, ​​PHEV Premium, starts at  $54,400, and the highest trim, PHEV Premium Plus, starts at $57,450 MSRP.

Mazda CX-70 PHEV

The Mazda CX-70 PHEV is available in two trims. The base trim, PHEV Premium, starts at $54,400 MSRP. The higher trim, PHEV Premium, starts at $57,450 MSRP.

When it comes to power and performance, the Mazda CX-90 and the Mazda CX-70 hybrid SUVs are comparable. Both are powered by an e-SKYACTIV®-PHEV 2.5-liter engine and a 68 kW electric motor. They have standard rear-biased, i-ACTIV AWD® (all-wheel drive). They both deliver an EPA-estimated 25 combined MPG and a 56 combined MPGe and provide an EPA-estimated 26-mile electric range and 490-mile total driving range.

The base trim of the Mazda CX-90 PHEV features three driving modes: sport, off-road, and EV. The two higher trims and both Mazda CX-70 PHEV trims have four drive modes: sport, off-road, towing, and EV. Both Mazda SUVs have a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds when properly equipped.

Mazda CX-90 PHEV

The interior of the three-row Mazda CX-90 PHEV has seating for up to eight passengers with the base trim or seven passengers with the two higher trims. You can choose between black or greige leather or Nappa leather for the seats depending on trim level. 

Heated front seats are standard on all trims. The top trim also provides ventilated front seats and heated second-row seats. There are 39.7 inches of headroom in the front row, 39.3 inches in the second row, and 36.9 inches in the third row. Behind the third row, you get 14.9 cubic feet of cargo space, 40.0 cubic feet behind the second row, and 74.2 cubic feet behind the first row.

All three trims feature the ​​Mazda Connect™ infotainment system. The base and middle trim have a 10.25-inch full-color center display, and the top trim has a 12.3-inch full-color center display. The convenience, all three trims feature the standard Mazda advanced keyless entry system, push-button start, and three-zone automatic climate control with pollen filter. 

Mazda CX-70 PHEV

The interior of the two-row Mazda CX-70 PHEV seats up to five passengers with both trims. The base trim offers a choice of greige or black leather for seating, and the higher trim comes with black or red Nappa leather seating. There are 39.6 inches of headroom in the front row and 38.4 in the second row. You get 39.6 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row and 75.3 cubic feet behind the first row.

Like the CX-90 PHEV SUV, the CX-70 PHEV also offers three-zone automatic climate control with pollen filter and heated front seats. The higher trim also has ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, and a heated steering wheel. 

A Bose® Centerpoint® Surround Sound System with AudioPilot® and 12 speakers is standard as is the ​​Mazda Connect™ infotainment system with a 12.3-inch full-color center display. Wireless Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ integration is also standard.