The 2025 Mazda CX-70 PHEV: Who Is This Car For?

The 2025 Mazda CX-70 PHEV is a midsize SUV with two rows of seats and a plug-in hybrid powertrain. It has the virtues we love about modern-day Mazda SUVs, like an engaging driving experience, modern tech features, and premium interior quality that might surprise anyone who hasn’t been in a Mazda in a while. The plug-in hybrid powertrain makes a healthy 323 horsepower, and it’s capable of traveling up to 26 miles on electricity alone. Because of its starting price in the mid-$50,000 range, the CX-70 PHEV competes with other plug-in hybrid SUVs from both mainstream and luxury brands.

The Mazda CX-70 PHEV is for anyone who likes the idea of an upscale midsize SUV with plug-in hybrid efficiency at a price point lower than a similar model from a luxury brand. By forgoing a third row of seats, the CX-70 PHEV has a solid balance of passenger and cargo space, making it suitable for small families or empty nesters who want an ample amount of space but don’t require more than five seats.

The Mazda CX-70 PHEV is an all-new model for the 2025 model year, but it might look familiar. If it does, it’s because it’s extremely similar to the Mazda CX-90 (also with a PHEV variant), which is essentially the 3-row version of the same vehicle. That one’s been around since 2024 when it replaced the CX-9 as Mazda’s midsize 3-row offering.

2025 Mazda CX-70 PHEV

· Vehicle segment: PHEV SUVs

· Passenger capacity: 5

· Available trim levels: Premium, Premium Plus

· National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) safety rating: 5-Star

· Electric Range/Combined MPG: 26 miles/25 mpg

· Top Competitors: Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid, Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, Lexus NX 450h+, Volvo XC60 T8

Learn more about the 2025 Mazda CX-70 PHEV in our Expert Review