2026 Mazda CX-70 Adds Standard Features, Increases Range for PHEV
Mazda North American Operations has announced updates for the 2026 Mazda CX-70. The lineup includes two versions of the e-Skyactiv-G 3.3L inline-six turbo with mild-hybrid assistance and an e-Skyactiv plug-in hybrid. All powertrains use an eight-speed automatic transmission and come standard with all-wheel drive, Kinematic Posture Control, and multiple drive modes.
CX-70 3.3 Turbo Preferred
The 3.3 Turbo Preferred uses a 3.3L inline-six turbo engine with 280 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque, running on regular fuel. It’s rated at 24 mpg city, 28 highway, and 25 combined. For 2026, Mazda has expanded standard features and given all CX-70s black exterior badging and gloss-black accents. The Preferred trim includes 21-inch black alloy wheels, a black grille, roof spoiler, roof rails, LED exterior lighting, and a power sunroof.
Inside, it adds ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, and power-adjustable front seats with memory for the driver. The interior is available in black or greige leather with LED lighting, retractable rear sunshades, and a cargo area that includes remote-folding rear seats and hidden storage compartments. Standard tech includes a 12.3-inch center display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wireless supported), Alexa Built-In, an eight-speaker audio system, wireless phone charging, dual USB-C ports, and automatic climate control. Safety features include adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go, lane-keeping assistance, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and automatic emergency braking.
CX-70 3.3 Turbo Premium
The Premium trim adds a towing mode, increasing towing capacity to 5,000 lbs with Mazda towing accessories. It also gains a hands-free power liftgate, folding and auto-dimming mirrors, additional black exterior accents, and a silver lower bumper insert. Inside, it includes a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, a head-up display, a 12-speaker Bose sound system, navigation, and SiriusXM. Extra safety features include traffic jam assist, emergency lane keeping, and traffic sign recognition.
CX-70 3.3 Turbo Premium Plus
This version adds Nappa leather (in black or red), a panoramic sunroof, adaptive headlights, a 150-watt power outlet, and a windshield wiper de-icer. It also includes a 360° camera system with trailer view and expanded safety features such as front and rear cross-traffic alerts and advanced braking support.
CX-70 PHEV SC and SC Plus
The plug-in hybrid CX-70 now has an estimated electric range of 30 miles (up 4 miles from 2025). Its hybrid powertrain produces 323 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque on premium fuel. The PHEV SC includes 19-inch wheels, black trim, LED lighting, and leatherette seats. The SC Plus adds leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a head-up display, and additional collision mitigation features.
CX-70 3.3 Turbo S Premium and Premium Plus
The 3.3 Turbo S models use a higher-output version of the inline-six with 340 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque on premium fuel, with similar towing capability to the Premium trims. The S Premium includes Nappa leather, a power-adjustable steering wheel, driver personalization system, and most of Mazda’s available technology and safety features.
The S Premium Plus adds quilted tan Nappa leather with matching trim and suede interior accents, plus a 150-watt cargo outlet and windshield wiper de-icer.
Pricing
Starting prices for the 2026 CX-70 are:
- CX-70 3.3 Turbo Preferred: $42,250
- CX-70 3.3 Turbo Premium: $46,280
- CX-70 3.3 Turbo Premium Plus: $49,570
- CX-70 3.3 Turbo S Premium: $53,240
- CX-70 3.3 Turbo S Premium Plus: $56,670
- CX-70 PHEV SC: $44,250
- CX-70 PHEV SC Plus: $47,250
Optional premium paint colors include Soul Red Crystal, Rhodium White, Polymetal Gray, Zircon Sand, and Melting Copper, each priced at $595.
This article was co-written using AI and was then heavily edited and optimized by our editorial team.
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