Mazda Gives The CX-90 New Two-Row Option, Kills CX-70

Mazda is pulling the plug on the CX-70 after just two years in American showrooms — but the vehicle itself isn't exactly going away.

When Mazda wheeled in the CX-70 for the 2025 model year, people quickly realized it was actually just a two-row version of the three-row CX-90. The CX-70 was identical in pretty much every way — Mazda literally just yanked the third-row seats, even leaving behind the rear cupholders and charging ports.

While Mazda sent more than 55,000 CX-90s to driveways across the U.S. last year, CX-70 deliveries represent a fraction of that, it's actually one of Mazda's worst-selling vehicles, ahead of only the MX-5 Miata.

For 2027, buyers who want a two-row layout can just order the CX-90 in two configurations: the 3.3 Turbo Premium Sport ($46,880) and the 3.3 Turbo S Premium Sport ($53,540). The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) will not carry over a two-row option into the 2027 CX-90, leaving shoppers looking for a two-row hybrid to hunt down remaining CX-70 inventory.

Mazda also redesigned the rear suspension crossmember for all configurations to better isolate vibrations and soak up rough pavement impacts. PHEV models also receive a revised electric drive motor with upgraded sound insulation to cut down on low-speed mechanical whine.

The powertrain lineup carries over untouched, paired with an eight-speed automatic and standard all-wheel drive:

• 3.3 Turbo: Turbocharged 3.3-liter mild-hybrid inline-six making 280 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque.
• 3.3 Turbo S: Tuned to deliver 340 horsepower and 369 pound-feet on 91-octane premium gas (319 hp on regular).
• PHEV: 2.5-liter four-cylinder paired with an electric motor and a 17.8-kWh battery pack, producing 323 horsepower, 369 pound-feet of torque, and roughly 27 miles of pure electric driving range.

Base pricing for the 2027 CX-90 nudges up by $400, starting at $39,700 for the entry-level 3.3 Turbo Select (excluding an unchanged $1,645 destination fee). PHEV models hold the line on pricing, starting at $50,695 for the Preferred grade, while the top-spec three-row Turbo S Premium Plus tops out at $57,970.

Standard kit expands to include roof rails, Mazda Online Navigation, and built-in Amazon Alexa integration on select grades. Mazda also added four fresh paint options—Navy Blue Mica, Aero Grey Metallic, Melting Copper Metallic, and Zircon Sand Metallic—each asking a $595 premium.

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