EXPERT REVIEW · MIDSIZE SUV

2026 Mazda CX-70 review

Mazda CX-70: a sensible pick with a few compromises. Illustrative review

7.4/10 OffLot expert score

The 2026 Mazda CX-70 is a reasonable choice if the price is right. Well-organized infotainment; easy to see out of and park. Third row (where offered) is for kids and engine gets loud under hard acceleration, so test the trim you'd actually buy. Starting around $42,000, it lines up with most direct rivals.

What's good

  • Well-organized infotainment
  • Easy to see out of and park
  • Roomy second row and flexible cargo floor

What to check

  • Third row (where offered) is for kids
  • Engine gets loud under hard acceleration

Best for: Buyers who want low running costs without giving up comfort. Starting MSRP: $42,000.

Owner reviews · 3.7 of 5 from 3 owners

★★★★☆Monica M. · Charlotte, NC · 21 months owned
Solid, with a few quirks

Bought it for the school runs and road trips and it has handled everything so far. Fuel economy has been close to the sticker in mixed driving.

★★★☆☆Marcus R. · Columbus, OH · 26 months owned
Good, not perfect

Twelve thousand miles in. Nothing has gone wrong, dealer service has been easy, and the cargo room still impresses passengers.

★★★★☆Carlos T. · Houston, TX · 25 months owned
Good, not perfect

The cargo room is the standout. My only gripe is the touchscreen climate controls, which I knew going in.

Price trend · used Mazda CX-70, 12 months

$26.7k$27.2k$27.6k$28.1k$28.5kNov 25Jan 26Mar 26May 26Jul 26Sep 26

Average used asking price in the OffLot demo index: $27,188 · -1.59% last 30 days · -2.12% year over year.

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