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When is a three-row vehicle not a three-row vehicle? When it’s the new for 2025 Mazda CX-70. Essentially, Mazda introduced the new model by deleting the third row of seats found in its CX-90. Badged a CX-70, Mazda hopes to capture a segment of the market looking for increased cargo space without hauling around a foldable rear bench that might not otherwise see much use.
Consider couple Sonja and Jeff Norman. Based just outside of Calgary, they’re empty nesters leading a semi-active lifestyle. Both, however, were surprised by the overall size, and then both questioned where the third row of seats was — neither were aware the CX-70 was essentially a CX-90 minus the rear bench.
“Oh, wow,” was Jeff’s first reaction upon meeting the five-passenger CX-70. “My thought was this Mazda looked long, but overall, I liked the stance and profile.” The ’25 Mazda CX-70 the Sonja and Jeff drove was finished in the automaker’s Soul Red Crystal Metallic – it’s a $500 option.
Four CX-70 trim levels are available, from GS-L to top-of-the-line Signature. The couple’s Mazda was the Signature model, powered by a high-output 3.3-litre inline 6-cylinder gasoline engine paired with a mild-hybrid (.