2026 Mazda CX-70 3.3 Turbo Preferred: Stamford Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: 2026 CX-70 3.3 Turbo Preferred
The Turbo Preferred, $42,750 MSRP, is the CX-70's entry point and it doesn't feel like one: the 48V mild-hybrid 3.3-liter turbo inline-6 makes 280 hp and 332 lb-ft on regular 87 octane, leather-trimmed heated and ventilated front seats are standard, and 21-inch alloy wheels in a black metallic finish come stock. i-ACTIV AWD and the 8-speed automatic are standard across the whole CX-70 line, as is the full i-Activsense safety suite. EPA estimates land at 24 city / 28 highway / 25 combined. This is the trim for buyers who want the size and the six-cylinder pull without paying for the camera and moonroof upgrades yet.
What "entry-level" actually includes
Mazda doesn't do a stripped base trim on the CX-70. Preferred buyers get leather-trimmed heated and ventilated front seats, a 12.3-inch center display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Alexa Built-in, and the complete i-Activsense driver-assist suite — Cruising & Traffic Support, Smart Brake Support for front-crossing and turn-across-traffic situations, Road Keep Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Head-on Traffic Avoidance Assist, and Vehicle Exit Warning. The 3.3-liter turbo inline-6's 280 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque arrive on regular fuel, which matters for a car this size: the CX-70 is a genuinely large SUV, and a six-cylinder engine with real low-end torque is the difference between merging calmly onto I-95 and flooring it and hoping.
What Preferred doesn't get, relative to the trims above it: power-folding mirrors, the digital gauge cluster, the panoramic moonroof, and the 360-degree camera. Towing hardware and rating are best confirmed at the dealer for this specific trim — Mazda calls out "up to 5,000 lbs" as a general CX-70 capability and lists it explicitly as an added equipment line starting at the Premium trim, so ask before assuming the base car matches the Premium's published number.
The size argument
Buyers cross-shopping the CX-50 and CX-70 are usually solving for the same variable: room. The CX-70 is the bigger, plusher two-row, with up to 75.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the front seats and standard leather where the CX-50 reserves it for upper trims. If the CX-90's third row would sit empty most weeks, the Preferred is the way to get CX-90-adjacent size and power without paying for seats you won't use.
Buyers who've worked with the sales team describe the same low-pressure process across trims. Ian B., on a recent purchase: "Great service, very accommodating dealership. Everything was made very clear to me and the staff was respectful and answered all my questions. Miguel assisted me in purchasing the vehicle and made the process very easy." Miguel Barraza is a certified sales consultant on the Riley Mazda team page.
Frequently asked questions
How much horsepower does the CX-70 Turbo Preferred have?
280 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque from the 3.3-liter turbo inline-6, on regular 87-octane fuel. The higher 340-hp figure belongs to the separate Turbo S line and requires premium fuel.
Is leather standard on the base trim?
Yes — leather-trimmed heated and ventilated front seats come standard starting with the Preferred, along with i-ACTIV AWD and the 8-speed automatic. There's no cloth-seat CX-70.
What's the fuel economy?
EPA-estimated 24 city / 28 highway / 25 combined MPG on regular gasoline, matching the other non-S Turbo trims.
Preferred or Premium?
The mechanical package is identical; Premium ($46,780) adds power-folding mirrors, a digital gauge cluster, and the towing equipment for $4,030 more. If those specific items don't matter to you, Preferred covers the engine, the AWD, and the safety suite for less.
Where can I see one near Stamford?
Check current Turbo Preferred inventory at Riley Mazda, 75 Myrtle Ave.
The bottom line
The Turbo Preferred is proof Mazda didn't cut corners to hit an entry price. Leather, AWD, the full safety suite, and a genuinely strong six-cylinder engine are all standard at $42,750 — the trims above it add convenience and styling, not the fundamentals.
MSRP excludes the $1,530 destination charge ($1,575 in Alaska), taxes, title, license fees, and options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Output figures per Mazda: 280 hp / 332 lb-ft on regular 87-octane fuel. Towing capacity requires proper equipment and varies by trim; confirm the Preferred's rating with Riley Mazda before towing. Fuel-economy figures are EPA estimates. Equipment and availability can change with production timing; confirm current specifications with Riley Mazda. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Riley Mazda.
