2026 Mazda CX-70 3.3 Turbo Premium: Stamford Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: 2026 CX-70 3.3 Turbo Premium
The Turbo Premium, $46,780 MSRP, keeps the Preferred's 280-hp / 332-lb-ft mild-hybrid turbo inline-6 and adds the equipment that makes the CX-70 easier to live with day to day: automatic power-folding side mirrors, a 12.3-inch fully digital gauge cluster, and towing capacity up to 5,000 lbs when properly equipped with the Genuine Mazda Tow Hitch. Same i-ACTIV AWD, same 8-speed automatic, same leather-trimmed heated/ventilated front seats every CX-70 starts with. EPA estimates hold at 24 city / 28 highway / 25 combined. This is the trim where the CX-70 starts pulling its weight as a tow vehicle.
What 5,000 pounds actually covers
The Premium is the first CX-70 trim where Mazda explicitly lists "up to 5,000 lbs towing capacity" as an added equipment line, which — properly equipped with the Genuine Mazda Tow Hitch — handles a small camper, a pair of jet skis, or a landscaping trailer without drama. That's meaningfully more than the CX-70 PHEV's 3,500-lb rating, so if a hitch is part of the plan and the fuel bill matters less than the tow number, the gas Turbo line is the one to shop.
The 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and power-folding mirrors round out the upgrade: the display reconfigures with drive mode, and folding mirrors are the small daily convenience that matters more than its price tag suggests in a Myrtle Avenue parking lot.
The engine underneath doesn't change
Premium runs the same 280-hp, 332-lb-ft tune as Preferred — the jump to 340 hp lives exclusively in the separate Turbo S line, two trims up. On regular 87-octane fuel, this engine's torque peaks low and stays flat, which on the Merritt Parkway's shorter on-ramps is the more usable characteristic than outright horsepower.
Buyers describe the finance side of the Premium tier the same way they describe the sales side — low pressure, straight numbers. Brandon, on a recent lease: "Great customer service for very smooth leasing process. Hunter and David were very friendly and upfront, and this was finally an enjoyable experience." Hunter Smith (Assistant Sales Manager) and David Polonia (Finance Manager) are both on the Riley Mazda team page.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Premium add over the Preferred?
Automatic power-folding side mirrors, a 12.3-inch fully digital gauge cluster, and towing capacity up to 5,000 lbs when properly equipped — for $4,030 over the Preferred's $42,750.
How much can the Turbo Premium tow?
Up to 5,000 lbs with the Genuine Mazda Tow Hitch installed and the vehicle properly equipped. That's the highest gas-line rating and well above the PHEV's 3,500-lb figure.
Does the Premium need premium fuel?
No — it runs the same 280-hp tune as Preferred, rated on regular 87 octane. Premium fuel becomes relevant only on the Turbo S trims.
Premium or Premium Plus?
Premium Plus ($49,570) adds Nappa leather, a power sliding panoramic moonroof, and the 360-degree View Monitor with Trailer Hitch View for $2,790 more — worth it if the camera and moonroof matter; skip it if the tow hardware and gauge cluster were the point.
Where can I see one in Stamford?
Current Turbo Premium inventory is at Riley Mazda, 75 Myrtle Ave.
The bottom line
The Turbo Premium is the practical middle step: same strong six-cylinder engine as the base car, with the towing hardware and instrument cluster that turn the CX-70 from a good-looking SUV into a genuinely useful one.
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; never exceed rated limits. 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.
