2026 Mazda CX-70: Stamford Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: The 2026 Mazda CX-70
The CX-70 is Mazda's two-row, five-passenger mid-size SUV — bigger and plusher than the CX-50, but without the CX-90's third row. Seven trims split across two very different engines: a 3.3-liter turbocharged inline-6 (280 hp on regular fuel, up to 340 hp on premium in the Turbo S line) running $42,750–$56,870, and a plug-in hybrid pairing a 2.5-liter engine with a 68kW electric motor for up to 323 combined hp, a 32-mile electric-only range, and a 520-mile total range, at $44,450–$47,450. Every figure excludes the $1,530 destination charge. All seven trims come standard with leather-trimmed heated and ventilated front seats, i-ACTIV all-wheel drive, and an 8-speed automatic — no cloth-seat base model here. Riley Mazda keeps the range on Myrtle Avenue in Stamford, a few miles from the merge onto I-95 where the inline-6's low-end torque actually gets used.
Where the CX-70 sits in Mazda's lineup
Riley Mazda has sold cars on Myrtle Avenue since 1959 and added the CX-70 to its SUV row alongside the CX-5, CX-50, and CX-90. The distinction that trips up the most cross-shoppers: the CX-70 seats five in two rows, while the mechanically related CX-90 adds a third row for up to eight. Same 3.3-liter turbo inline-6, same plug-in hybrid, same platform underneath — the CX-70 is simply the version built for buyers who want the size, the power, and the cargo room (up to 75.3 cubic feet with the seats down) without hauling around a row they'll rarely use.
The two engines aim at different priorities. The 48V mild-hybrid 3.3-liter turbo inline-6 makes 280 hp and 332 lb-ft on regular 87 octane in the three Turbo trims, and Mazda tunes the same engine to 340 hp and 369 lb-ft on premium fuel for the two Turbo S trims — an 8-speed automatic and i-ACTIV AWD are standard across the board. The Plug-in Hybrid pairs a 2.5-liter engine with a 68kW electric motor for up to 323 combined hp on premium fuel, 32 miles of EPA-estimated electric-only range, and a 520-mile total range once the gas engine takes over. Both powertrains tow — up to 5,000 lbs on the gas line when properly equipped, up to 3,500 lbs on the PHEV — and both carry a 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award and a 5-Star NHTSA Overall Safety Rating.
The seven trims, briefly
Gas: 3.3 Turbo Preferred ($42,750) opens the line with the same leather-trimmed heated/ventilated seats and 21-inch wheels every CX-70 gets, plus the full i-Activsense safety suite. 3.3 Turbo Premium ($46,780) adds power-folding mirrors, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, and the towing hardware. 3.3 Turbo Premium Plus ($49,570) brings Nappa leather, a panoramic moonroof, and the 360-degree camera. 3.3 Turbo S Premium ($53,440) is where the 340-hp tune and Driver Personalization System live. 3.3 Turbo S Premium Plus ($56,870) tops the gas line with quilted Nappa leather and ambient footwell lighting. Plug-in hybrid: PHEV SC ($44,450) and PHEV SC Plus ($47,450, adding rear heated seats and a head-up display) — "SC" stands for Select Choice, and it's a PHEV-only trim name that has nothing to do with the gas line's Preferred/Premium naming.
Why buyers keep mentioning this one by name
The CX-70 shows up in the store's reviews with genuine enthusiasm. Valentin G., on a 2025 CX-70 PHEV purchase: "Ernesto Milla (sales guy) and David (finance manager) treated me like family. This dealership played NO games, had me in and out. NO hidden fees!!! Top to bottom A1 plus service. Not to mention the car... CX-70 PHEV is fire." Ernesto Milla is a certified sales consultant and David Polonia the finance manager, both on the Riley Mazda team page. That review predates the 2026 model year, but the sentiment about the nameplate — and the sales/finance team behind it — carries straight through; Riley's overall Google rating sits at 4.8 stars from more than 2,000 reviews.
That reputation rests on the Riley family's Omotenashi philosophy — Japanese hospitality principles the third-generation ownership has run the store on since James Riley opened it in 1959. In practice, buyers describe negotiating by phone or text, getting an out-the-door number without a chase, and paperwork that doesn't eat the afternoon.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between the CX-70 and CX-90?
Seating. The CX-70 is a two-row SUV for five; the CX-90 adds a third row for up to eight. They share the same 3.3-liter turbo inline-6 and plug-in hybrid powertrains, so the choice usually comes down to whether a third row earns its keep.
Is the CX-70 available as a hybrid?
As a plug-in hybrid, yes — the CX-70 PHEV, in SC and SC Plus trims, with up to 32 miles of electric-only range and a 520-mile total range. There is no non-plug-in "regular hybrid" CX-70; the gas trims run the turbo inline-6 without electrification beyond the 48-volt mild-hybrid assist every 2026 CX-70 carries.
Does the CX-70 require premium gas?
The base Turbo trims (280 hp) are rated on regular 87 octane. The Turbo S trims need premium 93 octane to reach their full 340-hp rating, and the PHEV's peak 323-hp combined figure is also a premium-fuel number.
How much does a 2026 Mazda CX-70 cost?
MSRP runs $42,750 to $56,870 on the gas Turbo/Turbo S line and $44,450 to $47,450 on the PHEV, all excluding the $1,530 destination charge. See the pricing & leasing guide for what that means with Connecticut tax and current factory offers folded in.
What safety features come standard?
Every 2026 CX-70 includes the i-Activsense suite: Cruising & Traffic Support, Smart Brake Support for front-crossing and turn-across-traffic scenarios, Road Keep Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Head-on Traffic Avoidance Assist, and Vehicle Exit Warning. Both the CX-70 and CX-70 PHEV earned a 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ and a 5-Star NHTSA Overall Safety Rating.
Where can I see one in Stamford?
Current CX-70 inventory is at Riley Mazda, 75 Myrtle Ave, a few blocks off the Stamford Transportation Center.
The bottom line
The CX-70 is the mid-size Mazda for buyers who want CX-90-level power and cargo room without CX-90-level length or a third row nobody folds down. Whichever trim fits — regular-fuel Turbo, premium-fuel Turbo S, or plug-in PHEV — every one starts from the same leather-and-AWD baseline, and the family-run dealership behind it has spent over sixty years making the buying part boring in the best way.
MSRP figures exclude the $1,530 destination charge ($1,575 in Alaska) plus taxes, title, license fees, and options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Turbo S output (340 hp / 369 lb-ft) and PHEV combined output (323 hp) require premium 93-octane fuel; base Turbo trims are rated 280 hp / 332 lb-ft on regular 87. Towing capacity requires proper equipment and varies by trim; never exceed rated limits. Fuel-economy and electric-range figures are EPA estimates; actual results vary. Equipment and availability can change with production timing; confirm current specifications with Riley Mazda. IIHS and NHTSA recognitions apply to the 2026 model year as published by those organizations. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Riley Mazda.
