Mazda unveiled the 2024 CX-90 earlier today and officials have confirmed it will be followed by a CX-70 later this year.
The model was originally announced in 2021 and Mazda’s North American President told Autoblog it will be a two-row crossover, which rides on the same platform that underpins the CX-90.
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As the name suggests, the model will slot above the CX-50 and effectively serve as a successor to the CX-7 that was discontinued more than a decade ago. Engine options are expected to carryover from the CX-90 and this means there should be a turbocharged 3.3-liter inline-six with mild-hybrid technology as well as an output of 340 hp (254 kW / 345 PS) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque.
The crossover should also offer a plug-in hybrid powertrain that consists of a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, an electric motor, and a roughly 17.8 kWh battery pack. This setup enables the CX-90 PHEV to produce a combined output of 323 hp (241 kW / 327 PS) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque.
Car & Driver expects the crossover to start around $38,000 and this would make it roughly $10,000 more expensive than the entry-level CX-50. However, the CX-50 2.5 Turbo starts at $37,150 so the rumored price tag wouldn’t be too bad considering the CX-70 would be larger and more powerful. It would also pit the model against the Chevrolet Blazer, Honda Passport, Toyota Venza and two-row Jeep Grand Cherokee.
