2026 Mazda CX-70 Review | The 2-Row SUV That Just Shouldn't Exist

When Mazda said they would be bringing America not one but two RWD SUVs I was over the moon. When they said that one would be a 2-row mid-sized SUV with an inline 6 engine, many of us were salivating at the thought of a BMW X5 for the masses. What we actually got isn't bad on its own, but a CX-90 with a rear seat delete isn't exactly what we asked for either... Here's why we don't talk about reliability much:    • The Problem With "Reliability" Scores Is G...   And resale value? Same thing:    • Resale Value: Myth vs Reality | Why It Mat...   Join this channel to get access to perks!    / @aautobuyersguide   Support on Patreon: patreon.com/autobuyersguide Buy Merch! http://aoamerch.com The Pod:    / autobuyersguidepodcast   EV Buyers Guide:    / evbuyersguide   The Mountain Garden:    / themountaingarden   Follow us on Facebook: http://fb.me/theautobuyersguide/ 00:00 – What Is the Mazda CX-70 (and Why It’s So Weird) 01:15 – CX-70 vs CX-90: What’s Actually Different 02:10 – Exterior Design & Styling Impressions 02:49 – Powertrains & Rear-Wheel-Drive Platform 04:58 – Front Seats, Cabin Layout & Ergonomics 05:22 – Second Row & Cargo Space Reality Check 08:03 – Interior Design, Tech & Controls 12:13 – Driving Experience: Performance, Ride & Noise 19:28 – Pricing, Competition & Final Verdict