MAZDA Australia has this week previewed its forthcoming CX-70 SUV on the Nationwide Gallery in Canberra – marking the primary time all 4 Massive Product Group SUVs have premiered collectively on this planet.
Becoming a member of the CX-60 launched in 2022 and the flagship CX-90 launched final 12 months, the CX-70 and CX-80 are set to affix Mazda’s Australian portfolio on the finish of 2024.
Mazda Australia will due to this fact develop into the primary and solely market globally to supply the CX-60, CX-70, CX-80 and CX-90 concurrently.
“It is a key second for Mazda Australia. As we transfer into the subsequent technology of our model, these 4 trailblazers all play their very own distinct function in sustaining our ambition to supply an unrivalled breadth of alternative for our clients,” mentioned Mazda Australia managing director, Vinesh Bhindi.
“Whether or not it’s the pursuit of life’s passions within the CX-70, the household focus of the CX-80, the lap of luxurious within the CX-90 or the CX-60’s embodiment of Mazda Premium expertise, our dedication to an all-hybrid mannequin vary additionally opens up a wealth of latest alternatives for Mazda house owners to totally enrich their life in movement.”
Whereas full particulars on engine specs, launch timings, pricing and tools for the CX-70 are but to be confirmed, GoAuto understands the five-seat model of the CX-90 will provide comparable six-cylinder diesel and petrol 48-volt gentle hybrid drivelines displacing 3.3 litres.
Output figures have but to be introduced however are anticipated to imitate these of the CX-90 with 187kW and 550Nm from the diesel and 254kW and 500Nm from the petrol. Each run an eight-speed automated transmission as customary and are supplied with a rear-biased all-wheel drive association.
The CX-70 is visually just like the seven-seat CX-90, differentiated solely by model-specific bumper covers, blackened exterior garnishing, and bespoke alloy wheel designs.
Inside, the CX-70 is likewise a facsimile of the CX-90 with décor, expertise and lodging ranges showing equivalent throughout the two-row cabin.
Mazda has used acquainted twin 12.3-inch screens for instrumentation and infotainment, equivalent HVAC controls (with tri-zone local weather management included), and niceties together with electrically adjustable heated and ventilated entrance seats, a heated steering wheel, wi-fi system charging pad, encompass view digital camera expertise and extra.
On the security entrance, and once more as per the CX-90, it’s anticipated the CX-70 will provide applied sciences together with a blind-spot monitoring system with automobile exit warning, driver monitor, entrance and rear parking sensors, LED headlights with dusk-sensing perform and auto excessive beam, and good brake help with turn-across site visitors perform.