Mazda CX-70 has the same dimensions as the CX-90 and is equipped with an electrified powertrain, just like its “big brother” model.
Recently, Mazda North America CEO Tom Donnelly announced that the launch date of the CX-70 has been delayed until 2024. Previously, the Korean automaker planned to introduce this SUV model within this year.
Similar to the CX-90, which is offered with a plug-in hybrid powertrain, Donnelly confirmed that the CX-70 will also be equipped with an electrified power system. As an upgrade, the CX-90 PHEV is equipped with a 2.5-liter gasoline engine combined with an electric motor for a total output of 323 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque, paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission and all-wheel-drive system. The 14.8 kWh battery pack provides an estimated all-electric range of about 40 km, according to EPA estimates.
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The CX-70 is expected to have two rows of seats, while the CX-90 can accommodate six or seven people, depending on the configuration. Despite having fewer seats, the CX-70 still has similar dimensions to its “big brother”, the CX-90.
In addition to the information about the CX-70, Donnelly also revealed that a new electric SUV with the Mazda logo will be launched in North America in 2025, after the discontinuation of the MX-30 from 2024. Furthermore, the company is considering introducing more electric models if the market demand is sufficient.
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Donnelly is confident that Mazda will sell over 350,000 cars this year in North America, and 500,000 cars by 2025. The company’s market share in this region has reached 2.3%, the highest level since Mazda started selling cars in the US in 1960. In particular, even though the CX-90 is newly launched, it has already outsold the CX-9, a model that will be discontinued after 2023.
Thái Sơn (Tuoitrethudo)
Source: Carscoops
