Some vehicles are hard to define, but the 2026 Mazda CX-70 is about as straightforward as it gets.

Take a 3-row Mazda CX-90, remove the third row, and you essentially have the CX-70. There are other minor differences, but for folks who don’t need a third row and want to focus on cargo space, the CX-70 is the Mazda model aimed at them.

With sharp and upscale design, both inside and out, and the traditionally powerful Mazda driving ability, the CX-70 makes a clear case as one of the best SUVs for sale today, and straddles the line between luxury and nonluxury vehicles.

Read on to learn 5 key things you need to know about the 2026 Mazda CX-70 — and how it compares to a variety of SUV alternatives.