Is the 2025 Mazda CX-70 a BETTER luxury sport SUV than a Lexus RX 350?

FIRST DRIVE: The CX-70 is new from Mazda for 2025. This is a midsize 2-row SUV. On the outside you will find the Zircon Sand color, 21in wheels and black accents. On the inside you will be greeted by a 12.3in infotainmnet screen and digital gauge cluster, plus Nappa leather. Under the hood is a 3.3L turbocharged inline-6 mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Is the 2025 Mazda CX-70 a BETTER luxury sport SUV than a Lexus RX 350?
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[RaitisRides]

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE! Let me know how you feel about the CX-70 in the comments section!
Also, don’t forget there is a NEW Honda vehicle review @ 9AM ET!

[Stanley]

Mazda is killing it with it design features.

[roymartinhasudungan]

Just when most car makers go for smaller engine (4 or even 3 cyls) with turbo or electrified, Mazda pushes forward against the mainstream by enlarging their engines and put RWD on it. It is the car for petrol heads nowadays. good job mazda.

[johanjonsson]

Mazda is hands down the Japanese car manufacturer with the most appealing design.

[sevvin]

Looked at same spec at my local dealer… in person it is so much better than seeing it on video. The interior is amazing

[davidp]

No gloss black ✅
No touch screen ✅

Digging the color, Joe! This is a winner.

[franciscoruiz-delgado]

I like the 2 rows not everyone needs a 3 rows I being looking for something like this for a long time ❤

[ganzonomy]

Raiti + breakfast + actual ON THROTTLE that sounds like a car

Happiness

[johnblackmouth]

This guy always cracks me up with what he comes up with in the storage compartments.

[pengmagno]

The fact that Mazda is being compared to Lexus and BMW, both luxury brands, is a testament to its classy interiors and great handling! Great review Joe! Thanks Lori! I drive a 2019 CX5 Signature!

[ronmeyers]

We have owned 3 new RX-350's and just purchased the CX-70. Once you drive it you will love it. Looks great and drives better.

[omarcortes]

I'm really liking this CX 70. Turned into a really really good suv. Thanks Joe and Lori, you are awesome.

[amycole]

The control knob is totally fine— very easy to use. Beautiful car; I would go for the inline 6 in a heartbeat. My current Mazdas are still awesome though, so I think I I’ll wait for the next generation!

[mickeybrumfield]

Good to see a new 2-row mid-size cross-over. The mid-size cross-over market has gone a little overboard with 3 row crossovers that have questionable functionality. It does look good in the Zircon Sand as it did in the Melted Copper. Joe you did a great job of demonstrating the drivability of the Mazda there in Palm Springs on the twisty bits.

[tombrown]

I'm loving that color and the fact it's a pure two row luxury with the turbo. I can see nyself in one!

[jerryhall]

I like that color so much I purchased the '24 CX-5 CE Turbo in that color. Very nice unique.

[darrenandrews]

Incredible build quality in this vehicle. I’ve watched other videos showing how uniform the panel spacing alignment is across the entire vehicle. Great value for money.

[kishona]

Raiti's Rides + Breakfast = Contentment

[Bowhuntersgoxzx]

Zoom Zoom, I remember those commercials and I still say it when looking at a Mazda - This Mazda CX-70 is just as nice as the Lexus or BMW SUV's of similar Tier Level and it seems pretty well loaded with technology including a HUD. Their SkyActive Engines are well made and you can run Premium or Regular Unleaded and the engine will detune to make less HP if you use the Regular Gas. Thankyou Joe, Lori and Steven for making these daily videos, even in the 100F heat !

[MrLucian]

It's beautiful. Love the color combo. Just trying to accept the higher prices. Thanks for the great review!