Mazda is making its mark with more luxurious and technologically advanced SUVs, while continuing to offer excellent performance and style.
LOS ANGELES (KABC) – With a catchy reggae theme, “Zoom Zoom” was Mazda’s slogan and advertising campaign for much of the 2000s and 2010s. Sporty vehicles in an ocean of less sporty offerings.
Today, there's still a lot of sporty elegance in the latest Mazdas, but also a big dose of prestige.
A superior atmosphere with all the latest technology is seen in the company's new SUV designs.
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The first model to start this evolution was the three-seater SUV CX-90, which was launched last year as an all-new model.
One of the top features is the option of electric hybrid power, an increasingly popular option for many buyers today. And of course, plenty of comfort and technology.
Now, the latest new vehicle in Mazda's slow march to the top is the upcoming CX-70, with a starting retail price of $41,280.
Just as the larger CX-90 replaced the CX-9, this one replaces the CX-7 and again brings a more upscale vibe. Also available as a hybrid vehicle, but the other engine option is shared with the CX-90: an inline-six engine.
This is a design that Mercedes-Benz and BMW have been using for decades, with Mazda using turbocharging and a mild hybrid system for maximum power and efficiency.
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Aimed as a lifestyle vehicle for people who don't need three rows of seats, the two-row CX-70 will have plenty of available accessories and a towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds. Mazda says it will be in dealerships this spring.
Mazda's product naming system for its SUVs ties the model number to overall size. At the top is the CX-90, the largest, most expensive, and most luxurious.
If you want something at the other end of the size and price scale, there's the relatively new CX-30. It's much smaller and much sportier, with a starting price of $26,370.
“Zoom zoom” may no longer be Mazda’s official slogan today, but there’s still plenty of that vibe in the CX-30.
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Small in size, it's light on its feet, and the optional turbo engine on the more expensive models allows it to move quite pleasantly.
Of course, the iconic MX-5 Miata remains a mainstay of the brand with a lot of “zoom zoom,” even if a small two-door is definitely a niche model in the big picture.
But the entry-level brand that has always danced to its own beat has raised the bar for itself, targeting a more sophisticated buyer who wants technology, safety and a beautiful environment. An interesting crossover SUV for those who don't necessarily want to drive what most others drive.
Information source: abc7.com
