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The SUVs at your Panama City Mazda dealership are incredibly stylish, comfortable, and fun to drive. While the capable compact CX-50 and the luxurious midsize CX-70 are alike in many ways, their differences can help you decide which one's right for you. Comparing the 2025 Mazda CX-50 and the 2025 Mazda CX-70 at Your Mazda Dealership The family resemblance is easy to see when you park the CX-50 and CX-70 side by side, but you'll also notice that the CX-70 is larger. While they both seat five passengers, the CX-50's compact size provides 100.3 cubic feet of passenger volume to the midsize CX-70's 141.6 cubic feet. Both SUVs also provide plenty of cargo space and split-folding rear seats, but the CX-70's 39.6 cubic feet of storage is larger than the CX-50's 31.4 cubic feet. more The CX-50 has a comfortable, premium interior with standard half-leatherette-trimmed seats and a dual-zone automatic climate control system. The CX-70's standard features are even more luxurious, with leather-trimmed seats, three-zone automatic climate control, and heated front seats. Both models offer optional features like heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and a heated steering wheel. Power and Handling The CX-50 and CX-70 both provide agile handling and a choice of three powerful and efficient powertrain choices. They also both come standard with i-ACTIV AWD to give you better traction in inclement weather and over uneven terrain. The CX-50's gasoline engine options include a 187-horsepower 2.5-liter engine that averages an EPA-estimated 31 MPG on the highway and a 256-horsepower turbo engine that averages 29 highway MPG. Its hybrid model generates 219 horsepower and averages 39 MPG combined. With the CX-70, you can choose from two mild hybrid powertrains and a plug-in hybrid. The mild hybrids are available with either 280 or 340 horsepower, and both average 25 MPG combined. The plug-in hybrid produces 323 total horsepower and achieves 56 MPGe combined efficiency in electric mode or 25 MPG combined fuel economy in hybrid mode. Convenience and Safety Technology When you're behind the wheel of either the CX-50 or the CX-70, you can drive with peace of mind knowing that both vehicles have received IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards. Both also come with advanced safety features that can help you stay alert on the road, including a blind spot monitor, automatic braking, and a rear cross-traffic alert. You can choose optional driver assistance tech like a head-up display and a 360° View Monitor on either vehicle. Premium tech comes standard on both SUVs, including wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and an eight-speaker audio system. The CX-50's Mazda Connect Infotainment System includes a 10.25-inch display, while the CX-70 has a larger 12.3-inch display. To find yours, call or stop by John Lee Mazda in Panama City, FL.

The all-new 2025 Mazda CX-70 has arrived at showrooms, delivering capable performance in a spacious and luxurious midsize crossover. It's already impressing drivers with its premium equipment, including convenient connections, driver assistance technologies, and comfort features. 1. Rear-Biased i-ACTIV AWD With a 4-wheel independent suspension and Kinematic Posture Control, the CX-70 provides agile handling and remarkable stability through every twist and turn that the road brings. When the road surface becomes slick or uneven, i-ACTIV AWD immediately responds by sending power to the wheels that need it most, giving you more control and confidence. The CX-70's all-wheel drive system is rear-biased, delivering more power to the rear wheels in ideal conditions to further optimize steering and handling. more 2. Vehicle Exit Warning To keep your family safe, the CX-70 has been designed to meet the highest safety standards, and it's been named an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+. It comes with a standard suite of i-ACTIVSENSE driver assistance features that can help you avoid danger on the road. Even after you've parked, its Vehicle Exit Warning uses sensors to detect vehicles approaching from behind, then issues a warning so you and your passengers can wait until it's safe to exit. 3. Luxurious and Adaptable Cabin The CX-70 has plenty of space inside for five passengers and their cargo, and it keeps everyone comfortable with a three-zone automatic climate control system with separate settings for the driver, front passenger, and rear passengers. Standard cabin amenities include leather-trimmed seats, heated front seats, a power moonroof, and second-row retractable window shades. A power liftgate makes it easy to access the cargo area's 39.6 cubic feet of space, and a remote electronic seatback release folds the second-row seats to reveal up to 75.3 cubic feet of storage. The cargo area also includes hidden under-floor storage and storage boxes to keep your belongings organized. 4. Mazda Connected Services A generous three-year subscription to Mazda Connected Services comes standard with every new CX-70, giving you access to convenient remote features with your smartphone and the MyMazda App. With this service, you can remotely start your vehicle's engine, lock the doors, find its location, and activate the hazard lights. You'll also receive notifications about your vehicle's health. 5. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Vehicle and audio settings are easy to see on the CX-70's standard 12.3-inch full-color infotainment display, and you can interact using your voice or the Multifunction Commander control. This display can also mirror your compatible smartphone, which seamlessly connects with wireless Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. Are you ready to elevate your driving experience with the all-new CX-70? We'd love to help you schedule a test drive and answer your questions when you call or visit our showroom at John Lee Mazda in Panama City, FL.