Why Mazda SUVs Are Built For Driving Enthusiasts Who Need More Space

There is a common assumption that once you need a bigger vehicle, you have to give up the parts of driving you actually enjoy. Bigger usually means softer steering, a numb chassis, and a ride that feels more like piloting a couch than driving a car. Mazda has spent years pushing back on that idea.

Across the CX-50, CX-70, and CX-90, Mazda applies the same driving philosophy that built its reputation in smaller cars to SUVs with genuine passenger and cargo room. If you love how a car feels on a winding road but also need to haul gear, kids, or a trailer, here is what makes these three models worth a closer look.

Chassis Engineering That Does Not Disappear With Size

Mazda's larger SUVs are built on a platform engineered around Kinematic Posture Control, a system that suppresses body lift through tight corners so the tires stay planted and occupants stay settled in their seats. Paired with a double wishbone front suspension and multi-link rear suspension on CX-90, plus standard i-Activ AWD across the board, the goal is simple: keep the driving feel connected, even as the vehicle grows.

• Kinematic Posture Control standard on CX-70 and CX-90 for flatter, more composed cornering
• Standard i-Activ AWD across CX-50, CX-70, and CX-90
• G-Vectoring Control technology that smooths steering inputs for more natural handling
• Mi-Drive selectable modes, including Sport, on every model in the lineup

Power That Matches The Driving Experience

The e-Skyactiv G 3.3-litre turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine available on CX-70 and CX-90 produces 280 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque, backed by an 8-speed automatic transmission and a 48-volt M Hybrid Boost mild-hybrid system that sharpens throttle response at low speeds. For drivers who want an SUV with real space but no compromise on how it accelerates and pulls, that inline-six delivers a driving character that is hard to find elsewhere in this size of vehicle.

CX-50 keeps things nimble with a Skyactiv-G 2.5-litre engine producing 187 horsepower and 185 lb-ft of torque, or a turbocharged version producing up to 256 horsepower and 320 lb-ft on premium fuel, paired with a responsive six-speed automatic and steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

Room To Bring Everything You Need

Space and driving enjoyment work together in this lineup. CX-70 offers a cargo area behind the front seats that measures over 2,100 litres, and CX-90 seats up to eight people across three rows while still delivering the same chassis-focused driving dynamics as its smaller siblings. Rear seats fold flat with a remote-folding mechanism on CX-70 for faster, easier loading, and a dedicated sub-trunk design keeps smaller valuables tucked out of sight.

For anyone who tows a trailer, a boat, or a pair of snowmobiles on weekends, CX-70 and CX-90 are both rated to tow up to 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) when equipped with Mazda Genuine Towing Accessories. That capability, combined with Mi-Drive's dedicated Towing mode on select models, means the same SUV that handles a canyon road on Tuesday can pull a camper on Saturday. Front and rear cargo compartments, hooks for loose gear, and a flexible seating layout all add up to an SUV that adapts to an active lifestyle instead of limiting it.

Every one of these models also carries IIHS Top Safety Pick+ recognition and a full suite of i-Activsense driver assistance features standard across the lineup. That combination of space, capability, and driving character is exactly what enthusiasts who have outgrown a compact car have been looking for.

Key Takeaways

Learn More At Metrotown Mazda

If you have been holding off on a bigger SUV because you did not want to give up how a car feels to drive, it might be time to take a closer look at what Mazda has built. Visit our team right here in Burnaby to learn more about which model in the lineup fits the way you actually drive.