The 2025 Mazda CX-70 comes in four main trim levels, each with different standard features and pricing
The 2025 Mazda CX-70 is a mid-size crossover offered in Select, Preferred, Premium, and Premium Plus trims. Each step up adds features like upgraded infotainment systems, leather upholstery, all-wheel drive options, and advanced safety technology. The base Select trim starts with essentials like a 2.5-liter turbocharged engine, an eight-inch touchscreen, and six airbags. Moving up the lineup brings amenities like heated seats, a power liftgate, and driver-information features that come standard on higher trims.
All 2025 CX-70 models share the same engine and transmission: a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder producing 227 horsepower paired with a six-speed automatic. Front-wheel drive is standard across all trims, but all-wheel drive is available on every configuration. The differences between trims are mainly about comfort, convenience, and technology rather than performance.
Key Takeaways
- The 2025 CX-70 offers four trim levels—Select, Preferred, Premium, and Premium Plus—with the same engine and transmission across all versions.
- Front-wheel drive comes standard on every trim, but all-wheel drive is available as an option on all configurations.
- The Select trim includes an eight-inch touchscreen and basic safety features, while higher trims add leather seats, heated steering wheels, and advanced driver-information systems.
- Premium and Premium Plus trims feature a larger 10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless smartphone integration and a Bose premium audio system.
- Pricing increases with each trim level, and choosing all-wheel drive adds the same cost regardless of which trim you select.
Select trim: what's included as standard
The Select is the entry-level configuration and includes an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support. Standard safety features include automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping information, lane-departure warning, and adaptive headlights. The interior has cloth upholstery, manual seat adjustment, and a six-speaker audio system.
Climate control is automatic, and the cabin includes power windows, power locks, and a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel. You get a rearview camera and parking sensors. The Select trim does not include leather seats, a power liftgate, or heated seats, but it covers the core features most drivers need for daily use.
Preferred trim: mid-range comfort and convenience
The Preferred trim adds heated front seats, a power liftgate, and an eight-way power driver's seat with lumbar support. The infotainment system remains the eight-inch touchscreen, but you gain wireless smartphone integration for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A blind-spot monitoring system with rear cross-traffic alert becomes standard.
The Preferred also includes a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, plus a leather-wrapped parking brake handle. Fog lights are standard on this trim. The audio system upgrades to an eight-speaker setup. These additions make the Preferred noticeably more comfortable for longer drives without jumping to the higher price point of the Premium trim.
Premium trim: leather and advanced technology
The Premium trim introduces leather upholstery throughout the cabin and upgrades the infotainment system to a 10.25-inch touchscreen with a higher-resolution display. This larger screen makes navigation and menu navigation easier. The audio system becomes a Bose premium system with nine speakers, delivering noticeably better sound quality than the base system.
Standard features on Premium include a heated steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a power-adjustable front passenger seat. The Premium also adds the i-Activsense safety suite, which includes adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition, and lane-keep information with steering control. A sunroof is available on this trim level, though it is not standard.
Premium Plus trim: the fully equipped configuration
The Premium Plus is the top trim and includes everything from the Premium plus additional luxury and convenience features. You get a panoramic sunroof as standard, along with premium leather seating surfaces and heated rear seats. The steering wheel is heated, and the driver's seat includes power lumbar support with memory settings.
Premium Plus adds a power-adjustable front passenger seat with lumbar support and a power rear window shade. The infotainment system remains the 10.25-inch touchscreen, but Premium Plus models include a 360-degree camera system for easier parking and maneuvering. The Bose audio system is standard, and you get access to Mazda's full suite of connected services through the Mazda Connect app.
Drivetrain options: front-wheel drive versus all-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive is standard on all four trim levels and is the most fuel-efficient option. All-wheel drive is available on every configuration—Select, Preferred, Premium, and Premium Plus—and costs the same regardless of which trim you choose. The all-wheel-drive system is a real-time system that sends power to the rear wheels only when needed, improving traction in snow, rain, and light off-road conditions without significantly reducing fuel economy compared to front-wheel drive.
If you live in an area with heavy snow or frequent rain, all-wheel drive is worth considering. If you drive mostly on dry pavement, front-wheel drive provides better fuel economy and lower cost. The choice between front-wheel and all-wheel drive is independent of your trim selection, so you can pair either drivetrain with any of the four trim levels.
Color and interior options available across trims
The 2025 CX-70 comes in eight exterior colors: Zircon Sand, Rhodium Gray, Polymetal Gray, Jet Black, Soul Red Crystal Metallic, Polymetal Silver, Ceramic Metallic, and Snowflake White Pearl. Most colors are available on all trims, though some premium metallic finishes may carry an upcharge.
Interior colors vary by trim level. Select and Preferred trims offer black cloth or dark gray cloth interiors. Premium and Premium Plus trims feature leather in black, dark gray, or caramel brown. The caramel brown leather is exclusive to the higher trims and gives the cabin a warmer appearance. Steering wheel and trim accents also differ by trim, with Premium Plus featuring more chrome and metallic accents than lower trims.
Technology and infotainment differences between trims
The Select and Preferred trims share an eight-inch touchscreen with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Wireless connectivity for smartphone integration is standard on Preferred but not on Select—Select owners can still use wired connections. Both use Mazda's standard infotainment interface with voice control and a six-speaker or eight-speaker audio system depending on trim.
Premium and Premium Plus trims jump to a 10.25-inch touchscreen with a sharper display and faster processing. Both include wireless smartphone integration as standard. The Bose premium audio system with nine speakers is standard on these trims. Premium Plus adds the 360-degree camera system and access to Mazda's full connected-vehicle services, including remote start, vehicle status monitoring, and navigation updates through the Mazda Connect app.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the 2025 CX-70 come with all-wheel drive standard?
No. Front-wheel drive is standard on all four trim levels. All-wheel drive is available as an option on every trim—Select, Preferred, Premium, and Premium Plus—and costs the same regardless of which trim you choose.
What is the main difference between the Premium and Premium Plus trims?
Premium Plus adds a panoramic sunroof as standard, heated rear seats, power lumbar support with memory settings on the driver's seat, a power rear window shade, and a 360-degree camera system. Both trims share the 10.25-inch touchscreen and Bose audio system, but Premium Plus offers more luxury features and convenience technology.
Can I get leather seats on the Preferred trim?
No. Leather upholstery is standard only on Premium and Premium Plus trims. The Preferred trim has cloth seats with a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, but the main seating surfaces remain cloth.
Is the sunroof available on all trims?
A sunroof is available on Premium and Premium Plus trims. The Premium trim offers a standard sunroof as an option, while the Premium Plus includes a panoramic sunroof as standard. Sunroofs are not available on Select or Preferred trims.
What engine does the 2025 CX-70 use across all trims?
All 2025 CX-70 models use the same 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 227 horsepower, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. Engine and transmission do not change between trim levels or drivetrain options.