This week we are looking at how the CX-70 works as a family car with a small bub. We drove the GT version, which comes packed with comfort, safety and luxury features.

It’s pretty much the same as the CX-90 but with only five seats and two trim levels. Also, as a five seat SUV the boot space is huge.

This is a large SUV yet manages to look smaller than it is. It’s quite stylish and lots of mums have commented how good it looks,

Inside the CX-70 the first impression is of space and comfort. That ticks  few boxes for mums straight away.

Wide opening doors allowed easy access for placing bub in the baby seat. Installing the baby seat is easy with isofix and top tether points. There is still plenty of room for the front seat passenger.

Zoned air conditioning allows drivers to tailor the airflow to the back for more comfort.

Also, if you need to sit beside your bub as your driving, its quite spacious, which means you are relaxed and comfortable.

Being a five seat SUV, the boot space is absolutely huge. It easily fits all the baby gear like pram, nappy bag, with room to spare.

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A full review of the Mazda CX-70 can be found HERE

Readers can find all the Mazda CX-70 specifications HERE.

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Also look at the Mazda CX-80 and CX-90

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Buyers could also look at:

This is a popular segment with strong competition form a lot of brands. Some of the better choices are:

• Peugeot 5008 GT Hybrid
• Kia Sorento,
• Toyota Kluger, 
• Nissan Pathfinder, 
• Genesis GV80, 
• Hyundai Palisade, 
• Hyundai Santa Fe
• Subaru Outback
• Lexus RX,

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I’ve been asked quite a few times what the difference is and which one would I buy.

Let’s look at what is the same.

They all have the same wheelbase. With a petrol or diesel hybrid engine as well as the same eight speed automatic transmission. All Wheel Drive is standard.

But there are subtle differences.

Lets start with the CX-70. This is pretty much the same as the CX-90 but with only two trim levels Also as a five seat SUV the boot space is huge.

The CX-90 comes with a choice of 6 or 7 seats, and four trim levels. Designed for a larger family with a third row of seats.

Both of these are longer, wider and taller than the CX-80. They were designed more for the American market.

Being designed for Europe, the CX-80 is less bulky in appearance. With the same rear leg room though.

But its body is narrower, which means it’s not quite as roomy inside. The CX-80 comes with four trim levels, a choice six or seven seats and an extra Plug in Hybrid engine choice.

As a mum I can say that all three different models get the Mum and Bub tick of approval

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Readers can find all the Mazda CX-70 specifications HERE.

For the Mazda CX-80 Readers can find all the specifications HERE.

Readers can find all the Mazda CX-90 specifications HERE.

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Mazda Mazda Family SUVs – Buyers could also look at:

This is a popular segment with strong competition form a lot of brands. Some of the better choices are:

• Peugeot 5008 GT Hybrid
• Kia Sorento ,
• Toyota Kluger, 
• Nissan Pathfinder, 
• Genesis GV80, 
• Hyundai Palisade, 
• Lexus RX,

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I drove the top spec Azami with the SP option pack. This adds luxury and comfort features like:

• 21 inch alloy wheels,
• Gloss black exterior highlights
• Tan Nappa leather seat trim
• Suede finish on the dash and two tone colour steering wheel.

It certainly adds some pizzaz to the interior.

The CX-70 comes with either  a 3.3 litre mild hybrid petrol or diesel engine. Both are suitable and provide plenty or performance and the diesel has much better economy. That’s what I drove and I really appreciated the driving style.

The CX-70 Azami is quite large but doesn’t feel like it while driving. It is easy to park in tight suburban car parks. I also like the styling.

There is plenty of room for both front seat occupants and you feel comfortable immediately.

Rear seats have reasonable leg , knee and head room. There are two isofix and top tether points for a baby seat. Being a five-seat model, the boot space is huge and there is plenty of room for luggage or baby stroller and more.

Priced from a little under $89,000 dollars plus the usual costs it’s a touch expensive. The quality is there but the question is, will people spend that much on a Mazda SUV.

I would.

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Buyers could also look at:

Buyers of the CX-70 Azami SP could look at: Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento, Peugeot 5008 GT, Toyota Kluger, Subaru Outback XT, Genesis GV70, Lexus RX

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It’s smooth and safe around town with all wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Like all the new, larger Mazda’s, the CX-70 is stylish and particularly comfortable inside. It has almost every luxury, comfort, and safety feature you could ask for. My favourite are the heated front seats and wireless smart phone connectivity and charging.

Being a five-seat version, the boot space is huge and practical. The second-row seats will fold flat in a 40/20/40 format to allow longer items to be carried with ease. The boot is large enough for lots of luggage or baby strollers etc.

The middle seats come with two isofix points and three top tether spots as well. Fitting baby seats is easy.

The car I had was in the unusual Melting Copper Metallic colour, which ironically was the same as the other car we had for the week. They looked great together.

Priced from $78,220 dollars plus the usual costs The Mazda CX-70 GT is getting expensive but as a family SUV or for a new mother its ideal and worth the test drive.

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