Mazda just dropped the hammer on the prices of its two biggest SUVs. The CX-70 and CX-95? No, the CX-70 and CX-CX-90.
These models built on Mazda’s Large Architecture are now significantly cheaper. We’re talking reductions of up to $8,051. That isn’t pocket change. It’s the kind of discount that might finally make these boxy, Japanese three-row haulers look reasonable against the usual suspects like the Hyundai Palisade or Kia Telluride.
Unlike the narrower CX-60 and CX-60 siblings, which have seen a mixed bag of price hikes and drops, the CX-70/CX-70 strategy here is clear: cut the cost to move metal. They are on Australian dealer lots now.
How much do the CX-70 and CX-50 cost now?
Let’s get straight to the numbers. If you were eyeing the 2026 Mazda CX-90 or its five-seat cousin, the CX-70, here is what you need to know about the new pricing structure.
Mazda CX-70 Pricing
The CX-70 has undergone a strange but effective simplification. Petrol and diesel versions? Now identical in price. That $2,000 premium for diesel is gone. Why did it matter? Because people buy diesels for torque and economy, and this removes the penalty for choosing efficiency.
- Entry price: $73,020 (plus on-roads) for the base GT trim.
- Top price: $83,520 (plus on-roads) for the Azami SP.
- Azami SP with LCT: $84,333 plus on-roads.
The hardware itself? Unchanged. No new features. Just cheaper. It’s a blunt instrument of value.
Mazda CX-90 Pricing
The CX-90 gets similar treatment, though its baseline is lower. The petrol-diesel price gap is also closed. Discounts here range from $3,200 to $7,401.
- Entry price: $66,100 (plus on-roads) for entry-level Touring trim.
- Top price: $87,100 (plus on-roads) for Azami Takumi and Azami SP.
- Azami SP with LCT: $88,987 plus on-roads.
But wait. The CX-90 isn’t just cheaper. It also got some tech that the CX-70 already has. Why the disparity before? Who knows. Maybe Mazda wanted to clear the inventory first. Now, everyone gets the goodies.
What new tech is in the CX-90?
The CX-90 is the flagship. It has always had the bells and whistles, but this update tightens the kit.
Safety and Assistance
Mazda has standardized Front Cross-Traffic Assist. You know the drill. You’re reversing out of a parking spot, blind spot alert chirps, and suddenly—crunch. Not anymore. The sensors talk to you now.
More importantly, it gets Cruising Traffic Support (CTS). This is Level 2 autonomous driving. It combines adaptive cruise control with lane centring. Hold the wheel. Let the car do the nudging. It’s not self-driving, but it’s closer to it than your average commute needs.
Paired with Driver Emergency Assist. This is the feature you hope never to use but glad is there. If the car detects you’ve become incapacitated—heart attack, fainting spell—it steers the SUV safely to a stop. Sounds morbid? Maybe. But it’s a sign of how seriously Mazda is taking occupant safety.
Connected Services
The CX-90 also gets Mazda Connected Services. These rolled out in Australia back in 2024. For the CX-90, it’s a retrofit. You get:
* An emergency SOS button.
* Remote lock/unlock via the MyMazda smartphone app.
* Remote light control.
Your car is now a connected device. Not that you wanted to text your SUV, but it’s what the market demands.
The CX-90 GT gets a dark makeover
The mid-spec CX-90 GT now comes standard with a Sports Appearance Package. What does that mean in real terms? It means less shine.
Chrome trim is replaced by black. Mirror caps? Black. Window moulding? Black. Roof rails? Black.
The wheels are 21-inch black alloys.
This aligns the six-seater CX-90 visually with the five-seat CX-70, which has always been the sleeker, more aggressive sibling. If you hate the look of chrome on a modern SUV, this is your year. If you like chrome? You might want to look elsewhere. The trend is clearly moving toward stealth.
Color changes
Mazda dropped Sonic Silver Metallic. In its place? Polymetal Grey Metallic. Silver was never a crowd-puller for this car. It was practical. Boring. Polymetal Grey has that subtle metallic flake that catches the light without screaming for attention. It fits the new darker aesthetic.
Why are they selling so poorly?
Here is the ugly truth. The CX-70 and CX-90 are Mazda’s lowest-volume SUVs in the Australian market.
Why? They are huge. They are boxy. And they are expensive.
Mazda’s other models—the CX-60 and CX-80 —are selling far better. The “narrow-body” options. Why? Because they start cheaper. They fit in driveways easier. They appeal to the mainstream buyer who wants a three-row SUV but doesn’t want to feel like they’re driving a bus.
The data doesn’t lie.
* CX-60 sales: 2,699 units (Year-to-end June).
* CX-80 sales: 1,457 units
