Mazda goes upscale and doesn’t hold back
Mazda has flirted with luxury, even before the CX-70 debuted in 2025. Many of its models exude a premium quality that belies their price points. Now, luxury is full-fledged, especially in the top trim CX-70 3.3 Turbo S Premium Plus ($58,200 MSRP). It’s a cabin rife with sublime styling, top-notch materials, and excellent ergonomics. Tech and physical controls aren’t dressed up just to wow, but also to contribute to the driving experience.
The design language is cohesive and opulent, drawing your eye from the layered and linear dash to the wide and highly functional center console. Everything within reach and view is better than anything Mazda has done in its already impressive past. It’s a cabin that can compete with more expensive SUVs, and yet it remains distinctly Mazda in its flavor. We take a closer look at the interior of the 2026 Mazda CX-70 Turbo S Premium Plus.
Materials and craftsmanship
Kyle Edward
On the range-topping 3.3 S Turbo S Premium Plus trim, Mazda uses real metal accents, Alcantara suede trim, supple high-grade leather upholstery, and tasteful stitching in patterns inspired by traditional Japanese textiles. The seats have the right balance of plush and structure, with multi-way power adjustment, memory settings, and a broad range of lumbar support. The top trim also provides a two-tone leather-wrapped steering wheel and premium, ultra-dense carpet.
Soft-touch materials extend to secondary surfaces where some rivals skimp, namely the sueded and stitched dash, and the diamond quilting and contrasting racing stripe that lend subtle refinement rather than screaming for attention. Even the knurled dials feel milled rather than molded, underscoring the car’s upscale intent. Details like a frameless auto-dimming rearview mirror, with its beveled glass and minimalist appearance, exude a premium look.
Seating comfort and ambiance
Front buckets are heated and ventilated with three settings. On the top trim, the driver benefits from a standard Mazda Driver Personalization system that uses measurement inputs and an internal camera to automatically adjust the seat position, steering wheel position, and even the outer mirror angles. The second row offers adult-friendly space and heat. 39.4 inches of second-row legroom allows adults to sit comfortably for hours. The second-row occupants also get retractable window shades, and the seats have power remote seatback releases for easy deployment.
Acoustic glass and extensive insulation keep wind and road noise at bay, giving the CX-70 a hushed atmosphere at highway speeds. Ambient lighting is restrained and well-placed, along with illuminating door pulls, footwells, and storage cubbies. A panoramic roof draws in sunlight, while the suede trim pieces throughout add to a premium look and feel.
Infotainment and controls
Mazda keeps distractions to a minimum with a crisp 12.3-inch color central display paired with the same size fully digital LCD instrument display. The Commander tactile control wheel provides quick infotainment operation, and thoughtfully arranged physical controls for high-frequency tasks like climate and audio. Easy levers for temperature changes minimize distraction, and the clean line of climate control buttons also means less hunting and more eyes on the road.
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connect quickly and stay stable, while a head-up display puts key info in your line of sight. Amazon Alexa Built-In and the vehicle’s infotainment system voice control provide added hands-free convenience while driving. The 12-speaker Bose Centerpoint Surround Sound audio system delivers clarity and fullness with clean separation and a superb listening experience.
Final thoughts
What sets the CX-70 3.3 Turbo S Premium Plus’s interior apart is its total comfort, luxury, and tech. It competes with premium brands and their level. The tactile feedback of all physical controls, the excellent material quality, the quietness at speed, and the purposeful tech are all luxury cues that are still in line with Mazda’s commitment to driving engagement. The CX-70 3.3 Turbo S Premium Plus’s cabin feels worthy of a pricier crossover, and the level of attention paid by Mazda places the CX-70 at the top of the segment for interior experience.
About the author
Amos Kwon
Contributing Writer, Autoblog