The Mazda CX-70: The Ultimate Family-Friendly SUV

A Safer, Smarter Way to Travel Together

Are you on the hunt for the perfect SUV for your family?  Look no further than the CX-70! The model was recently named the Best 2-Row Midsize SUV for Families in the 2025 Best Cars for Families awards by U.S. News & World Report, making it an undeniably fantastic option. Let’s get into it!

Award winning models are chosen based on overall ratings in the U.S. News Best Car Rankings. These rankings look at safety data, projected reliability ratings, passenger and cargo space, and the collective opinion of the automotive press. The decision also takes into account practical, family-friendly features like in-car wireless internet, teen driver settings, automatic emergency braking, rear cross-traffic alerts, and a hands-free cargo area. The CX-70 stood out by achieving the top overall score in its category.

Alex Kwanten, the managing editor of Autos for U.S. News & World Report, praised the CX-70, saying, “A new entry in an underserved segment, 2-row midsize SUVs, the Mazda CX-70’s user-friendly interior is huge by class standards, with excellent backseat and cargo room. Its overall combination of space, style, features and top-notch safety scores makes for a very family-friendly recipe.”

Tom Donnelly,  Mazda North American Operations President and CEO, spoke of the regonitition, saying, “We are honored that U.S. News & World Report has recognized the CX-70 as the Best 2-Row Midsize SUV for Families. The CX-70 is designed to meet the needs of modern families, offering a refined and spacious interior, advanced safety features, and an engaging driving experience. This recognition reinforces our commitment to crafting vehicles that blend practicality with premium design and performance.”

The accolades for the CX-70 don’t stop there! The 2025 CX-70 and its PHEV variant were awarded the 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK + award by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. This title recognizes vehicles that excel in crashworthiness and crash avoidance, making the CX-70 one of the safest options for families on the road.

With both titles under its belt, the CX-70 proves to be the ultimate vehicle for families. Combining advanced safety, exceptional performance, and thoughtful design, it’s clear that this SUV was built with your family in mind.

So, what do you think? Could the CX-70 be the car for your family? Visit us at McDonald Mazda North to test drive it today!