Chevy Blazer vs Mazda CX-70: 2026 Blazer vs 2026 CX-70 Compared
Last updated: October 18, 2026 | Emich Chevrolet, Lakewood | Specs from each manufacturer
The Chevy Blazer and Mazda CX-70 are two-row midsize SUVs with sporty styling, but the Mazda is a larger, pricier SUV with inline-six and plug-in hybrid power. Here is the 2026 Blazer against the 2026 CX-70, the newest model of each on sale, using each manufacturer’s published specs.
Quick Verdict
The 2026 Blazer is the value pick, starting $8,450 lower ($34,300 vs $42,750), or $5,750 lower comparing AWD models, with slightly more rear legroom. The 2026 CX-70 has a stronger inline-six (280 to 340 hp vs the Blazer’s 228 to 308), tows more (5,000 vs 4,500 lbs), has more cargo space (75.3 vs 64.2 cu ft), standard AWD and a plug-in hybrid option. AWD fuel economy is close: 25 mpg combined for the CX-70 vs 24 for the Blazer’s 2.0L turbo.
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The Matchup: Value vs Inline-Six Power
Mazda’s newest CX-70 is the 2026 model, and Mazda has not announced a 2027. Chevrolet has not announced a 2027 gas Blazer either, so this is 2026 vs 2026.
Every CX-70 has AWD and an 8-speed automatic. The 3.3 Turbo makes 280 hp and 332 lb-ft on regular fuel, the Turbo S 340 hp and 369 lb-ft on premium, and the PHEV 323 hp with 32 miles of EPA-rated electric range. The Blazer has a standard 228-hp 2.0L turbo and an available 308-hp V6 on the RS, a 9-speed automatic, and FWD or AWD.
The CX-70 is 9.0 inches longer (200.8 vs 191.8 in.) and holds more cargo: 39.6 vs 30.5 cu ft behind the rear seat and 75.3 vs 64.2 maximum. Rear legroom is nearly identical: 39.6 inches in the Blazer and 39.4 in the CX-70.
Blazer vs CX-70 Specs
| Spec | 2026 Chevy Blazer | 2026 Mazda CX-70 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (excl. destination) | $34,300 (2LT FWD); $37,000 with AWD; $1,995 destination | $42,750 (3.3 Turbo Preferred, AWD standard); PHEV $44,450; $1,645 destination |
| Engine | 2.0L turbo 4-cyl (228 hp / 258 lb-ft); 3.6L V6 (308 hp / 270 lb-ft, RS) | 3.3L turbo inline-6 mild hybrid (280 hp / 332 lb-ft); Turbo S (340 hp / 369 lb-ft, premium fuel); PHEV 323 hp / 369 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 9-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| AWD | Available on every trim | Standard |
| Best combined fuel economy | 25 mpg (2.0L FWD); 24 mpg with AWD | 25 mpg (AWD); PHEV 61 MPGe with 32-mile electric range |
| Max towing | 4,500 lbs (RS with V6) | 5,000 lbs (Premium and up, with Mazda hitch); 3,500 lbs Preferred and PHEV |
| Cargo behind rear seat | 30.5 cu ft | 39.6 cu ft |
| Max cargo | 64.2 cu ft | 75.3 cu ft |
| Rear legroom | 39.6 in. | 39.4 in. |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 to 7.6 in. | 8.0 to 8.1 in. |
| Length | 191.8 in. | 200.8 in. |
| Center screen | 10.2-in. touchscreen | 12.3-in. display (touch works with CarPlay and Android Auto) |
| Head-up display | Not offered | Available (most trims) |
| Adaptive cruise control | Available (packages) | Standard |
| Warranty | 3 yr/36,000 mi; 5 yr/60,000 mi powertrain; roadside 5 yr/60,000 mi | 3 yr/36,000 mi; 5 yr/60,000 mi powertrain; roadside 3 yr/36,000 mi; PHEV battery 8 yr/100,000 mi |
Sources: chevrolet.com and Build & Price (2026 Blazer); Mazda’s 2026 CX-70 pricing release, spec deck and mazdausa.com; fueleconomy.gov. Bold marks the better figure.
By the Numbers
Starting price
MSRP in dollars, excluding destination. Lower is better.
Horsepower (most powerful gas engine)
Max cargo (behind 1st row)
The CX-70 Plug-In Hybrid
The CX-70 PHEV ($44,450) pairs a 2.5L engine with an electric motor for 323 hp, 32 miles of EPA-rated electric range and 61 MPGe. It tows 3,500 lbs, and Mazda covers its battery for 8 years or 100,000 miles. The gas Blazer has no hybrid; Chevrolet’s electric option is the Blazer EV, EPA-rated at up to 312 miles of range.
Reasons to Choose Each
Choose the Chevy Blazer if you want
- A much lower price, with FWD or AWD
- An available 308-hp V6 for 4,500-lb towing
- Slightly more rear legroom
- A shorter body that’s easier to park
- Roadside assistance for 5 years/60,000 miles vs Mazda’s 3 years/36,000
Choose the Mazda CX-70 if you want
- More power from an inline-six, up to 340 hp
- 5,000-lb towing
- More cargo space and standard AWD
- A plug-in hybrid option
- A head-up display and digital cluster on most trims
Interior and Technology
The Blazer has a 10.2-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on every trim, and the RS adds an 8-inch driver display, connected navigation and Bose audio. The CX-70 has a 12.3-inch center display whose touchscreen works only with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wireless on 3.3 Turbo models, wired on the PHEV SC), a 12.3-inch digital cluster on all but the base Preferred and a head-up display on most trims.
Mazda’s i-Activsense is standard, including Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and Cruising and Traffic Support adds lane centering on the 3.3 Turbo Premium and above (not the PHEV); Mazda says it is not an automated driving system. The Blazer has Chevy Safety Assist plus Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Park Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert as standard, with Adaptive Cruise Control available. Neither offers hands-free driving. NHTSA rates both five stars overall, and IIHS named the 2026 CX-70 a 2026 TOP SAFETY PICK+.
The Bottom Line
If you want inline-six power, 5,000-lb towing, more cargo space or a plug-in hybrid, the CX-70 justifies its higher price. If you want a well-equipped two-row SUV for thousands less with the 2.0L turbo, a footprint that’s easier to park and the option of a 308-hp V6 on the RS (from $45,250), the Blazer is the value choice.
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Blazer vs CX-70 FAQs
Which is cheaper, the Blazer or the CX-70?
The 2026 Blazer starts at $34,300 with FWD and $37,000 with AWD. The 2026 CX-70 starts at $42,750 with standard AWD. Destination is $1,995 for Chevrolet and $1,645 for Mazda.
Which is more powerful?
The CX-70. Its 3.3L turbo inline-six makes 280 hp, or 340 hp in the Turbo S on premium fuel. The Blazer makes 228 hp with the 2.0L turbo and 308 hp with the RS’s available V6.
Which tows more?
The CX-70 is rated up to 5,000 lbs on Premium and higher trims with a Mazda hitch. The Blazer tows up to 4,500 lbs with the RS’s V6 and trailering equipment.
Which gets better gas mileage?
With AWD, the CX-70 is EPA-rated at 25 mpg combined vs 24 for the Blazer’s 2.0L turbo. With FWD, the Blazer is also rated 25. The CX-70 PHEV adds 32 miles of electric range.
Sources: chevrolet.com 2026 Blazer page, chevrolet.com Build & Price, fueleconomy.gov and NHTSA for Chevrolet; each competitor’s official website, specifications, price sheets and press materials, fueleconomy.gov and NHTSA for the rival, reviewed October 18, 2026. MSRP excludes destination, tax, title, license, dealer fees and options; destination charges differ by brand. Towing ratings depend on configuration and equipment and are for comparison only; review the owner’s manual before towing. EPA estimates; actual mileage will vary. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Emich Chevrolet sells new Chevrolet vehicles. Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Read the vehicle Owner’s Manual for important feature limitations and information.