2026 Mazda CX-70 Plug-in Hybrid: real cost in Ontario

Cheapest trim, GS-SC · Toronto · age 35–59 · 6 years · 18,000 km a yearChange
Sticker$48,999the advertised price
Drive away$56,415with fees and HST
Loan payment$864/mo72-month loan at 6.5%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,215/moeverything, after resale
Car, fees and HST $56,415Insurance $13,923Fuel and charging $7,290Interest and lost return $22,433Maintenance and plates $9,462

$56,415 to drive away + $53,108 to run it for 6 years − $22,075 back at resale = $87,448, or $1,215 a month.

Where the money goes

Drive away$56,415
Running it, 6 yrs+$53,108
Back at resale−$22,075
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$48,999
Feesfreight $2,195 · dealer $795 · levies $148
+$3,138
HST, 13%Ontario
+$6,778
Federal EV rebateif eligible
−$2,500
Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, Toronto
+$13,923
Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$11,620
Loan interest6.5% over 72 months
+$10,813
Maintenanceestimate
+$9,371
Fuel and charging18,000 km a year at 9 L/100 km
+$7,290
Registration and plates6 years in Ontario
+$91
Resale after 6 years45% of MSRP, you get this back
−$22,075
True cost $87,448 ÷ 72 months$1,215 a month

The car

Size and space
BodySUV5.10 m long
Seats5
Cargo1,130 Lbehind row 2
Ground clearance20–21 cmhigh; good for snow and trails
Engine and fuel
Engine323 hp plug-in hybrid, AWD
0–100 km/h6.8 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel use9.0 L/100 km · 33.7 kWh/100 kmNatural Resources Canada
TowingUp to 3,500 lb
Tires19" or 21"by trim
Safety and cover
US crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Insurance claimsAbove averagecollision 161 · theft 106 · injury 17 (100 = avg)
Warranty3 yrs / unlimited kmpowertrain 5 yrs / unlimited km
Brand offersLease from 0.49% for 36 moMazda's advertised rates, read 2026-11-04; they change monthly
Resale at 6 years45% of MSRPaverage for its type

Every trim

All trims: AWD, 323 hp, 9 L/100 km, 5 seats.
GS-SC$48,999$56,415$87,448✓ $1,215/mo— No— No
GS-L SC$56,750$67,673$100,791$1,400/mo✓ Yes— No
GT$61,350$72,871$109,380$1,519/mo✓ Yes✓ Yes
Signature$68,300$80,725$118,061$1,640/mo✓ Yes✓ Yes
GS-SC
✓ $1,215/mo
True cost
Sticker $48,999Drive-away $56,4156 yrs $87,448Heated seats — NoSunroof — No
GS-L SC
$1,400/mo
True cost
Sticker $56,750Drive-away $67,6736 yrs $100,791Heated seats ✓ YesSunroof — No
GT
$1,519/mo
True cost
Sticker $61,350Drive-away $72,8716 yrs $109,380Heated seats ✓ YesSunroof ✓ Yes
Signature
$1,640/mo
True cost
Sticker $68,300Drive-away $80,7256 yrs $118,061Heated seats ✓ YesSunroof ✓ Yes

Features, trim by trim

Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.
Feature
GS-SC$48,999
GS-L SC$56,750
GT$61,350
Signature$68,300
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
360° camera
✓ from GT
Parking sensors
✓ from GS-L SC
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ from GS-L SC
Cooled seats
✓ from GS-L SC
Heated steering wheel
✓ from GS-L SC
Heated rear seats
✓ from GT
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Power liftgate
✓ Every trim
Wireless phone charging
✓ from GT
Power driver's seat
✓ Every trim
Memory seat
✓ from GS-L SC
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ from GT
Built-in navigation
✓ from GT
Premium sound system
✓ from GT
Head-up display
✓ from GS-L SC
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Sunroof
✓ from GT
Panoramic roof
✓ from GT
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimHands-free drivingMassaging seatsRemote startTow hitch included
Full standard equipment on the GS-SC (134 items)
  • 2.5 e-Skyacitv PHEV, i-Stop
  • 2.5 L I4 cylinder engine
  • Plug-in Hybrid System
  • 8-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode
  • Paddle shifters
  • Charge model button
  • Mi-Drive (Normal/Sport/Off-road/EV modes)
  • i-Activ AWD (all-wheel drive)
  • Kinematic Posture Control (KPC)
  • 1,588 (3,500 lb) towing capacity
  • Power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes
  • Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBFD)
  • Front independent, double-wishbone suspension
  • Rear independent, multi-link suspension with coil springs and stabilizer bar
  • Rack-and-pinion steering with engine-speed-sensing variable power assist
  • 19-inch dark grey, high-lustre metallic alloy wheels with 265/55R19 all-season tires
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (direct type)
  • Tire repair kit
  • Power, heated black exterior mirrors
  • Turn signal indicator on door mirrors
  • Body-coloured exterior door handles
  • Body-coloured rear roof spoiler
  • High-mount stop light
  • Aluminum roof rails with black finish
  • Black honeycomb front grille inserts
  • Signature wing grille surround with black finish
  • Manually foldable exterior mirrors
  • AWD badge on liftgate
  • Black PHEV side badge
  • Black wheel arch and rocker trim
  • Black front and rear lower bumper
  • Exterior B and C pillar garnish in black
  • LED headlights with automatic levelling
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED rear combination taillights
  • Automatic on/off headlights
  • High Beam Control system (HBC)
  • Rain-sensing, intermittent windshield wipers
  • Rear intermittent windshield wiper
  • Rear window defroster
  • Privacy glass on rear door glass, quarter glass and rear liftgate glass
  • Noise-isolating windshield
  • Noise-isolating glass (driver’s and front passenger’s windows)
  • Green tint glass with UV shield
  • 12.3-inch full-colour display with Mazda Connect Infotainment system
  • Touchscreen Centre Display for Apple Car Play/Android Auto
  • Mazda Connected Services
  • Mazda Harmonic Acoustics with 8 speakers
  • AM/FM/HD radio
  • Wired Apple CarPlay integration
  • Wired Android Auto integration
  • 2 front Type-C USB ports
  • 2 rear Type-C charging USB ports
  • Navigation-ready (requires accessory SD card)
  • Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio capability
  • Steering-wheel-mounted audio, phone and cruise controls
  • SMS text message function
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Rear heater ducts
  • Push Button Start
  • Satin chrome ring detail on Push Button Start
  • Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto-hold function
  • Manual tilt and telescopic steering wheel
  • Advanced keyless entry (vehicle access and lock via key fob proximity)
  • Height-adjustable power rear liftgate
  • Speed-sensing power door locks
  • Power windows with front and rear one-touch up and down
  • Illuminated window switches
  • Driver’s and passenger’s sunvisors with illuminated covered vanity mirrors and extensions
  • Illuminated entry
  • Front door courtesy lamp
  • Room lamp
  • Cargo area light
  • Rear centre armrest with integrated storage
  • Internal hood release
  • 12-volt power outlets (front and rear)
  • Leatherette upholstery
  • 10-way power driver’s seat (includes power lumbar support)
  • 4-way manual passenger's seat
  • 60/40-split folding rear seatback
  • Reclining and sliding rear seats
  • Remote folding rear seats
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
  • Bright finish on lower steering wheel spokes
  • Bright finish on inner door handles (front and rear)
  • Silver finish dash strip trim
  • Black dashboard mid-panel
  • Black centre console panel
  • Silver finish side louvre bezel
  • Passenger’s side single seatback pocket
  • Tachometer
  • Engine coolant temperature gauge
  • Fuel gauge
  • Meter set with 12.3-inch LCD display
  • Meters indicate: maximum driving distance, average fuel economy, current fuel economy, deceleration regeneration charge display, compass display, door ajar/liftgate ajar/hood ajar warning indication
  • Speedometer, odometer, trip meter
  • Outside temperature display
  • i-Activsense display
  • Message display
  • Front centre console with armrest and storage
  • 2 cupholders in first-row centre console
  • 2 cupholders in rear centre console
  • Overhead console with sunglasses holder
  • Rearview camera (with static guidelines)
  • Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
  • Traction Control System (TCS)
  • Trailer Stability Control (TSC)
  • Hills Descent Control
  • Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
  • Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
  • Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)
  • Smart Brake Support Front (SBS-F)
  • Pedestrian Detection (forward sensing)
  • Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)
  • Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
  • Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)
  • Emergency Lane Keeping with Road Keep Assist
  • Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
  • Private eCall
  • Stolen Vehicle Assistance
  • Front dual stage driver’s and front passenger’s airbags
  • Dual front and rear side airbags and side air curtains
  • Driver’s and front passenger’s knee airbags
  • Passenger airbag deactivation system (auto switch)
  • Rear seat alert
  • Front seatbelt ELR pretensioners
  • Child-safety rear door locks
  • LATCH rear seat child safety lower anchors & upper tethers (3)
  • 3-point safety belts for all occupants
  • Height-adjustable front and rear seat head restraints
  • Front active head restraints
  • Height-adjustable front seat belts
  • Engine immobilizer theft-deterrent system

Recalls in Canada

4 Transport Canada recalls for 2024 to 2026 CX-70 Plug-in Hybrid models. Most are fixed free by a dealer; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.

Quick answers
How much is a 2026 CX-70 Plug-in Hybrid in Ontario?
$56,415 to drive away for the GS-SC, from a $48,999 sticker.
What does it cost a month?
A $864 loan payment, about $1,290 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,215 a month all in, after resale.
How much can it tow?
3,500 lb for every trim.

Colours

Rhodium White Metallic+$400Jet Black MicaDeep Crystal Blue MicaMachine Grey Metallic+$400Soul Red Crystal Metallic+$500Polymetal Grey Metallic+$300Zircon Sand Metallic+$300Melting Copper Metallic+$300

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Prices from Mazda's Ontario build-and-price page, read 2026-11-05. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.