PHEV SC AWD
What the PHEV SC adds over the 3.3 Turbo Preferred
| Spec | 3.3 Turbo Preferred | PHEV SC |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake diameter | 328 mm | 347 mm |
| Aspiration | twin turbo | Plug-in Hybrid |
| Horsepower | 280 hp | 323 hp |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 91 |
| Torque | 332 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.3L I6 T/C | e-SKYACTIV PHEV |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 8 in |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6001 lbs | 6299 lbs |
| Front headroom | 39.7 in | 39.6 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.3 in | 38.4 in |
| Tire size | 275/45 R21 M+S | 265/55 R19 M+S |
| Wheel diameter | 21 in | 19 in |
| Wheel width | 9.5 in | 8 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 19" Aluminum Alloy Wheels - Gray Metallic Finish, 265/55 R19 tires M+S Tires, 30 mile EV Range, 4-way manual adjustable passenger seat, 8-way power adjustable driver's seat w/ power lumbar support (without 2-position memory), Active Driving Display, Badging - PHEV, Charge Mode Button, Front Cross Traffic Alert, Fully digital Cluster/Meter Display - 12.3 in, Headlights - Adaptive Front-Lighting System (AFS), Illumination - Door trim indirect illumination, Induction Sound Enhancer, Interior Mid Panel - Hard Black, Mazda intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive): Sports/Off Road/EV, Rear View Monitor (dynamic guide lines), Rearview mirror - frameless, auto-dimming, Remote Services: remote charge control / remote door lock / unlock / remote climate control / remote hazard light, Seat material - Leatherette, Side Mirrors - Automatic Power Folding, Steering wheel - power tilt & telescopic, USB Inputs - Type A x 4 (Front x 2, 2nd Row x 2), Wired Apple CarPlay™ / Android Auto™, e-SKYACTIV® PHEV
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 347 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 350 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 75.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 39.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 141.6 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Mazda Connected Services |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8 in |
| Overall height | 68.2 in |
| Overall length | 200.8 in |
| Overall width | 78.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 122.8 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | Plug-in Hybrid |
| Engine type (full description) | e-SKYACTIV PHEV |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 323 hp |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.5 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 39.6 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.4 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.7 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39.4 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 59.2 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 58.1 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Rack and Pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 38.1 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Double-Wishbone |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link |
Tires
| Tire size | 265/55 R19 M+S |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.7 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5198 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6299 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 19 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
| Wheel width | 8 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety23 std · 0 opt
- Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Lane Departure Warning System
- Lane-keep Assist
- Rear View Monitor (dynamic guide lines)
- Driver Attention Alert
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) w/ Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
- Auto-hold Function
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Traction Control (TCS) and Trailer Stability Control
- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
- Front Cross Traffic Alert
- Headlights - High Beam Control (HBC)
- Hill Descent Control
- Hill Launch Assist
- Kinematic Posture Control (KPC)
- LATCH 2nd-row and 3rd-row seat child safety seat anchors & upper tether anchors
- Rear Seat Alert
- Rear View Monitor (static guide lines)
- Roll Stability Control
- Smart Brake Support (Automatic Emergency Braking)
- Vehicle Exit Warning
- Engine-immobilizer anti-theft system
Infotainment10 std · 0 opt
- 12.3" full-color center display
- 8 Speaker Sound System
- Alexa
- Mazda Connected Services - Mazda Connect 4G LTE Wi-Fi powered by AT&T
- Multi-Function Commander Control
- Paddle Shifters
- Remote Services: remote charge control / remote door lock / unlock / remote climate control / remote hazard light
- USB Inputs - Type A x 4 (Front x 2, 2nd Row x 2)
- Wired Apple CarPlay™ / Android Auto™
- Wireless Phone Charger
Convenience5 std · 0 opt
- Push Button Start
- Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry & Start System
- Power Rear Liftgate with programmable height adjustment
- Power Windows with one-touch auto up/down feature (4)
- Rear Power windows - One touch Auto Down
Climate1 std · 0 opt
- Air conditioning - automatic climate control operation with three zones
Seating8 std · 0 opt
- 2nd-row bench seats with 60/40 split fold-down reclining
- 8-way power adjustable driver's seat w/ power lumbar support and 2-position memory
- Heated front seats with 3 level adjustments
- 4-way manual adjustable passenger seat
- 8-way power adjustable driver's seat w/ power lumbar support (without 2-position memory)
- Seat material - Leather (1st and 2nd row outboard seating positions) - Black or Greige
- Seat material - Leatherette
- Storage -2nd-row center console with armrest and storage for bench seats
Interior17 std · 0 opt
- Steering wheel - heated
- Rearview mirror - frameless, auto-dimming
- Steering wheel - power tilt & telescopic
- Active Driving Display
- Engine Starter Ring - Bright (satin chrome Finish)
- Fully digital Cluster/Meter Display - 12.3 in
- IP Decoration panel - Silver
- Illumination - Door trim indirect illumination
- Interior Mid Panel - Hard Black
- Steering wheel - leather-wrapped w/ bright ring decoration
- Sunshades - 2nd-row retractable window sunshades
- Steering wheel - Mechanical tilt & telescopic
- Sun visors - dual covered vanity mirrors w/ illumination
- Floor mats - carpeted front and 2nd-row
- Storage - front seatback pockets (driver and passenger*)
- Storage - overhead console with sunglasses holder
- Trip computer - Odometer, Trip meter A & B, current and average fuel economy, distance-to-empty
Exterior25 std · 0 opt
- Side Mirrors - Automatic Power Folding
- 19" Aluminum Alloy Wheels - Gray Metallic Finish
- 265/55 R19 tires M+S Tires
- Badging - AWD
- Badging - Brand Logo - Black
- Badging - PHEV
- Bumper - Front and Rear lower color: Black
- Door Handle - Body Color
- Front Grill Mesh - Honeycomb Type - with Piano Black Finish
- Garnish (B pillar/C Pillar/Sail) Molding - Black
- Garnish - (Side) - Black
- Headlights - Adaptive Front-Lighting System (AFS)
- Headlights - Auto On/Off feature
- Headlights - LED Daytime Running Lights
- Headlights - LED with Auto-Leveling
- Privacy glass - rear side windows and rear liftgate glass
- Rear Roof Spoiler - Body Color
- Roof Rails - aluminum with black finish
- Side Mirrors - Driver and passenger heated
- Side Mirrors - Piano Black Color
- Side Mirrors - manual folding
- Wheel Arch Molding - Black
- Windshield Wipers - Rain-Sensing, Variable-Intermittent
- Windshield wipers - rear intermittent with washer
- Rear window defogger with timer
Powertrain9 std · 0 opt
- i-ACTIV AWD All-Wheel Drive
- 30 mile EV Range
- Charge Mode Button
- Induction Sound Enhancer
- Mazda intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive): Sports/Off Road/EV
- Offroad Traction Assist
- Transmission, SKYACTIV®-Drive 8-Speed AT with manual-shift mode
- e-SKYACTIV® PHEV
- i-Stop
Chassis2 std · 0 opt
- Front Double Wishbone Suspension
- Independent rear multi-link suspension with stabilizer bar
Cargo2 std · 0 opt
- Storage - cargo area storage boxes and under floor storage
- Towing Capacity up to 3,500 lbs.
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Common questions about the PHEV SC
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2026 Mazda CX-70 PHEV SC add over the 3.3 Turbo Preferred?
Against the 3.3 Turbo Preferred, 24 features become standard that the 3.3 Turbo Preferred does not and 13 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.