Mazda CX-70 vs Lexus RX

The Mazda CX-70 starts from $76,720 before on-road costs, while the Lexus RX opens at $90,350. That makes the Mazda CX-70 the more affordable entry point by $13,630.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $84,392 and $99,385 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Lexus RX by roughly $1,710 in fuel alone.

Both the Mazda CX-70 and Lexus RX hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Mazda CX-70 packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Lexus RX.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Mazda CX-70 and 8 in the Lexus RX. The Mazda CX-70 adds a 360-degree camera that the Lexus RX misses.

The Mazda CX-70 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Lexus RX gets a 14-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments.

The Mazda CX-70 stands out with Bose audio that you will not find on the Lexus RX. The Lexus RX counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Lexus Premium Sound audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mazda CX-70 gets leather upholstery while the Lexus RX offers synthetic leather.

The Mazda CX-70 uses a Petrol producing 254kW and 500Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout.

The Lexus RX responds with a Hybrid making 179kW and 221Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.7 seconds.

The Mazda CX-70 has the clear power advantage at 254kW vs 179kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mazda CX-70 measures 5,120mm long on a 3,120mm wheelbase, 230mm longer than the Lexus RX at 4,890mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-70 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 598L in the Mazda CX-70 and 612L in the Lexus RX, giving the Lexus RX a 14L advantage.

For towing, the Mazda CX-70 leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,309/year for the Mazda CX-70 and $1,967/year for the Lexus RX. That is a $342 annual difference in favour of the Lexus RX.

Estimated annual total: $2,309 (Mazda CX-70) vs $1,967 (Lexus RX). The Lexus RX saves you roughly $342 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda CX-70) vs 4 years / 100,000km (Lexus RX). The Mazda CX-70 has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —4yr (Lexus RX).