Mazda Debated CX-70 Styling

[hoodlum]

It looks like Japan wanted a shorter wheel-base coupe styling, while Mazda North America wanted the same wheelbase and styling as the CX-90.

Mazda confirms “heated debate” over identical SUV styling - carsales.com.au

Exterior body design changes, differing rooflines and wheelbase variations were rejected

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[Antoine]

Ohh intersting...I seem to recall rumors about a shorter wheel-base and coupe styling...It all depends on sales numbers I would think...I wonder if the CX-70 and 90 will become more differentiated in the future..?

 

[CTt3P5]

This is interesting and makes sense that MNAO would push for the same wheelbase as the CX-90. As they say 'bigger is better'.

I would love to see the concept drawings/models, etc. of the shorter wheelbase coupe styling that Japan was pushing!

 

[Jorge]

I'll be on the watch for changes for shorter wheel base. I waited a bit for the cx-60 for the US market but they didn't bring it across the pond so had to decide on cx-70.

But if they make shorter than 70/90 but bigger than 50, I'll be in line for it.

 

[GTEyes]

My brain agrees with their decision but my heart does not.
It really did seem like a non-decision to go with the same sort of shape and size to make it a class leader regarding interior space and luggage capacity.

I would also be in line for a shorter 70 but now getting the EV bug having been in a few.

 

[macanix]

Well ... Dear MNAO I have a CX5 but won't replace it with the CX70 because I wanted the CX60 size. So now, I'll just get something else that isn't Mazda.

 

[acidbug]

I personally like the look of the CX 90 over the CX 70 I think it looks classier. I doubt they’ll bring over the CX 60 instead of the CX five CX 50. Most American consumers are looking for small SUVs.