Electrification sounds complicated until you look at what Mazda is offering here. The 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid fills its own battery while you drive. The CX-70 PHEV and CX-90 PHEV can be plugged in and driven for shorter distances using electricity alone. That's the big distinction. The rest comes down to how much room, power, and towing capability you need. For drivers around Lawton, Oklahoma, these 3 SUVs provide surprisingly different answers.
CX-50 Hybrid: Just Drive the Thing
The 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid is the simplest option for anyone who wants better fuel economy without adding charging to the household routine. Its 2.5L 4-cylinder works with 3 electric motors, an eCVT, and standard electronic AWD to produce 219 hp. EPA-estimated fuel economy comes to 39 mpg city, 37 mpg highway, and 38 mpg combined, with an estimated 551 miles of total driving range.
There is no charging cable to remember. Regenerative braking and the gasoline engine help replenish the hybrid battery as you drive. In other words, operate it like any other vehicle and let the complicated bits sort themselves out. The CX-50 Hybrid seats 5 and provides 31.4 cu. ft. of cargo room behind the second row. Fold those seats and capacity increases to 56.3 cu. ft. Towing capacity reaches 1,500 lbs. when properly equipped.
CX-70 PHEV: More Electricity, Much More Muscle
The 2026 Mazda CX-70 PHEV is a different machine. Its e-SKYACTIV®-PHEV powertrain combines a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine, 68-kW electric motor, and 17.8 kWh lithium-ion battery. With premium fuel, combined output reaches 323 hp and 369 lbs. ft. of torque. An 8-speed automatic and rear-biased i-ACTIV AWD® are standard. The important PHEV number is 32 miles. That's its EPA-estimated all-electric range, enough to cover plenty of shorter trips without asking the gasoline engine to do much. Total range reaches an EPA-estimated 520 miles, while combined efficiency is rated at 61 MPGe. Using Level 2 charging, the battery can go from 20% to 80% in approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. It also has space. The CX-70 seats 5 and offers 39.6 cu. ft. behind the second row or as much as 75.3 cu. ft. with those seats folded.
CX-90 PHEV: Same Idea, Bring More People
The 2026 Mazda CX-90 PHEV applies a similar formula to a 3-row SUV. Its 2.5L plug-in hybrid powertrain produces 323 hp and 369 lbs. ft. of torque on premium fuel, again paired with standard rear-biased i-ACTIV AWD®. EPA estimates put electric range at 27 miles, total range at up to 500 miles, and combined efficiency at 56 MPGe. Level 2 charging from 20% to 80% takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. The reason for choosing the CX-90 becomes obvious when everyone starts climbing aboard. It seats up to 7 passengers and can tow up to 3,500 lbs. when properly equipped. If your shopping list includes electrified driving, 3 rows, and meaningful towing ability, the CX-90 PHEV occupies its own useful corner of the Mazda lineup.
The Plug Changes the Decision
Choosing among these 3 becomes easier once you consider where the vehicle will live. If regular charging isn't practical, the CX-50 Hybrid makes an excellent case for itself. You get standard electronic AWD, 38 mpg combined, and never have to reorganize your parking arrangements around an extension cord. If you can charge regularly, the CX-70 PHEV's 32 miles of electric range could cover many shorter journeys before gasoline enters the equation. It also gives you considerably more power and cargo room. The CX-90 PHEV follows the same basic logic but adds the third row and greater towing capacity.
Pick the Mazda That Fits the Routine
The clever bit about Mazda's electrified SUV lineup is that the models aren't simply different sizes of the same idea. The CX-50 Hybrid prioritizes straightforward efficiency. The CX-70 PHEV adds electric range, power, and cargo capacity. The CX-90 PHEV makes room for up to 7 passengers. SouthWest Mazda in Lawton can help you compare the CX-50 Hybrid, CX-70 PHEV, and CX-90 PHEV inventory and explore the wider Mazda electrified lineup. Once you've worked out which combination suits your routine, schedule your Mazda test drive online. Just remember: only 2 of these require you to remember where you left the charging cable.
