Does the 2026 Mazda CX-70 need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the 3.3 Turbo Preferred AWD.
- Premium: 6 of 9 trims. Regular: 3 of 9 trims.
- Premium by choice: $288 more a year.
- 52% of 138 SUVs (2026) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more. Electric miles 50%.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3 Turbo Preferred AWD | 3.3L 6cyl | Regular | 25 | $1,536 | $1,824 |
| Plug-in Hybrid PHEV SC | 2.5L 4cyl | Premium | 26 | $738 | $877 |
| 3.3 Turbo Premium AWD | 3.3L 6cyl | Regular | 25 | $1,536 | $1,824 |
| Plug-in Hybrid PHEV SC Plus | 2.5L 4cyl | Premium | 26 | $738 | $877 |
| 3.3 Turbo Premium Plus AWD | 3.3L 6cyl | Regular | 25 | $1,536 | $1,824 |
| 3.3 Turbo S Premium AWD | 3.3L 6cyl | Premium | 25 | $1,536 | $1,824 |
| 3.3 Turbo S Premium Plus AWD | 3.3L 6cyl | Premium | 25 | $1,536 | $1,824 |
| PHEV PHEV SC AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Premium | 26 | $738 | $877 |
| PHEV PHEV SC Plus AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Premium | 26 | $738 | $877 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mazda CX-70 | 3.3 Turbo Preferred AWD | Regular |
| 2026 Mazda CX-5 | 2.5 S AWD | Regular |
| 2026 Mazda CX-50 | 2.5 S Select AWD | Regular |
| 2026 Honda Pilot | Sport 2WD | Regular |
| 2026 BMW X1 | xDrive28i AWD | Premium |
| 2026 Toyota 4Runner | SR5 2WD | Regular |
| 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander | LE FWD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree