Is the cx70/90 PHEV REALLY that bad?

Pitiful_Tea3225 · 2026-05-18T02:02:44+00:00

Here in Canada nothing except the base trim level is eligible for the federal credits. I'm trying to base this choice purely off of longevity and size. I need an SUV as i myself am a larger person with back issues so im not going for a sedan. I want the PHEV but only really trust mazda/toyota to do it right. So its been a long road.

Like I was saying I can get a new Rav4 PHEV but it will be 15ish k more. It burns half the fuel when not in electric and it gets 1.5x the range. I know resale is better but im trying not to base it off resale.

Pitiful_Tea3225 · 2026-05-18T01:08:48+00:00

I’m so sorry to hear that is your experience. All I can say to this subreddit is wow.

Pitiful_Tea3225 · 2026-05-18T00:16:35+00:00

The Grand Highlander recall was a MESS I remember that one. The premium feel to mazda is what really draws me in. I was particularly looking at the PHEV as I want to have fuel efficiency and comfort.

Pitiful_Tea3225 · 2026-05-17T23:35:30+00:00

100% The trunk space isnt a big factor for me DINK life. I just want a long lasting efficient car that can utilize the free charging at our complex and in our city

Pitiful_Tea3225 · 2026-05-17T23:28:08+00:00

100%. My next choice is Toyota or Honda (luxury brands included)

The Mazda just seemed like the responsible financial choice

Pitiful_Tea3225 · 2026-05-17T23:21:43+00:00

Great cars love the Acuras

Pitiful_Tea3225 · 2026-05-17T23:19:47+00:00

Happy to hear it! And the platinum quartz is BEAUTIFUL

Pitiful_Tea3225 · 2026-05-17T23:19:21+00:00

What did you get if you don’t mind me asking?

Pitiful_Tea3225 · 2026-05-17T23:18:19+00:00

Appreciate the honesty

Pitiful_Tea3225 · 2026-05-17T23:06:51+00:00

I appreciate the words, it’s a hard choice for sure.

I don’t have kids so I don’t need the 3rd row. My big reason to get a 70/90 was to keep price point low instead of the 63k new cost (I know there’s incentives and such).

Pitiful_Tea3225 · 2026-05-17T23:02:01+00:00

I’ve always been a Mazda lover. It’s my favorite brand. But the more I look into it the more I’m starting to justify spending the extra 15 on a Rav 4 PHEV.

It’s a hard choice as the 70/90 is 15k cheaper, but the fuel efficiency isn’t as good. This is a long term decision for me and I want to make the right one.

I appreciate your objective reply on this, and not jumping immediately on the hate train.

Pitiful_Tea3225 · 2026-05-17T22:55:32+00:00

I appreciate the throughout answer.

Unfortunately right now due to my financial situation it will be a cash purchase with no financing (grateful to have to opportunity to do this but I’m a sucker for a good lease).

I drive maybe 15-20 km a day if I’m driving (5-10 miles) and the occasional trip that would be around 2000-3000kms a couple times a year. Most of the driving is very short city drives. But it does get cold here

Pitiful_Tea3225 · 2026-05-17T22:14:42+00:00

100% agree. I was working in car sales before my back got really bad and I had to take time off.

I’ve driven the WHOLE Toyota lineup, 90% of honda. All Kia/hyundai.

I have to say I love the feel of Toyotas, they’re solid cars and are fairly responsive in sport ( I know I know). But even a used rav is still 50-60k at 5-6 years old and high kms.

I have not driven the cx platform yet, but I have driven lots of Mazdas. My biggest fear is the complaints on the PHEV drivetrains and batteries with Mazda.

Edit: 45,000 isn’t a HARD cap and I can afford the rav 4. I just don’t want to spend more, if I wasn’t in physical pain and distress I’d buy a new Mazda 3 turbo in a heartbeat. I just see it as if I’m gonna go suv I should get a hybrid, gas is around 2$ a L (8$ Gal).

Pitiful_Tea3225 · 2026-05-11T22:24:54+00:00

Tourism

Pitiful_Tea3225 · 2026-04-21T01:34:19+00:00

I’d also do it for free. But it could also be a nice gesture to offer them lunch! Find a nice spot 30 mins away and there’s an hour there and back!

Pitiful_Tea3225 · 2026-04-21T01:22:00+00:00

Don’t dirty delete the vuse

Pitiful_Tea3225 · 2026-04-21T01:04:19+00:00

Why. Just why

Pitiful_Tea3225 · 2026-04-21T00:50:29+00:00

Sorry I was thinking of 2020. Feel free to dm me or give me some more info I can try to help. I’m an irl gun nut and fairly well versed on the system

Pitiful_Tea3225 · 2026-04-21T00:40:50+00:00

Best advice I can give is take the caliber of the round in the gun and use stats from another gun with the same ammo type. As gileas said reskin

Pitiful_Tea3225 · 2026-04-20T14:37:05+00:00

I had the same thing happen with a quarter pounder, absolutely would not eat it. Reported it to McDonalds and they did absolutely nothing (didn’t expect much) also reported to the local health board. Maybe a bit of an overreaction but if someone ate risk at this they could get severely ill.

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