Mazda CX-70 vs Holden Commodore

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Mazda CX-70
Mazda CX-70

$76,220 - $91,166

2025 price

Holden Commodore
Holden Commodore

$10,750 - $31,850

2018 price

Summary

2025 Mazda CX-70
2018 Holden Commodore
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 6, 3.3L

Diesel Turbo 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

Diesel
Fuel Efficiency
8.1L/100km (combined)

5.6L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Just okay warranty and servicing
  • Diesel not smooth enough at slow speeds
  • Remains untested in the city

  • Relatively unassuming looks
  • V6 not as refined as the 2.0 turbo
  • VXR doesn't match the romance of old V8 SS
2025 Mazda CX-70 Summary

Mazda calls the new CX-70 its "flagship" five-seat SUV, which also makes it yet another flag-bearer for the brands relentless push up market as part of its 'Mazda Premium' strategy.

It might have a different badge, but it's really a five-seat version of the brand's biggest and most expensive offering, the seven-seat CX-90.

And, for reasons that will become clear in a moment, it's something of a bargain, at least in the context of Mazda's plush large SUV range.

How so, you ask? Read on.

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2018 Holden Commodore Summary

For many Australians, calling the new ZB a Commodore is tantamount to being forced to call your Mum’s new boyfriend ‘Dad.’ 

It's not built here, available in rear-wheel drive, there's no sign of a V8 or a sedan body, so why should we accept it as a worthy heir to the badge worn by Holden’s proudest model since 1978? 

One big reason is that it was always going to be the next Commodore, even before Holden decided to stop building cars in Australia. Yes, it was even set to be built here. 

Once the VE/VF Commodore’s Zeta platform was axed during General Motors’ post-GFC rationalisation, the next best thing was to align with the Opel/Vauxhall Insignia designed primarily for Europe. 

Holden was actually involved with the new Insignia’s development from the beginning, which has led to some key details for the Commodore version and Australia, and a whole lot of input from our world-renowned Aussie engineering team. 

So it’s a whole lot more Commodore than you may realise. Whether it lives up to its reputation is another matter. 

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2025 Mazda CX-70 2018 Holden Commodore

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