Nissan first introduced the Ariya as a new electric car and eventual replacement for the Leaf. The Leaf, long the "everyman’s EV," was small, practical, and low-priced. The Ariya is a good replacement, though it’s neither as cheap nor as small.

The new CX-70 slots between the smaller CX-50 and the larger CX-90. It's a two-row, large midsize crossover aimed towards those who need interior room and cargo space, but not a third row. This is a hot segment right now and Mazda hit the nail directly on the head in aiming for it.