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Mazda CX-90

Mazda CX-90

Large crossover automobile by Mazda


The Mazda CX-90 is a full-size crossover SUV[2] with three-row seating produced by the Japanese automaker Mazda.[4][5] It is the second vehicle to use Mazda's rear- and all-wheel drive with longitudinal engine layout categorized as Large Product Group after the CX-60.[4] The largest Mazda SUV to date, the CX-90 replaced the CX-9.[6][7]

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A version with two-row seating, while retaining the same bodywork, body length and engine options is marketed as the Mazda CX-70. The CX-70 was introduced in January 2024, featuring minor styling differences compared to the CX-90.[8]

Overview

The CX-90 was revealed on 31 January 2023, for the North American market, while a release in the Australian and Middle Eastern markets occurred later during 2023.[6][9] The CX-90 is available with a choice of six, seven, or eight-passenger seat configurations. The CX-70, the two-row variant with five seats, was revealed on 30 January 2024 in North America. The CX-70 differs from the CX-90 by its front and rear bumper designs, black exterior accents replacing chrome, unique wheel designs, and differing interior colour scheme options.[10]

With the use of the rear-wheel-drive-biased large vehicle platform, the CX-90 and CX-70 are placed into the brand's internal "Large Product Group" category. According to Mazda, the CX-90 addresses many of the weaknesses of the CX-9 such as its small interior space.[11]

The CX-90 and CX-70 are also equipped with the Kinematic Posture Control technology, a feature originally developed for the 2022 MX-5 Miata and also present in the similar CX-60. The software suppresses the vehicle's body lift during cornering to improve stability and traction, helping occupants maintain a natural posture.[4]

The CX-9 was discontinued in North America, replaced by the CX-90 and CX-70.[7] Like its predecessor, the CX-90 will not be sold in Japan (despite being built there) or Europe.

Markets

North America

The CX-90 was released for the North American market in Spring 2023. Trim levels for the straight-six models are: Preferred, Preferred Plus, Premium, Premium Plus, S, S Premium, and S Plus. Trim levels for plug-in hybrid models are the Preferred, Premium, and Premium Plus.[12]

Australia

The CX-90 went on sale in Australia on 14 August 2023, with 3 grades available: Touring, GT, and Azami. The Azami grade is available with SP and Takumi option packages. Two powertrains are available for each grade: 3.3-litre e-Skyactiv-G mild hybrid petrol (G50e) and 3.3-litre e-Skyactiv-D mild hybrid diesel (D50e); all wheel drive comes as standard for all variants.[13]

For the Australian market, the Touring trim includes a 10.25-inch full colour widescreen display, using the 'Mazda Connect' infotainment system, 19-inch silver metallic alloy wheels, a 7-inch TFT LCD multi-information meter display, air-conditioning, with three-zone climate control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, driver monitor and heated seats. The GT, which includes what the Touring trim brings, also includes a 12.3-inch full colour widescreen display, a 12.3-inch TFT LCD multi-information meter display, heated front and rear seats, 12 speakers, and the wheels are upgraded to 21-inch silver metallic alloys. The Azami trim adds 21-inch black metallic alloy wheels, 360° view monitor with see-through view, ambient lighting, and ventilated seats for the front.[14]

New Zealand

The CX-90 was launched alongside the CX-60 in New Zealand in September 2023, in a sole Takami grade powered only by a 3.3-litre e-Skyactiv-D mild hybrid diesel engine.[15]

Philippines

The CX-90 was released in the Philippines on 22 September 2023, with two variants: Turbo and Turbo Exclusive. Both variants are solely powered by a 3.3-litre e-Skyactiv-D mild hybrid diesel engine.[16]

Powertrain

Available with mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrain options, the CX-90 along with the CX-70 became Mazda's first production models to offer a hybrid powertrain in the North American market.[17] There are two market dependent, mild hybrid engine options. The first is a 3.3-litre turbocharged inline-six gasoline engine marketed as the e-Skyactiv G powertrain with the M-Hybrid Boost system with two outputs, it is producing either 280 hp (284 PS; 209 kW) and 332 lb⋅ft (450 N⋅m; 45.9 kg⋅m) of torque on regular fuel or 340 hp (345 PS; 254 kW) and 369 lb⋅ft (500 N⋅m; 51.0 kg⋅m) on premium fuel. The second is an Australian only option of a 3.3-litre turbocharged inline-six diesel engine marketed as the e-Skyactiv D powertrain with the M-Hybrid Boost system producing 251 hp (254 PS; 187 kW) and 406 lb⋅ft (550 N⋅m; 56.1 kg⋅m) of torque.[18]

The plug-in hybrid powertrain marketed as the e-Skyactiv PHEV uses a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine with a tuned air intake and an electric motor powered by a 17.8 kWh battery, producing combined power figures of 323 hp (327 PS; 241 kW) and 369 lb⋅ft (500 N⋅m; 51.0 kg⋅m) of torque when powered by premium fuel. All-wheel-drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission are standard for all models.[19] While the automatic transmissionis a conventional hydraulically actuated planetary gearset, it uses a single wet clutch instead of a more common torque converter to increase front passenger space in the footwell area.

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Safety

The 2024 CX-90 was awarded the "Top Safety Pick +" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. It received overall Good and Superior ratings on all categories except the non-turbo models, which received an Acceptable rating on headlights, as only the turbo models are offered with adaptive headlights.[22]

IIHS scores
Small overlap front (Driver)Good
Small overlap front (Passenger)Good
Moderate overlap frontGood
Side (original test)Good
Roof strengthGood
Head restraints and seatsGood
Headlights (S trims) Good
Headlights (PHEV and all non-S trims) Acceptable
Front crash prevention (Vehicle-to-Vehicle)Superior
Front crash prevention (Vehicle-to-Pedestrian, day)Superior
Child seat anchors (LATCH) ease of useGood+

Marketing

Mazda USA released a series of teaser videos featuring Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada from January 12, 2023, to the CX-90's unveiling on January 31, 2023.[23]

Sales

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