Mazda introduced the 2024 CX-90 last week and now they’re following up with pricing as well as fuel economy estimates. Kicking things off is the entry-level CX-90 3.3 Turbo Select, which begins at US$ 39,595. The crossover features a handsome exterior with a honeycomb mesh grille, black accents, and 19-inch alloy wheels. The model also comes equipped with rain-sensing wipers and a power liftgate. Moving inside, the three-row crossover has a 7-inch display in the instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. They’re joined by a leather-wrapped steering wheel, an eight-way power driver’s seat, and an eight-speaker audio system. The model also has an automatic climate control system, a push-button ignition, and USB charging ports in the first two rows.
Despite its entry-level status, the CX-90
3.3 Turbo Select comes with a host of driver assistance systems including Mazda
radar cruise control with stop and go, lane keep assist with lane departure
warning, and rear cross traffic alert. They’re joined by a blind spot
monitoring system, smart city brake support, driver attention alert, and a rear
seat alert system. Power is provided by a turbocharged 3.3-liter inline-six
that produces 280 hp and 450 Nm of torque. It’s connected to an eight-speed automatic
transmission and a standard all-wheel drive system. In terms of fuel efficiency, the crossover carries
an EPA estimated rating of 24 mpg city, 28 mpg highway, and 25 mpg combined
thanks in part to its 48-volt mild-hybrid system.
Moving up the trim ladder is the US$ 43,445
CX-90 3.3 Turbo Preferred, which has a lightly revised exterior with piano
black accents as well as a power sunroof.
Bigger changes occur in the cabin as there’s black or “greige” leather
seats with heating and power adjustment up front. The Preferred trim also adds second-row sun
shades, third-row USB charging ports, and no-cost captain’s chairs in the
second-row. The US$ 45,900 CX-90 3.3 Turbo Preferred Plus builds on that by adding
a wireless smartphone charger, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a
head-up display. The model also adds a
Tow mode to the standard Sport and Off-Road settings. The US$ 48,900 CX-90 3.3
Turbo Premium is distinguished by a more upscale exterior with chrome trim, a
shark fin antenna, and larger 21-inch wheels.
Other niceties include a panoramic sunroof and a hands-free power
liftgate. The amenities extend to the cabin as the model comes standard with
second-row captain’s chairs as well as an auto-dimming rearview mirror with
Homelink. Buyers will also find a
12-speaker Bose premium audio system, a driver’s seat memory system, upgraded
interior lighting, and SiriusXM satellite radio. To keep drivers safe, there
are additional safety features including emergency lane keeping and a secondary
collision reduction system. They’re
joined by blind spot assist, traffic sign recognition, and front and rear
parking sensors. The final member of the CX-90 3.3 Turbo lineup is the US$ 52,950
Premium Plus. It sports a 12.3-inch
digital instrument cluster, a heated steering wheel, and Nappa leather front
seats with heating, ventilation, and eight-way power adjustment. Buyers will also find heated second-row seats, a windshield wiper
de-icer, power-folding auto-dimming side mirrors, and a power outlet in the
cargo area.
Mazda also throws in additional safety
features including smart brake support reverse, front crossing, and turn-across
traffic braking. The 360° view monitor is also “enhanced with a new see-through
view feature that projects a large image of the area ahead of and besides the
CX-90 on the center display.” Buyers looking for more performance can opt for
the US$ 51,750 CX-90 3.3 Turbo S. The model
builds on the CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium and features 21-inch wheels, additional
body-color components, and an adaptive front lighting system. Other highlights
include a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, an eight-way power front
passenger seat, and a six-passenger seating option. Buyers will also find Cruising & Traffic
Support, which combines adaptive cruise control with lane centering. The crossover also sports vehicle exit
warning, which warns occupants about vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists
approaching from the rear. More importantly, the CX-90 3.3 Turbo S sports an
upgraded 3.3-liter inline-six engine that develops up to 340 hp and 500 Nm of torque when running on premium gasoline. Despite being significantly more powerful,
the EPA estimated fuel economy rating only dips to 23 mpg city, 28 mpg highway,
and 25 mpg combined.
Buyers looking for more luxury can upgrade
to the US$ 56,450 CX-90 3.3 Turbo S Premium, which features a six-seat interior
with Nappa leather as well as a heated steering wheel with power
adjustment. There’s also an auto-dimming
rearview mirror and auto-dimming side mirrors with power folding. Buyers will also find safety features such as
smart brake support reverse, a 360° view monitor with see-through view, and
front cross traffic alert with front cross traffic braking. The model’s
standout feature is a driver personalization system, which can use an interior
camera and facial recognition technology to recognize drivers, so their
preferred settings can automatically be loaded when they get into the vehicle. That
brings us to the range-topping CX-90 3.3 Turbo S Premium Plus, which starts at
a whopping US$ 59,950. It fully embraces
luxury as buyers will find a two-tone leather-wrapped steering wheel, maple
wood trim, and suede-like fabric on the dashboard. Mazda’s flagship crossover
also sports upgraded footwell lighting as well as heated and ventilated
second-row captain’s chairs that are separated by a center console. Last but not least, there’s special Nappa
leather seats for an added touch of elegance. Lastly, there are three plug-in
hybrid trims. The CX-90 PHEV Preferred
starts at US$ 47,445 and echoes the CX-90 3.3 Turbo Preferred. However, it comes equipped with a 12.3-inch
digital instrument cluster and can be had with either seven or eight seats.
While the equipment isn’t remarkable, the
crossover is notable for featuring a plug-in hybrid powertrain that consists of
a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, an electric motor, and a
17.8 kWh battery pack. This setup gives
the model a combined output of 323 hp and 500 Nm of torque. More importantly, the
crossover can travel short distances on electricity alone, although details
won’t be released until closer to launch this spring. The US$ 52,900 CX-90 PHEV
Premium sports chrome accents, a panoramic sunroof, a hands-free power
liftgate, and 21-inch wheels. Inside, there’s second-row captain’s chairs, a
wireless smartphone charger, a 12-speaker Bose premium audio system, and an
auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink.
Other highlights include a driver’s seat memory function, wireless
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and SiriusXM satellite radio. Buyers will also find emergency lane keeping,
a secondary collision reduction system, blind spot assist, traffic sign
recognition, and front and rear parking sensors.
Finally, there’s the US$ 56,950 CX-90 PHEV
Premium Plus. It sports Nappa leather
front seats with heating, ventilation, and eight-way power adjustment. The model also has heated second-row seats, a
windshield wiper de-icer, power folding side mirrors, and extra safety
equipment including front crossing, turn-across traffic braking, and a 360°
view monitor with see-through view. Needless to say, the CX-90 offers an
extensive and slightly confusing lineup.
However, there’s something for everyone as there’s a US$ 20,355 spread
between the entry-level variant and the range-topping model. If you’re so
inclined, you can build your own on the company’s new configurator.
