2024 Mazda CX-90: new illustration…
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This new illustration of the upcoming Mazda CX-90 looks pretty realistic. It really seems like a photo of the real thing. At first…
It basically shows a larger CX-60. Which is pretty much what it’ll be. Except Mazda suits are still referring to the North American models (CX-70 and CX-90) as being wider. Also, the illustration above shows an SUV with FWD proportions. With the front door going almost all the way to the front wheel. While we know all these new Mazda SUVs are based on an RWD platform (Even if they will probably only offer AWD). The D-pillar is the most striking difference from recent spy shots and videos we’ve seen of the real thing.
There is still a lot of camouflage on the prototype above. But that D- pillar shape is very different than the one in the illustration. It has a more traditional shape while the illustration shows something still resembling the CX-5 and CX-60.
Also, the SUV in the illustrations looks familiar. Especially that profile…
That’s because the illustration is basically an official photo of the 2022 Acura MDX Type S. With a revised front end and new wheels.
Still, a nice try. But it could have been better if they had paid more attention to the real prototypes we’ve seen…
This just reminds me on how good looking the new MDX is.
I thought Mazda was supposed to be dead already since they don’t sell money losing BEVs.
That’s exactly what it reminds me of also, Acura nailed it.
I can to post the same message, I imediately saw Acura MDX in profile.
After seeing the Euro designs for their updated larger SUVs, my expectation is the real thing will be blander than this “FIRST LOOK”‘s guess at the next North American SUV from Mazda. They are very much enamoured by their light-shading approach to panel craft. It does make them different, but maybe doesn’t make good sales… just like their beautifully designed and crafted but overly cramped interiors. But Mazda, like others, is currently enjoying the flush market of full-priced sales that comes with worldwide limited inventory. I hope they figure it out before their profit boom ends.