Mazda CX-90: US pricing and specs…

Last Updated: February 7, 2023

It looks like Mazda’s planned “move upmarket” will have to wait. As the all-new 2024 CX-90 starts at less than $1000 more than the good old CX-9. AWD is standard in both. But the new CX-90 comes with a standard 3.3 Inline 6 Cylinder Turbo with 340HP. Not only that is much more than the CX-9’s 2.5 Liter with 227HP, but the new engine is probably 100 times more refined. (An inline 6!) A 6-cylinder option on the old CX-9 would have cost more.

Yes, a base Nissan Pathfinder AWD is still cheaper at $36 500. And so is the Kia Telluride. But most of the Mazda’s competition is actually more. Especially if you factor in the CX-90’s superior interior design and quality. Which has been compared by reviewers to much more expensive brands like BMW and Mercedes.

While the basic 2023 Honda Pilot starts at around the same price as the CX-90, its interior alone is just not comparable. The Mazda seems to be closer to an Acura MDX. Which starts at $50 000.

I think Mazda-s pricing is pretty much perfect. Just on the high end of nonluxury brands. And much cheaper than higher-end models. While offering a true luxury car interior and what probably is one of the smoothest engines around.

If only they could have designed a modern front end. Something a bit less garish. That grille is just horrible…

Here are the detailed specs for each version:

CX-90 3.3 TURBO SELECT
Eight-passenger seating, the second and third-row bench seating can each seat up to three passengers. Black leatherette seats, leather wrapped shift knob and steering wheel with paddle shifters, 10.25-inch full-color center display, a seven-inch TFT LCD instrument panel display, eight-speaker audio system, Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ integration, Mazda Connect infotainment system, Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry, push-button start, front and second-row dual USB inputs, rear power windows, automatic climate control, and eight-way power adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support.

Unique 19-inch Silver Metallic Finish alloy wheels, power liftgate, roof rails, automatic on/off LED headlights with auto-leveling, LED daytime running lamps, LED taillights, High Beam Control, power and heated doors mirror with LED turn signal indicators, and rain sensing windshield wipers. While the “Inline 6” fender badge will be noticed first, the exterior also features black garnishes and a honeycomb front grille mesh with a black finish.

CX-90 3.3 TURBO PREFERRED
Available in a seven-passenger seating option for customers who opt for the second-row captain’s chairs, armrests, and a center walk through. Additionally this package adds a power sunroof, black or greige leather seats, heated front seats, four-way power adjustable passenger seat, and second-row retractable window shades. The USB inputs are upgraded to Type-C and added to the third row for faster charging, giving this package a total of six USB Type-C inputs. The exterior is also updated with piano black garnishes and front grille mesh.

CX-90 3.3 TURBO PREFERRED PLUS
Mi-Drive is equipped on the CX-90 3.3 Turbo Preferred Plus package, which includes Sport, Off-Road, and Towing modes. The maximum towing capacity is increased to 5,000 lbs. when equipped with Mazda Genuine Towing Accessories.

Additionally, this package includes wireless connectivity for both Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ integration while adding a wireless phone charger in the front row. This package also adds a new, larger Active Driving Display, a head-up display projected on the windshield. This larger display is able to project more driving assistance system information, while adding the ability to display navigation directions from either Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™.

CX-90 3.3 TURBO PREMIUM
Standard seven-passenger seating with second-row captain’s chairs, armrests, and a center walk through. The exterior is upgraded with 21-inch Silver Metallic Finish alloy wheels, hands-free power liftgate, power panoramic sunroof, shark fin antenna, and chrome garnishes on the bumpers, emphasizing CX-90’s width and timeless styling. Bose 12-speaker premium audio system, frameless auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink, two-position memory for the driver’s seat, upgraded interior lighting, SiriusXM satellite radio with three-month trial, and SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link with three-year subscription.

CX-90 3.3 TURBO PREMIUM PLUS
12.3-inch full center display with touchscreen capabilities exclusively for Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™. Front Crossing and Turn-Across Traffic Braking, which is an enhancement to Smart Brake Support and helps detect and mitigate collisions with objects approaching and crossing the vehicle’s forward path, as well as the detection and mitigation of collisions with vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians in the vehicle’s intended path when turning at an intersection. The 360° View Monitor is 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.

White Nappa leather seats, heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, eight-way power adjustable passenger seat, heated second-row seats, Smart Brake Support Reverse, 150-volt power outlet in the cargo area, windshield wiper de-icer, and power-folding, auto-dimming door mirrors.

CX-90 PHEV PREFERRED
All CX-90 PHEV models are equipped with Mi-Drive include Sport and Off-Road Modes, while introducing a new EV Mode. EV mode will allow the driver to operate CX-90 PHEV on only the electric motor and battery for as long as possible.

Same configuration as the CX-90 3.3 Turbo Select or a seven-passenger seating with available second-row captain’s chairs, armrests, and a center walk through. CX-90 PHEV Preferred includes the fully digital 12.3-inch TFT LCD instrument panel display, while all exterior, interior, and safety features found on the CX-90 3.3 Turbo Preferred are also equipped on this package, while the exterior fender badge changes to “PHEV”.

CX-90 PHEV PREMIUM
CX-90 PHEV Premium adds a Towing mode to its Mi-Drive. While towing capacity remains 3,500 lbs., this feature will further help the driver feel confident in towing scenarios. Unique to the CX-90 PHEV, is a 1500-watt charging outlet located in the cargo area that can power or charge appliances and equipment, which can help provide peace of mind during extended family trips.

Standard seven-passenger seating with second-row captain’s chairs, armrests, and a center walk through. Other interior features include wireless connectivity for both Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ integration, Bose 12-speaker premium audio, wireless phone charger, frameless auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink, two-position memory for the driver’s seat, upgraded interior lighting, SiriusXM satellite radio with three-month trial, and SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link with three-year subscription.

21-inch Machine Cut Finish alloy wheels, power panoramic sunroof, hands-free power liftgate, and bright chrome accents.

CX-90 PHEV PREMIUM PLUS
12.3-inch full center display that includes touchscreen capabilities for only Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™.

Front Crossing and Turn-Across Traffic Braking and 360° View Monitor with See-Through View. Additional upgrades include black or white Nappa leather seats, heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, eight-way power adjustable passenger seat, heated second-row seats, Smart Brake Support Reverse, windshield wiper de-icer, and power-folding, auto-dimming door mirrors.

CX-90 3.3 TURBO S
The upper trim CX-90 3.3 Turbo S is equipped with the e-Skyactiv G 3.3L Turbo engine, which is available in three packages.

CX-90 3.3 TURBO S
with Mi-Drive modes including Sport, Off-Road, and Towing reaching a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 lbs. As standard, the CX-90 3.3 Turbo S offers seven-passenger seating with second-row bench seating and a two-seat third row, while a six-passenger seating option is available with the choice of second-row captain’s chairs, armrests, and a center walk through. This package introduces two new i-Activsense² safety features. Cruising & Traffic Support is Mazda’s most advanced form of active driving assistance, providing highway speed lane centering and adaptive cruise control for confident, hands-on driving. Vehicle Exit Warning provides an alert if a pedestrian or cyclist is approaching the vehicle from behind while parked to help the occupants exit safely.

While this model shares all the standard features found in the CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium package, upgrades include a 12.3-inch full center display with touchscreen capabilities for only Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™, fully digital 12.3-inch TFT LCD instrument panel display, body-color wheel arch molding, 21-inch Machine Cut Finish alloy wheels, Adaptive Front-lighting System, eight-way power adjustable passenger seat.

CX-90 3.3 TURBO S PREMIUM
Driver Personalization System, a first for Mazda. The Mazda Driver Personalization System is a driver-enabled feature that restores various driver settings. If driver-enabled, the internal camera located on the upper left corner of the Mazda Connect screen scans facial features and stores them in-vehicle to recognize the driver on future drives. Driver facial data stored for this feature is encrypted, stored in-vehicle, and not subject to remote access. The Turbo S Premium comes standard with six-passenger seating with second row captain’s chairs, armrests and, a center walk through and two-seat third row.

Other additions to this package include 360° View Monitor with See-Through View, Front Cross Traffic Alert with Front Cross Traffic Braking, black or white Nappa leather seats, heated steering wheel with power tilt and telescopic and memory setting, frameless auto-diming rearview mirror, automatic power folding and dimming door mirrors, and Smart Brake Support Reverse.

CX-90 3.3 TURBO S PREMIUM PLUS
Second row captain’s chairs with a center console, while also adding heated seats. Additionally, ventilated seats are included for both the front and second row. Helping elevate the interior cabin, Nappa leather seats are available in new tan quilting or white Japanese Premium options. The interior trim is wrapped with an inviting, suede-like fabric with unique hanging stitches, which is specifically inspired by hand-bookbinding and an intricate Japanese weaving technique known as Kakenui, on the dash. Lastly, new two-tone leather wrapped steering wheel, maple wood trim, and upgraded front and rear foot lighting balance the dignified interior to give the driver and all occupants an elevated experience in the CX-90.

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