2026 Mazda CX-90 Starts At $40,330

The 2026 Mazda CX-90 crossover offers CX-90 3.3 Turbo models that are a powered by the 280 horsepower e-Skyactiv G 3.3-liter turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine equipped with M-Hybrid Boost, a 48-volt mild-hybrid assist system and mated to an 8 speed automatic transmission with standard i-Activ AWD. CX-90 3.3 Turbo models have an EPA estimated 23 mpg city, 28 mpg highway, and 25 mpg combined. The CX-90 PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid) is equipped with the e-Skyactiv PHEV powertrain comprised of a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine that is mated to an electric motor with a 17.8kWh high-capacity battery, producing 323 horsepower with an all-electric range of up to 26 miles. All CX-90 PHEV models can tow up to 3,500 lbs. when equipped with Mazda Genuine Towing Accessories. The CX-90 3.3 Turbo Select starts at $40,330 (including $1,530 for destination and handling) and the CX-90 PHEV Preferred starts at $52,025.

2024 Mazda CX-90 Coming This Year

The first-ever 2024 Mazda CX-90 three-row crossover SUV will be offered with an all-new 340 horsepower 3.3-liter inline six e-Skyactiv Turbo engine featuring a mild-hybrid system. Both the 2024 Mazda CX-90 and CX-90 PHEV are coming this year. 

2024 Mazda CX-90 Starts At $40,970 This Spring

The 2024 Mazda CX-90 three-row crossover, built on Mazda's all-new large platform, is available with an all-new 340 horsepower e-Skyactiv G 3.3L Inline 6 Turbo engine equipped with M-Hybrid Boost (a mild-hybrid system), or a plug-in hybrid with 323 horsepower combining a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and electric motor and 17.8 kWh high-capacity battery designed to operate purely on the electric motor in a variety of driving scenarios. Also available is a 280 horsepower e-Skyactiv G 3.3L Turbo engine. Both inline six engines are equipped with M-Hybrid Boost, a 48-volt mild-hybrid system. The engines are paired with an all-new eight-speed automatic transmission, specifically designed for the electrified longitudinal powertrains and large platform vehicles. The 2024 CX-90, with three powertrains and 11 package choices, will have a starting MSRP of $40,970 (including $1,375 for destination and handling) and will arrive in dealerships in this Spring.

2025 Mazda CX-70 Coming This Spring

The first-ever 2025 Mazda CX-70, offers a choice of e-SkyActiv G 3.3L Inline 6 Turbo engine with M-Hybrid Boost, or an e-SkyActiv G PHEV (plug-in hybrid) powertrains. The Mazda CX-70 is a mid-size SUV that's larger than the Mazda CX-5 and the Mazda CX-50 while similar in size to the Mazda CX-90 which offers 3rd-row seating for up to 8 people. The Mazda CX-70 is coming Spring 2024.

Test Drive: 2026 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium Plus 3-Row SUV

The CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium Plus in this review is priced at $52,395 and is powered by a 280 horsepower e-Skyactiv G 3.3-liter turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine equipped with M-Hybrid Boost, a 48-volt mild-hybrid assist system and mated to an 8 speed automatic transmission with standard i-Activ AWD. For 2026, the Turbo Premium Plus trim can be configured with either second-row captain's chairs to seat seven or a bench seat for eight people, and a choice of black or white Nappa leather seats, a heated steering wheel, foot lamp illumination and a 150-volt power outlet in the cargo area. i-Activsense safety features include a 360° View Monitor with See-Through View and Trailer Hitch View, Rear View Monitor with reversing guidelines, Smart Brake Support Rear, Smart Brake Support Front Crossing, and Front Cross Traffic Alert. 

We took it on a rainy 380 mile Southern California test drive.

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2013 J.D. Power APEAL Study Led By VW Vehicles

J.D. Power's 2013 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study, redesigned for this, its 18th year, to measure new-vehicle appeal is based on responses gathered between February and May 2013 from more than 83,000 purchasers and lessees of new 2013 model year cars and light trucks, who were surveyed after the first 90 days of ownership. Porsche is the highest-ranked nameplate for a ninth consecutive year. Ram is the highest-ranked non-premium nameplate.

The Land Rover Range Rover achieves the highest APEAL score of any single model in the study in 2013, the first time for a model outside the large premium car segment.

Volkswagen Group receives the highest number of segment awards of all manufacturers included in the APEAL Study, earning recognition for the Audi Allroad, Porsche Boxster, Porsche Cayenne, Volkswagen GTI, and Volkswagen Passat. Chevrolet receives the highest number of segment awards of any brand in the study, for the Avalanche, Sonic and Volt models.

Ford and Nissan brands each receive two model awards: Ford, for the F-250/F-350 Super Duty and for the Mustang; Nissan, for the Armada and the Murano. Also receiving awards are the BMW 5 Series; Buick Encore; Dodge Charger; Fiat 500; Honda Odyssey; Kia Soul; Land Rover Range Rover; Lexus LS; Lincoln MKZ; Mazda CX-5; and Mercedes-Benz SL-Class.

Courtesy J.D. Power

Consumer Reports 2012 Annual Auto Reliability Survey

The Consumer Reports 2012 Annual Auto Reliability Survey is out and Toyota's three brands, Scion, Toyota, and Lexus, swept the top spots among the 28 car brands ranked. Of the 27 models in the brand’s lineup, 16 earned the highest rating. The subcompact Toyota Prius C earned Consumer Reports’ top score overall. The hatchback Prius, the larger Prius V, and the new Prius plug-in were also above average.

Four other Japanese makes followed in this order: Mazda, Subaru, Honda, Acura. All of the models produced by the top seven brands had average or better reliability. And of the 90 Japanese models reflected in Consumer Reports’ brand comparison, 86 were average or better, with 35 earning the highest rating. Mazda was buoyed by the predicted-reliability score for the new 2013 CX-5 SUV, which is much better than average. And Subaru’s standing improved, with its redesigned Impreza debuting with top marks and none of its models scoring below average. Honda dropped one spot in the ranking, to sixth place, but its worst vehicle, the Odyssey minivan, improved from below average to average.

Audi ranked 8th for its best showing ever, moving up 18 spots, making it easily the most reliable European make and the top non-Japanese brand.

Next is Infiniti and Kia rounds out the top 10, followed by Cadillac, GMC, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz and Chevrolet at 15th. BMW, Hyundai, Volkswagen, Jeep and Volvo round out the top 20.

Buick is 21st with Mini, Chrysler, Dodge and Ram next. The bottom three are Lincoln, Ford and Jaguar. That's right, Ford dropped to next to last while its luxury brand, Lincoln, placed just a notch higher. Only two years ago, Ford was Detroit’s poster child for reliability.

"Sixty percent of Ford-branded models and half of Lincolns were below average in predicted reliability, and none placed above average,” said Jake Fisher, director of automotive testing for Consumer Reports. Several factors contributed to Ford’s decline in Consumer Reports’ reliability rankings. A few new or redesigned models, including the Explorer, Fiesta, and Focus, came out of the gate with more problems than normal. Ford has also added the MyFord/MyLincoln Touch electronic infotainment system, which has been problematic so far, to many vehicles. In addition, three historically reliable models—the Ford Escape, Fusion and the Lincoln MKZ—are not included in the analysis; the three were redesigned for 2013 and CR doesn’t yet have reliability data on them.

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