2024 Mazda CX-90 First Drive: Battle on Two Fronts
2024 Mazda CX-90, profile Photo: D.Heyman • Hello 2024 Mazda CX-90: Auto123 heads to San Francisco to drive both the PHEV and turbocharged gas versions.San Francisco, CA - The Mazda CX-90 is the latest model to join Mazda’s seventh generation lineup, started by the Mazda3 and CX-30 and continuing with the CX-50 and now this latest six- seven- or eight-person flagship SUV.
In addition to that great profile, there’s nice detailing as well. The grilles on the front fenders emblazoned with "PHEV” or “INLINE6”, depending on model, are very cool, as is the subtle Mazda badge ahead of the rear wheels. Whichever way you go, the third row has room enough even for taller adults on medium-sized trips, and outdoes similar Mitsubishi or Honda products in terms of comfort. There are also four cupholders back there and two USB ports. Access isn’t the easiest - the second-row seats slide forward, but don’t tilt upwards. If you’ve spec-ed second-row captain’s chairs, this is less of an issue.
The base audio system is a 9-speaker unit, but upgrading to the GS-L provides a 12-speaker Bose system, which is about on-par for what’s offered by the competition. I think it could maybe use a little more punch – didn’t sound much different from the system recently sampled in the CX-9.Power for the 2024 CX-90 comes in one of three flavours. You have a 3.3L turbocharged inline six-cylinder good for either 280 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque. The same unit can deliver 340 hp and 369 lb-ft.
It also drives like that. Pickup is there almost as soon as you dip into the throttle. There’s a drip of turbo lag then it’s off to the races as the 8-speed gets in line with the power. Has a nice growl to it, too, which I have a feeling will be appreciated by a number of buyers in this segment. A mild hybrid system allows for quicker response off the line and smoother transition during gear changes.
It’s not perfect. The ride is firm, to be expected given the big wheels and firm Falken tires. And you will feel road imperfections more than you would in, say, a Toyota Highlander. But that’s what the Toyota Highlander’s about; it places couch-level comfort above many other aspects of the drive. The Mazda commits more to driving dynamics.That Highlander, by the way, has a hybrid version but a plug-in hybrid one. The CX-90 does, of course.
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