The 2024 Mazda CX-90 Is An Electrified Flagship SUV That Symbolizes Mazda’s Future 

Good morning guys! Welcome to video 2 of 4 that will be posting this week from our drives last week! We're also leaving for the New York Auto Show tomorrow, so stay tuned for a bunch of coverage at the show as well later this week! We also want to apologize for this video being roughly twice the length of our usual reviews, we decided to combine both the CX-90 Turbo S and CX-90 PHEV into 1 video! Trying to decide between the two powertrain is probably the hard part since they are both so good, but also so different! Which would you choose?

I’m honestly fine with soccer moms not having the 0-60 time of an Elantra N in a 5000 pound vehicle 😅

Styling is 10 out of 10. Thank you Mazda for painting wheel arches and mirrors, no fake exhaust, rear drive architecture and a new inline 6.

Mazda cars are very reliable and durable !!!

This looks great, and I think the PHEV is a perfect fit for those that don't want a pure EV.

This is the right Mazda SUV I wanted to buy.

RIP MDX. Mazda jus knocked it out of the park.Acura cant even offer a Hybrid let alone PHEV.

I am looking at the CX-90 with the inline-6. Nice redesign.

I really hope Mazda can get this 3.3 inline 6 in a sedan. They patented a RWD Mazda 6 that was supposed to use this engine, but they cancelled the project. I really hope they reconsider that. I'd love to see them being back the 6 to the US with this engine.

Saw a lot of people here trying to decide between the telluride, Highlander and the CX-90. It’s simple, if interior space is your priority, CX-90 would lose every time, as it was never designed to be a minivan alternative. But if you care about design, craftsmanship, driving dynamics, and how all of them come together as a whole, it would literally be an insult to even compare the CX-90 to the highlander, telluride, or even the MDX. Nobody in their right mind, given they know at least a little bit about cars, would compare a RWD inline-6 turbo setup to a bunch of FWD turbo 4 and V6 cars and ask which is better - they are not even in the same league. Can’t believe we are still having this conversation…

Bought a "6" back in 2015 and have put around 160K on it since, zero issues, runs amazing, and still is a ton of fun to drive daily. I have a few kids now and will consider the CX-90 for our next family vehicle.

You did a really nice review of the new CX90. I'm looking at making the CX90 our new family vehicle. One thing on the soft touch molded plastic. I appreciate the choice of material in that location. While leather is nice, it takes some tlc over the years to make sure the sun doesn't shrink the leather in those areas. I have three children and a busy life. I don't need a car which requires meticulous care to the leather. I just don't have the time or the will to take care of it. Of course, that's my life and my perspective. One thing I found impressive is the bolstering of this vehicle. Granted I haven't had a personal experience with it, but watching you, you had very little sliding back and forth when carving the curves of your route. One request: when you complete your 0-60 test, can you consider adding a rolling start to 70 test? This would be something akin to an onramp to the interstate. Maybe something like 20-70? Excellent reviews sir. Thank you and keep up the great work!!!

Oh man that 3.3l Inline 6 sounds so good!

I very like that the CX-90 is not boxy and not rugged. This is not an off-roader.

I know Sofyan likes the boxy look and I agree as long as the suv is supposed to be rugged, but I love the curves on this CX-90 it looks smooth. I rented a CX-9 one time and I like the interior layout. It was easy on the eyes roomy and comfy but this just takes it to a more upscale next level. Now I'm not an suv guy I'm a car enthusiasts, my wife loves suv's as I would guess most women do, and I would absolutely buy this new CX-90 for her just because I like it, forget about if she likes it or not lol (don't tell her I said that)😁. Now what's going on with the Mazda 6 what's taking so long!

Do people really put 3 people in the 3rd row?!?!?!?! Why does it seem like it's such a big deal?

Great review as always! The digital rear view mirror can be added as an option !

The design is just so beautiful and classy. It's commendable that they stick to curves instead of squarish approach and corners because that's what sets it apart. It's like they grew in size the KODO-designed concept car and made some alterations to create this SUV. This is a solid car - an elegant and powerful one in this segment.

I just test drove this thing today. Great looking, soaks up road bumps pretty well for the wheel size. Also interior feels and looks great, although i did not get much time to play with the instrument cluster and infotainment. With all the positives in mind, i noticed one big and one subjective flaw. If you are taller than 6 foot (i am 6' 4"), i am pretty sure you will hate the driver seat. I also weigh 220 lbs, so not too bulky. The middle cluster to the door panel width is too narrow! There is no way to relax the legs a bit. It forces you to sit lets say properly and straight. Good for short trips, horrible for anything longer than 1 hr. This is a big bummer for me. 2nd, the top engine is too loud in the cabin especially when being aggressive with the pedal, and also it is not as torque rich as the spec claims. It will be hard to get better than say 6.5 second 0-60 on a regular basis, although i did not mesure it. Anyways maybe it needs some breaking in. The latter is bot that big of a deal to me personally, but the former is a deal breaker. Anyone else experience this?

We focus too much on 0-60. Not saying it’s a useless figure. We have to also take into account the 21 inch tires, gear rations and ecu tuning. Maybe Mazda wasn’t chasing the fastest 0-60. 6.33 is very respectable, though.

Mazda have the best R&D in the industry l, since they are cash-strapped, they don't mess around.

This just makes me look forward to the new Mazda 6

That burgandy color is very rich. Very nice color.

really nice to see 60fps on your video sofyan! Very good review and enjoyable review ;)

I could only dream if Mazda made a redesigned 6 with this motor. I'm tired of crossovers, but this is nice.

Damn.... It doesnt seems much faster than my 2015 mazda6 GT, but anyway, I don't need a zoom zoom car that can flex with my friends. atleast interior and everything else look great. It ain't no way this car can be pair with X5 cause that 0-60.. x5 can do 0-60 in low 5 sec but..... who care? It faster than a lexus Rx350 plus that mazda looks like a volvo which I love it, it got everything I need for a car.

You said multiple times how you wish it had/were expecting leather stitching on the dash/door panels etc as you’ve seen it in other luxury vehicles. Those vehicles are $10k+ more than this when comparably equipped. It’s a great trade off IMO.

I love the styling of this vehicle. And that color is divine. I will definitely give Mazda a closer look.

It’s definitely a cool car, but a few things to be wary of when using it as a do-all family car. That nice fabric trim would get destroyed if any family is like mine, and the non-carpeted 2nd row seat backs are sure to get scuffed or torn. And not a fan of the artificially fading LED turn signals that Mazda (and BMW) is doing; it looks much better when it’s just on/off. Otherwise, a lot to like here in terms of style, luxury, features, and practicality.

Hope they find a way to put that inline into the new miata. Or at least give us an option to by a turbo version or a non turbo version

I was so hyped years ago when Mazda departed from ford (THE BEST MOVE THEY COULD HAVE POSSIBLY MAKE) the reliability has boosted. then watching that they were going to go rear wheel drive and luxury. Coming from a previous Mazda protege(first car) Ms6 owner. I currently own a CX-9 I love it. This thing right here 🤤 good job Mazda! They deserve all the sales!

Not as impressed as i thought either. But glad they have a PHEV in there lineup. speed aint everything but figured it be faster after all that online bragging saying they would kill it with the Inline6.

That saddle tan leather interior looks really luxurious. My favorite color interior and it goes so well with almost every exterior color.

I like the front. Hate the back. It's too bulbous and hearse-like. Love the interior!

1:42 it’s so freakin cool to see an inline 4 longitudinally mounted in a PHEV family crossover. This is a great era for SUV’s

I think the styling is gorgeous. Clean lines, no fussy plastic crap everywhere, gorgeous paint. It looks expensive.

Mazda makes very reliable cars and SUVs. Mazda Quality as good as Lexus Great jabanies Quality

Cmon man, everybody knows kids go in the 3rd row. Who's putting full sized adults back there?

Why is it too important for you to be doing so many 0-60 mile tests in a truck that will mostly be driven by women and with their children? Regards

Mazda knows how to make cars. The CX90 in-line 6 350 ponies is awesome, just got it today for 59k paid cash.

Do the batteries charge when driving with gas engine? Like, if you're on a long road trip using the gas engine only for hundreds of miles... does the battery continue charging?

Is the cx-90 phev equiped with an heat pump like the rav4 prime and outlander phev to maximise winter ev range?

I can't get over that front end! Mazdas always look good but manage to still look like a Mazda. I see a tiny bit of Audi in it but it looks muscley and nice

We'll see how this thing rolls out but what I can see from the review, Mazda has an absolute hit on their hands. Very well done inside and out.

@16:22 Beautiful interior, but that white fabric on the dash under the display is going to look like trash after a few years of bracing your hand on it to use the touchscreen

Bye bye palisade, telluride , and highlander , and Pathfinder 😊😊

Without Rob in the passenger seat it’s definitely a 6.1 s 0/60time 😆

Next time you review cars with cargo space, bring along a single jogger and dual tandem seat stroller. Family ppl want to know how those fit with ALL seats up.

I’m really curious on the mileage on the PHEV. In addition, is the CX-90 PHEV eligible for tax credit? I will definitely buy this model if both are a yes.

26miles for EV? 😅

I really do hope that Mazda bring back the Mazda6 with the new inline 6 engine in it. That sounds like a good competitor to the BMW 3-series.

Seems like Mazda loves a lot of chrome. Looks very dated

Great review,excellent car great value for money.

26:10 The reason Mazda has the option of two and three person bench in the back, is because in some countries you are not allowed to have seats for more than 7 people in a car/SUV. This way, you can mix and match the amount of seats between the second and third row.

Little worried they broke the embargo on this since driving impressions are to be released tomorrow. Great review though. Mazda has a winner here, I'm not sold on some of their interior material choices. The white will never work where I live in snow, and the suede is a deal breaker as it will be a nightmare to take care of. Seats are still hard, I'll never figure out why Mazda will not fix the seats compared to others, and it doesn't sound like they fixed the heavy steering yet, which driving modes should fix.. Gorgeous vehicle though and it shows just how crazy the pricing is on the new Honda/Acura products. Can't wait to try it...although I would rather a Mazda 6 :(

Cant see mazda as a luxury brand but definitely a premium brand

Great review... Outstanding honestly.. Excellent presentation epic camera work. I like this car a lot actually and I'm not even a Mazda person. I really wished they had auxiliary tail exhaust tips. I honestly don't like the way they spec it out. I like 2 seater up front 3 seater at the back and 2 seater in the 3rd row only for emergencies otherwise they'd be permanently hidden. This is nitpicking I know but can you please comment more about the audio system of the cars.. What company is responsible for the speakers and if you are happy with them. Other that excellent work.. Both presenter and camera man!

Cool very interested to see comparison to the MDX

You are soooo funny without even trying😂😂 The 0 to 60 tests had me cracking up !!!

Just the review I've been waiting on. I love the CX-90 but still very torn on the headlight design. I need to go see one in person.

New camera bruh? Video quality looks good!

I'm just glad it has that nice sounding _thunk_ when you close the door!

I have the prev love it not at all point with this car

I’m waiting for the CX-70! As a 2021 Rav4 Prime owner, I’m debating on whether I’m buying the CX-70 with the incline-6 or going with the PHEV version. The incline-6 will provide a more spirited driving experience and a nice sound to boot but I also enjoy not having to make weekly trips to a gas station to fill up! It’s been four months since I have put gas in my Prime and I think I might miss that feeling if I go with the incline-6. I have a couple of months to think about it before the CX-70’s become available to buy. 🧐

Let this engine breakin to say past 5000miles , use 93oct instead of 91oct as used for this test , and who knows if they have not used 87oct here 😉than do not test with extra weight of second passenger... Taking care of these issues and running on 93 octane fuel should easily get this car to slightly below 6sec to 60 mph

Looks great. Fog lights should be standard affair for a SUV, especially a premium one.

Wow! Seems like Mazda wants to push their brand into the premium luxury segment. I’d take this over the Acura MDX, Genesis GV80, and definitely the Lexus RX.

CX-90, I Love this New Red Exterior Color, & Yes I Agree with You; Baby's Got Back.😎😊! But Still a Sexy Vehicle 😎💕🔥

It’s odd that they don’t just make the 3 passenger 3rd row bench standard in the US. There should be a delete option for the 2nd row center council on the top trim (or make it removable). It just takes up unnecessary space.

I'm A Cx9 owner so I'm sold on Mazda. I'd buy the Cx90 because its a luxury vehicle without the luxury nameplate - - yet. I'd probably opt for the highest trim level that doesn't have the rear seat console. Beautiful car and great review.

This paint color with the white interior 🤤🤤🤤

My wife waiting for the grand highlander this is nice but I can tell little tight she likes the square box trunk and she currently owns a 2012 highlander with 130k miles on it not one single problem ever since purchased new since April of 2012

Great review. And glad to see your channel is still going strong. Your review of the 2016 Cx5 helped me with that purchasing decision, and this review is just as helpful as I’m now looking to get something bigger for my growing family.

Definitely like this car.

That EV only range of 26mpg os unacceptable. The I-6 version is a better value. How do you screw up a PHEV? Rhetorical again. The blue sky is nice. (Turbo S and CX-90.....exactly. Volvo/ Porsche.....pick a different name Mazda.)

So sad staying with my cx9 needed more t size

All the soccer moms are drooling right now

Oh for Christ sakes , a FORD FUSION offers a leather dash and doors on the last years of the platinum. Japanese brands just SUCK. it’s always some major cost cutting.

@22:25 ARGGGHHHH there is no AC vent for third row ARGHHHH come one ,,,they just lost a customer to Grand Highlander! damn it LoL!! No AC vent in third row!! Come on!!

Hybrid drive with all the add-on, sensors and software seems too complex for minimal returns. 28 mpg, seriously? That’s all ? Mazda has yet to squeeze any notable mileage efficiency from any car they have ever made.

Dude, I enjoy your reviews, but what's the point of pulling the 2nd row seat all the way back and complain about the 3rd? You do this type of review for most of the 3 row vehicle reviews. It would make much more sense if you evenly divide the legroom with 2nd and 3rd.

The straight 6 is great in concept. However, it sure sounded like a POS from the inside when the guys were trying, in vain, to pull a sub-six 0 to 60. Why anyone who claims to enjoy driving would tolerate the eco-nannies driving it for him needs to re-think his enthusiast priorities.

Mazda always set themself apart the crowd. The lines designs are beautiful as it is! If you like a square box design, then buy a Hyundai.

Three across third row is for CHILDREN, only straight ppl with families would know that, of course.

i dont sofyan.... i dont like the toyota squire design....but i agree perhaps they could come up with something more radical. This design should have been introduced few years ago.

Just bought a CX-90 Premium, and of note the smaller infotainment screen is not touchscreen even when in CarPlay. Great car all around!

Maybe it's just me, but at 41:30, I think the front headlights look far too small...throws off the balance of an otherwise well proportioned vehicle..

I’m not particularly thrilled about the performance for the I6 340HP version. I was definitely hoping it would be closer to 5.5 seconds. But it ends up being barely quicker then the competition which all are around 6-7 seconds. Now I’m guessing the 280HP version will be around 7-7.5 seconds considering it has extra weight compared to the competition but also less HP

It's funny how terminology varies. Since the 1970's if a sunroof was solid, painted the same color as the car, it was called a sunroof. If it was clear, made of glass, it was called a moonroof, due to the fact that you could look up and see the moon even if it was completely closed, as long as the sunshade was slid open. Lately, only the old sunroof term seems to be used, and "moonroof" is disappearing from our vocabulary.

Damn, 45 minutes long video. I'm surprised

That keyfob is probably the worst thing about Mazda vehicles. I absolutely hate it. It's huge and placing the buttons on the side was a really stupid idea. It's very easy to press a button when its in your pocket and accidentally unlocking the car or opening the tailgate.

About 1 second slower than MDX Type S with similar power, I guess maybe it’s due to the weight.

60k is simply to much money for this vehicle. The comparable Highlander is cheaper and has a proven track record.

i miss my RX-7 🥲 why charging port at the rear again... most people I think should charge it at home? how many people back in their car into the garage...

Give me a 4 door RX8 with sophisticated sport styling and I will buy MAZDA

Good job Mazda!

Only 26 miles on a full charge? Thats pathetic. I drive 30 miles one way to my work each day.

Why you parking where it says don't park 🤭 besides that, the CX90 for sure has style and luxury 👌

Another overpriced SUV. I don’t know how people can afford new vehicles nowadays

The front looks great, but the back looks like it could use some more moderation.