The Mazda CX-90 is a large crossover SUV with three-row seating produced by the Japanese automaker Mazda. It is the second vehicle to use Mazda's rear- and all-wheel drive Skyactiv Multi-Solution Scalable Architecture with longitudinal engine layout after the CX-60. The largest Mazda SUV to date, the CX-90 will replace the CX-9 in North America.

Overview

The CX-90 was revealed in January 31, 2023 for the North American market, while a release in the Australian and Middle Eastern markets were also confirmed for 2023. With the use of the rear-wheel-drive-biased large vehicle platform, it is placed into the brand's internal "Large Product Group" category. According to Jeff Guyton, President and CEO of Mazda North American Operations, the CX-90 addresses many of the weaknesses of the CX-9 such as its small interior space.

Available with mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrain options, the CX-90 became Mazda’s first production model to offer a hybrid powertrain in the North American market. There are two market dependent, mild hybrid engine options. The first is a 3.3-liter turbocharged inline-six gasoline engine marketed as the e-Skyactiv G powertrain with the M-Hybrid Boost system with two outputs producing 280–340 hp (284–345 PS; 209–254 kW) and 332–369 lb⋅ft (450–500 N⋅m; 45.9–51.0 kg⋅m) of torque when powered with premium fuel (93 AKI octane). The second is an Australian only option of a 3.3-liter turbocharged inline-six diesel engine marketed as the e-Skyactiv D powertrain with the M-Hybrid Boost system producing 251 hp (254 PS; 187 kW) and 406 lb⋅ft (550 N⋅m; 56.1 kg⋅m) of torque.

The plug-in hybrid powertrain marketed as the e-Skyactiv PHEV uses a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine with a tuned air intake and an electric motor powered by a 17.8 kWh battery, producing combined power figures of 323 hp (327 PS; 241 kW) and 369 lb⋅ft (500 N⋅m; 51.0 kg⋅m) of torque when powered by premium fuel. All-wheel-drive and a eight-speed automatic transmission are standard for all models.

The CX-90 is also equipped with the Kinematic Posture Control technology, a feature originally developed for the 2022 MX-5 Miata and also present in the similar CX-60. The software suppresses the vehicle's body lift during cornering to improve stability and traction, helping occupants maintain a natural posture.

According to sources, the CX-9 will be discontinued in North America, replaced by the CX-90 or CX-70.

Marketing

Mazda USA released a series of teaser videos featuring Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada from January 12, 2023 to the CX-90's unveiling on January 31, 2023.

References

External links

• Official website (U.S.)