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Mazda CX-90

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Mazda CX-90: The new flagship three-row SUV. Inline-six and plug-in hybrid power, a premium move upmarket.
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The new flagship three-row SUV. Inline-six and plug-in hybrid power, a premium move upmarket.

The Mazda CX-90 is the brand new flagship three-row SUV, representing a deliberate move upmarket toward premium territory. Built on a new rear-drive-biased platform, it offers a turbocharged inline-six (a rarity in the mainstream class) and a plug-in hybrid option, with standard all-wheel drive and a refined, upscale interior. The CX-90 succeeded the CX-9 with more power, more space, and a more premium feel, competing not just with mainstream three-row crossovers but edging toward entry-luxury rivals. Its inline-six and rear-drive-biased dynamics set it apart. On WhipJury, the CX-90 appears as Mazda upscale three-row flagship, with the inline-six the standout.

CX-90 specifications

Three-row flagship SUV on a rear-drive-biased platform. Turbocharged inline-six or plug-in hybrid, standard all-wheel drive. Upscale interior, premium positioning.

CX-90 on WhipJury

Mazda premium three-row flagship, with the inline-six the standout.

Frequently asked questions about Mazda CX-90

Does the CX-90 have an inline-six?
Yes, a turbocharged inline-six, a rarity in the mainstream three-row class and a key part of Mazda upmarket move with the CX-90.
Is there a plug-in hybrid CX-90?
Yes, a plug-in hybrid option is offered alongside the turbocharged inline-six.
What is the difference between the CX-9 and CX-90?
The CX-90 is larger, more powerful, and more premium, on a new rear-drive-biased platform with an inline-six, succeeding the four-cylinder, front-drive-based CX-9.
Is the CX-90 rear-wheel drive?
It uses a rear-drive-biased platform with standard all-wheel drive, giving it more engaging dynamics than typical front-drive-based three-row crossovers.
Is the CX-90 a luxury SUV?
It is a premium mainstream SUV that edges toward entry-luxury, with an upscale interior, inline-six power, and refined dynamics at a price below true luxury brands.

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