Mazda CX-90

Not to be confused with Mazda CX-9 or Mazda CX-7.

The Mazda CX-90 is a full-size crossover SUV with three-row seating produced by Mazda, introduced in 2023.^[5][6] A two-row version, marketed separately as the Mazda CX-70, was introduced in 2024, featuring the same dimensions and engine options with minor styling variations.^[7] It is the largest SUV produced by the company and is built on the Large Product Group platform, which features a longitudinal engine and rear-biased all-wheel-drive system shared with the smaller CX-60.

Mazda CX-90
Overview
Manufacturer	Mazda
Model code	KK[1] (CX-90) KJ[2] (CX-70)
Also called	Mazda CX-70 (two-row version)
Production	April 2023 – present (CX-90) 2024–present (CX-70)
Model years	2024–present (CX-90) 2025–present (CX-70)
Assembly	Japan: Hōfu, Yamaguchi (Hofu Plant No. 2)
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size crossover SUV[3]
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (i-Activ AWD)
Platform	Large Product Group
Related	Mazda CX-60 Mazda CX-80
Powertrain
Engine	Gasoline: 3.3 L H3T turbo I6 Gasoline plug-in hybrid: 2.5 L PY-VPH I4 Diesel: 3.3 L T3-VPTH turbo I6
Electric motor	MR M Hybrid Boost integrated starter motor generator (mild hybrid) Permanent-magnet synchronous in transmission (PHEV)
Power output	340 hp (254 kW) (e-Skyactiv G) 323 hp (241 kW) (PHEV, combined system) 251 hp (187 kW) (e-Skyactiv D)
Transmission	8-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatic
Hybrid drivetrain	Mild hybrid Plug-in hybrid
Battery	0.33 kWh (mild hybrid) 17.8 kWh lithium-ion (PHEV)
Electric range	26 mi (42 km) (PHEV)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,120 mm (122.8 in)[4]
Length	5,100–5,121 mm (200.8–201.6 in)[4]
Width	1,994 mm (78.5 in)[4]
Height	1,736–1,745 mm (68.3–68.7 in)[4]
Curb weight	2,136–2,378 kg (4,709–5,243 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Mazda CX-9

The CX-90 replaced the CX-9 in North America, and like its predecessor, it is not marketed in Japan or Europe, despite being manufactured in Japan.^[8][9][10] Engine options include turbocharged, mild hybrid, inline-six engines (gasoline or diesel) and a plug-in hybrid gasoline inline-four. All powertrains are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission that uses a wet clutch in place of a conventional torque converter.^[11]

Overview

The CX-90 was revealed on 31 January 2023, for the North American market, while a release in the Australian and Middle Eastern markets occurred later during 2023.^[12][13] The CX-90 is available with a choice of six, seven, or eight-passenger seat configurations. The CX-70, the two-row variant with five seats, was revealed on 30 January 2024 in North America. The CX-70 differs from the CX-90 by its front and rear bumper designs, black exterior accents replacing chrome, unique wheel designs, and differing interior color scheme options.^[14]

With the use of the rear-wheel-drive-biased large vehicle platform, the CX-90 and CX-70 are placed into the brand's internal "Large Product Group" category. According to Mazda, the CX-90 addresses many of the weaknesses of the CX-9 such as its small interior space.^[15]

The CX-90 and CX-70 are 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.^[16]

The CX-9 was discontinued in North America, replaced by the CX-90 and CX-70.^[17] Like its predecessor, the CX-90 will not be sold in Japan (despite being built there) or Europe.

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  Rear view
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  Mazda CX-70 Signature (US)
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  Rear view (CX-70)
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  Interior (CX-70)
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  e-Skyactiv-G 3.3 straight-six mild-hybrid motor

Markets

North America

The CX-90 was released for the North American market in spring 2023. In the United States, trim levels for the straight-six models also known as MHEV are: Preferred, Preferred Plus, Premium, Premium Plus, S, S Premium, and S Plus. In Canada, trim levels are GS, GS-L, GT, GT-P and Signature. Trim levels for plug-in hybrid models also known as PHEV are the Preferred, Premium, and Premium Plus.^[18] In 2024, for the 2025 model year, the Premium Sport trim replaced the Premium.^[19]

In Mexico, the CX-90 was released in May 2023, available in a single trim level called the Signature MHEV.^[20]

Latin America

Chile

The CX-90 was launched in Chile on 16 October 2023, with a sole Signature MHEV variant.^[21] On 30 May 2024, the Premium trim was made available without Nappa leather and other styling differences.^[22]

Mexico

The CX-90 was launched in Mexico on 11 April 2023, with a sole Signature variant, it is powered by a 3.3-liter e-Skyactiv-G mild hybrid gasoline.^[23]

The CX-70 was launched in Mexico on 22 May 2024, with a sole i Grand Touring MHEV variant, it is powered by a 3.3-liter e-Skyactiv-G mild hybrid gasoline.^[24]

Oceania

Australia

The CX-90 went on sale in Australia on 14 August 2023, with three trim levels: Touring, GT, and Azami. The Azami trim is available with SP and Takumi option packages. Two powertrains are available for each trim level: 3.3-liter e-Skyactiv-G mild hybrid gasoline (G50e) and 3.3-liter e-Skyactiv-D mild hybrid diesel (D50e); all wheel drive comes as standard for all variants.^[25]

The CX-70 went on sale in Australia on 23 October 2024, with two trim levels: GT and Azami, it is available with the same powertrains options from the CX-90.^[26]

New Zealand

The CX-90 was launched alongside the CX-60 in New Zealand in September 2023, in a sole Takami trim powered only by a 3.3-liter e-Skyactiv-G mild hybrid gasoline engine.^[27]

Philippines

The CX-90 was released in the Philippines on 22 September 2023, with two variants: Turbo and Turbo Exclusive. Both variants are solely powered by a 3.3-liter e-Skyactiv-D mild hybrid diesel engine.^[28]

Powertrain

Available with mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid options, the CX-90 and CX-70 are Mazda's first production models to offer hybrid powertrains in North America.^[29]

The mild-hybrid lineup includes two 3.3-liter turbocharged inline-six engines, both using the M Hybrid Boost system. The gasoline H3T "e-Skyactiv G" outputs 340 horsepower (254 kW) of power and 369 pound force-feet (500 N⋅m) of torque with premium fuel on S trims, which is reduced to 280 hp (209 kW) and 332 lbf⋅ft (450 N⋅m) on non-S trims or when regular fuel is used with an S trim. An Australian-market diesel version, the T3-VPTH "e-Skyactiv D", produces 251 hp (187 kW) and 406 lbf⋅ft (550 N⋅m).^[30]

The plug-in hybrid e-Skyactiv PHEV combines a 2.5-liter four-cylinder PY-VPH engine with an electric motor and 17.8 kWh battery, delivering a combined system power of 323 horsepower (241 kW) and 369 pound force-feet (500 N⋅m) of torque with premium fuel.^[31]

All models feature rear-biased all-wheel drive and Mazda's eight-speed 8EC-AT "Skyactiv-Drive" automatic transmission, which uses a single wet clutch in place of a conventional torque converter to increase front passenger footwell space.

Type	Model	Engine code	Displacement	Power	Torque	Electric motor	Battery	Top speed	0 to 100 km/h	Transmission	Layout	Cal. years
Gasoline mild hybrid	e-Skyactiv G	H3T	3,283 cc (3.3 L) turbo I6	Engine: 209 kW (280 hp) @ 5,000–6,000 rpm Motor: 12.2 kW (16 hp) @ 900 rpm	Engine: 450 N⋅m (332 lbf⋅ft) @ 2,000–4,500 rpm Motor: 153 N⋅m (113 lbf⋅ft) @ 200 rpm	MR M Hybrid Boost ISG	0.33 kWh, 44.4 V lithium-ion	210 km/h (130 mph)	6.5 s	8-speed 8EC-AT automatic	AWD	2023 – present
	e-Skyactiv G S			Engine: 254 kW (340 hp) @ 5,000–6,000 rpm[a] Motor: 12.2 kW (16 hp) @ 900 rpm	Engine: 500 N⋅m (369 lbf⋅ft) @ 2,000–4,500 rpm[b] Motor: 153 N⋅m (113 lbf⋅ft) @ 200 rpm				5.8 s[c]
Diesel mild hybrid	e-Skyactiv D[32]	T3‑VPTH	3,283 cc (3.3 L) turbo I6	Engine: 187 kW (251 hp) @ 3,750 rpm Motor: 12.2 kW (16 hp) @ 900 rpm	Engine: 550 N⋅m (406 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,500–2,400 rpm Motor: 153 N⋅m (113 lbf⋅ft) @ 200 rpm			?	8.4 s
Gasoline plug-in hybrid	e-Skyactiv PHEV[33]	PY‑VPH	2,488.5 cc (2.5 L) I4	Combined: 241 kW (323 hp) Engine: 141 kW (189 hp) @ 6,000 rpm Motor: 129 kW (173 hp)	Combined: 500 N⋅m (369 lbf⋅ft) Engine: 260 N⋅m (192 lbf⋅ft) @ 4,000 rpm Motor: 270 N⋅m (199 lbf⋅ft)	Permanent-magnet synchronous	17.8 kWh, 355 V lithium-ion	190 km/h (118 mph)[d]	6.2 s

Notes

1. With premium fuel, reduced to 209 kW (280 hp) with regular fuel.
2. With premium fuel, reduced to 450 N⋅m (332 lbf⋅ft) with regular fuel.
3. With premium fuel, increases to 6.5 s with regular fuel.
4. Governor limited

Safety

The 2024 CX-90 and 2025 CX-70 both received the Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Both models earned Good ratings in all categories except for the headlights on non-turbo versions, which were rated Acceptable because adaptive headlights are only available on turbo models.^[34][35]

IIHS scores^{[36][37][38][39]}

Small overlap front	Good
Moderate overlap front	Good
Side	Good
Headlights (S trims)	Good
Headlights (PHEV and non-S trims)	Acceptable
Front crash prevention: pedestrian	Good
Seat belt reminders	Good
Child seat anchors (LATCH) ease of use	Good+

Awards

In 2024, the CX-90 and CX-90 hybrid were among 12 midsize SUVs listed on Car and Driver's Editors' Choice.^[40]

Sales

Year	U.S.	Canada	Mexico
2023	30,821[41]	4,692[42]	971[43]
2024	54,676[44]	7,823[45]	2,152[46]