👉2024 Mazda CX90 CX-90 PHEV Premium Plus -- Detailed Look, Criticisms, + Test Drive

Detailed commentary and critical evaluation
PHEV Premium Plus
2.5L NATURALLY ASPIRATED l-4 ENGINE

MAZDA CX-90

• CX-90 is Mazda's first large platform vehicle to debut for the North American market.

• CX-90 in total is available in 11 different trims and three powertrain options.

• Models includes the standard CX-90 3.3 Turbo available in five packages, CX-90 PHEV available in
three packages, and the upper models CX-90 3.3 Turbo S are available in three packages.

• Set to replace CX-9 as the three-row crossover SUV in the Mazda lineup, dimensionally larger in
every way.

CX-90 IS Available LE IN 8, 7 AND 6-SEAT CONFIGURATIONS:
8-SEATER is 2/3/3 with second and third row bench seats
STANDARD ON: CX-90 3.3 Turbo Select, Preferred, and Preferred Plus and CX-90 PHEV Preferred

7-SEATER IS 2/2/3 with second row captains chairs with a center pass-through
STANDARD ON: CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium and Premium Plus and CX-90 PHEV Premium and Premium Plus
AVAILABLE ON: CX-90 3.3 Turbo Preferred, and Preferred Plus and CX-90 PHEV Preferred

7-SEATER is 2/3/2 with second row bench seats and more contoured third row
STANDARD ON: CX-90 3.3 Turbo S

6-SEATER is 2/2/2 with second row captain chairs with center console and more contoured third row
STANDARD ON: CX-90 3.3 Turbo S Premium and Premium Plus
AVAILABLE ON: CX-90 3.3 Turbo S

AVAILABLE PREMIUM PAINT COLORS ($595)
Artisan Red • Rhodium White • Soul Red Crystal • Machine Gray Metallic

THREE Electrified POWERTRAINS

e-SKYACTIV G 3.3L INLINE 6 TURBO

• Turbo S: 340 HP, 369 lb-ft on recommended premium fuel (319 HP on regular fuel)
• Turbo: 280 HP, 332 lb-ft on any fuel

• All Turbo models feature M-Hybrid Boost, a 48V mild-hybrid system for greater efficiency, powers
start/stop, accessories like AC, etc.

e-SKYACTIV PHEV UTILIZES A 1 00KW ELECTRIC MOTOR MATED TO A 2.5L NATURALLY ASPIRATED l-4 ENGINE

• 17 .8 kWh battery pack
• 323 HP, 369 lb-ft on recommended premium fuel (319 HP on regular fuel)

8-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
• Compact planetary gear design with wet clutch in place of torque converter for more direct
shifts.

• Increased tow rating up to 5,000lbs (3,S00lbs w/PHEV), when Mi-Drive Towing Mode active and
genuine Mazda towing accessories are equipped.

FUEL ECONOMY

• CX-90 Turbo S: 23 MPG city, 28 MPG freeway, 25 MPG combined
• CX-90 Turbo: 24 MPG city, 28 MPG freeway, 25 MPG combined
• CX-90 PHEV: 25 MPG combined gas engine, 56 MPGe electric + gas, 26-mile electric range

LARGE PLATFORM
• longitudinal powertrain layout (front engine, rear-biased AWD) optimizes several aspects of
performance including towing, traction and handling
• Double wishbone suspension - Narrow inline engine options create more inboard room for
the suspension design, which gains camber during cornering and can be tuned for better ride quality
• Increased room in the wheel wells also allows for additional steering angle - despite a 7 .5"
longer wheelbase, CX-90 has a tighter turning circle than CX-9
• Multi-link rear suspension tuned to improve rear grip
• Kinematic Posture Control (KPC) applies a bit of brake force to the inside rear wheel during
cornering.
Combined with revised rear suspension geometry, this makes for a very stable sensation on a winding
road

e-SKYACTIV PHEV

• In normal mode, when there is sufficient SOC, the PHEV will prioritize using EV propulsion only
depending on the situation and conditions.

• When SOC is below 20%, the PHEV will keep the gas engine on to charge the battery to ensure that
EV assist is always available.

EV MODE

Selected through Mi-Drive, EV operation is prioritized as the battery is drawn deeper and faster by
using the electric motor more than in normal mode

• The gas engine can turn on in EV mode when the accelerator pedal reaches the kick down switch;
this puts CX-90 back into Normal mode and offers greater acceleration.

EV PRIORITY
A setting enabled in the HMI that tells CX-90 to use EV Mode on startup

CHARGE MODE

Activated by a button on the center console. This mode will keep the gas engine engaged and
prioritize charging the PHEV battery. This can fully charge the battery using the engine as a
generator.
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