Review and specifications
2026 Mazda CX-90
Replacing the Mazda CX-9, the three-row CX-90 is an attempt to move the brand upscale with its new rear-wheel-drive based platform, potent inline six-cylinder engine, and optional plug-in hybrid. All-wheel drive is standard. The SUV is available with an all-new 280- or 340-horsepower 3.3-liter six-cylinder turbocharged engine--both are potent and sound good. We got 24 mpg overall with the 280 hp version. A plug-in hybrid, which comes with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder and a 17.8 kWh battery, is also available and has a claimed EV range of 26 miles. Handling is taut and agile, the ride is firm and composed but higher trims that come with 21-inch wheels and tires make the ride too stiff. For 2026, the 21-inch come standard on all but the base trim. The cabin is roomy but controls aren't so intuitive. The front seats are supportive and the driving position is well sorted. Both seven- and eight-passenger seating configurations are available. A comprehensive suite of active safety features is standard, including ACC for 2025 models.
- Market value
- $42,225
- Fuel
- Conventional
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 8
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic, 8-speed
- Category
- Midsized SUVs 3-row
- Generation began
- 2024
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $42,225
- Retail value range
- $33,175 - $49,375
- Original MSRP range
- $39,300 - $58,700
- Trade-in range
- $31,885 - $48,030
Ratings
- Road test score
- 87/100
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 23 MPG
- EPA highway
- 28 MPG
- EPA combined
- 25 MPG
- Tested city
- 16 MPG
- Tested highway
- 33 MPG
- Tested overall
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,655
- Cruising range
- 435 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.9 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 7.2 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 128 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 53 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 201 in
- Width
- 78 in
- Height
- 69 in
- Wheelbase
- 123 in
- Weight
- 4,760 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,360 lb
- Towing capacity
- 5,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 8 people
- Front head room
- 4.5 in
- Front leg room
- 43 in
- Rear head room
- 3.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 32 in
- Cargo volume
- 41.5 cu ft
- Luggage
- 1+1+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Brand context
About Mazda
<p>Over time, Mazdas are known to be affordable, fun to drive, and good-looking inside and out. Many of its small crossovers, SUVs, and sedans have earned Consumer Reports' recommendations and above-average reliability ratings. However, its new midsized SUVs have not lived up to the brand’s reliability reputation. Used Mazdas are usually a good option for an inexpensive pre-owned car. Most Mazdas achieve solid, but not exceptional fuel economy. Though sports cars are less popular now than decades prior, Mazda still sells the MX-5 Miata, one of the best of the few remaining enthusiast cars.</p><p><br/></p>
Vehicle ID: 38103 First published: December 4, 2025 Updated: June 4, 2026
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