2024 Mazda CX-90

[pbm]

I stopped at a Mazda dealer to price some filters etc...for my daughters CX-30 and saw their new CX-90 on the lot.
It comes with a 3.3L straight 6 turbo which has a 'mild hybrid' motor as well. The powertrain claims 28 mpg highway in what is a fairly large, roomy vehicle. The sticker was $47K and change and it seemed very well equipped. I guess what impresses me most is that Mazda went with a straight six rather than a V6. I wonder if it's their 2.5 four cylinder with 2 cylinders grafted on?

 

[atikovi]

I guess what impresses me most is that Mazda went with a straight six rather than a V6.

If it fits, it ships.

 

[Zee09]

That is why you never buy filters at a dealership. $20 in filters now cost you $47,020.00

 

[JohnnyG]

Maybe they're getting the engines from Mercedes. Lexus did at one point.

 

[panthermike]

Yes I absolutely love the new cx90 I think they did a great job. We have a 2018 CX-9 which we really like as well so I imagine this one is well ahead of it. My trouble is just car prices. My wife and I both make good salaries but the cost of living is getting crazy makes it less appealing for sure to get anything new!

 

[Pelican]

I stopped at a Mazda dealer to price some filters etc...for my daughters CX-30 and saw their new CX-90 on the lot.
It comes with a 3.3L straight 6 turbo which has a 'mild hybrid' motor as well. The powertrain claims 28 mpg highway in what is a fairly large, roomy vehicle. The sticker was $47K and change and it seemed very well equipped. I guess what impresses me most is that Mazda went with a straight six rather than a V6. I wonder if it's their 2.5 four cylinder with 2 cylinders grafted on?

The CX90 also has a IL6 without turbo. Mazda has always marched to a different drummer, good on them, their engineering is excellent
had a little Truck of theirs (B2000 i think) on my farm that was abused, neglected and still ran like champ. They also never bought into the CV tranny and developed their own transmission which always performed better. If I were in the market the CX90 would be the 1st I'd consider.

 

[PimTac]

I stopped at a Mazda dealer to price some filters etc...for my daughters CX-30 and saw their new CX-90 on the lot.
It comes with a 3.3L straight 6 turbo which has a 'mild hybrid' motor as well. The powertrain claims 28 mpg highway in what is a fairly large, roomy vehicle. The sticker was $47K and change and it seemed very well equipped. I guess what impresses me most is that Mazda went with a straight six rather than a V6. I wonder if it's their 2.5 four cylinder with 2 cylinders grafted on?

It’s a brand new engine.

 

[PimTac]

Maybe they're getting the engines from Mercedes. Lexus did at one point.

Nope. This is a Mazda engine along with their new transmission.

 

[The Critic]

It’s a brand new engine.

Nope. This is a Mazda engine along with their new transmission.

In this day/age, I would not be an early adopter.

 

[PimTac]

In this day/age, I would not be an early adopter.

Oh no! No torque converter. Egads.

 

[The Critic]

Oh no! No torque converter. Egads.

Not that. All new engines are almost guaranteed to have some pains for the first few years.

 

[pbm]

Not that. All new engines are almost guaranteed to have some pains for the first few years.

While I generally agree with your statement....Mazda usually does seem to get things right from the beginning.

 

[The Critic]

While I generally agree with your statement....Mazda usually does seem to get things right from the beginning.

Disagree - skyactiv cylinder head issues.

 

[PimTac]

Mazda uses Continuous Quality Improvement so every model year changes are made. My 2017 2.5 engine was drastically changed from the previous years. I didn’t worry.

 

[pbm]

Disagree - skyactiv cylinder head issues.

I did say 'usually'. I'd still put Mazda ahead of the domestics, Honda and even most European makes as far as getting things right from the start. I put Toyota in this category too.

 

[Pelican]

It’s a brand new engine.

I know that! I was only underlying that Mazda is solid engineering and that they don't
change things just to follow the herd.

 

[JohnnyG]

I know that! I was only underlying that Mazda is solid engineering and that they don't
change things just to follow the herd.

Are you sure? Mercedes had the inline 6 w/turbo and mid hybrid setup since 2018 or thereabouts. Very smooth running engine on he highway.

 

[PimTac]

Are you sure? Mercedes had the inline 6 w/turbo and mid hybrid setup since 2018 or thereabouts. Very smooth running engine on he highway.

The CX-90 also has the PHEV version with the 2.5 4 banger and electric motor. Early fuel economy numbers put that in the 50 plus mpg range. A lot of attention is being put on the inline six but I would not discount the other model. That PHEV is rear wheel drive as well.

 

[Pelican]

Are you sure? Mercedes had the inline 6 w/turbo and mid hybrid setup since 2018 or thereabouts. Very smooth running engine on he highway.

But of course, MB had an inline 6 since I was a kid! I never said that Mazda was 1st with this, only that they think things through before implementing.

 

[k1xv]

Straight 6 engines are inherently better balanced, and smoother, than V6 engines. BMW has never sold a V6, only straight 6 engines.