The Mazda CX90. New commercial teasers and updates.

[PimTac]

Mazda is spreading this introduction over a few weeks. What is known so far is that it will be a three row crossover taking the place of the current CX9. The big news so far is that it will have a SkyActiv inline six cylinder turbocharged engine that will be longitudinally mounted. A PHEV version will be available as well.

Hiroyuki Sanada is featured in the video commercials.

 

[drtyler]

Will be interesting to see, for sure.

Fingers crossed that a rear wheel drive sedan with the 6 gets produced.

 

[t1snwrbrdr12]

Any idea of the actual release? Interested to see this as well as Toyota’s Grand Highlander.

 

[panthermike]

As a fellow CX-9 owner, I'm excited about this one!

 

[PimTac]

Any idea of the actual release? Interested to see this as well as Toyota’s Grand Highlander.

On the second video which was released on the 12th, the clock showed 18 days, 23 hours, 58 minutes so I come up with Jan. 31 but it might be Feb. 1 due to the time difference.

 

[dnewton3]

Turbo inline 6 in the proper orientation? (longitudinal means much easier to work on AND rear drive bias; inline 6 means very smooth)

You can only milk out so much handling from a FWD bias platform. Rear drive means a much more driver-focused platform with better handling in mind. This is becoming "normal' again (GV from Genesis; Explorer/Aviator; Durango; many German SUVs). I'm very happy to see RWD bias come back into vogue. Give me a torquey, buttery-smooth, I6 and it's VERY intriguing.

Now I'm interested !!!

 

[Ws6]

Turbo inline 6 in the proper orientation? (longitudinal means much easier to work on AND rear drive bias; inline 6 means very smooth)

You can only milk out so much handling from a FWD bias platform. Rear drive means a much more driver-focused platform with better handling in mind. This is becoming "normal' again (GV from Genesis; Explorer/Aviator; Durango; many German SUVs). I'm very happy to see RWD bias come back into vogue. Give me a torquey, buttery-smooth, I6 and it's VERY intriguing.

Now I'm interested !!!

All 280hp of it...

 

[PimTac]

All 280hp of it...

Should be fine.

 

[Ws6]

Should be fine.

That's what I'm looking for when I spend $50k. Something that "should be fine".

 

[panthermike]

Where are the specs for this new motor? 280 horsepower but how much torque? Also is this for the phev version or standard?

 

[PimTac]

Where are the specs for this new motor? 280 horsepower but how much torque? Also is this for the phev version or standard?

We will have to wait for the unboxing. I don’t know where that HP number came from.

 

[panthermike]

We will have to wait for the unboxing. I don’t know where that HP number came from.

Thank you that's what I was wondering

 

[OneLonelyBurrito]

Where are the specs for this new motor? 280 horsepower but how much torque? Also is this for the phev version or standard?

Its actually 340hp and 369lb-ft of torque for the North American market. See Mazda press release from today.

All-New Inline 6 Turbo to be Available in 2024 Mazda CX-90

On January 31, Mazda North American Operations will reveal the first-ever 2024 Mazda CX-90. The CX-90 will be offered with a highly anticipated all-new powerful and responsive 3.3L Inline Six...

news.mazdausa.com

 

[PimTac]

The only thing I can tell for sure is that it will have some of the same interiors as the new CX60. ( not available in the US)

The interior is really sharp but the new fabric instrument panel will require some new cleaning and maintenance solutions.

 

[JavierH19]

I'm interested in learning more about that inline 6. The industry seems to be moving away from v6's and even v8's like Chrysler with their new hurricane platform.

 

[dkryan]

Its actually 340hp and 369lb-ft of torque for the North American market. See Mazda press release from today.

All-New Inline 6 Turbo to be Available in 2024 Mazda CX-90

On January 31, Mazda North American Operations will reveal the first-ever 2024 Mazda CX-90. The CX-90 will be offered with a highly anticipated all-new powerful and responsive 3.3L Inline Six...

news.mazdausa.com

What is a "mild hybrid system for efficiency.....?"

 

[PimTac]

What is a "mild hybrid system for efficiency.....?"

48V Battery for Mild Hybrid Systems | SCiB™ Rechargeable battery | Toshiba

We have developed a compact, cost-efficient 48V automotive SCiB™ battery pack using the 4.8Ah-HP cell that combines high power and high energy.

www.global.toshiba

 

[panthermike]

Its actually 340hp and 369lb-ft of torque for the North American market. See Mazda press release from today.

All-New Inline 6 Turbo to be Available in 2024 Mazda CX-90

On January 31, Mazda North American Operations will reveal the first-ever 2024 Mazda CX-90. The CX-90 will be offered with a highly anticipated all-new powerful and responsive 3.3L Inline Six...

news.mazdausa.com

Ah that sounds more like it! Definitely competitive, looking forward to the e-skyactiv specs as well

 

[PimTac]

Also, I believe this will have the new 8 speed SkyActiv transmission.

 

[dnewton3]

"The available 3.3-liter inline six turbo will have the highest horsepower and torque from a mass production gasoline engine developed by Mazda with 340 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque when using the recommended premium fuel. "
OK - now I'm very intrigued!


" ... while also featuring a mild-hybrid system ..."
Well, so much for that. I'm not interested in the complexity of a hybrid.

Darn it; I was really excited for this until I read that last part.
My hunt for a new car continues.