Great review. You make some excellent points, especially when you mention the “fatal flaw.” People don’t buy Range Rovers, BMWs and Mercedes because they are the best cars… they buy them because of the name and the prestige that goes with it. Me on the other hand, I care about value, quality, and reliability. I also care about performance, handling, and gas mileage. I also wanted some luxury. The Mazda shines in all these areas. People who see my Mazda won’t realize I even paid as much as I did for it, and I could care less. I just want a quality vehicle with all of the features that matter to me.
I have a CX-90. I've had it for two months and 4,000 miles. I'm not disappointed in the car. It has plenty of acceleration and handles nicely. Average fuel economy for this period has been 26.8 MPG. Not bad. One thing I don't care for is the seat belt warning. If the car is in the park, it continues to chime. The lane keeping software is just okay. My Subaru Outback had better lane keeping.
Went to the dealer about two weeks ago to get my CX-9 serviced and checked out the CX-90 in person. Personally I love the car and but it’s just way more than what I’m willing to spend on a vehicle. My CX-9 GT was under 45k out the door. The equivalent trim is 60k MSRP not including the 7.5k dealer markup. Not for nothing and but I’m not spending 70k on a Mazda and I’m a Mazda loyalist. Love it but no thank you. For now I’ll hold onto my CX-9 and maybe in a few years I’ll try to find a used one.
That's a crazy markup. Which region is that? NYC region here, no markups by my local Mazda dealer (actually a couple hundred bucks under MSRP at Palisades Mazda in Nyack NY)
I was considering an MDX Type S Advanced, but for $12-15K Less, this will do nicely in a 6 passenger configuration. You get a 2nd row console, with storage. No massaging seats or 67 speakers, but for that difference in cost, you could beef up the Bose system.
I traded a 2019 Yukon in on a Turbo S Premium Plus. I absolutely love the driving experience - not to mention less frequent petrol fill ups. Honestly do not regret my purchase.
I just test drove it today. It feels amazing. I own a CX-5, and it has much more legroom for me (I'm 6-3). Gonna def keep it in mind for my next vehicle.
As always, great insights. I think the Preferred Plus at $45,900 is the sweet spot. You get the smaller sunroof and higher profile tires, and a rear bench seat for 8 passenger capability. Pretty good standard options too. Drove this recently and found it drove exactly like you want your Mazda to drive.
Test Drove, CX-90 after driving the MDX, Q7, and XC-90 and ended up buying a Cx-90 Turbo S Premium. there was no comparison in the driving feel between those 4 SUV's. All V6 models BTW and all AWD variants. Luxury, agility, value, and size all meant that my $60K was being spent correctly and not on a badge.
Seats feel like bricks. For 60k my butt needs to feel nice. Engine out maintenance is a problem for ppl wanting to keep their vehicle more than three years
@@seachickens4u I was considering buying one and learned about the configuration. You’re not wrong. Any major issues and the engine has to come out. But then I asked myself…when was the last time you kept a car over 3 years? The answer is only the 2020 Wrangler I’m driving currently. Lol. So the key with this car is to just lease one or pay it off in 3 years and trade it in.
Thank you for the review. I have been considering CX-90 and I agree with all the topics you mentioned. I hope that wet clutch does not put too much stress on the powertrain and become maintenance issue though...
Same thought here, but many car reviewers forget to mention that the Hybrid Highlander also lacks a physical clutch in favor of a "sandwiched" electric motor. I think Mazda has a small programming glitch they need to solve. I just went to a Mazda dealer and I´m in love with the CX90, I´ll just wait a few months before I buy it so I don´t get the first batch of vehicles wich usually have lots of problems (like the first Tundras with thir turbos, now it´s all a bad memory for Toyota and most people don´t even know about it)
Just bought our 2024 cx90 phev premium plus for $60k Msrp (including all the extras cargo cover, roof rack, trailer hitch, cargo net and premium mats) got the lease credit of $7500 + $500 loyalty. Drove off for $518/mo including taxes with $35k buyout.
the only thing where this car is better as his rivals, is that this car has a firm suspension and that you can drive very sporty on winding roads but if you want a 3 row SUV with lots of space inside and a comfy ride? there are better options out there. Thanks for the review.
Interesting. My mom has an Infinity that has a rear wheel bias AWD. It is neat. But I don’t really need a third row though. I’ll save those for my friends with kids. 😅Do like the tan colored panels on the door and center console.
I love how Mazda offers standard AWD on SUVs & Crossovers! I’ll never get why you’d want the added ride height but, not the added traction which makes most crossovers feel like jacked up hatchbacks..
I think that’s why they do it, hold for the cx-50, they want their suvs to feel like cars! I think the awd was them trying to standout as a snow friendly car. I agree that it’s often counterproductive but Mazda is stubborn.
Another great review. I’m wanting to switch from a sedan to a suv and I’m seeing a lot of Mazdas on the road. I think I see why now. Still looks sorta funny tho
Test drove and told dealer to let me know when a preferred showed up (wife doesn't like HUD). Don't expect one will arrive (never mind a select) for many months
Mazda continues to impress, from an underdog 10 years go, to now a leader in the premium segment, the mdx, qx60, enclave, xt6, and even the brand new tx need to watch out (Only Lexus can brake into a new segment and already have it fall to nearly last place). Along with the telluride and palisade this segment of near luxury family suvs is on fire. However I do think it can compete with the luxury name plates like u said I don’t think the xc90, aviator, x5/7, gle/s and q7 have much to worry about.
For my family the fatal flaw is how far behind the competition it is on cargo space and 3rd row space and the fact that you are forced to get a six seat car with a giant rear console that makes back row access harder if you want the top trim. Amazing they can make a car this long with less cargo space behind the first row than a CRV. I'd love the Mazda driving dynamics with a car that was competitive with the Pilot, Telluride, or Grand Highlander on cargo and passenger space.
I agree it is cheaper than the Audi Q7 however the Audi Premium Plus is in my opinion a more comfortable vehicle with much more to offer in ride, quietness, comfort, power, handling, overall functionality, etc etc... yes, it is more costly also but it is in a much higher class than the CX90..
I didn’t whip the preferred plus on the same roads, if I ever run across a select, I’ll make a base trim review and we’ll find out! The 21s still have reasonable sidewall so it would probably be very hard to tell without driving them back to back.
I think Mazda needs to do more to prove to people that they can run with the Germans and sweeds.. kinda like how Audi had to prove themselves in the 1980s/1990s
What more do you think they need to do? This literally offers some of the best driving dynamics in the segment, at least equal luxury for the price, more power, and likely better quality/reliability, all for thousands less.
Sadly, the Mazda, CX 70 won’t come out this year. Turns out the 660 overseas is having engine problems which I think Maza needs to work out the kinks which is fine. They have a brand new platform that they just came out with. It’s obviously bound to have problems.
All new cars are expensive. Not just Mazda. I had a Range Rover lux package 20” wheels that was 84k. At the time it was fully loaded until the auto biography came out at 115k. Range rovers can now get to 200k. I saw a bronco 4 door that is 70k. All car manufacturers have gone up.
25 mpg as a hybrid is pretty disappointing (this is when the battery is depleted). I think the appeal of the phev is for the people who drive 20 miles or less on an average day, that way they can drive it as EV only! If you don't use it like that, the Inline 6 would be much better.
PHEV owner here: on my 77 mile weekend drive on freeway I averaged 28 mpg. This was with 24 mile range on EV with 7 miles left at end of the day. I’ve been driving locally and mostly using normal mode which prefers EV mode most of time. In that use case my average MPG is 36. 56 MPGe cannot rival Tesla Model X, but the car also cost almost 1/2 the price, so I can live with not having 100 MPGe. If you cannot charge the car at home during night, this car makes no sense, as then you will be seeing 25 mpg on empty battery… that is worst case scenario. Keep in mind that there is also option to charge the battery using the gas engine. It’s not rapid by no means but it helps on longer trips. In stop and go traffic the EV mode is way smoother than ICE engine. If you want linear behavior, then mild hybrid is a better choice.
In reality, with a normal commute and plugging it in everyday it is much better than the 25 mpg. I have been averaging over 30 mpg with mine. I also prefer normal mode. The recharge function works well also. You can select what percentage you want and you can select it to recharge to around 50% and then once it hits that mark you can drive like a normal hybrid. I did that today during a 60 mile commute. I drove 60 miles of mostly highway at around 70 mph and I only used 1/8 of a tank.
@@Realistick Why would anyone buy a PHEV, and never plug it in and use it as a hybrid? 25 mpg represents a penalty for such ignorant choice to decide to log around an empty battery :-D . With regular charging and < 30 mile per day total trip distance I have no problem seeing 39 mpg (of course that is only factoring in gas consumption, not electricity, which may vary based on where you live and rates). Even on a 150+ mile trip with 65 mph, I had no issue getting 29 mpg, starting the day with fully charged battery. And even if you did completely forget to charge, you can switch to recharge mode, and in tens of miles fill up the battery and then proceed using advantages of hybrid operation. That said, for people driving 75+ mph at constant speed - they won't be seeing any benefits of PHEV and may be better served with a gas engine.
I don't think you get it , this car starts at 40K! so can be bought on same budget as generic priced and designed Kia , Subbie, Hyundai and Pilot or Highlander at the same time there are more than plenty (maybe too many) trims in between to lux loaded 61K model and that turbo S model is offering fantastic on budget alternative to BMW Audi Mercedes Volvo or rather underpowered and overpriced Honda MDX non type S and even that uses V6 so a cheaper less generic powertrain not a I6 like Mazda does . I think that 40K select is a steal trim , it has more than plenty of room for family of 4....once there is more kids and bigger kids than minivan would be recommended anyway . Wet clutch and electric assist power will need some fine-tuning and hopefully can be done with TCM update as on any any new model . I would recommend to lease it not buy it just yet .
I get it, that's why value was the second reason I labelled in this video! I just think the others offer more family oriented features and storage so I don't think it's going to steal many people away from those brands. It has a better shot against the premium stuff if people can get over the brand name. Additionally, it's important to note that the other brands ACTUALLY BUILD THEIR BASE MODELS, right now the cheapest CX-90s are $47k which I really hope changes soon unlike the CX-50 which still forgets the base model.
@@Realistick Are you aware that at my local dealership there is a Select model at 39K with Inline 6 engine , 8 seats , 8speed tranny with mild hybrid 48V system allowing it for amazing fuel economy and my friend got 31.7mpg on highway at 70mph than it comes with super nice projector headlights , very solid base stereo, durable and comfortable leatherette seats, and 19" 265 55 alloy wheels , car feels super well composed and can be bought for less than much much cheesier Subbies , Pilots , Kias of this world while it offers dynamics close to BMW and Porsche . That is value ! Mazda does not want to design another huge space bloated Pilot , Atlas or Kia, Mazda wants to build great to drive 3 row and you clearly don't get their priorities where there are many trims to fit your needs and budget and at 61K is offers fantastic alternative to BMW Mercedes that with 3 rows will cost you 30K more. Some people can see it and some don't.
@@kdomster9141 3600 turbo cx90s in the US, 34 are the select trim, that's rare. I have nothing else to say as I already agree with you 😂 Watch the video and have a great weekend!
@@Realistick if you again choose to be nagging about Mazda 😉 it is new model and first deliveries are heavily focused on upper trims to better highlight CX90 premium character , my dealer told me there will be more and more of bottom trims coming in. I guess it is all against your message and campaign... I guess if this was Subbie you would call it next BMW and game changer and best since sliced bread 🤣 I will wait for CX70 and see as I may no longer need 3 row vehicle .
Mazda cx90 not properly even in market still long way to ho 100kmiles by atleast 1000's of customers need to drive and give feedback then cx90 will be in talks Till then 45k to 62k no way Bye bye mazada new engine new tranny
Not a dct! It’s uses a wet clutch pack instead of a torque converter(dct uses two clutches so that it can pre-engage into the next gear). Though I also do wish it was just a torque converter. A cvt would personally drive me nuts in a luxury suv.
@@Realistickbut lexus cvt hybrid is bought by many from many years and highlander too Hybrid cvt highlander has record of more then 500k miles by millions of customers with fact based evidence Bottom line mazda with this astronomical proce haha Mazda made joke of itself Kia came long way it started with super cheap price as compare to other brands Now it's on par though not same level but gave run to Honda and Toyota with telluride and sportage since 2020😊😊
@@rajendramodusu5980 Hybrid CVT or their E-cvt is not mechanically similar to a traditional CVT! Mazda's 6spd auto is also a great transmission but forgetting longevity, for a luxury-focused suv, any CVT would detract from the experience. CVTs make a lot of sense for other applications!
please don´t compare this car with the German luxury 3 row SUV brands like BMW X7, Audi Q7 or Mercedes GLS because this CX-90 has really nothing to do with that cars and I´m hope that you know that.
At the surface, I understand what you’re saying but you have to drive one! I used to sell the Q7 and have reviewed the XC90 and it wholeheartedly deserves to be in that conversation when equipped in the premium trim or above. The materials won’t quite stack up to those, and the exterior is more awkward but seriously, drive it. The biggest thing holding it back is the badge!
I agree; it is really unfair to the CX-90 to compare it to low quality, fragile, over-engineered but cheaply made German junk that always falls apart by 100,000 miles.
Great review. You make some excellent points, especially when you mention the “fatal flaw.”
People don’t buy Range Rovers, BMWs and Mercedes because they are the best cars… they buy them because of the name and the prestige that goes with it.
Me on the other hand, I care about value, quality, and reliability. I also care about performance, handling, and gas mileage. I also wanted some luxury. The Mazda shines in all these areas.
People who see my Mazda won’t realize I even paid as much as I did for it, and I could care less. I just want a quality vehicle with all of the features that matter to me.
I have a CX-90. I've had it for two months and 4,000 miles. I'm not disappointed in the car. It has plenty of acceleration and handles nicely. Average fuel economy for this period has been 26.8 MPG. Not bad. One thing I don't care for is the seat belt warning. If the car is in the park, it continues to chime. The lane keeping software is just okay. My Subaru Outback had better lane keeping.
Went to the dealer about two weeks ago to get my CX-9 serviced and checked out the CX-90 in person. Personally I love the car and but it’s just way more than what I’m willing to spend on a vehicle. My CX-9 GT was under 45k out the door. The equivalent trim is 60k MSRP not including the 7.5k dealer markup. Not for nothing and but I’m not spending 70k on a Mazda and I’m a Mazda loyalist. Love it but no thank you. For now I’ll hold onto my CX-9 and maybe in a few years I’ll try to find a used one.
That's a crazy markup. Which region is that? NYC region here, no markups by my local Mazda dealer (actually a couple hundred bucks under MSRP at Palisades Mazda in Nyack NY)
Ouch !
My two Mazda dealers do not charge a mark up on any Mazda.
Think I’d find a new dealership. Mazda does have a $7.5k rebate on PHEV model. I’m sure it’s just a coincidence that is the amount of their markup
Just get a base model
I was considering an MDX Type S Advanced, but for $12-15K Less, this will do nicely in a 6 passenger configuration. You get a 2nd row console, with storage. No massaging seats or 67 speakers, but for that difference in cost, you could beef up the Bose system.
I traded a 2019 Yukon in on a Turbo S Premium Plus. I absolutely love the driving experience - not to mention less frequent petrol fill ups. Honestly do not regret my purchase.
I just test drove it today. It feels amazing. I own a CX-5, and it has much more legroom for me (I'm 6-3). Gonna def keep it in mind for my next vehicle.
Me and my wife have a CX9 GT. We love it. The quality is a lot better than the competition plus it drives better than everything else I drove.
For the money, the CX-9 was and is excellent!
Love your reviews. So honest and straight forward. 👏
Thank you!
As always, great insights. I think the Preferred Plus at $45,900 is the sweet spot. You get the smaller sunroof and higher profile tires, and a rear bench seat for 8 passenger capability. Pretty good standard options too. Drove this recently and found it drove exactly like you want your Mazda to drive.
I could live with the Premium.
Great breakdown!
Fantastic review Tyler!
Thank you!
Test Drove, CX-90 after driving the MDX, Q7, and XC-90 and ended up buying a Cx-90 Turbo S Premium. there was no comparison in the driving feel between those 4 SUV's. All V6 models BTW and all AWD variants. Luxury, agility, value, and size all meant that my $60K was being spent correctly and not on a badge.
Too bad you have to remove the front clip and the engine to do any major work on this vehicle, i.e timing chain, turbo maintenance, etc.
Aaaaand here we go.. can't like this car without someone telling you it's going to suck to maintain. So much hate
Thankfully the mechanic would do that, not me.
Seats feel like bricks. For 60k my butt needs to feel nice. Engine out maintenance is a problem for ppl wanting to keep their vehicle more than three years
@@seachickens4u I was considering buying one and learned about the configuration. You’re not wrong. Any major issues and the engine has to come out. But then I asked myself…when was the last time you kept a car over 3 years? The answer is only the 2020 Wrangler I’m driving currently. Lol. So the key with this car is to just lease one or pay it off in 3 years and trade it in.
Thank you for the review. I have been considering CX-90 and I agree with all the topics you mentioned. I hope that wet clutch does not put too much stress on the powertrain and become maintenance issue though...
Same thought here, but many car reviewers forget to mention that the Hybrid Highlander also lacks a physical clutch in favor of a "sandwiched" electric motor. I think Mazda has a small programming glitch they need to solve. I just went to a Mazda dealer and I´m in love with the CX90, I´ll just wait a few months before I buy it so I don´t get the first batch of vehicles wich usually have lots of problems (like the first Tundras with thir turbos, now it´s all a bad memory for Toyota and most people don´t even know about it)
Just bought our 2024 cx90 phev premium plus for $60k Msrp (including all the extras cargo cover, roof rack, trailer hitch, cargo net and premium mats) got the lease credit of $7500 + $500 loyalty. Drove off for $518/mo including taxes with $35k buyout.
the only thing where this car is better as his rivals, is that this car has a firm suspension and that you can drive very sporty on winding roads but if you want a 3 row SUV with lots of space inside and a comfy ride? there are better options out there. Thanks for the review.
Agree. That very reason is why we didn’t buy it…space inside.
More room in 3rd row than MDX and highlander. Facts!
Interesting. My mom has an Infinity that has a rear wheel bias AWD. It is neat. But I don’t really need a third row though. I’ll save those for my friends with kids. 😅Do like the tan colored panels on the door and center console.
The PHEV is 56 MPGE. That would be perfect for around town trips to save on fuel.
I just got the turbo s trim. It’s awesome and the dealer gave me invoice pricing. I couldn’t say no.
Congrats! What was their out the door price if you don't mind me asking?
I love how Mazda offers standard AWD on SUVs & Crossovers! I’ll never get why you’d want the added ride height but, not the added traction which makes most crossovers feel like jacked up hatchbacks..
I think that’s why they do it, hold for the cx-50, they want their suvs to feel like cars! I think the awd was them trying to standout as a snow friendly car. I agree that it’s often counterproductive but Mazda is stubborn.
Another great review. I’m wanting to switch from a sedan to a suv and I’m seeing a lot of Mazdas on the road. I think I see why now. Still looks sorta funny tho
I just switched from a sedan to an SUV when I bought my CX90. Honestly, it drives like a sedan.
There is the option in the car's settings to make the infotainment display a touchscreen when using Apple CarPlay.
Test drove and told dealer to let me know when a preferred showed up (wife doesn't like HUD). Don't expect one will arrive (never mind a select) for many months
nice to see a lower trim cx90
Mazda continues to impress, from an underdog 10 years go, to now a leader in the premium segment, the mdx, qx60, enclave, xt6, and even the brand new tx need to watch out (Only Lexus can brake into a new segment and already have it fall to nearly last place). Along with the telluride and palisade this segment of near luxury family suvs is on fire. However I do think it can compete with the luxury name plates like u said I don’t think the xc90, aviator, x5/7, gle/s and q7 have much to worry about.
I have been considering a CX-5 or CX-50 turbo, but the base CX-90 costs almost just as much, or little more, so I need to test drive this baby.
I see a lot of those in New York great car
CX-90 🖤
For my family the fatal flaw is how far behind the competition it is on cargo space and 3rd row space and the fact that you are forced to get a six seat car with a giant rear console that makes back row access harder if you want the top trim. Amazing they can make a car this long with less cargo space behind the first row than a CRV. I'd love the Mazda driving dynamics with a car that was competitive with the Pilot, Telluride, or Grand Highlander on cargo and passenger space.
It’s because of the inline 6
I agree it is cheaper than the Audi Q7 however the Audi Premium Plus is in my opinion a more comfortable vehicle with much more to offer in ride, quietness, comfort, power, handling, overall functionality, etc etc... yes, it is more costly also but it is in a much higher class than the CX90..
Do you feel the ride difference between bigger rim and smaller rim?
I didn’t whip the preferred plus on the same roads, if I ever run across a select, I’ll make a base trim review and we’ll find out! The 21s still have reasonable sidewall so it would probably be very hard to tell without driving them back to back.
CarPlay should be standard on all new cars
I think Mazda needs to do more to prove to people that they can run with the Germans and sweeds.. kinda like how Audi had to prove themselves in the 1980s/1990s
What more do you think they need to do? This literally offers some of the best driving dynamics in the segment, at least equal luxury for the price, more power, and likely better quality/reliability, all for thousands less.
Sadly, the Mazda, CX 70 won’t come out this year. Turns out the 660 overseas is having engine problems which I think Maza needs to work out the kinks which is fine. They have a brand new platform that they just came out with. It’s obviously bound to have problems.
Are there problems with the 2.5 PHEV or 3.3 Diesel? Or both? 😧
@@KillaninjaFC the regular one I’m not exactly sure what someone mentioned it to me
All new cars are expensive. Not just Mazda. I had a Range Rover lux package 20” wheels that was 84k. At the time it was fully loaded until the auto biography came out at 115k. Range rovers can now get to 200k. I saw a bronco 4 door that is 70k. All car manufacturers have gone up.
Love the cx/90 but not the price
If you have a point, make it, then do your review.
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The MSRP with that disappointing gas 25 mpg of the PHEV version makes this car an unattractive option for a 3-row SUV.
25 mpg as a hybrid is pretty disappointing (this is when the battery is depleted). I think the appeal of the phev is for the people who drive 20 miles or less on an average day, that way they can drive it as EV only! If you don't use it like that, the Inline 6 would be much better.
PHEV owner here: on my 77 mile weekend drive on freeway I averaged 28 mpg. This was with 24 mile range on EV with 7 miles left at end of the day.
I’ve been driving locally and mostly using normal mode which prefers EV mode most of time. In that use case my average MPG is 36.
56 MPGe cannot rival Tesla Model X, but the car also cost almost 1/2 the price, so I can live with not having 100 MPGe.
If you cannot charge the car at home during night, this car makes no sense, as then you will be seeing 25 mpg on empty battery… that is worst case scenario.
Keep in mind that there is also option to charge the battery using the gas engine. It’s not rapid by no means but it helps on longer trips.
In stop and go traffic the EV mode is way smoother than ICE engine.
If you want linear behavior, then mild hybrid is a better choice.
In reality, with a normal commute and plugging it in everyday it is much better than the 25 mpg. I have been averaging over 30 mpg with mine.
I also prefer normal mode. The recharge function works well also. You can select what percentage you want and you can select it to recharge to around 50% and then once it hits that mark you can drive like a normal hybrid.
I did that today during a 60 mile commute. I drove 60 miles of mostly highway at around 70 mph and I only used 1/8 of a tank.
@@Realistick Why would anyone buy a PHEV, and never plug it in and use it as a hybrid? 25 mpg represents a penalty for such ignorant choice to decide to log around an empty battery :-D . With regular charging and < 30 mile per day total trip distance I have no problem seeing 39 mpg (of course that is only factoring in gas consumption, not electricity, which may vary based on where you live and rates).
Even on a 150+ mile trip with 65 mph, I had no issue getting 29 mpg, starting the day with fully charged battery.
And even if you did completely forget to charge, you can switch to recharge mode, and in tens of miles fill up the battery and then proceed using advantages of hybrid operation.
That said, for people driving 75+ mph at constant speed - they won't be seeing any benefits of PHEV and may be better served with a gas engine.
I don't think you get it , this car starts at 40K! so can be bought on same budget as generic priced and designed Kia , Subbie, Hyundai and Pilot or Highlander at the same time there are more than plenty (maybe too many) trims in between to lux loaded 61K model and that turbo S model is offering fantastic on budget alternative to BMW Audi Mercedes Volvo or rather underpowered and overpriced Honda MDX non type S and even that uses V6 so a cheaper less generic powertrain not a I6 like Mazda does .
I think that 40K select is a steal trim , it has more than plenty of room for family of 4....once there is more kids and bigger kids than minivan would be recommended anyway .
Wet clutch and electric assist power will need some fine-tuning and hopefully can be done with TCM update as on any any new model .
I would recommend to lease it not buy it just yet .
I get it, that's why value was the second reason I labelled in this video! I just think the others offer more family oriented features and storage so I don't think it's going to steal many people away from those brands. It has a better shot against the premium stuff if people can get over the brand name. Additionally, it's important to note that the other brands ACTUALLY BUILD THEIR BASE MODELS, right now the cheapest CX-90s are $47k which I really hope changes soon unlike the CX-50 which still forgets the base model.
@@Realistick Are you aware that at my local dealership there is a Select model at 39K with Inline 6 engine , 8 seats , 8speed tranny with mild hybrid 48V system allowing it for amazing fuel economy and my friend got 31.7mpg on highway at 70mph than it comes with super nice projector headlights , very solid base stereo, durable and comfortable leatherette seats, and 19" 265 55 alloy wheels , car feels super well composed and can be bought for less than much much cheesier Subbies , Pilots , Kias of this world while it offers dynamics close to BMW and Porsche . That is value !
Mazda does not want to design another huge space bloated Pilot , Atlas or Kia, Mazda wants to build great to drive 3 row and you clearly don't get their priorities where there are many trims to fit your needs and budget and at 61K is offers fantastic alternative to BMW Mercedes that with 3 rows will cost you 30K more.
Some people can see it and some don't.
@@kdomster9141 3600 turbo cx90s in the US, 34 are the select trim, that's rare. I have nothing else to say as I already agree with you 😂 Watch the video and have a great weekend!
@@Realistick if you again choose to be nagging about Mazda 😉 it is new model and first deliveries are heavily focused on upper trims to better highlight CX90 premium character , my dealer told me there will be more and more of bottom trims coming in.
I guess it is all against your message and campaign... I guess if this was Subbie you would call it next BMW and game changer and best since sliced bread 🤣
I will wait for CX70 and see as I may no longer need 3 row vehicle .
The top of the line one is about 10k over priced should be around 52k for top of the line
Does it have iMessage tho?? 😂😂😂
The line that haunts Samsung corporate
wtf is that front clearance
Mazda cx90 not properly even in market still long way to ho
100kmiles by atleast 1000's of customers need to drive and give feedback then cx90 will be in talks
Till then 45k to 62k no way
Bye bye mazada new engine new tranny
It’s not just Mazda all are overpriced
Well..
DCTs...the only transmission worse than a CVT, IMO. Otherwise, great car.
Not a dct! It’s uses a wet clutch pack instead of a torque converter(dct uses two clutches so that it can pre-engage into the next gear). Though I also do wish it was just a torque converter. A cvt would personally drive me nuts in a luxury suv.
@@Realistickbut lexus cvt hybrid is bought by many from many years and highlander too
Hybrid cvt highlander has record of more then 500k miles by millions of customers with fact based evidence
Bottom line mazda with this astronomical proce haha
Mazda made joke of itself
Kia came long way it started with super cheap price as compare to other brands
Now it's on par though not same level but gave run to Honda and Toyota with telluride and sportage since 2020😊😊
@@rajendramodusu5980 Hybrid CVT or their E-cvt is not mechanically similar to a traditional CVT! Mazda's 6spd auto is also a great transmission but forgetting longevity, for a luxury-focused suv, any CVT would detract from the experience. CVTs make a lot of sense for other applications!
@@Realistick thanks for the reply
Mazda cx 90 will be huge flop
Price line is super high plus none will easily put 45k to 60k on fledgling robbin
It’s not a dct iam not getting one but stop the lies do your own research it’s not a dct … just a aisin/ toyota tranny
please don´t compare this car with the German luxury 3 row SUV brands like BMW X7, Audi Q7 or Mercedes GLS because this CX-90 has really nothing to do with that cars and I´m hope that you know that.
At the surface, I understand what you’re saying but you have to drive one! I used to sell the Q7 and have reviewed the XC90 and it wholeheartedly deserves to be in that conversation when equipped in the premium trim or above. The materials won’t quite stack up to those, and the exterior is more awkward but seriously, drive it. The biggest thing holding it back is the badge!
Brand snobs be damned…. 😂
I agree; it is really unfair to the CX-90 to compare it to low quality, fragile, over-engineered but cheaply made German junk that always falls apart by 100,000 miles.
@@davidedwards4720Smh lol
overpriced German garbage!!