2024 Mazda CX-90 First Look | More Luxury, More Power | Interior, Exterior & More!

It’s out with the old and in with the new, as Mazda has just introduced the 2024 CX-90 three-row SUV as the automaker's new flagship vehicle. The CX-90 ushers in an all-new all-wheel-drive platform (with a bias toward the rear wheels) along with new powertrain options, including a plug-in hybrid. Plus, you'll find a completely revamped design inside and out. It’s also been pushed decidedly more upscale, as Mazda continues its mission to be a more premium brand. So, how does the CX-90 build upon its already nice predecessor, the CX-9? Join Edmunds’ Lauren McCay for our first look at the 2024 Mazda CX-90 in the video above!
2024 Mazda CX-90 review: edmu.in/3kWMwrS
00:00 Intro
00:38 Exterior
01:37 Powertrains
02:53 Interior
06:22 Cargo
07:01 Driver Assist Tech
07:38 Edmunds' Take
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[@edmundscars]

How do you think the CX-90 will stack up against heavy-hitter rivals Kia Telluride, Hyundai Palisade and Honda Pilot? Let us know in the comments below.

[@michaeltechreviews5390]

CX90 looks better bigger and better engines option

[@KuyaArbee]

it won't do SH*T because the other cars are bigger especially in the third row..... no joke! and the tech in the MAZDA is bad! no lane centering.... no true highway assist driving features.... HUGE HUGE LET DOWN! then let's not forget that atrocious chrome trim interior.... WTF! what happens when sun hits those spots.... also then that BOSE SYSTEM.... smh.... I hope it's a bose speaker system that Porsche also sources if its from the CX30, 50 etc. then you're in for a huge let down when it comes time to listen to music....

[@roguedogx]

I think it will deepen it's hold on it's niche customer base. So not really a direct competitor, but probably the one I'd have, because I like the drive.

[@mitchhedberg4415]

The Telluride is a POS, so faint praise.

[@almassengale]

I think it won't sell well which is a shame because they did so much right. Mazda seems to have made the same mistake they did with the CX9. They made the best looking and driving car in its class but also made the least practical car in the class. Practicality is the most important thing for family crossovers and having a worse third row than the Pilot, Palisade, and Telluride and what appears to be inferior cargo space will consign it again to also ran status. Just like how the CX5 is the best driving car in its class but gets killed in sales by the CRV and RAV4 which offer close to 10 cubic feet of extra cargo room. Heck the current CRV has more space behind the second row than the outgoing CX9 which really shows how poor a job Mazda does in making efficient use of space. I think if you only need two rows than the CX90 is worth considering but not as something where the third row will be used a lot.

[@joskjj3625]

Mazda is no joke now, most improved automaker of all time

[@reyperez3424]

That’s a funny comment

[@thatweirdguy_ben]

definitely. incredible improvement over my 2010 mazda5. such a change from when they were owned by ford!

[@joskjj3625]

@@reyperez3424 better than overrated living off past reputation honda

[@shivamarya5225]

The only time they could be considered a joke was when they were selling re badged fords, otherwise they've always been solid

[@DeYanko]

Sounding like Florida Evans, from Good Times

[@SSS-mp8th]

Finally an Edmunds presenter that can Dress professionally. Great job with the review too.

[@glennclarke9442]

Didn't she? Classy and professional and informative all the way around!

[@gestebu]

Apparently, that impressed many of us. That's the first impression I got at the beginning of the video. Professional dress and demeanor. I appreciate the other reviewers as well but sometimes the middle school antics and humor of some of those duos is a bit lame IMHO. 🥱

[@dowroa]

I really liked this presenter's common sense attitude to this review and the initial information for the CX-90 as well. Can't wait to hear more as it is released! Need to know pricing , range and fuel econ before I am ready to jump-in!

[@terracewhite8346]

Looks like Mazda has done it again. The CX90 looks very elegant, and I love the Artisan Red color. I’ll definitely put this one on my short list. Great job! Thanks!

[@bto7779]

Nicely presented!

[@g6et_wrx177]

Very classy! Car is ok too 😊

[@jameslee5237]

Great job on the presentation. Overall, looks great in many ways and would certainly be the choice for someone who enjoys driving. Two misses - 2nd row legroom looks rather tight and probably not good lane centering, unless they somehow made a big leap on this model from other models.

[@K03sport]

... driver's seat is pushed all of the way back, and the 2nd row was pushed forward prior to releasing it to gain access to the 3rd row. the 2nd row seat she used can go back at least 5" to where the chair back will be even with the C-pillar.

[@JackSmith-qi7dr]

Really should have shown the interior they presented in the Artisan Red model. Beautiful simplicity.

[@joshc606]

Looks great! Very good improvement

[@raptorcon]

Excellent presentation, bravo host!

[@TalismanPHX]

Nicely done overview. Presenter is very professional and personable. As for the Mazda, I don't have a needs for 3 rows, so I'll wait for the upcoming CX70 2 row. The artisan red paint on the CX90 is amazing, and the inline 6 turbo is awesome.

[@djdestroyer]

Thanks for this, was going to pull the trigger on the CX90 but also don't need the third row.

[@stephenwinter8892]

Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video looking forward to seeing this crossover and its available in 3 engines Including the phev option and 8 spd automatic on all models and its towing is rated for 5000lbs

[@mrinterested]

Awesome review!

[@chriskelly509]

If the cx9 was made in a hybrid I would have bought one... the cx90 looks awesome

[@RezandJen]

This looks great!!! It's a home run for sure, hopefully people buy it.

[@PaulHo]

All these CXs. Just give us the Mazda 5 and Veloster fighter we want.

[@DJMANICO1]

I can’t wait to test drive 👍🏽

[@ekowpaa8369]

This car is no joke I watched the review sometime and is one of the coolest SUV you will get thanks to you all God bless you all

[@michaelvella8511]

This I’m impressed with 😮

[@KenanTurkiye]

That's just gorgeous, well done Mazda.

[@pking0]

What about a basic feature like lane keep assist.

[@torumino3127]

Do you know if the 2nd row seats fold flat?

[@craigmerkey8518]

Haha her car is like a little house! Always engaging delivery! 👏

[@DoubleHarmony22]

Ambient lights?

[@christophersmalling8889]

Looks good

[@huntingwhileblack5706]

Thanks for this review! I drive a ‘22 Palisade and love it except for the gas mileage. If the CX90 gets 30+ miles on all electric and has comparable room in the third row (seems like it), I will likely make the switch. Getting 16.5mph around town in the Palisade 😢

[@stephenwinter8892]

On the toyota RAV4 prime 70kms on a charge but I'm Canadian

[@davidwpoon]

The lack of lightning for those interior shots makes it hard to see 🔎🔎

[@TimeisReel]

Nice...

[@jaspercnr6008]

What about towing capacity of two engine choices?

[@DJL78]

5000 lbs for either engine.

[@jeriiiiiimigricoooo]

5,000 lbs for both powertrains

[@robm7488]

I like listening you. I think it's about your voice.

[@K03sport]

that screen is really far away for touching purposes; not the best location for using the touch feature (fail). curious if this is the new signature color, replacing the Soul Red. Not a fan of the giant chrome strip along the top of the doors and not a fan of the charge port for the hybrid that couldn't be further from the driver and force ppl to back into their garage (fail). It can easily be forgotten, unless Mazda did something to warn the driver the charge port is in use...regardless, not a fan that it is at the very back and the opposite side of the driver. Not very efficient.

[@juancarlosostria3335]

Hi. If you show the interior...please, please....turn on the engine, so we can see the cluster, etc, etc.

[@TheMukster]

She couldn't - it was a preproduction model and they weren't allowed to turn things on, etc.

[@gestebu]

@@TheMukster Other reviewers at the same event show the car in what I would consider accessory mode - it's not running but the gauges and displays are mostly lit.

[@tt_tinytunes]

Still needs improvements. The exterior should have more modern look and edges. The interior still boring. They need bigger screens, better sound system, ambient lighting, vibrant leather colors, digital gages and so on.

[@joalblo9581]

The exterior is reminiscent of a Mercedes Maybach SUV especially the shape of the backend.

[@leeedens9497]

Ok Mazda I see you this new-gen CX-90 and upcoming 2-row CX-70 could just have saved Mazda and changes the premium/luxury pecking order from Japan now, we all know Lexus, Acura, and Infiniti, but you may want to add the new Mazda RWD models to this and dare I say, the RWD unibody based CX-90 and future CX-70 are better than those FWD based CUVs Lexus, Acura or Infiniti have, this new-gen CX-90 (and CX-70) are going to make life harder for the Lexus RX, NX, and upcoming new FWD-based CUV large model, the Acura MDX / RDX and Infiniti QX60 / QX50, it kinds of looks like a BMW X5 mix with a little Buick Enclave, oh yeah, can't forget about the BMW X3, X5, and X7 just got put on notice (along with other German brands), if Mazda prices these two new SUVs right it's going to be an interesting time at Mazda, this is the perfect SUV for those not planning to go off-roading or tow, the Jeep Grand Cherokee (2-row) / Grand Cherokee L (3-row)

[@krotizmultika]

It looks like Mazda borrowed size and design cues from Volvo X90. You should compare them side-by-side. As long as this one is cheaper, more reliable, and less hungry than Volvo counterpart, it will have a chance.

[@AAhmad3449]

You can’t compare a mazda to a Volvo! 1 is luxury and 1 is mainstream

[@thekingandi1705]

@@AAhmad3449 And one is on the list of most unreliable cars and the other isn't....

[@AAhmad3449]

@@thekingandi1705 Volvo has average reliability and Mazdas are janky I heard aren’t they still fords.. the mazda 6 had numerous stalling engines, transmission failures.. overheating engines etc the mazda cx5 has so many complaints on build quality issues and bad transmissions I’ll take the glitchy Volvo screen over those problems😬

[@WilliamTaylor19470515]

I don’t see a 8 way power passenger seat. A no go for me.

[@garynapoli3042]

🥰❤️‍🔥

[@HilainLarkin]

Stop making these long videos as youtube ads. It's annoying.

[@AAhmad3449]

It’s nice but it’s still looks generic to me!

[@chrisbrianjeremiaholsen9787]

I like that woman better than the car.

[@jeremysanchez387]

My wife got a CX-9 and to be honest I won't do this again. I rather get a Acura or Lexus next not this. Terrible resale value. Car still feels cheap because the infotament system is the worst. The price is not the best compared to those cars I mentioned.

[@AAhmad3449]

Facts!! Ppl hyping this up but mazda will always be a mazda

[@gestebu]

Well, one good thing, next year, in 2024, this will still be a 2024 model.

[@rafars2246]

shehot

[@bertchiu9265]

Beautiful 🤩 … and the CX-90 isn’t bad either 😝

[@CanadianPetrolHead]

The only point the presenter actually talked about and concluded was the about the space at the back. The rest of the review was rubbish. There is absolutely no difference in the infotainment system from recent Mazdas. And most reviews say that this infotainment is minimalist and better than others (which I agree) .. say a Hyundai. Concluded nothing on the mileage.. poor review skills and poor review overall. Sorry, there’s room for improvement.

[@tklakers]

At the time of filming, Mazda wasn’t releasing MPG and pricing info.

[@manisymone8622]

How big is the snack, sis😂?

[@kevinnorwood7355]

Switch gear? Carmaker are wasting their time making cats with 3rd row seats, no one really sits back there.

[@Ckphoto80]

I have 4 children so yes they do

[@kevinnorwood7355]

@Craig As a whole most do not hence my statement.

[@almassengale]

@@kevinnorwood7355 Most don't but those people generally don't buy three rows. The people who do buy 3 rows typically either use them everyday or like them for occasional use.

[@JackSmith-qi7dr]

@@Ckphoto80 Thank you! You noted children while car reviewers seem to think adults will be sitting in the third row. Somehow these people have forgotten that children are smaller than adults.

[@AAhmad3449]

@@Ckphoto80 damn 4 kids😂

[@mard326]

No one care that you like sharper lines. Talk about the car.

[@kiwizz2177]

A woman reviewing a car ?!? Eehhh , no thank you !!