2025 Mazda CX-90 -- HUGE Price *DROP* & New Trim for This Luxurious 3-Row SUV!

[@CarConfections]

Are you looking to buy a Mazda CX-90 or any new vehicle? Go to carconfections.com/new-car-quotes to get the BEST price and access to invoice pricing information!

[@briguyinsi]

Beautiful. I bought a 2025 CX-70 Premium Plus in white w black interior. Love the inline 6 engine, really fun to drive SUV and the interior is top notch imo.

[@harisrao9202]

My dad also bought the Mazda cx90 2025 Top trim till now the experience is great ❤

[@eddyz7567]

Kind of irritating that automakers keep casually leaving out fog lamps hoping we won’t notice

[@Michael-YYZ]

Very bad. The more expensive Infinity QX80 has only placeholders for the fog lights, whilst the cheaper Nissan Armada has the lights.

[@RysterARCEE]

Fog lights as US drivers know them aren't really fog lights. They are just accent lighting and pointless with LED headlights.

[@gaara4667]

They might be useful depending on where you live. But I have never had use for them. Even worse they make EVERY SINGLE CAR I ever saw with it look so ugly.

[@JayBD626]

I’ve never used them either, and they don’t do anything other than annoy on-coming traffic. I think it was a good call..

[@bigb252]

​@@gaara4667Funny you say that, I'm glad we can all have our own opinions. Fog lights make EVERY SINGLE CAR looks better with them than without. The car looks cheap and incomplete without them, especially if there is a known space where they should be or if they exist in other markets.

[@thiongoa]

Wish all new vehicles would drop their ridiculous prices

[@johnwilson2139]

Don't wish that, just buy a Mazda!

[@HiiImChris]

As a younger guy, I prefer chrome, color, and classiest over the black everything

[@retgi1]

I'm an older guy, 76 and totally agree!

[@kennethawesome]

Same. I crossshopped an Audi in the past and noticed the dealer got majority of the models with black optic package, which turned me away.

[@hskrgrad]

Dark chrome and black accents can be nice. What they did here was slap flat black plastic all over the place. Not fitting for their premium vehicle. Not sure how you can call something a "premium sport" and you downgrade the painted wheel arches and replace with flat black plastic?

[@shashankshekhar2611]

Thanks! I got the cx90 phev exactly a year ago after watching the review on this channel and have been one happy customer! You guys make good content!

[@CarConfections]

Great to hear that the review helped! Thank you for the support!

[@jerzypawlik9445]

The best three row suv in the segment. Best quality materials, craftsmanship, comfort, handling, and very exciting driving. This can only compete with BMW, Mercedes, and Audi, not with Toyota, Honda, or KIA etc.

[@yankeesusa1]

Except there is absolutely almost no storage for a family oriented suv.

[@trekhardfilms]

We ordered a turbo s Premium without the console in the 2nd row. It made the area seem more spacious, allowed room for purses.... and also if you have adults in the 3rd row, then can stick one of their feet into that area. It should be noted for others that in the 3rd row, it is very comfy and spacious for your body- just not your feet because of the sliders for the 2nd row chairs. If you are an adult, you will have to put one foot behind the chair and one foot into the console space. Another thing to note: if you have a console, it does not seem to lay flush with the seats down if you are planning on having dog beds or something else. Thanks for the review guys- please add in visors and also expecting people who carry dogs/people in the back, WOULD LOVE YOU TO REVIEW THE STRENGTH OF THE 2nd and 3rd row A/C HEATING FLOW!!!! AS A DOG OWNER HAVE NOT FOUND THIS ON ANY CHANNEL. it's a major concern to me. Also for people who live in cold climates being able to warm up 2nd row passengers. I tested a cx5 and could not get any flow from the vents. I think they were for looks and not actually active!

[@sarabeth8050]

All the vloggers like to compare the CX-90 to the Grand Highlander, Honda Pilot, or Kia Telluride on the low end or the BMWs on the high end. Those cars are completely different in size or engine layout so they are inappropriate. No one compares the Audi Q7, which is similar to the CX-90 in every way. Even the trim names are the same (well, the 2024s). The engines are different (I4 and V6 vs I6) but the power is similar for the base and upper engines (the Mazdas are a bit more powerful). The CX-90 is a bit bigger inside and out. The difference is that the Mazda is tens of thousands less expensive likely to be more reliable in the long run.

[@donnelson9283]

Without A Doubt, The Best Luxury Mazda Ever !! 😘👌

[@kanele1309]

The Quartz beiges is the best and the most luxurious color on the road, literally a BMW if you look at it from behind

[@naveenthemachine]

I rented a cx90 for a few days from national and here are my thoughts Pros 1. Looks great inside and out 2. Handling and ride were excellent 3. Feels very stable around corners 4. The hud is great and it shows BSM and CarPlay directions 5. Relatively quiet 6. Wireless CarPlay worked flawlessly 7. Comfy seats 8. The chimes were nice 9. The pano roof was a nice addition. 10. The radar cruise control worked great. -------------------- Cons 1. If you toggle the drive mode to sport, you can’t use cruise control. If you do, you’ll get a message saying “Sport mode cancelled due to cruise control use”, and it’ll go back to normal mode. That is probably the dumbest thing I’ve ever seen in any car. My Toyota lets me use cruise control regardless of the drive mode 2. The touchscreen doesn’t work. I then found out that only more expensive trims get it. 3. The heated seats don’t remember the last setting when you restart the car 4. When you accelerate normally the transmission shifts way too quickly to 2nd gear. My Toyota doesn’t do that. 5. I hate start stop systems in general but this one was a bit too abrupt and jerky. 6. If you’re in drive or reverse and for some reason you set the parking brake, pressing the gas will not auto release it 7. The inline 6 was a bit noisier than I expected. Sure it’s no b58, but considering inline 6 engines are known for being silky smooth and ultra refined, i expected it to be a lot closer to a b58. The 2GR FKS motor in my Toyota felt a lot more refined and quieter in comparison 8. Wireless charger doesn’t even work. Keep seeing the message “wireless charger unavailable” 9. The gauge cluster or hud have to be adjusted via the infotainment 10. Compared to my Toyota, the hud wasn’t as feature rich as I expected. For example the hud in my Toyota shows the media information whenever I change or adjust the volume using the steering wheel. Plus it also shows warning messages, exterior temperature, a drowsy indicator, and even the status of the parking sensors when the car starts beeping at me when I park. 11. The steering feel even in sport mode was a bit underwhelming at best. Considering Mazdas have better feel and it’s RWD, I had hoped for a lot more feedback. The steering feel was more or less the same as my Toyota. 11. Noticed poor fit finish on the speakers near the A pillar on the front doors. When you touch them, they actually move to the point where I could just yank them out

[@yass123]

I think memory seats are synced to the key. It defaults back to the one in memory of the key, not memory seats.

[@naveenthemachine]

@ I never used the memory seats. I don’t think they even worked. When I tried to set it, I pressed the preset 1 and set buttons simultaneously and I heard a beep and nothing else. I don’t think it even worked

[@pazicjr]

​@@naveenthemachinebecause you didn't do it properly. First you have to hold set, then after the first beep, you press 1 or 2, where you want to save it. If you want to save to the key, hold set, then hold the unlock button on the key.

[@pazicjr]

As for your first complaint, why would you want the drive mode to stay in sport while you're cruising? Seems counter-intuitive to me. The point of cruise control is to hold the set speed, if you were in sport mode, the RPM's would remain high, so you'd be using more fuel even while cruising? Is that what you want? It's easy enough to get into sport mode right before passing. Can you imagine if once you're done passing, and you want to get back into cruise, and the car remains in sport mode, then you'd have to switch back to normal. Just more unnecessary button presses IMO.

[@naveenthemachine]

@ in my Toyota when I use cruise control in sport mode the rpm’s don’t rise that much. Sport mode doesn’t change the gearing of the transmission. Gearing is the same. It’s just the throttle response that changes

[@chrissullivan5752]

Went from a Mazda to a Honda. Impressed with both

[@plutoxxxxxxx]

Your honda doesn’t match with Mazda. Not to mention your honda still using halogen bulb for rear turn signals 🤢 not to mention honda reliability ranks below Mazda in the recent years

[@alexandertarasov8079]

​​@plutoxxxxxxx honda tops mazda hands down...once the new appeal and cool features wear off, small things start being very annoying in mazda. I had a 2021 mazda 3 turbo for a year and then switched into a 23 civic and could not be happier even though the civics interior isn't as luxurious and doesn't have as much power as the 3 did.

[@hokieplaya]

@@alexandertarasov8079you’re not generalizing much at all

[@chrissullivan5752]

Actually, I like both but the Honda has a better interior. For now

[@jcougot]

@@alexandertarasov8079yeah I love to downgrade to cars with less power and less luxury.

[@Shrek_Holmes]

options on cars are a lot now. cars really only make sense on base trim or maybe a trim higher or something, you go up 20K and its essentially the same car with a few nice things. you could buy a second car with what the options cost. its not an exclusive thing to this car or Mazda everyone does it now. they want to FOMO people into features that they dont need or charge too much for.

[@kencoleman8929]

Thanks for the update! Would love to see a comparison between this and the 2025.5 Volvo XC90 Ultimate as soon as it's available here.

[@emmanuelantoine3744]

I have a 24 cx90 for the most part it's a good car. The transmission is nit the best. Someone cut me off, I applied the breaks, checked the next lane and switched, however when I pressed on the gas there was nothing. It took about 3 seconds to accelerate. It wasn't a one ti.e problem

[@raymondgraber9629]

Did you get the transmission software update from the dealer? It should fix this issue.

[@plutoxxxxxxx]

You must be not aware with recall to adjust the transmission tuning. Not smart

[@emmanuelantoine3744]

@@raymondgraber9629 wasnt aware of any recalls, I have a maintenance appointment in February, ill have to make sure they take care of any recalls. thanks

[@SpringfieldTony]

yeah I see how this was Drew's pick - overall way above average on the majority of levels. plus it looks more lux than the price is. I think it would look cool with a a deep gray or black matte wrap. thanks Brothers - Tony

[@steveg8627]

one of your best videos ever!

[@CarConfections]

Thanks!

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Excellent review and lol at the vent bit!

[@ssr1680]

I just saw yesterday the Mazda CX 90 on the transporter truck with black out 21 inch wheels, it looked good

[@kr0nz]

my fav intro of all car channels :)

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! 😁

[@JackSmith-qi7dr]

I really wanted to like the CX90 but in many ways it falls short. 1. Terrible key fob. Anyone with thumbs will constantly hit the wrong tiny side buttons 2. Do not be 6’ or taller as you will not have any thigh support in the front seat. 3. Sure you can use the screen as touch screen in Car Play but I suggest having ape length arms. 4. The ride is stiff for this class of vehicle. 5. Storage areas are practically non-existent 6. Absolutely minimum ambient lighting at night - very dark at night if that matters to you. 7. The shift knob makes zero sense. All in all, a very good engine while the rest of the vehicle is quite impractical.

[@pazicjr]

1. I agree with the fob, but I rarely have to reach for it now. 2. No comment, nowhere close to 6' 😂 3. I've never had to reach over for the touch screen while driving, the knob is preferable, and I don't have to take my eyes off the road. I only need the touchscreen once at a stop light if I have to change the destination (rarely). 4. The ride is stiff because it's meant to give you feedback, if it was floaty, you'd lose the handling, you can't have both, for example, the Grand Highlander, it's floaty and has worse handling. 5. Definitely if you compare it with the Grand Highlander or Pilot, but I came from a smaller car. 6. Doesn't matter to me. 7. I don't get this complaint, when automatic shifters were newly introduced, they were a gate style shifter, where you had to go from left (P) to right (R), then down (N), then left and down (D), and if you wanted manual mode, then another left. This is way better than other brands' knob shifters, the button shifters and the like.

[@shashankshekhar2611]

Sadly, have to agree with most of it. I own the 2024 cx90 gt with phev. Dont care about the touchscreen thing, I use the voice for everything once apple carplay is connected. I bave clocked 7000kms on it and I can tell that as a 6 ft guy it is a bit stiff , seat wise. BUT, the engine and the interiors are top notch, happy with the purchase :) And what most reviews dont cover, is the way it drives over snow , it is quite decent.

[@eddiem488]

@@shashankshekhar2611 For a sportier 3-row SUV you wouldn’t expect it to be above average is snow or slippery conditions, but Mazda in general has a very underrated AWD system. Definitely not for intense off-roading, but their predictive system helps you feel safe and in control when driving in snow. Thanks for mentioning it

[@shashankshekhar2611]

@@eddiem488my pleasure! I live in Western Canada and it snows a decent amount and its able to take it. I have an old Subaru that is the local benchmark :) and the Mazda surpasses it!! I am sure off roading focussed vehicles must do a better job but I have only driven Japanese ones ( Honda, Mazda, toyota, Subaru etc) so compared to those it felt a lot more in control, I am talking about driving on 5 inches of semi compacted snow with some black ice here and there at below 35kph ( and well below 0 degrees )

[@eddiem488]

I completely understand. I live in southern Ontario and we don’t get as much snow as out west but the weather here is definitely unpredictable. We obviously use winter tires, but Mazda’s AWD has done nothing but impress us with how responsive it is and how seamless it works. No car brand is perfect, but Mazda seems to have an incredible balance of luxury and comfort, along with reliability and practicality.

[@SDpapa]

I live in SoCal, where I see nothing but highlanders, palis, Tellus, Pilots and Explorers. Have not seen CX90 yet, not once, ok maybe once....and wonder why cause sure it looks nice....

[@eleanormassaro5195]

I was visiting the southern part of Miami/Homestead area Friday with my brother. I couldn’t believe how many Mazdas I was seeing, all kinds of them, CX 30s, CX 5’s, CX 50s and some CX 90s!

[@tdkleffman]

Price drop must be on lower trim levels...built '25 CX-90 turbo S premium, and i think that model was cheaper in '24.

[@DisneyMusicVideos]

One of my top picks for sure. My brother & sister in law may buy one in the future to replace her 2013 CX-5 manual.

[@jsfbay1]

The transmission is right underneath that front center console compartment. I suspect that’s why that consul compartment is so small. But that would be a good question for the designers.

[@rodneynasir8089]

Ok so the gas mileage and driving dynamics alone would put this at the top of my list.

[@jaffarbaqi]

If it doesn't ride smoothly it ain't luxurious. I miss the 20th century.

[@edysonegejuru4942]

Hi car confections, which would you recommend between Mazda cx 90 vs Lexus Tx 350.

[@matheusrocha4451]

A car show 😮 Impeccable interior

[@josephpayton2055]

Looked at this exact spec in person, it was really nice inside and out. In person, it looks quite big and that’s the really deceiving part. It looks big on the outside but inside it feels very snug even compared to our smaller highlander. Maybe it was due to the positioning of the seats or the way the dash is made. It’s a beautiful cabin but the engine layout and platform this is built on is what keeps the cabin from being as spacious as the outside dimensions would suggest. It’s something worth considering because we had just got out of a palisade and that felt more comfortable…ofc because it’s a FWD based crossover with a smaller engine.

[@plutoxxxxxxx]

Finally someone with brain that understand why this cx90 can’t match something like palisade or grand highlander in term of space. The CX90 also has longer hood

[@user-xf5dj1up8g]

I also noticed this when I sat in one. The outside is huge, but the inside is very… snug as you put it. It’s truly not as spacious as these two would suggest in the video (considering they’re below average height). Was slightly disappointed ngl

[@retgi1]

I'm considering this CX90 or Palisade but waiting for the 26' and possibly their upcoming hybrid version.

[@josephpayton2055]

@@plutoxxxxxxx long hood, big engine = tighter interior. If I’m not mistaken the engine is also mounted backwards or closer to the cabin itself than a FWD vehicle.

[@marzouqalotaibi]

Your the best tuber, continue successful

[@ksorsomeplace]

It's not really possible to try an cover two market tiers with one vehicle. You've got base (which to me looks a bit on the cheap with all the generic black plastic) and you've got the top tier with all the trim on the outside that I'm looking for, but at a substantial price premium. I still think they need to reduce the price even more. The dealers also refuse to do any substantial price reductions in my region. Everything that a person might want is bottled up in having to get the high trim (which includes many pricey items that I won't use). Kinda of like cable TV: No a la carte options to provide the customer with a more customized ordering option.

[@yournightmare9999]

Before Mazda cx9 touring + for 40K has almost all futures but for same you have to spend 55K for cx90

[@cbotten106]

Yep, price is still too high after drop.

[@plutoxxxxxxx]

Why did you compare fwd CX-9 with 4cyl engine with this CX90 that use RWD platform and inline 6 engine? How dumb can you be? You can’t even spell FEATURES correctly. You must be a kid that only knows complaining on the internet. So sad for your parents to have you

[@plutoxxxxxxx]

@@cbotten106 then don’t watch

[@eleanormassaro5195]

A CX90 touring trim is not gonna have all the features that a premium plus CX 90 has

[@yournightmare9999]

@eleanormassaro5195 you don't understand what is going on, today for same equipment for cx90 you have to spend 15K more compared to cx9.

[@davidd1692]

No fog light...

[@RysterARCEE]

The inline 6 versions of these are future maintenance nightmares. There are certain future part replacements that are potential engine out jobs. So Mazda is not only giving you the European performance experience, they are also giving you the service bills to go with it. It's a great looking crossover, but better to lease for 3 years and return than to buy and own for 10-15 years.

[@JaketheSnake-lz1pq]

What Parts are you talking about

[@MiAnHu88]

Deciding between this and the Honda Pilot 🤔

[@pazicjr]

@@MiAnHu88 test drive them. Only way to know

[@grandpadre8811]

$39,700 base price for the Select in the US.

[@user-car.lovetmnn]

so beautiful. unlike European cars, this car breaks down less. It's probably better than TOYOTA.

[@mojaby1988]

Is there a cargo cover or any segregation method also between the second row and the trunk area ?

[@larrybowers8323]

Does anyone else hit their knees on that hvac outlet by the steering wheel? Maybe I just get into vehicles weirdly but that jutting out is a no no.

[@jbar_85]

That brake light indicator could be a safety issue.

[@vinayjp6739]

The wise thing is to buy a Mazda CX-90 instead of a Lexus GX/TX/RX - you are losing the money just because of the brand though both originate from Japan(always reliable).

[@chrisbland8839]

The TX is noticeably bigger.

[@plutoxxxxxxx]

⁠@@chrisbland8839 bigger but not worth 70k because it look too similar to grandhighlander. Lexus could not even bother to make its own thing look distinctive enough

[@Mikefoxx55]

What's up with the color of the interior fading in and out when you were showing the seats??

[@plutoxxxxxxx]

That’s called suede. It is normal. You never see suede or alcantara in real life? Lmao

[@233277]

How does this compare to a Palisade. Great review.

[@N_Qwesi]

The interior is nice except that the screen is too small for me.

[@vigninnouhinnoude2792]

3rd row is too small, too crampy 😮

[@plutoxxxxxxx]

What did you expect from rwd-based suv? Idiot

[@rtygrest]

For kids only, lol.

[@jcougot]

Then get a minivan.

[@Splendid_Lad]

They figured they’d go luxury and then raise the prices. Now they’re having to discount the car?

[@plutoxxxxxxx]

Price increase, complain then price drop still complain. Go get a life

[@dot.s9140]

60k for a Mazda 😂😂😂😂😂 yep they be next going out of business. But awesome review.

[@hskrgrad]

CX-70 - say hello to what you should have been....slotted in as the "premium sport" trim on the CX-90 model so that they could have released a sportier, slightly smaller and less expensive CX-70. Seriously Mazda? what the heck are they thinking over there?

[@oldriflela7286]

we need CX-60

[@rodneynasir8089]

I used to say this but the cx60 is the same size as a cx50. Only way we can get that is if it replaces the cx5

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

Mazda CX! Are you talking about the Mazda CX-5. They’re known for being stylish and fun to drive.

[@soccersprint]

Price?

[@CarConfections]

There's a section of the review with all the prices

[@luisotz7191]

At almost 60k is Expensive+ tax+insurance+fees+interest maybe 70k Nah... I will keep my old car lol.

[@bradpyles5322]

The engine is installed backwards, water pump, and alternator on the backside of the motor very hard to work on

[@plutoxxxxxxx]

Who tell you that? The fat guy who favor lexus? Lmao

[@rtygrest]

Yep. They don’t want consumers working on cars.

[@bradpyles5322]

@ jeep wagoneer the same.

[@Pamlicojdjdj1487]

Engine out jobs😂

[@JaketheSnake-lz1pq]

Do your research water pump is on the front of the engine and this car does not have an alternator

[@HeyItsCoates]

Can't believe this is the same Mazda that made the FD RX-7 and legendary Wankel engine makes this uninspiring crossover.

[@jdrein9511]

What's an inspiring crossover?

[@HeyItsCoates]

@@jdrein9511 Apparently right now the CRV

[@plutoxxxxxxx]

They need suv in order to make money and to survive. Mazda is a small company much smaller than honda or even nissan. So Grow up and move on. This car engine will be more reliable and relevant than that prone-to-break wankel rotary engine

[@timreed8032]

Destination fees are figured into MSRP

[@Pamlicojdjdj1487]

To Me this thing looks contrived with the strange and weird straight and flat side slabs. It seems they used a bath tub as the basis to design this rig.

[@patrickgagnon9662]

CX-5 is quieter.

[@victorgiancola4866]

These do not hold value. Saw a used on a local Mazda lot with only 3,000 miles for $34,000. It wasn’t the top model but they had CX5’s same year and mileage priced higher. Mazda can’t sell new models which is killing the used prices.

[@pazicjr]

How come Mazda usa dropped their prices, and Mazda canada is sticking to theirs. Although I already did just sign up, so if they did drop the prices now, it'd hurt my heart. Lol

[@Cornbread-gi6kt]

Acura might be worried.

[@AleeSteezy]

I can't stand the way the shape of the back of the car looks!

[@plutoxxxxxxx]

Then don’t look

[@retgi1]

Don't buy it!@@plutoxxxxxxx

[@derek89273]

Anyone else find the interior small.

[@DBLG65]

I have this vehicle. Heavy steering. You feel every bump with 21 wheels. I wouldn't recommend it for a family. There is not enough storage space.

[@retgi1]

Why on earth would an adult sit in the third row unless just a short stint?

[@AgonxOC]

Heavy steering is on purpose. Why on earth did you buy it if you did not like it. That is what test drives are for.

[@DBLG65]

@AgonxOC I don't recall saying I didn't like it.

[@pynkkcobra3918]

How much is the price drop?

[@jackz4149]

4k… mine looks exactly like the one in the video and it was $62900

[@pynkkcobra3918]

@ Thanks for that. Hopefully the cx70 will have a price cut as well.

[@ggreg2258]

Still much too expensive. Why not buy a Lexus??!!

[@JuanLopez-oz9kh]

These are Lexus prices! If they want to show their luxury they should create a Luxury line.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@JuanLopez-oz9kh you kidding? There’s no Lexus at this price that’s nearly as luxurious or as premium or as dynamic as this mazda

[@connorcaba2492]

@@naveenthemachineexactly. Sit in any Lexus and then sit in a Mazda. Lexus has nothing on Mazda interiors.

[@TrungNguyen-lk1zi]

Lexus price? The cheapest 7 seats SUV from Lexus will be at high 70s.

[@pazicjr]

Creating a luxury line just gives any automaker a reason to add another $20k on top. Why? Just make your main brand premium

[@Taras-Nabad]

You are kidding right.

[@soccersprint]

Proper price drop would be 10k to 15k price drop. 3k drop is nothing. Guess it's better than nothing for those interested in this particular vehicle.

[@retgi1]

That's chevy/dodge territory, get real!

[@AgonxOC]

3K is a lot of money if you ask me.

[@pazicjr]

If 3k is nothing to you, I know someone that can use it, send it to me, I'll make sure they get it. Lol

[@soccersprint]

@pazicjr lol, nah

[@soccersprint]

@@retgi1 buy it if you want it 👍🏾😄

[@realtalk5931]

Wet clutch. New engine. Disaster

[@plutoxxxxxxx]

What disaster? Your life?

[@pazicjr]

@@realtalk5931 so you'd rather Mazda doesn't innovate? Keep using the same engine for 50 years? Meanwhile, if the luxury brands try something new, people always foam at the mouth that it's ingenious, and they're willing to pay the luxury fees. Lol

[@JaketheSnake-lz1pq]

Technology is great inline 6 engine with 340 hp .25 mpg combined no other vehicle in its class comes close to both of these

[@mrpmj00]

still looks like a cheap mazda face

[@plutoxxxxxxx]

Better than your car front end. Probably need huge makeover just like how your face need a plastic surgery

[@richt6956]

The reason why the price dropped is because some customers know that the engine has to be dropped for a variety of different kinds of common after warranty repairs such as timing chains. When the warranty runs out there will be expensive maintenance repairs such as a timing chain which are typically done between 90k and 150k miles. Thus, those people who are informed are avoiding the purchase. Mazda knows they made a mistake and the only way to deal with the decreased sales is to drop the price and hope to sell the vehicle to uninformed buyers. This link below confirms the engine drop issue. The link reviews a list of repairs that require the dealer to drop the whole engine. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqPEnWxpnNKJoa8si=zZeYuWcnSqEIcOpD

[@JaketheSnake-lz1pq]

Timing chains last 200k plus and most vehicles the engine will be removed to change them if the chains break the engine will be replaced for any vehicle

[@richt6956]

@JaketheSnake-lz1pq thanks. Can you send me a mazda link that indicates 200k for changing the timing chain?. Also, this particular model has 3 chains. What is the schedule for all three? Also, the link I provided had a list of multiple items beyond the timing chain such that the engine had to be dropped for each maintenance repair. Can you address the full list of items? Here us the link again with the list: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqPEnWxpnNKJoa8si=_Gc8CWLvUpg6TGwA

[@JaketheSnake-lz1pq]

@@richt6956 tell me the last time you changed a timing chain on any of your vehicles I'm own an auto Parts and I haven't sold a timing set on any vehicle that is less than 10 years old and less than 150k and what are the other service items that you are talking about

[@richt6956]

@@JaketheSnake-lz1pq you are correct. I had 2 timing chains done. One at 160k (Chrysler caravan) and one at 180k(honda odyssey). I tend to keep my cars for over 200k miles. I'm also old and I've had a number of cars in my life and they did not need a timing chain. The link does point out other items that can go out and you would need to drop the engine. I guess if you lease the cx90 and turn it in after 36 months you would be protected from that expense. If you buy the car at the end of the lease then you could get an extended warranty for $5k that would cover you until about 150k miles. So I guess that would be some level of risk mitigation. Thank you for your insights!

[@JaketheSnake-lz1pq]

@@richt6956 doesn't the Honda odyssey have a timing belt which is suppose to be changed at 120k

[@kyusencol8394]

Hows the wind noise?

[@jbar_85]

That brake light indicator could be a safety issue.