Why It's Conflicting.. // 2024 Mazda CX90 Turbo S Review

[@Kstxrd]

Mazda has been quietly making awesome automobiles. Very high quality as well as inventive designs.

[@spoenk7448]

Nah, they're committed to stupid SUVs. 90%+ of people who drive these stupid cars don't need them.

[@scottg4615]

@@spoenk7448 what defines “need?”

[@scottg4615]

@@mezzb Ok. So what? You have a problem with people freely choosing what vehicle they drive based solely on what someone else thinks they need? That seems bizarre.

[@aos-archive]

@@scottg4615 People tend to buy SUVs for reasons they don't really need them to be. Lots of people are convinced of the benefits though. Typical ones: storage. Easier, yes, but how often are you loading up a sedan can't load up? Ease of loading? Easier than a sedan, but it's as easy as a 5-door. Better visibility because you sit higher up? True if everyone else drives a sedan so you can see above them, but with more people driving an SUV, this becomes less relevant. Higher height = better traction in snow? Not accurate. They mean to say they won't get stuck in deep snow, which is true and relevant if you live outside of the city. City folks tend tio have roads already plowed. Some generalization that it's safer because the car is bigger? Well, there's a whole study about how sedans colliding into sedans is a-okay, because the bumpers actually collide with each other since they siit roughly at the same hieght (by design). SUVs being taller now are more likely to cause greater injury to sedans because the bumpers don't line up anymore. So the SUV driver is more likely to cause harm to others out of the fear of sustaining injuries themselves. They're now part of the problem when you think about it. Again with the same point about sitting higher up to gain an advantage over sedans, SUVs being the same height as each other just makes you equally as safe colliding with another SUV as a sedan hitting a sedan. Not a whole lot safer aside from reducing the chance of injury being hit by a sedan. There's a whole video on this by "Not Just Bikes". I'd encourage you to watch take a watch if you are more interested in discussing over than arguing on the internet. TL;DR: Most people who buy an SUV for the usual reasons honestly can get by with a 5-door.

[@carenthusiast4984]

@@scottg4615Don’t give this troll any attention.

[@jonathanc.gillespie4897]

First time viewer. I am impressed that you clearly know your stuff, did a true deep dive and didn’t just sit in this at an auto show, and this review wasn’t titled “10 things I love and 10 I hate” or “Mazda is DOOMED” or “I REGRET my CX-90” or some other claptrap. I appreciate that you also filmed the vehicle in motion as opposed to just a steady cam 8 inches from your right nostril pointed at your face.

[@christianbryant5617]

I got a Mazda recently, after only owning German vehicles.. the car feels the same as what im used to, to be quite honest. It’s solid, uses quality materials, picks up and has a higher top speed than other vehicles, and is agile and stable despite it being an SUV. Even though I don’t like Asian vehicles, Mazda is manufactured in Japan and has an amazing heritage and racing pedigree to its name. Mazda also has an excellent brand portfolio and image. I’m happy to own one..

[@christianbryant5617]

I do have to say though.. Mazda makes great vehicles that are capable. But, you’re not just buying a whatever car. Don’t assume just because it’s Japanese, it’s gonna work the same. Mazda is different.. premium gas is essentially what makes Mazda a Mazda. It’s imperative that you only service and maintain your Mazda at an actual Mazda dealer. You might be upset at the prices, but your wallet will thank you later on. Mazda uses premium grade synthetic oil, and there is a lot of complicated technology under the hood that needs proper maintenance. Treat your Mazda the way it’s supposed to be treated and it will be the perfect car. Treat it like a Camry, and you’ll soon realize you bought the wrong car.

[@HiPlains1]

@@christianbryant5617 The CX 90 is over engineered. Just about any work done under the hood requires pulling the pin and dissembling the entire front end and pulling the motor. The timing chain behind the engine is the worst design possible. Probably cost over 5K to replace it if not more. So yeah, you better do all the maintenance on time and treat it like a baby.

[@christianbryant5617]

@@HiPlains1 for sure!

[@retgi1]

@@christianbryant5617 Premium gas is only required in order to get the full power rating!

[@christianbryant5617]

@@retgi1 I worked at Mazda and received a discount on this car. That was one of the main selling points lol. But the mechanics are the ones who were always saying this stuff. The gas caps on N/A models also always said 93 recommended. If there was a customer service invoice or any other information like when we had new buyers, that information was also stated on there. Supposedly putting the low octane stuff causes way more damage to the system than what people has assumed before.

[@Primus54]

If I was in the market for an SUV that provides a level of luxury, innovation, and an appealing design, this would definitely get my attention. You are correct, that interior is fire with the unique materials. I guessed most of your scores give or take except the cookie score which I thought you’d rate a little higher based upon your narration. Great production as always. Thank you, Sarah. 👍👍👍

[@AsaphicFolly]

Can you possibly explain what her scores mean exactly? Was a bit confused haha

[@cheeto225]

Stay away from Mazda.

[@Primus54]

@ You know, if you watch enough of these videos there is always somebody in the comment section that warns against the brand being reviewed… even Toyotas and Hondas. I’ve reached the conclusion that none are perfect and occasionally there will be a run of issues that usually get corrected over time, yet the reputation persists. For example, to this day people warn about Subaru engines that did indeed have some issues in the early 2000s but have long since been corrected.

[@fhwolthuis]

Beautiful car, love almost everything Mazda has done in the last 2 decades

[@BigBear--]

Other than the "Ford Years"...

[@-fuk57]

Most voted prettiest car!

[@-fuk57]

Most voted prettiest car!

[@-fuk57]

Most voted prettiest car!

[@-fuk57]

Most voted prettiest car!

[@LearningJeff]

I’m impressed with the design, I love the inline 6. The interior is very nice. I’m sure like most Mazda’s, it has great drive ability feel. Considering today’s market… the value is there at that price point.

[@cheeto225]

Stay away from Mazda. Your life depends on it.

[@EricInCalgary]

Your reviews are not only informative but highly entertaining.

[@OmeghanO]

Simp

[@justblairthompson]

In Japan, the cars are RHD, so the battery would be on the passenger side there I reckon. We have to CX30 and the interior is a big selling point. The infotainment system is the same and is pretty much spot on.

[@DM72513]

We leased the PHEV because of the $7,500 rebates making the payment cheap and we love it. Just had all the recalls done and the transmission is smooth now. It also pulls away easier in EV mode. You should try to drive the PHEV, accelerates to 60 slightly faster than the Turbo S.

[@nostyle126]

Do you hear the 'whoop' sound when landing in 6th gear or is that only an issue with the inline 6?

[@DM72513]

@@nostyle126 Have never heard that noise.

[@YauteAdventure]

In Europe, we get the 3.3L inline 6 diesel with 254 hp and 550nm of torque that can tow 2.5T, which is phenomenal. Super torquy, very powerful, and a does about 40mpg.

[@paul756uk2]

On CX60 but the CX90? I'd like a suitable alternative to mercedes m class but the CX60 is a bit too small. I'm talking UK here.

[@oliverrojas3185]

The bottom of this car is beautifully detailed. Sarah, thanks for all the shots of it, and emphasizing the use of different metals for suspension components. Living on the east coast at 38 degrees latitude where only until 5 years ago we experienced annual winter season snowfall, it's likely all those shields, protect underbody bolts susceptible to rusting if driven anywhere where deep snowfalls are present and salt is used to clear and regulate roadway.

[@vancejohnson4395]

Love the review and it's about time these manufacturers bring back a straight six.

[@goulartaf66]

Hoping for a Mazda Speed6.

[@bigkeg9173]

If the car is RHD, then the placement of the battery makes sense 👍 17:46

[@RRr-yl8zr]

IF...

[@GoofieNewfie]

Incredible amount of detail in this review. You really mention a lot of things that other "pro" reviews neglect. Awesome job.

[@chas4life]

Am I the only one who wishes Mazda would just go ahead and put all their creativity into an off-road focused SUV?

[@MLHunt]

Question of available resources I suspect. Small company, have to be wary of spreading themselves too thin.

[@davidpenwood5028]

yes

[@Zerobar78.]

Definitely Sarah approved with those control arm protectors to minimize paint chips!! Timing chains themselves usually are fine, its things like plastic chain guides that can cause issues....

[@panamafloyd1469]

@Zerobar78 - former VW Corrado owner over here. Can confirm on the t-chain guides. First time replacing one at home was so much of a PITA (VR6 has them at the back of the motor, too) that when my 2nd C started making that noise, I just took it to the shop and threw money at it.

[@jrod237]

Loving the videography & onscreen spec callouts! Thank you for the detailed reviews.

[@ChrisDIYerOklahoma]

I bought the 2024 Mazda CX-50 Turbo premium plus AWD (zircon sand + terracotta interior leather). Just under $44K...pretty impressed with it so far. Years ago we had a couple of Mazda 3's and a CX7. This new one is pretty rewarding to drive...a lot of bang for ya buck. The CX-90 is a bus.

[@roberthart9886]

I enjoyed my CX Turbo way back when

[@TranceParadise]

Well, I did 4000 miles (CA, NV, AR) in it CX-50 SkyActiveG Turbo (Rental Car) and it felt a bit slow (compared to Ford Edge AWD 2.0T engine). But I can't say a bad word on anything else. Almost a perfect SUV / Cross-Over car.

[@manifestSD]

That Artisan Red color, though ... 😍 Hoping they bring back the Mazda6 in a coupe with that engine ...

[@pmae9010]

I was thinking I liked this car, now I am convinced, thanks Sarah!

[@SeanF71]

I've been looking forward to this review since you teased it, as I really wanted to know what you thought of it. Thank you so much for reviewing this one!

[@davidglad]

Awesome! The CX90 would be among my choices if I wanted a people hauler. I have seen other reviews, but it is always a pleasant surprise when you do it.

[@timothyprice1916]

They probably make more right hand drive cars for the Japan market, so that maybe why the battery pack is located where it is.

[@gerechoppers]

I just had one of these as a rental for a work trip. I was pretty impressed. The shifter is strange going to Park, but…idiots tip, if you open the door to get out and it’s still in reverse instead of park, it’ll automatically set the e-brake for you. 😂

[@MacE7644]

Beautiful car, even more beautiful Sarah.

[@HashbrownNav]

Just happened upon your channel and already loving it! Great vibe and attention to the details that some other channels choose to not go over. Will definitely be adding you to the roster for car reviews!

[@manuelpuerta5934]

12:46 "heatlated" love it

[@ScottsSynthStuff]

I actually really like this thing. Love your Millenia reference, I had a Millenia S as a rental car for a week during a business trip and absolutely fell in love with it.

[@eleanormassaro5195]

The Millenia was a really nice car!

[@boomhaueroo8703]

Jeez... I had forgotten about the millennia... thanks Sarah. 😀

[@larkt6693]

Millenia was a really nice top of the line vehicle for its time.. styling was the quintessential.. didn’t look like anything else on the road..

[@milesbartlett]

Never thought I would consider a Mazda but this vehicle is actually pretty nice. You have the best car reviews on KZbin.

[@scotty3478]

Thanks Sarah, just started looking for a 7 passenger SUV and glad to see someone I trust did a honest review.

[@niklaswejedal463]

Another top-notch review - I especially liked the non-off road off-road part of the test! Also liking the EU-friendly timing of video-release! Thank you for what you do and Stay Awesome!

[@basspig]

A lot of useful information that other reviews don't mention. The drive system overview is particularly fascinating. We're in the process of purchasing a CX90 Turbo S Premium model and the more we know, the more confident we feel in our choice.

[@jamsbong]

I had the same experience at 4:18 on my car when I did some mods and had to open up the front grille. The Radiator and condenser stack has a gap in-between and it was filled with tons of dead leaves, baseball card and a cigarette butt. As a result, I bought some 6mm diamond shape screen and installed it on the grille. Today's car manufacturer uses large size opening on grille because the turbo charged engine needs to stay fuel efficient even at the worst weather condition. But that defeats the purpose of the grille with such large openings.

[@williamtahau38]

Hey sarah ,love the way you casually drop song lyric's into your video's make' all your video's alway's totally enjoyable to watch...

[@timmypriddy8385]

I come for the cars. I stay for the Sarah❤

[@cjsnylons]

That outfit!!

[@timmypriddy8385]

@@cjsnylons yes definitely.🤤😍

[@garnetheron4885]

I love that it’s not a continuous variable transmission.

[@cheeto225]

No cvt but the engine will blow up.

[@imkindofabigdeal4308]

Nice overview. Some mixed feelings about this car. Watched a lot of video...SavageGeese was properly in depth and tracked with forum chatter on the CX-90. Too big to be small and too small to be big. A lot of continuing OEM updates to drivetrain parameters to smooth things out (lots of clutches, electrics, stop/start, torque vectoring and what nots maybe not coordinating perfectly yet). Consensus is that this thing really needed adaptive dampers to both handle well, which it does in class leading fashion, and to achieve squishy family hauler mode too. I have a '24 CX-5 Turbo in my driveway cuz I needed a commuter. The CX-5 is mature and near perfect. I think the CX-90 will get there.

[@nostyle126]

Adaptive dampers would move the price point but the ride is pretty stiff on 21" wheels. The 19s are better. I read somewhere that the suspension joints need time to break in and then the ride softens. I dunno.

[@kevinlyon9501]

does look nice, quite a few vehicle manufacturers have gone back to straight six configuration, and yes rear chain drive does seem to be getting the norm, still better than timing belt running in oil.

[@nicholasfitchett7278]

Who else is going back to 6 cylinders? Most suvs are 4 turbo cylinder

[@Зуб-За-Зуб]

​@@nicholasfitchett7278 Hurricane

[@billkidd5020]

I still love your 73 mine was had to be registered as a 68 because of the frame canuck you know but what a fun car to drive

[@alialabbas1982]

You are the best in reviewing vehicles. You always cover things that buyers need to see. Great job 👍🏻

[@spdcrzy]

Sarah: "This is not an off-road test" Also Sarah: IMMEDIATELY yeets a beautiful red CX90 through a gravel pit

[@calebwany8422]

Just the tip

[@iainf6]

Could it be that the battery is in the right place as in Japan the steering wheel is the same as over here in the UK 😉👍🥰

[@2S7PION]

Love all the additional drive / power train talk in your review Sarah!

[@daiga1961]

beautiful car and more beautiful reviewer!!!

[@svgPhoenix]

I am in love with this car! I'm so happy they made a RWD i6! Now if they could just put it in a Mazda6... Ordered one for my wife back in December at ~$65k. It got delivered last week, and they gave it to us for the new lower pricetag of ~$60k. Got it with almost all the options including a roof rack, tow hitch with factory trailer brake controller, and digital rearview mirror.

[@rhark25]

Any back seat becomes snazzy when you're in it, Sarah 😆. Thanks for another great review!

[@artistnyc123]

I saw one of these in the wild, they are quite stunning

[@rotaxtwin]

Inline 6 is cool for sure, I'm blown away they manage 19 lbs of boost on 12:1 compression.

[@ronaldmallette]

Just bought a CX50 premium plus. Absolutely love it.

[@eleanormassaro5195]

I’ve had my CX 50 premium plus for over a year now and I am really enjoying it!

[@Stinger430]

Awesome vehicle by Mazda. I hope the next Mazda 6 gets a rear-drive inline 6 platform too.

[@calebwany8422]

Also the mazda 3 hatch fingers crossed

[@Maxfli82]

I like to think that I’ve seen almost every Mazda CX-90 review on YT and thought I couldn’t learn any thing new but wow, I am impressed. Learned so many technical aspects from underneath the car and other technical aspects that other reviewers did not mention.

[@robmorrill3189]

Bought the PHEV version, drove for 7,700 miles, sold at a loss. My bad. Hated the firm ride and lower space compared with my previous Highlander. 4Runner now, and much happier, minus the mpg. Would not recommend.

[@craigdeeter8042]

Mazda's design style inside and out is a large part of why I bought my CX5

[@SarahnTuned]

The CX5 and CX50 look really good. I'll have a CX30 Turbo and Mazda3 Hatch Turbo next month for review.

[@craigdeeter8042]

Excellent! Please try and get a CX70 when it comes out. Thinking that may be my next vehicle. @@SarahnTuned

[@betteheadbettehead4800]

​@@SarahnTuned Wish they offered the Mazda3 with both turbo and manual 😢

[@TH-ox5ig]

Love the CX-90. Definitely best in class. And Sarah is 🔥

[@The_Notorious_CRG]

won't tell you how many cubic feet of cargo a vehicle will hold because we can look it up on Google...but will tell you the engine family, bore and stroke measurements of that engine, brake rotor size in millimeters and metric thickness measurements of the the anti-roll bars. Great channel.

[@Wreckerboy]

It’s a Mazda, so handling is going to be a priority. The infotainment system will suck, but that’s not why you buy from Brand M. If it’s anything like my current two street cars, my race car, and previous Mazda street cars, it’s going to be stone reliable as well. I’m fairly brand agnostic (in fact, I work for a competitor) but whenever I’m trying to answer the “What car do I need to do what job” question, the answer seems to be Mazda.

[@craigdeeter8042]

Actually love the infotainment controls in my CX5. Not having a touch screen is a plus in my book because I don't have to clean off ugly fingerprints. Also hate trying to poke a touch screen while moving.

[@charlessanders1342]

Sarah is the most acknowledgeable nicest dressed car reviewer in the south west 👍.

[@driverjay8613]

That was an incredible climb for those tires 😯

[@bambinopons3505]

That hand with that red finger is cool 😂😂

[@rickmossop3733]

I like some of the colors Mazda has. That color is nice, as is the metallic red and metallic blue I have seen on some Mazdas. I think they have a nice silver too.

[@leonb2637]

Mazda's paint colors are awesome. I have a silver CX-30 and it just a beautify shade. The metallic red is one of the best red shades I have ever seen on a vehicle.

[@Primus54]

@@leonb2637Neighbor has one in that red and it just draws your eyes to it. Gorgeous. 👍

[@muntherhajhassan5305]

Is the rating out of 10? It is the first time I watch your video and you did a great job... 👍

[@DartyFL]

Great graphics for this video, @Sarah -n- Tuned. You keep pushing the envelope. Nicely done!

[@dustup2249]

That was weird seeing that delay when you buried your foot in the this "Turbo S"'s a$$. As soon as you had mentioned earlier in the introduction that it was a hybrid, I assumed fantastic off the starting line acceleration because the electrical assist included a cheater spin up of the turbo accompanied by extra energy dump assist to the 4 corners forr crisp acceleration. As always, I love the pace of your presentation. You pack a lot of relevant info into each review to keep us interested in what you will reveal next.

[@richWitz]

Nice review. I wish they offer this in a two row version with the same power train.

[@Primus54]

Permanently drop the 3rd row seats and you’ve achieved your wish. 😉

[@andrewbardwell1763]

CX-70 is coming

[@MegaRetr]

CX 90 interesting car 😊

[@MMM-uq3ic]

Very impressive treatment of back seat(s) space and navigation. Nice.

[@jamesbarbato2192]

Sarah, I must say your review is absolutely fantastic! Without a doubt, you are my top choice when it comes to car reviewers. The amount of information you provide is incredible, and your delivery is highly entertaining. ❤ I just ordered a CX 90 a few days ago, I agree the interior is gorgeous!!

[@lewisreid1980]

My first car was a Mazda Protege! I liked that car!

[@blackkid9498]

I just test drove one of these the Bose system in the premium is outstanding crystal clear

[@SHOdown13]

The first genuine review of the cx90. Mazda is quirky and that's not always a bad thing.

[@briandixon3268]

Just bought the Preferred Plus...I love this vehicle! We will be taking into the mountains in the spring and looking forward to it. So unique.

[@scotchbudmeister9018]

Thanks for another great review. What a nice looking SUV. Mazda definitely puts thought into their vehicles. I bought a 2020 CX-5 with the enhanced intake option 😉. It's been a joy to drive for the last three years. Pretty tempting to look at the '24s.

[@gopackgo69]

Thank you for the Mazda review. I think it's one of the better suv's out there, and I will be considering it.

[@jmdrstv]

My wife has had a few cx5s and they have been everything you’d ever want in a mini Ute.

[@AllSeeingHeart]

Hello, I Am of the Whirled. Thank You for the Acknowledgement. Strength! GODspeed!

[@morgantrevino4881]

Mazda is easily the most slept on brand in the US. Their cars are awesome, reliable, CHEAP, and look great. The new turbo models have a shit ton of torque. They’re just great cars punching above their weight.

[@rickbullock4331]

Nice looking car and I like the engine. It seems fairly quick and, it’s not a lightweight. Too rich for my blood though. I live in the Great White North so add approximately 20% to the bill on pricing because of our dollar value difference. I love your reports. Great job.👍👍🇨🇦

[@joshuawang5859]

Informational review, especially to the suspension system

[@scatpack440]

Car nerds FAVORITE youtube reviewer!!!

[@JayWelchy]

Straight six, *turbo*, rear wheel biased drivetrain... Got my eye on this one. Dont need/want an suv, but I am pretty interested to see where else Mazda uses this drivetrain. Great job Mazda :)

[@richardprokopczyk9255]

i like that you took it off road

[@davidw237]

I hope you can test the CX-70 when it comes out this spring.

[@MKNYC_]

Massive kudos for the off road test, pretty surprised at how well it did

[@WarriorsPhoto]

I like the look and inline 6. I wonder what these'll be going for. Because they are nice vehicles. Thank you Sarah for this review.

[@IronmanV5]

If only they still made pickups for the US. Imagine one with that engine.....

[@nathanhansford76]

At 16:10. The driver side is the passenger side in Japan. RHD

[@billahb]

I wish they would drop the turbo 6 without hybrid into the cx-5/50, that would be dope sauce

[@jasonblair4057]

Some of the luxury brands should be getting a little nervous as Mazda is doing an awesome job blurring the lines.

[@brianwalker9185]

Nice roadtrip vehicle...less the backseat. Thx for your reviews... You do a great job...with everything. Be well

[@shaun2072]

Battery pack mounting side is correct for Japan and Australia @Sarah 😊

[@blippacg]

Kudos on the transmission description, that's a mouthful. Looks like it was in one take.

[@Kelly-oq9nh]

Sarah, you’re such a pro.

[@robsendall9847]

Thanks Sarah....on point review as usual. Really enjoy your off road reviews....pucker hill always great 😁👍

[@WOOF95]

Another superb, very thorough review. Automakers should be damned pleased with all of the homework you do on reviewing their cars. Given your thumbs up on the 90, I might be a 70 if the numbers all pencil out. This is great value vis-a-vis the German and Japanese competitors. Thank you and Happy New Year!

[@chrismatthews9328]

9:15 So it is some evolution of the Volvo 3.0L t6 engine still. Nice to it it longitudinal and not transvers.

[@LandenG23]

I cannot WAIT for these to become heavily depreciated! I've bought two Mazda 6's now, both 5 years old when I bought them (a 2016 in '21, and a 2018 in '23) and they were fantastic! I'll definitely be in the market for a nice AWD Premium SUV in the future and i'm a-ok with sticking to Mazda for life lol.

[@HiPlains1]

Just remember this car is over engineered. You have to pull the engine out to replace any of the components. Its a nightmare to work on and the timing chain in rear is overly complicated and would take a long time to replace. Its even worse then how overly engineered the Germans make their cars. This is one car that I would not want out of warranty.

[@LandenG23]

@@HiPlains1 Apart from the timing chain, things aren't too difficult to service. I've seen a few come through at my job, and so long as you take the cowl off, you have a lot more access to the engine. Of course the hybrid system is tough, but that's the case with every hybrid system really. In comparison to what BMW and Mercedes are putting out now, these things look (on the surface) like a walk in the park for most maintenance, and even some engine accessories.

[@227110703]

@@HiPlains1 Get the gas only version. Cheaper and easier to work on.

[@xsej4223]

​@@HiPlains1i think timing chain will last the life of the car with proper maintenance. Unlike the timing belt that is a maintenance item

[@secret5.]

I would also like to see exhaust pipes in the rear bumper.

[@JoeEngineer]

I appreciated your 929 reference. ❤

[@zerkfiter]

Great way to qualify rear timing chain.Nice video Sarah.

[@ScrubRadius]

Except it ain’t the chain that will need work. It’s the guides. Disappointed to see Mazda do something as stupid as the Germans do.

[@SarahnTuned]

@@ScrubRadiusyou missed the point.. it’s irrational to stress over a hypothetical maintenance point that requires the same level of physical labor as something else far more likely to need replacement in the same location that ALL vehicles eventually need.

[@Saytheodd]

Mazda is and always has been a solid vehicle. They don’t cheap out

[@Whovy]

9:35 as an audi owner, we know. It still hurts😢 love the vid!