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1 Year Ago
Mazda's all-new CX-90 flagship SUV is big, bold, and gunning for the premium players. Fully optioned, you're looking at over $100,000.
The 2024 Mazda CX-90 will start arriving in local showrooms from August this year, with pre-orders now open for the brand’s biggest, most luxurious model.
Powered exclusively by 48V electrified inline-six engines at launch, the CX-90 will not only compete with the likes of the Hyundai Palisade and Nissan Pathfinder, but also entry-level versions of the Audi Q7 and Volvo XC90.
As with the smaller Mazda CX-60, which rides on the same rear-drive platform, the CX-90 will be offered in Australia with three trim levels. The inline sixes (one petrol, one diesel) are the only options available at launch, though a 2.5-litre plug-in hybrid is expected to be offered sometime next year.
Configuration | Price From* |
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3.3L, 8 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 5d Suv | $99,040 |
3.3L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $100,935 |
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3.3L, 8 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 5d Suv | $93,320 |
3.3L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $95,185 |
Configuration | Price From* |
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3.3L, 8 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 5d Suv | $99,820 |
3.3L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $100,935 |
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3.3L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $73,800 |
3.3L, 8 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 5d Suv | $76,400 |
Configuration | Price From* |
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3.3L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $84,555 |
3.3L, 8 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 5d Suv | $85,400 |
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All versions of the Mazda CX-90 come as standard with seven seats, though the top-spec Azami can be optioned with second-row captain’s chairs and a rear centre console as part of two optional $5000 packages.
The base model CX-90 comes with a 7.0-inch TFT LCD multi-information meter display as well as the 10.25-inch Mazda Connect display which drives the 8-speaker audio with DAB+.
The big Mazda SUV is also equipped across the range with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto (Wireless and USB).
Step up to the GT grade and the infotainment gets a substantial upgrade to a 12.3-inch widescreen display with a 12.3-inch TFT LCD driver display which drive a more powerful premium Bose audio system which jumps up to 12 speakers with an amplifier for extra clarity and bass.
Being a US-focused model, the Mazda CX-90 is unlikely to be crash tested until it arrives in Australia in the coming months.
Standard safety features include:
CX-90 GT adds:
CX-90 Azami adds:
Mazda CX-90 | Fuel Type | Combined |
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3.3L, 8 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 5d Suv | Diesel | 5.4 L/100km |
3.3L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | Premium Unleaded | 8.2 L/100km |
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At launch, the Mazda CX-90 will be available with a pair of 3.3-litre inline six powertrains with 48V M Hybrid technology – one petrol, one diesel.
G50e versions feature a 3.3-litre turbocharged inline six petrol mild-hybrid, developing 254kW and 500Nm. It’s the most powerful series-production Mazda engine ever made.
Meanwhile, D50e models feature a 3.3-litre inline six turbo-diesel mild-hybrid, which develops 187kW (3750rpm) and 550Nm (1500-2400rpm).
The M Hybrid Boost system comprises a 48V mild-hybrid system that “supports the engine at lower speeds while delivering enhanced environmental performance by using regenerative braking to replenish the onboard battery”.
Unlike some other mild-hybrid systems, Mazda hasn’t confirmed exact outputs the M Hybrid Boost function contributes when supporting the engine.
While not available from launch, the brand is expected to add a 240kW/500Nm 2.5-litre plug-in hybrid drivetrain shared with the smaller CX-60 with 50-60km of EV driving range.
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Mazda covers its entire range with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Service pricing for the CX-90 is still to be announced, though we do know that there will be different service intervals between petrol and diesel models.
G50e models will require maintenance every 12 months and 15,000 kilometres; while the D50e will have shorter 10,000km gaps between services.
Is this the right car for you? Out experts buy or not guide.
The cheapest Mazda CX-90 is the G50E TOURING MHEV that starts from $70,000.
The most expensive Mazda CX-90 is the G50E AZAMI TAKUMI MHEV that starts from $98,000.
The best towing capacity of a Mazda CX-90 is 2500 kg offered by the following variants: G50E TOURING MHEV, G50E GT MHEV, G50E AZAMI MHEV, G50E AZAMI SP MHEV and G50E AZAMI TAKUMI MHEV.
The largest Mazda CX-90 is the G50E TOURING MHEV which measures 1994mm wide, 5100mm in length and sits 1745mm tall.
The most powerful Mazda CX-90 is the G50E TOURING MHEV which has 254kW of power from its 3.3L ELECT DIRECT INJ engine.
The Mazda CX-90 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mazda CX-90 is the D50E GT MHEV which weighs 2820 kg (kerb weight).
The Mazda CX-90 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded Petrol.