The 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV takes the company\u2019s all-new midsize 3-row SUV and enhances efficiency with a plug-in hybrid drivetrain. Pricing starts at $47,445.<\/p>\n
As Mazda\u2019s <\/p>\n The result is that a PHEV can deliver both performance and fuel economy, with the ability to travel for some miles on electric power alone. (In this case, that\u2019s 26 miles.) Recharge the battery overnight (that\u2019s the plug-in aspect), and those short weekday trips may not need any gasoline whatsoever. The CX-90 PHEV can still be a road-tripper, though.<\/p>\n Mazda is pushing more toward the luxury sector with each new vehicle. For example, the CX-90\u2019s dashboard has stitching inspired by Japanese bookbinding, which is most Lexus-like. The rest of this SUV follows a similar path.<\/p>\n The non-hybrid version of the 2024 Mazda CX-90 is\u00a0reviewed separately.<\/p>\n Learn more:<\/strong> What is EV, BEV, HEV, PHEV? Here\u2019s your guide to types of electric cars<\/p>\n The 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV starts at $47,445. That\u2019s for the Preferred trim, which is higher than the base trim of the regular CX-90. This version comes with all-wheel drive as standard, as well as plenty of safety features. The range-topping Premium Plus is priced from about $57K.<\/p>\n 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV Preferred: $47,445 These are manufacturer\u2019s suggested retail prices and do not include the $1,375 factory-to-dealer delivery fee (destination charge).<\/p>\n There are plenty of midsize 3-row SUVs, but only a few have plug-in hybrid drivetrains. The\u00a0Kia Before buying a new CX-90 PHEV midsize 3-row hybrid SUV, check the Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price to know what you should be paying.<\/p>\n Read<\/strong>: The 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid offers great fuel economy with plenty of safety features and lively performance<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Everything about the 2024 CX-90 PHEV SUV is new \u2014 the platform, plug-in hybrid drivetrain, and interior. This is the most fuel-efficient variant of the broader new 2024 CX-90 lineup, yet it also has substantial power.<\/p>\n The 323-horsepower CX-90 PHEV can hit 60 mph in 6.6 seconds. That\u2019s as quick as the 6-cylinder CX-90 Turbo S model, and among the quickest 3-row midsize SUVs on the market. And while it doesn\u2019t offer the same sweet sound as the standard CX-90\u2019s inline 6-cylinder under full acceleration, the hybrid is not without aural appeal.<\/p>\n Thrown hard into a corner, the CX-90 PHEV feels like a Mazda should. Like the standard CX-90, the PHEV version gets Kinematic Posture Control, which contributes to the fine agility of this 3-row SUV. This feature applies subtle braking to the inside rear wheel when taking corners at a more enthusiastic pace, reducing body roll.<\/p>\n Back in the real world, though, the CX-90 PHEV driving experience is just OK. It\u2019s not as responsive as the all-gas CX-90 or even some of its less performance-oriented competitors. The Honda Nevertheless, the CX-90 PHEV can drive 26 miles on electricity alone, which is something few other midsize SUVs can offer. In full EV mode, the CX-90 PHEV gets you through the city in fine fashion, if not all that quickly. But if you depress the accelerator past the kick-down switch, the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine kicks on automatically and comes running to the rescue like an overly concerned parent.<\/p>\n The CX-90 is among the best-driving 3-row SUVs on the market when equipped with the impressive turbo 6-cylinder engine. The plug-in hybrid version is one of the few that can drive on battery power alone. Take your pick; you can\u2019t have both.<\/p>\n Plus<\/strong>: The 10 best hybrid SUVs for 2023<\/p>\n There\u2019s seating for up to eight in the new plug-in hybrid CX-90 SUV. The top two trims each seat a total of seven, with a pair of captain\u2019s chairs for the second row.<\/p>\n The regular second-row seats can slide and recline, offering up 39.4 inches of legroom. The third row has 30.4 inches. For comparison, the smaller Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid enjoys 40.3 and 29.6 inches, respectively.<\/p>\n Some contemporary cabins can look bleak when designers give them a large touchscreen and then strip away as many buttons as possible in pursuit of tidiness. This hybrid CX-90\u2019s interior still looks tidy in an upscale way, and Mazda retains a useful amount of switchgear while using high-quality materials. Every row has two USB-C ports.<\/p>\n The two lower trims have a 10.25-inch infotainment screen; the priciest Premium Plus receives a 12.3-inch unit. Seating surfaces are leather throughout, with extra-fine Nappa leather in the top trim.<\/p>\n Depending on how many seats are folded, cargo space in the 2024 CX-90 PHEV goes from 14.9 cubic feet (big enough for at least three sets of golf clubs) to 74.2. According to Mazda, this model\u2019s plug-in hybrid hardware doesn\u2019t compromise cargo area compared with its non-PHEV stablemate.<\/p>\n Read<\/strong>: The pros and cons of plug-in hybrids and your guide to buying one<\/p>\n Apologies for repeating ourselves yet again, but Mazda\u2019s general styling approach is definitely in the luxury vehicle bracket. Take away the badges, and someone could easily think a company like Jaguar made the new CX-90 PHEV SUV.<\/p>\n Mazda also has a way with the color red. A few years ago, it created Soul Red Crystal Metallic. Those who say they don\u2019t like red cars could probably get on board with that hue. Now the company has developed a deeper and richer Artisan Red Premium, but it\u2019s only available with the two higher trims.<\/p>\n For an idea of size, this plug-in hybrid CX-90 SUV is longer than the Honda Pilot by an inch and a bit.<\/p>\n Also see: <\/strong>The 8 best hybrids you can get for under $40,000<\/p>\n Apple CarPlay\/Android Auto<\/strong> Digital driver information display<\/strong> Powered tailgate<\/strong> Mazda Connect<\/strong> Head-up display<\/strong> Heated second-row seats<\/strong> On the gasoline side of this new hybrid CX-90 is a naturally aspirated (no turbochargers or the like) 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine. Mazda recommends premium gas.<\/p>\n An electric motor slots between this engine and the 8-speed automatic transmission. Their combined output is 323 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. That compares well with the most powerful non-PHEV CX-90, the Turbo S, which has 340 hp and the same amount of torque.<\/p>\n Because this is a plug-in hybrid, it can run on electric power for 26 miles.<\/p>\n All-wheel drive is standard, and the maximum towing capacity is 3,500 pounds.<\/p>\n 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine\/electric motor
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\n \u00a0first-ever plug-in hybrid, the 2024 CX-90 PHEV SUV breaks new ground and sets the direction most of its new vehicles will follow. A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) has a bigger battery than a typical hybrid, and usually a gutsier electric motor.<\/p>\n2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV pricing<\/strong><\/h2>\n
2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV Premium: $52,900
2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV Premium Plus: $56,950<\/p>\n
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\n Outlander PHEV\u00a0at $40K (2023 prices). Both of them are smaller than the CX-90.<\/p>\nWhat\u2019s new for 2024<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Driving the 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n Pilot and Kia Telluride are more satisfying as daily drivers, for instance. As might be expected and accepted, Mazda\u2019s first plug-in hybrid powertrain isn\u2019t as seamless and refined as some others.<\/p>\nUpscale interior<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Rich exterior<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Our favorite features and tech<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Phone integration is standard in the 2024 CX-90 plug-in hybrid, going wireless in the second trim on the price ladder.<\/p>\n
Every new CX-90 plug-in hybrid SUV has a configurable 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, adding to the luxury\/tech feel of the cabin.<\/p>\n
Another standard feature includes programmable heights. Hands-free operation comes in the two higher trims.<\/p>\n
This standard array includes voice control for the infotainment system, Pandora integration, and automatic emergency notifications.<\/p>\n
This becomes standard in the second trim (Premium), projecting vital information on the windshield directly ahead of the driver.<\/p>\n
These are exclusive to the Premium Plus trim, which also has heated\/ventilated front seats and a heated steering wheel.<\/p>\nEngine and transmission<\/strong><\/h2>\n
323 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm
369 lb-ft of torque @ 4,000 rpm
EPA fuel economy: 56 MPGe\/25 mpg<\/p>\n