The 2024 CX-90 has three different propulsion options. Two options feature a turbocharged V6 engine. One option involves a four-cylinder engine, an electric motor and a battery. Here’s a quick breakdown of the CX-90’s powertrain options, starting with the standard engine.
What engine comes stock on the 2024 Mazda CX-90?
It comes standard with a 3.3-litre e-Skyactiv G turbocharged V6 with M-Hybrid boost (a 48-volt mild hybrid system). The base model CX-90 Turbo Select delivers 280 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque. It gets 24 miles per gallon in the city and 28 miles per gallon on the highway. It starts at $39,595.
, uses a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine, electric motor and 17.8 kWh battery to produce 323 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. The most powerful PHEV starts at $47,445.
Mazda has yet to release fuel economy figures for the CX-90 PHEV. It is expected to get about 30 miles of pure electric range. The Mazda CX-90 PHEV is a clear step up from the lower trims in terms of horsepower, but it’s surprisingly not the most powerful powertrain option for the midsize three-row SUV.
So, Mazda has a powertrain for the average driver and one for drivers looking for more power and range. What about CX-90 consumers who only want a performance-oriented SUV? Mazda’s third powertrain option is designed specifically for thrill-seekers. Models equipped with the latest powertrain option are the most powerful Mazdas in the automaker’s range.
Mazda’s most powerful CX-90 engine option
So, there’s the standard V6, then there’s the V6 that comes standard on the last three CX-90 trim levels. The last propulsion option is the . This engine produces a whopping 340 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque on premium fuel. Getting this performance out of the CX-90 will cost a pretty penny a tank of gas, but it’s worth every penny for thrill-seekers.
The Skyactiv G 3.3-liter Inline 6 Turbo engine is standard on the CX-90 3.3 Turbo S, CX-90 3.3 Turbo S Premium, and CX-90 3.3 Turbo S Premium Plus. The Turbo S trim starts at $51,750. The fully loaded Turbo S Premium Plus has a starting price of $59,950.
The 2024 Mazda CX-90 has great powertrain options, especially when compared to the Mazda CX-9. The CX-90 brings unique style and performance to the table, making it a great rival to Kia Telluride. Will the Mazda CX-90 unseat the Kia Telluride in the charts?
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