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The Mazda CX-90 Already Has 3 Advantages Over the Kia Telluride

We are fooled by the CX-90 again! We can’t wait to see what this new three-row SUV can do, and clues suggest some incredible updates are on the way. Plus, it could already beat the Kia Telluride in three different areas.

Will the 2024 Mazda CX-90 be better than the Kia Telluride?

2024 Mazda CX-90 Preview | Mazda

Perhaps, all we have are clues about 2024 at the moment. We have to wait for its official debut to confirm how it compares to the Kia Telluride. Plus, the 2023 Kia Telluride is a premium SUV that’s hard to beat.

Mazda’s traditional bell-type torque converter is smaller for a more compact powertrain and gearbox.

This leaves more room and allows the engine to sit further back against the transmission tunnel, opening up more room in character for proper head angle and proper sports car suspension.

Like the Mazda CX-60, the CX-90 will use an eight-speed automatic transmission with multi-plate clutches, planetary gears and an integrated electric motor.

In addition, it has Miata’s Kinetic Posture Control (KPC) system standard. It is a brake-actuated torque vectoring system to improve brake performance.

How much horsepower will the 2024 CX-90 have?

Rumors suggest that 2024 will pack a mighty punch. The Kia Telluride has a 3.8 liter V6 engine with 291 HP and 262 Nm of torque. That’s an excellent amount of horsepower, but the CX-90 could offer more.

Mazda has confirmed that the 2024 CX-90 will be powered by a new turbocharged 3.3-liter straight-six engine with 340hp and 396Nm of torque. Whether this is the standard engine or an available option is unclear.

It is known as the e-Skyactiv turbo engine because it is more efficient and uses electricity. It is a mild hybrid system that increases efficiency without affecting its performance.

This could make the CX-90 more fuel efficient than the Telluride. The Telluride gets an EPA-estimated 20 mpg in the city and up to 26 mpg on the highway.

While there are rumors of a Mazda CX-90 PHEV model circulating, this information has not been confirmed.

How can Telluride beat the CX-90?

Preview of the 2024 Mazda CX-90
2024 Mazda CX-90 Preview | Mazda

The Kia Telluride may still have advantages over the . For example, it can tow up to 5,500 pounds, and we still don’t know how strong the CX-90 is. It might even be cheaper. The Telluride starts at $35,890.

Also, Telluride X-Pro and X-Line are more off-road oriented finishes. The X-Pro features a suspension lift, off-road tires, an additional tow mode, stronger roof rails, AWD lock and hill descent control. It may be more off-road capable than the 2024 CX-90.

We just have to wait a few more weeks to learn more about the CX-90. It will be revealed on January 31st. Until then, we can speculate that it could be sportier, more powerful and more efficient than the Telluride.

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