2024 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid Consumer Reviews
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PHEV Preferred - $51,400 MSRP
CX-90 PHEV - Good start, but Mazda omits stuff
Dash Riprock, 12/21/2023
2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
12 of 15 people found this review helpful
I traded out of a 2021 CX-5 to begin tiptoeing into electrification (and a larger vehicle). The 2024 CX-90 PHEV looked really good, so I grabbed a Premium Plus about 2 months ago. The vehicle itself is quintessential Mazda. It's definitely a driver's vehicle with its rear-drive bias, taut suspension and driveability, interior and exterior attention to quality and beautiful build quality. The 30-mile electric range works well for me 95% of the time, and the ICE engine means no range anxiety. I have no patience for a forced 30-45 minute break on long trips to recharge a full EV would impose so this is a great alternative. The transition from EV to ICE is transparent once you exceed its EV-only range. One (or a few) nit(s): Mazda had the chance to make the Premium Plus PHEV its flagship, but left out some things I like: Adaptive headlights (had them in the CX-5 and loved them), auto-lowering rear-view mirrors when backing up, and iStop cancellation. None of these are show-stoppers for me, but Mazda, add them! Driving experience is wonderful, be it highway cruising, backroads carving, or ordinary-day driving. One issue I've had (but dealer is working) is an error message at the end of a long trip that told me there was a fuel malfunction, that locked me out of refilling my gas tank. This error has not recurred and my dealer is working with Mazda to investigate. I'm comfortable with first-year problems being the source. Overall, I am very happy with with my purchase. Mazda's CX-90 is a great flagship model and the PHEV is a great variant to consider!
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Fun and Efficient
MazdaZoomZoom, 04/14/2024
2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
First of all, this vehicle is not going to be a minivan replacement like some mid-size SUVs. If you want that you are better off looking at a Pilot or a Highlander whose main purpose is move lots of people and stuff in comfort. Mazda prioritizes driving performance and interior and exterior design, and like most Mazdas the CX-90 PHEV excels in those areas. I am loving the plug in feature. I am averaging 33 miles of pure electric driving per charge, well above the advertised 26. Of course, that will depend on weather. We live in a relatively warm part of the country, so that helps. After 4,000 miles and 3 months I have not had a single issue with this vehicle, but it is a brand new model, so we shall see. Overall, the build quality is impressive, the materials are a step above what you will with competitors, and it maintains a fun to drive character even in a larger vehicle. Very pleased.
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2024 Mazda CX-90 for sale near you
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Everyone forget to mention the Rebates !
Ginger, 08/03/2024
2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I am not going to talk about how the car preforms or the looks inside or outside. The other reviews do that well enough, what i like to mention is the Federal and State rebates. Is the great value verses non PHEV's. I was serious going to lease a MDX Type-S, but with that price around $75K and with no discounts available, I decided to relook at the CX90 PHEV. Coming from a CX9, I was constantly receiving emails on offers and rebates from Mazda. When I discovered the $7,500 rebate from the Federal and the State ( Colorado ) of $5,350, I was like " what am I a fool " this rebate is plus the Mazda's rebates and what you can negotiate from the dealer to reduce the MSRP. How's $60K MSRP to $ 42K selling price. Please everyone check out your Mazda's or other PHEV online with your local dealers before heading down there. Also check if your State offer any EV rebates.
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Good car, great deal
Howard Summers, 02/07/2024
2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
We got the PHEV, and I'm happy with the all-electric range. Most days we don't use any gas - only electric. I think that will save us aroun $100/month (less gas cost, more electricity cost). Power with the electric motors is functional, as is the gas mode with electic assist. There is a sport mode that is noticeably more peppy (more aggressive electric power). I feel like the interior is nicer than most Toyota/Hondas we've owned. Handling is surprisingly good for how much the car weighs, and I was pleasantly surprise by the 3rd row space. It's not as much room as a minivan, but more than I expected. I really like the styling of all Mazdas right now. I really like the lane-keep-assist feature. I haven't driven one that I liked until this one. It just feels like I'm being nudged in the right direction to stay off the lines. The Honda one feels like you are being pulled along the contour of the line (and it won't let you pull away from the line, which is disconcerting). A previous Mazda one just rumbles like I'm hitting the shoulder's rumble pattern. The Chrysler minivan was less annoying than the Honda's, but not as consistently functional. This one is more functional than any of thos options, and MUCH less annoying. Sound on the non-Bose speakers was surprisingly good. You could certainly upgrade if you want, but you don't need to unless your pretty picky. The interface between the phone/car is improved over previous Mazdas (which are pretty bad). I usually don't do leases, but with the $7500 off, plus $500 Mazda Loyalty and $1500 off sticker, it ended up being a really good deal. I did a 2 year and a 5 year comparison on costs (2 year leas then purchase after) compared to buying a use Honda Odyssey. We actually come out even in 2 years and ahead (more equity even with an ongoing payment) with the Mazda lease then purchase option. We did a single-pay lease, which gives a lower Money Factor - equivalent to 5% interest. That's better than rates at the credit union right now. (Did you know that the money factor is charged on the entire residual for the duration of the lease?) The Mazda people don't know how to do a single-pay lease though, so we had to wait for 2 hours for them to figure out the process. My only disappointment is the in-town hyrid gas mileage. I haven't done an experiment to see what real numbers we're getting on the around-town gas hybrid, but if it really is 24, that's not great for an in-town hybrid. Comparing to other similarly sied vehicles, it seems like it should be closer to 30-35. I guess we'll see.
Drives like a Champ!
Michael D, 07/01/2024
2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We purchased the PREV model as we wanted a larger SUV for occasionally hauling larger groups, and for carrying wine cases from our winery, and for the occasional road trips. At the same time we wanted spirited driving as we are coming out of an Audi. Lastly we wanted to do our part from an environmental perspective so getting good gas mileage was important as well! Our CX 90 has checked all the boxes and delivered on them as well! I read some reports on early production recalls however our late year production model has been flawless! Lastly - this vehicle looks great as well!
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