2025 Mazda CX-90 Consumer Reviews
Pricing
3.3 Turbo Select - $39,300 MSRP
Edmunds suggests you pay
$37,22611 for sale near you
Prices based on sales in FL thru 4/21/25
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2025 CX-90, so we've included reviews for other years of the CX-90 since its last redesign.
(MUST READ) Great car but bit outdated
Sac, 10/10/2023
2024 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
27 of 38 people found this review helpful
To be honest, I believe this mid-size SUV is the most aesthetically pleasing option on the market. I purchased this vehicle on September 30th and have been driving it for about ten days, covering approximately 400 miles. I hope my feedback proves useful for those in search of a mid-size SUV. I've test drove, Pathfinder, Pilot, Telluride, and Palisade before purchasing this car. My budget was $50,000 including tax, and all documentation fees. Before I've bought this car, after I haved tested cars based on my budget. Handling: 5 Stars The handling of this SUV is exceptional, and I consider it the best in its class. I haven't come across any mid-size SUVs with better handling than the CX-90. Acceleration & Driving: 4 Stars At low speeds, this car's mild-hybrid system can sometimes feel a bit unnatural when shifting gears automatically. Given that this is Mazda's first foray into mild hybrid technology, I can understand the initial quirks. I'm confident that they will make improvements in tuning for the 2025 model to rectify this issue. On the flip side, when it comes to accelerating to higher speeds, it excels and stands as the best in its category. Interior: 4 Stars The interior design is absolutely stunning. However, its practicality leaves something to be desired. When using Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, placing your smartphone or key fob in the center console can be a bit inconvenient. This also means you can't use the cup holders for your beverages while driving. In comparison, the Kia Telluride offers more convenient solutions for storing your phone and keys. Infotainment: 2 Stars I understand that higher trim levels have a touch screen, but it's exclusively for Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. The infotainment system in this Mazda is subpar when compared to Japanese or Korean brands. Technology: 3 Stars Korean brands clearly lead the way when it comes to driving and interior technology, offering features like ventilated seats, heated steering wheels, lane-keeping assist, highway assist, and more. Mazda seems to be somewhat stuck in the past. Having owned a Hyundai Tucson, I can attest that Korean cars are far more comfortable and stress-free for long-distance drives compared to Mazda. Summary: 4 Stars Despite pointing out some drawbacks of the Mazda in comparison to other brands, I want to emphasize that driving this car is a pure pleasure. The handling and acceleration are top-notch, and when you sit in the driver's seat, you feel truly connected to the vehicle. It's hard to describe, but Japanese and Korean cars often feel like they have a small core with a large shell on top, which can feel unnatural when compared to Mazda. I appreciate how confident and stable the Mazda makes me feel while driving. However, there's no denying that Mazda needs to step up its game in terms of convenience options and technology to compete with other Asian brands.
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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.
2025 Mazda CX-90 for sale near you
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Leave it on the lot.
Sean, 11/30/2024
2024 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo S Premium 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
Watch The Car Care Nut Reviews of 2024 CX-90 and pay very close attention what he has to say about their engine and mechanical end. We have owned this for 8 months now have taken it in twice after 4 months, engine is making a low noise its faint and is coming from the engine rear where the chains are., Mechanics keep saying oh don’t worry just the noise engine makes, well it was nice and perfect for 4 months now it's making noises. Asked about a block heater reply was they have not built one yet and are working on it, oh and it's going to cost me 800 to have it installed plus parts. In the dead of winter car heater does not get interior very warm, again oh that’s just the way car runs they say. Take note no alternator it regens from your electric motor sandwiched in the transmission. Oh, and the coolant pump is an electric pump. Majority of engine repairs will require engine to be pulled which will require majority of your front clip required to be removed to pull the engine. The front drive axels go through oil pan like a BMW any front-end repairs will cost big money as the engine needs to be pulled to make some of the repairs. if oil pan has a gasket leak need to pull and drop front end to repair an oil leak. I need to replace my windshield and the cheapest I can find was 1200 all the way up to 1800 quote say windshield is expensive then they need to verify calibration of sensors. Purchased the Mazda heavy duty weather floor mats what a joke the price of them not worth it. Mazda will also talk you into under car corrosion spray this was before I found out the car has a skid plate from front to back so there is nothing to spray. Had to shut the fuel saver shut car off at red lights off because it was sometimes cutting out and not restarting. Turn the lane departure system off because it’s so aggressive if driving in the winter you will end up in the ditch or accident, forgot to turn signal light on once when using an off ramp that it jerked me so hard almost side swiping another car. Mazda has had 10 recalls in the first year for this car. Overall nice inside feels to have a solid firm ride but that’s where everything ends consider other options.
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Worst car we have ever owned
SJL, 02/09/2025
2025 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
We got a lemon. Trying to get rid of it now. Check engine light on and Mazda takes forever to try to fix anything. Throws codes left and right. Recalls out the wazoo. We will just call this one a loss.
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Fantastic SUV
Jules, 04/07/2024
2024 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo S Premium 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We have really enjoyed our CX-90 S Premium. Beautiful design inside and out. Handling is superb (feels like driving a smaller car) and acceleration is impressive, especially at higher speeds. Infotainment is a little clunky when not using CarPlay. Safety features are nice and have saved me from a couple crashes. It’s been through a few recalls, but otherwise no major issues. Overall very pleased!