2027 Mazda CX-90

Name: 2027 Mazda CX-90
Brand: Mazda

Release Date: Late 2026

Estimated Price: Starting around $41,000

Good

6.4

out of 10

edmunds TESTED

The 2027 Mazda CX-90 is a lot of fun to drive and features a surprisingly luxurious interior. You get a lot of what you'd expect from a luxury SUV but without the luxury SUV price tag. That said, its third-row space and cargo capacity are below average, hurting its credentials as a family hauler.Read full review

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Pros

Strong power and sporty handling
Comfortable ride on the highway
Refined luxury-leaning interior
Above-average fuel economy for a three-row SUV

Cons

Below-average cargo capacity
Small third-row seat
Engine can be slow to respond when you step on the gas
Dated tech interface with minimal touchscreen functionality

Overview

Written by automotive expert Jake Sundstrom

6/11/2026

The 2027 Mazda CX-90 is a three-row SUV that's pleasant to drive and surprisingly luxe inside. In a way, the CX-90 is exactly what it should be considering it comes from Mazda: It's sporty and gives you a feeling that you're getting your money's worth once you're behind the wheel. It's also notable because Mazda offers a plug-in hybrid powertrain that can help you save on gas. Unfortunately, the CX-90 is not as roomy as some rival family haulers. You'll have to deal with a little less cargo space and a less comfortable third row, so look around if you need maximum space instead of an upgraded interior. For 2027, we're not expecting any significant changes for the CX-90.

Edmunds Expert Rating

edmunds TESTED

by the Edmunds Experts

Good

6.4

out of 10

We drove the Mazda CX-90 on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Driving experience

7.4/10

How does it drive? The CX-90 is quicker, better-handling and more enjoyable to drive than nearly everything in the class. With the top-line 340-horsepower engine, it accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in a respectable 6.5 seconds, making it a breeze to squirt through traffic and merge on the highway. The eight-speed automatic transmission shifts quickly and unobtrusively. But the engine stop-start feature is more noticeable than we'd like.

The steering is a little on the heavy side, but it matches the substantial feel given by the rest of the CX-90. Likewise, the brake pedal is responsive and feels similar to what you'd get in a sports car, but it proved to be a bit touchy, which made it difficult to stop smoothly around town. Our test vehicle's 21-inch wheel and tire package felt stiff over broken pavement, but in general the CX-90 smooths out bumps well. Composure is excellent at highway speeds.

Visibility is generally good once you adjust to a longer-than-average hood. Advanced driver aids are plentiful; all CX-90s come with adaptive cruise, lane keeping assistance and blind-spot warning. We found the adaptive cruise more responsive and consistent than a few competitors' systems.

Comfort

7.3/10

How comfortable is it? The CX-90 has a quiet interior. Road and wind noise is well subdued, and the engine is smooth and quiet until you really step on the gas.

We're big fans (no pun intended) of the CX-90's push-button climate control system. It's essentially set-and-forget, and we appreciate not having to dive into a menu screen to make adjustments. While the front seats offer excellent long-haul comfort, the available second-row captain's chairs felt merely average. The third row is big enough for adults but lacks the comfort provided by the back rows in the Kia Telluride and Volkswagen Atlas. Like other SUVs in the class, the rear doors on the CX-90 open wide to make loading car seats a breeze.

There's a pleasing number of physical buttons for major functions, and each one is clearly labeled and easy to press with only a glance. The driving position feels personal, but the rest of the controls are open to the front passenger.

In-cabin tech

6.4/10

How’s the tech? Adding to the sleek look and feel of the CX-90's interior is a low-profile center screen and, on higher trims, a crisp-looking digital instrument panel display. The Bose audio system (also available on higher trim levels) provides enough power to easily fill the CX-90's cabin. But we're less fond of the center infotainment screen. The graphics look a little dated, and touchscreen functionality is oddly limited to when you're using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto smartphone integration. For the native interface, you have to use the system's rotary control knob to access menus and functions.

Storage & cargo

5/10

How’s storage and cargo? The CX-90 trails many competitors in cargo space. Specs vary based on seating layout, but at best there's only 15.9 cubic feet behind the third row, 40.1 cubes behind the second row, and 75.2 cubes with all seats down. That's less than the Kia Telluride, Hyundai Palisade, Volkswagen Atlas and Honda Pilot offer — not always by a lot, but many buyers choose this segment for practicality.

The CX-90's style limits the usable storage space available for front occupants. There's enough room for odds and ends, but vehicles like the Telluride and Pilot offer more storage. The available towing package is worth the extra money if you plan to tow. It bumps the tow rating from 3,500 pounds to 5,000 pounds.

Value

6.7/10

Is it a good value? Sporting one of the most stylish interiors of any midsize three-row SUV, the CX-90 is arguably almost too nice for daily family duties. Nearly every inch of the CX-90 looks and feels upscale, and you wouldn't be wrong to compare it to luxury brands such as Acura, Infiniti and Lincoln. But the CX-90's style comes at a cost. Our top-tier Turbo S Premium Plus rang in at over $60K, far more than any top-of-the-line Kia Telluride, Honda Pilot or Volkswagen Atlas. The CX-90 starts at just under $40K with a less powerful version of our test vehicle's engine.

Warranties are fairly standard but don't hold a candle to those offered by Hyundai and Kia. Roadside assistance is offered for three years/36,000 miles, but free maintenance is not offered.

MPG

5/10

How’s the fuel economy? The EPA estimates that the CX-90 gets 25 mpg combined in city/highway driving for both the base engine and the upgraded 3.3 Turbo S. That's a few mpg better than what most other three-row SUVs get. On our standardized mixed-driving evaluation route, our CX-90 returned 25.7 mpg, indicating that the EPA's estimate should be achievable in real-world driving. One minor observation from our test vehicle: The fuel economy meter was always optimistic by at least 2 mpg compared to actual fuel economy.

X factor

9/10

The CX-90 brings Mazda's luxury and design aesthetic into a class that has mostly catered to families with small kids. With our top-level Turbo S Premium Plus test vehicle, it was almost too nice to put to use doing daily family duties. But as polished as the CX-90 may be, it does lack the practicality and spaciousness of the Hyundai Palisade and Honda Pilot, and it can cost thousands of dollars more if fully optioned. But there's a specialness to the CX-90 that its main competitors are missing. In fact, the CX-90 wouldn't be out of place if it was cross-shopped against the Acura MDX, Infiniti QX60 or Lincoln Aviator.

2027 Mazda CX-90 trim level differences

Editor's note: Mazda has not released official information on the 2027 Mazda CX-90. The following is based on last year's model and is subject to change. The Mazda CX-90 is a three-row midsize SUV with seating for a maximum of eight passengers. The lineup can be a little confusing because there are three powertrain choices and a differing number of trim levels devoted to each. Starting things out is what Mazda calls the 3.3 Turbo, which has a turbocharged 3.3-liter six-cylinder engine (280 horsepower, 332 lb-ft of torque). It's paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive is standard. It is available in Select, Preferred, Premium Sport and Premium Plus trim levels. The 3.3 Turbo S increases output to 319 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque (or 340 hp and 369 lb-ft with premium fuel). It is available as the Premium Sport and Premium Plus only.

Which CX-90 trim does Edmunds recommend?

Mazda hasn't released details on the 2027 Mazda CX-90, but based on last year's model we recommend the CX-90 3.3 Turbo Preferred trim level. It's only a slight bump in cost from the base trim, and it comes with a handful of creature comforts like heated and ventilated front seats along with a heated steering wheel, heated second row seats, second-row sunshades and a larger infotainment screen. It also added wireless connectivity to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Competitors to consider

The Mazda CX-90 competes with plenty of three-row SUVs these days, with the Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade recently receiving redesigns that have helped them earn top Edmunds ratings. The Toyota Grand Highlander is another one of our favorites. All of them are available with hybrid powertrains as well. The CX-90 is one of just a few SUVs that offer a plug-in hybrid powertrain, however, so it deserves extra attention if you like the idea of charging at home to help reduce your gas bills.

What it's like to live with

Edmunds tested a 2024 Mazda CX-90 plug-in hybrid for more than a year and over 20,000 miles. We documented everything, including real-world fuel economy and electricity usage. Our opinions about the powertrain also migrated toward the negative as our time with it went on. Read more about that and everything else discovered during our ownership of a CX-90 here.