2024 Mazda CX-90 Review: Stiff Competition

With Mazda’s CX-9 going away, the company needed to replace its largest offering with something more competitive in what might be the most competitive space in the car business. Not deviating too far from its established naming convention, Mazda showed off the new, CX-90 last year and ushered in a new 3.3-liter turbocharged I6 mild-hybrid powertrain. Slightly longer than the outgoing CX-9 in both name and vehicle length, the CX-90 does effectively the same job for Mazda as its outgoing crossover: give Mazda shoppers something with plenty of seats and space. Mazda offers its latest family hauler in two hybrid versions and a lone PHEV version, with the hybrid models packing the 3.3-liter I6 under the hood. The plug-in models sport a 2.5-liter I4 that works with an electric motor to make a combined 323 hp. On this episode of Quick Spin, host Wesley Wren hops behind the wheel of the 2024 Mazda CX-90 to put it through its paces. Wren takes you on a guided tour of this 3.3-liter-powered Mazda CX-90 to highlight its third-row room, cargo space, and some of his favorite features. Later, Wren takes you along on a live drive review of this large Mazda crossover. Adding to this, Wren chats with Autoweek’s Patrick Carone about the Mazda CX-90’s competition, its powertrain and more. Closing the show, the pair breaks down what makes the 2024 Mazda CX-90 special.