What is a CX-90? The CX-90 is a 3 row midsize SUV built in the Hofu, Japan assembly plant and sold in North America by Mazda. The 2025 CX-90 is the largest SUV that Mazda makes, and it has flexible seating options, with a 2nd row bench seat, or dual captain’s chairs, and an optional 2nd row center console. The CX-90 has 15.9 cubic feet of initial cargo space, with additional space under the cargo floor, and much more with the rear seats folded down and it can tow up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped.
The CX-90 has a premium feel with a long hood, a set back passenger cabin, and details like dashboard stitching inspired by Japanese bookbinding. It’s considered a premium upscale vehicle in the midsize SUV class.
This week Mazda sent me a 2025 CX-90 3.3 Turbo SUV to test drive and review. The base window sticker price for this Premium Plus model is: $49,400. The options on the test SUV are: the crystal metallic paint for $595, the trailer hitch and wiring harness for $615, the wheel locks for $75, the premium carpet set for $350, and the destination set for $625. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP), including the $1,455 destination charge, is: $53,115.
After adding in the state and local sales tax, plus the DMV and dealer fees, the out the door and in your garage total purchase price came to: $59,754. At just $246 bucks under $60 Grand, this 2025 Mazda CX-90 SUV has all the best equipment as a Premium Plus equipped SUV. If your vehicle buying budget is capped at $60,000, then you have found the midsize upscale SUV that you have been looking for.
Power for this 7 passenger SUV starts with a 3.3 liter inline 6 cylinder turbocharged gas engine with 280 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque, bolted to a 8 speed automatic transmission, with hill decent control, multi terrain select and hybrid power boost.
Exterior features include a set of 21″ alloy wheels with P275/45 R21 all season tires, a hands free rear power liftgate, a body colored rear spoiler, rain sensing windshield wipers, and heated power automatic folding side view mirrors with turn signal lamps.
The Premier Plus Package adds in: Nappa leather trimmed seats, an 8 way power drivers seat with lumbar support and 2 position memory, an 8 way power front passenger seat, 7 passenger seating, heated front seats, heated 2nd row captains chairs, a leather wrapped and heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, 3 zone automatic climate control, third row a/c vents, keyless entry, 2nd row sunshades, a 12.3″ digital center stack display screen, windshield wiper de-icers, smart braking support, a 360 degree view monitor system, a rear view camera with dynamic sight lines, a 150 watt AC power outlet, front cross traffic alerts with automatic emergency braking and a burglar alarm system.
The 2025 Mazda CX-90 is a 3 row SUV that combines luxury, performance, and advanced safety technology. Here are some more reasons why you might want to consider buying one:
A lower starting price: the CX-90 has a lower starting price than the Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander. Better fuel economy: the CX-90 is more fuel efficient than its competitors, with a combined driving average of 25 MPG. Premium features: the CX-90 comes with more standard premium features than other SUVs in its class. Safety: the CX-90 earned the Top Safety Pick+ award and has a 5 star overall safety rating from the NHTSA. Reliability: Mazda vehicles are known for their reliability as the CX-90 is expected to maintain that tradition. It comes with a 3 year / 36,000 mile limited warranty and a 5 year / 60,000 mile powertrain warranty.
Call, click or visit your local Mazda dealer for a test drive, and a Bottom Line price review, on the 2025 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium Plus SUV. And remember that the base price for a new CX-90 starts at only $37,845. Mazda – Driving Matters.
The tagline for Mazda’s current advertising campaign is Driving Matters. This tagline aligns with Mazda’s philosophy of making cars for people who enjoy driving. Mazda’s new brand platform is Move and Be Moved. This tagline was introduced in 2024 as part of a brand transformation for the company and Mazda has the long standing motto, Zoom-Zoom; which is being revived for 2025. Mazda uses these slogans in their ad campaigns to show the emotional connection between the driver and the car. It’s a way of life for Mazda, and it’s all about power, emotion, connection, and It Just Feels Right.
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This Bottom Line new vehicle review is a Nut & Bolt and Dollars & Sense editorial provided by Tony Leopardo. Tony the Car Guy is an automotive writer, editor and publisher in the San Francisco Bay Area. If you have a question, or comment for Tony, send it to tonyleo@pacbell.net and visit AutoWire.Net at www.autowire.net
