2024 Mazda CX-90 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

Canman on October 21, 2024

Took delivery of a 2024 CX-90 Premium Plus AWD at the end of September and just drove it from Florida to Connecticut. Just past the 2000 miles mark so far, and this review is based on over 40 hours behind the wheel. Build quality seems good but doors sound a little tinny when closing. Not a big deal however. Radar cruise control is a complete disaster. During our trip we spent many hours in bumper to bumper traffic or just heavy high speed traffic. It was almost unusable in both situations. When accelerating it drives like a teenager. Flooring the accelerator to fill a gap left by a car changing lanes then breaking when it catches up to the next car. Drove me and other drivers nuts. One time when changing lanes to pass a slower car, the cruise control hit the brakes, slowing down by 15mph. There was no car in front to cause this to happen. The only thing I can guess is that the lane making on the road we're heavily faded and maybe the camera thought the car I was passing was in my lane. Also, the resume button is very sensitive and if accidentally depressed when trying to increment the speed by pushing up, the car will revert to whatever speed it thinks is the limit. This happened a handful of times. The worst case was when we were in a 70mph zone, but the car picked up a 35mph sign on an exit we were passing at 75. Yikes!! It slammed on the brakes and dropped by 20mph before I could react and hit the pedal. Luckily no one was tailgating at that time. This seems like a safety defect that should be a recall. The transmission is less than ideal and pretty horrible in bumper to bumper traffic. It literally lurches anytime I hit the gas going less than 20 and seems to regularly stumble when downshifting. It was so bad I'm taking it in for service to make sure it is not malfunctioning. Car Play has it's issues as well. When using Google Maps to navigate, the screen would change back too Mazda Connect communications screen whenever Google provided verbal alerts or navigation instructions. So right when you need to see the map to make the correct turn, the map screen disappears. It also sometimes loses Car Play and refuses to reconnect. I finally figured out that the phone thought it was still connected but the car had lost the connection. Disconnecting Car Play on the phone allows the phone to be reconnected from the infotainment screen. I also had a problem with the rear hatch. I had loaded groceries into the back and manually shut the hatch. When I got home the hatch refused to open. I had to press the emergency button on the Inside of the hatch. This caused to hatch to click closed allowing the hatch to then be opened using the normal buttons. There was no door ajar alert on the dash, so this is likely a safety defect. I do like the handling, drive comfort, interior and looks of this car. It was very comfortable during 11 straight hours of driving. It's the software that powers all of these features that needs to be improved. If future software releases fix these issues, this will be an excellent vehicle, that I would highly recommend. Otherwise, I may have to get rid of it for something more refined.

Marcygrl9 on October 15, 2024

Never Had a Mazda and I Love the CX-90! It Handles GREAT! I love the interior and how sleek it is. You will not regret going with a Mazda.

Flannysdarlin on October 6, 2024

Love the look, the ease of operation and she rides well. I'm 4' 8" and he head rest hits me wrong, but I've come to expect that in most cars. Test drove and signed the lease in the evening. All seemed great... until the next day. There are no air vents to supply the back rows. Two small vents in the back of the console is the only air flow for the back. The kids and I felt so stifled while my partner was driving showing my mom the car and driving around. Come to find out, none of the trims have air vents for the back. Should have gotten a highlander. They care about all the whole car, not just the driver.

Jen on June 20, 2024

Front seats are very uncomfortable. Captains chairs in second row are impractical. The back of the car slants down so everything put in the back moves towards the hatch when the car stops- like dog crates and groceries. Electric mileage started out at about 23 miles per full charge but soon that was down to 19-20. I really wanted to like this car but I traded it with only 3,000 miles on it. Life’s too short to be stuck with a car you hate.

PHEV isn’t for e on May 2, 2024

Backstory bought the Cx 90 in September and ever since it has given us nothing but problems, it currently has 8500km on it and has been in the shop 4 times 3 with engine issues and once for the squeaky brakes ( the sounds like I have no breaks at all). I refuse to drive this car on our highways! When driving over 100 she pulls to the right ( took it in for this as well) When driving on open roads with no vehicles beside me my motion sensor goes off saying I have something in my way. If your buying this car please note it will be in the dealers more then at home

JL on March 8, 2024

Owned for about 6 months and had to trade it in. First, the pros. Looks amazing. Mazda nailed all of the exterior elements. The interior is very well done and feels of high quality. On paper, this is an amazing vehicle. It has all of the bells and whistles, and it promises the benefits of an electric with in a spacious 3 row package. I had the premium plus, which was nice, but the perforated leather was quite difficult to clean. I got the premium plus for the rear auto-braking feature, but after owning it, I should have gone for the premium. Anyways, the main issue is the drive. Specifically, Mazda still has a lot of work to do on the transitions between electric and ICE mode. I has multiple instances where it would feel like it was stalling. I also had many instances where it would lurch (suddenly jerk forward). And there is a noticeable delay between pushing the pedal and the gas engine kicking in to support additional acceleration when you need it. Overall, it wasn’t very fun to drive and couldn’t see keeping a $55k+ vehicle that wasn’t fantastic all around. Maybe they will fix these issues in future revisions or with software updates, but I was not willing to wait around for that.

SG on February 6, 2024

If you're thinking about the PHEV version of this car, here's my take on it from personal experience: Pros: Quiet Ride: It's super quiet, which is great. Nice Interior: The inside feels fancy and comfortable. Fun to Drive: It handles well and is enjoyable on the road. Middle Row Seats: The bucket seats are comfy and make extra space for stuff. Cons: Short Electric Range: Even though they say it can go 26 miles on electric, I mostly get just 20 miles. And it takes forever (like 13 hours) to charge, sometimes not even fully. The 495 miles of highway that Mazda states seems very lofty and exaggerated Quick to Lose Charge: The battery drains faster than you'd expect. Slow Acceleration: It doesn't pick up speed as quickly as you'd think because of some lag. Wireless Charging Issues: The wireless charger is hit or miss and really slow. Sensor Problems: The car sensors aren't always right. They've mistakenly warned me of cars ahead when there weren't any, which is annoying. Infotainment System: If you've used Mazda systems before, you know they can be a pain. Simple stuff like pausing music or connecting your phone can be frustrating. And you need the most expensive version to get a touchscreen. Final Thoughts: I'm not here to bash the CX90-PHEV. Just want to share what I've found for anyone thinking about getting one. If you're considering it, maybe look into leasing to take advantage of any credits. Overall, it's not a bad car when things work.

KR Wilson on December 17, 2023

This is a drivers car! Built for road trips and outstanding on twisty roads, not a sports car, but a satisfying sporting experience. Everything works really well for the occupants, driver and passengers. Power, transmission, driving modes, all work really well. Our dealer, in Luther Mazda, in Lee's Summit, Missouri was so good to work with during the evaluation and purchase. Only issue is the in-car phone audio, those receiving calls get an earful of swooshing that makes it difficult for the person on the other end of the call.

JB on October 29, 2023

The CX90 is very stylish vehicle, has all the accessories you will ever need, and more. The ride is very comfortable. We have never owned a Mazda before so I can’t speak to its reliability or longevity. So far my wife loves it! I’m a bigger person (6’3” and 280) and I fit comfortably in the front and back. It has plenty of room for transporting your valuables. The only design flaw I see so far is the dirt and grime gets in under your rear doors, this could be an issue as we live in a climate where it snows. Hopefully not.

Mazda-CX90 on September 26, 2023

I got the car only few days ago. Love the way the car drives and a great gas mileage, about 2 miles per gallon more than estimated by EPA.