2024 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid Consumer Reviews
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PHEV Preferred - $51,400 MSRP
Edmunds suggests you pay
$49,594Near BMW Performance & Lexus-like Quality
AMM1959 , 08/12/2023
2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
80 of 85 people found this review helpful
My wife's 17 year old RX 400h has been remarkably reliable, but needed replacement. We cross shopped multiple brands, including the Kia that Edmunds rated a bit higher than the CX 90. In my view that comparison review is valid, but only if your primary use case is as a younger family that needs to haul a soccer team, or if touch screens are more important to you than stopping distances, gas mileage, insurance costs, and quality. Remarkably, the CX 90 PHEV is a driver's car - an actual driver's car that's also a spacious hauler. We were shocked by the excellent handling and tight turning radius, and then I realized that the CX 90 PHEV is a mid engine design! The gas engine and electric motor are both behind the front axle: a "front-mid." For us, better handling, better braking, better quality, a gorgeous interior with properly firm seats, and radically superior fuel economy are a winning combination. A worthwhile tradeoff vs. a few extra cubic feet of space. You should also check insurance rates in your area. Kia/Hundai only added engine immobilizers in 2022, so at least where we live they're still being targetted by thieves and insurance rates here are higher for them. To top it off this is a PHEV that can tow 3500 lbs and run electric for all of our local driving. No other brand offers a PHEV 3 row in our area excepting the much higher priced and (sadly) lower quality Lincoln. In our view Mazda is no longer a direct competitor to Kia, Honda, Hyundai or Toyota - they're offering near BMW performance with Lexus-like quality at lower prices than traditional "luxury" brands. We highly recommend you consider this model.
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Sporty PHEV 3row SUV
Shawnbond, 02/04/2024
2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
Been a Toyota guy, but after months of trying to buy Grand Highlander max hybrid. With limited availability and once trim line was available, there were added accessories, added cost over $3-4k over MSRP. Started looking at Mazda, didn’t know they made a 3 row SUV, let alone PHEV. Test drove CX-90 PHEV, blew me away. Much nicer interior (luxury) and exterior vs Grand Highlander max interior n exterior. But also Grand Highlander does not have a PHEV ! Living in the city I make many short trips during the week usually under 20 miles a trip. All electric mode range is up to 25-26 miles in CX-90 PHEV. Have had this CX-90 over a month and still haven’t had to stop by gas station to re-fuel. I just plug in CX-90 PHEV every night, next morning battery is fully charged (I normally just charge to 90%) But the driving experience is the best part of this sporty 3row suv vs family suv. Put this CX-90 PHEV in sports mode, it becomes a different beast, it just takes off when you floor it , the steering is so intuitive, you feel really planted to the road, especially on curvy roads. And you honestly forget this is a 3 row suv. This is a 323 HP suv hybrid PHEV not a Tesla. I test drove a Tesla Y extended range, very nice. But for me the Tesla is so plain inside and the exterior design seems really boring. I needed more interior room for my needs. And to my surprise , Mazda blew me away with interior and exterior design. Plus if you want to save $7500 on CX90 PHEV off MSRP go the leasing route, which I did ! Honestly if you haven’t test driven a CX90 , really should give them a test drive. I’m very happy I did !
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Love the CX-90 PHEV A LOT
heywardjr, 12/25/2023
updated 07/08/2024
2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
I sold my previous Lincoln Corsair GT due to the recall on the engine fires. Decided too long to wait for a solution. Started looking and placed an order for the 2023 Cadillac XT4 Sport but 2 months later the dealer had not even placed the order with the factory because of allocations. Terrible experience. Turned to Mazda after finding the CX-90 PHEV in Artisan Red with white interior. Stunning interior and love the incredible red paint which changes colors based on light and curves in the design. Love it. The ride is incredible and super quiet due to the double pane glass. The gas mileage includes 28 miles of EV miles and that covers most daily trips for me. So, I'm getting eMPG of 76 which is incredible. I fill up maybe three times a year. The car has been superb since we moved and were able to load up a lot by lowering all the seats. Better than a pickup truck in my opinion. I have really been impressed with the Mazda sales process since the sales reps are not paid commission but straight salary. They get bonuses though but they are not desperate like some car sales reps are. They are more like Tesla in their behavior. The sales process was great and I had no bickering and got the car I wanted the day I picked it out. Was incredibly smooth and stress free. After getting the car, I researched Mazda's history and focus on engineering. Mazda uses a much thicker steel when creating the car and their paint process is well known as unique in the industry due to the levels of paint they do. I am really impressed with their plug in hybrid technology which I believe is helped by their Toyota relationship (Toyota owns 10% of Mazda and Mazda uses Toyota Finance). I'm quite impressed with Toyota since they lead the world in hybrid technology and was glad to find out of their relationship to Toyota. Update 6 months later. Superb car. No complaints and only praises.
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From Acura MDX to Mazda CX-90 PHEV Premium Plus
Jon G., 01/01/2024
2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
My son is a new driver... The family Acura MDX has carried us safely on many adventures for well over 180,000 miles and now it is his safe passage for the future. The “trade-off” is that I have to take on a car payment once again, however, the CX-90 PHEV Prem Plus has not disappointed and has proven to be worth its price tag! We have already taken it on a trip over 500 miles, through rain and snow with no issues aside from the bumper sensors being temporarily blinded by road spray and dirt. The electric ride is smooth, and the sport mode is useful to get around slow moving vehicles on single lane, country roads (of course in safe passing zones). I look forward to driving it for years to come, but am admittedly nervous at the level of technology built into the first year vehicle that could pose long-term concerns - time will tell.
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Luxury at a better price
Josh, 07/26/2023
2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
19 of 21 people found this review helpful
I have a platinum plus phev. The look of the interior is fantastic. All the info, nav, phone. Android auto ac. Settings simple and easy to use and clever. Live the seats. Love the ac. The battery ev is the only disappointment. 26 miles gets used quickly. Driving in Normal balances it out. I needed a bigger vehicle for my big gorgeous dog, beach equipment etc. I like luxury and needed space mazda does not add 5k surcharge ir dealer ad on. I love my new car
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