
2024 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid
Premium 4-door SUV AWD 2.5-liter 4 (323 hp) plugin hybrid (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 8-speed
MSRP: $49945 ~ $57450

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In addition to the potent straight-six turbo engine, the new three-row Mazda CX-90 also offers a plug-in hybrid version, much like some European SUVs and the Jeep Grand Cherokee. All-wheel drive is standard. The plug-in hybrid employs a 2.5-liter four-cylinder, a 17.8 kWh battery and an electric drive that give it an EPA EV range of 26 miles. After that, it transitions to regular hybrid operation and gets an estimated fuel economy of 25 mpg combined. Note that our regular CX-90 with the turbo six engine got 24 mpg overall. The transition from gas to electric power and vice versa is not the smoothest, however. Handling is taut and agile, the ride is firm and composed, but unless you get the base Preferred trim, all other versions come with 21-inch wheels and tires that make the ride too stiff. The cabin is roomy but controls are not all that intuitive. The front seats are supportive and the driving position is well sorted. Both seven- and eight-passenger seating configurations are available. A comprehensive suite of active safety features is standard, including ACC for 2025 models.
Car Specifications
AC Acceptance Rate (kW) | 7.2 |
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AC Charge Speed @ 32A | 12.0 |
AC Charge Speed @ 40A | 12.0 |
AC Charge Speed @ 50A | 12.0 |
AC Charge Speed @ 80A | 12.0 |
Air Pollution Score | 7 |
Battery Capacity (kWh) | 17.8 |
Cargo Volume | 41.5 |
Charge Port Location | Right Rear |
Daily Range | 18 |
DC Acceptance Rate (kW) | 0.0 |
DC Charge Speed @ 150kW | 0.0 |
DC Charge Speed @ 350kW | 0.0 |
DC Charge Speed @ 50kW | 0.0 |
DC Charge Speed Tesla NACS | 0.0 |
EPA City MPG | 24 |
EPA City MPGe | 53 |
EPA Combined MPG | 25 |
EPA Combined MPGe | 56 |
EPA Highway MPG | 27 |
EPA Highway MPGe | 61 |
EPA Mile Per kWh | 1.66 |
Front Head Room | 4.5 |
Front Leg Room | 43.0 |
Front Shoulder Room | 58.5 |
Greenhouse Gas Score | 8 |
Height | 69 |
Length | 201 |
Max AC Charge Rate Miles Added per Hour | 12.0 |
Max Load | 1190 |
Max Seating Capacity | 7 |
One Pedal Drive | NA |
Plug Type | J1772 |
Range EPA Electric Miles | 25 |
Rear Head Room | 3.5 |
Rear Leg Room | 32.0 |
Rear Shoulder Room | 58.0 |
Smartway | Yes |
Weight | 5230 |
Wheel Base | 123 |
Width | 78 |
Fuel Economy Specifications
Annual Energy Consumption (kWh) | 7230.0 |
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Annual Energy Cost (Dollar) | 1085.0 |
Annual Energy PHEV Cost | 678.0 |
Annual Fuel Consumption (Gal) | 515.0 |
Annual Fuel Cost (Dollar) | 2080.0 |
Annual Fuel Energy Cost | 1455.0 |
Cruse Range (Miles) | 455 |
Energy Cost per 25 Miles | 2.0 |
Fuel Cost per 25 Miles | 4.0 |
Over All MPG Gas Hybrid | 23 |
Test Results
Acceleration 0-60 MPH (secs) | 6.8 |
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Avoidance Speed (MPH) | 54.5 |
Braking from 60 MPH (ft) | 130 |
City MPG | 16 |
Highway MPG | 32 |
Overall MPG | 23 |