Mazda CX-90 2024 launched on January 31 – 3-row SUV 3.3L mild hybrid 6-cylinder in-line; 345 hp, 500 Nm
Mazda has released another teaser for the upcoming CX-90, its new three-row SUV will be joining Large product group include CX-60, CX-70 and CX-80. We finally get the official reveal date: January 31, 2023.
When it gets was teased for the first time last November, we were told that the CX-90 would be powered by an inline-six engine, although details were lacking at the time. Now, Mazda says the SUV in the United States will be offered with a 3.3-liter turbocharged, six-cylinder petrol engine with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system that makes 345 PS (340 hp). or 254 kW) and a torque of 500 Nm.
The factory e-Skyactiv G can already be found in the CX-60, delivering 284 PS (280 hp or 209 kW) and 450 Nm after Australian specifications. The difference in output figures can be attributed to the fact that the CX-90 will be the brand’s largest model, eventually replacing the CX-9 in certain markets, so the extra capacity will be useful. useful to deal with increased weight.
The Japanese automaker also confirmed last month that the CX-90 will be offered with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. Although not specified, it is expected to be the same setup used in the CX-60, yielding a total system output of 327 PS (323 hp or 241 kW) and torque. 500 Nm.
In a nutshell, the CX-60’s PHEV powertrain is made up of a 2.5-liter Skyactiv-G naturally aspirated 4-cylinder petrol engine, an electric motor, a 17.8 kWh lithium-ion battery, a transmission 8-speed automatic and 8-speed automatic transmission. i-Activ all-wheel drive system.
Mazda also mentioned in its latest release that the Kinetic Posture Control (KPC) system, first introduced on the MX-5, will be standard on all variants of the CX-90 sold in the US. The accompanying shaded image of the model suggests that it will have a look closely related to the CX-60, with subtle flared domes and signature headlamps at the front with light bars pointing towards the grille. main. We’ll only get to see the full SUV later this month.
