Now in its sophomore year, the CX-90, Mazda’s largest SUV, is undoubtedly one of the most exciting three-row SUVs on the market. The 2025 Mazda CX-90 feels alive. It wants to be driven. Meet the 2025 Mazda CX-90: Flagship SUV Excellence.
Styling
The 2025 Mazda CX-90 marks Mazda’s push toward luxury. This is immediately apparent when you see this Japan-made SUV. There’s a sense of restraint and subtlety, exactly what you want in a luxury SUV. Highlights include a long hood, a sloping roofline, a premium-looking grille, double-stacked LED lights, and other little extras such as the bright ‘inline6‘ fender badging. In short, this exterior design is pure Mazda: striking, functional, and timeless.
Powertrain and Performance
The ‘inline6‘ badging on the fender is not just a cosmetic flourish. Rather, it’s an indicator of what lies underneath the hood of the CX-90, i.e., an inline-six capable of the same brilliance, power, and durability we usually associate with this balanced engine. True to Mazda’s approach, they have gone a step further by augmenting the engine with a turbocharger and a mild hybrid system to fill in the power gaps left by the turbocharger.
Together, the system churns out 340 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque, making it the most powerful setup in Mazda’s lineup. If you’re after something more electrifying, there’s a second engine option: a plug-in hybrid that delivers 323 horsepower when using premium fuel, an EPA-estimated all-electric range of 26 miles, and an EPA-estimated combined gas-plus-battery range of nearly 500 miles.
Driving Mechanics
Mazda is one of the few automakers that prioritizes driving pleasure, even in its largest vehicles. The seats and driving position on the CX-90 are set in such a way that you feel you’re in control, not perched on top of a big, unwieldy SUV. The steering and handling are predictably great, almost sedan-like. In addition, the cockpit has embraced a ‘less is more’ philosophy, with a clean, minimalist design that puts focus on driving, not overwhelming you with clutter.
Interior and Tech
The CX-90 does not have to shout that it is a luxury SUV. That warm, inviting cabin does all the talking for it. Everything you look at, touch, or hear feels like it belongs here. For instance, there’s available Nappa leather, electrical niceties like a 12-inch screen, a panoramic moonroof (optional), sophisticated safety innovations, and heated and cooled front- and second-row seats.
If you’re ready for a big SUV that makes driving fun, the CX-90 is waiting. Call Auffenberg Mazda of O’Fallon in Shiloh, IL, to schedule a test drive and experience this vehicle for yourself.
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