Japanese automaker Mazda recently debuted its CX-90 flagship SUV, a three-row luxury-performance contender to square off with the industry’s best, a who’s who of seven-seat superstardom that includes the Kia Telluride, Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, and Subaru Ascent. Furthermore, the upmarket intent means the 2024 Mazda CX-90 faces stiff competition from ‘le spirited Germans, like the BMW X5, Audi Q7, and Mercedes-Benz GLS.

“With each new vehicle launch, we challenge ourselves to progress through our human-centric approach of design and engineering,” said Jeff Guyton, President and CEO of Mazda North American Operations. “CX-90 offers powerful and responsive performance, alluring design, and intuitive technology.”

2024 Mazda CX-90: What’s New?

The Mazda CX-90 is an all-new vehicle from the ground up. Its Kodo-influenced, slender body rides on top of Mazda’s newly-developed, rear-wheel-bias large platform designed to accommodate a longer wheelbase and a bigger engine. We first heard through the grapevine that the next-generation Mazda6 would be the first to debut a new rear-bias architecture coupled with a new Skyactiv-G inline-six. Mazda has since discontinued the Mazda6 (and the CX-3) as “consumer interests continue to evolve.”

e-Skyactiv Mild Hybrid & PHEV Powertrains

The 2024 Mazda CX-90 will arrive in showrooms with two electrified…