Highlight: The CX-70 is the two-row version of the brand’s flagship CX-90 crossover.
Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $60,030 (Base CX-90 Preferred):$52,340
Seating Capacity: 7
Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; rear view monitoring; stability control; traction control system; a blind spot monitoring system; a lane departure warning system; a lane keep assist system; a rear cross traffic alert system; a brake hold feature; a hill start assist system; a temporary spare tire and a tire pressure monitoring system
Standard Equipment (Test Model): AWD; 21-inch wheels; gas and electric; hands free power lift gate; body color rear roof spoiler; power driver’s seat with lumbar; heated front seats; a leather steering wheel with paddle shifters; ventilated front seats; a keyless entry system; a heated leather steering wheel; 12-inch infotainment system; power panoramic moonroof; aluminum roof rails; navigation system; heated second row seats; frameless rearview mirror; power front seat; and a radar activated cruise control system
Options: Adaptive front lighting system; Nappa leather seats; a power tilt/telescopic steering system; side mirrors with tilt in reverse mirrors; a driver monitor system; smart brake support turn across traffic; windshield wiper de-icer; a driver personalization system; a 360-degree monitor view and trailer hitch view; and front cross traffic alert/braking
Other Trim Levels:
Mazda CX-90 gasoline
Standard Audio On Test Vehicle: a 12-speaker Bose AM/FM/HD audio with Sirius
Android/Apple CarPlay: Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity: Standard
USB Connectivity: Standard
Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty: 3 years or 36,000 miles
Powertrain Warranty: 5 years or 60,000 miles
Battery Warranty: 8 years/100,000 miles
Engine/Horsepower (Test Vehicle): 3.3-liter, 6-cylinder turbo engine/323-hp
Electric Vehicle Driving Range: 29 miles
Standard Mileage: 56 MPGe/26 MPG (test model)
Towing: 3,500 lbs
What’s New: The CX-90 Plug-In is essentially a carryover model for 2026 with no significant changes.
Why:
A Plug-In (gasoline and electric)
Drives up to 29 miles before gasoline kicks in
Takes 2 hours to charge up using a level 2 charger
Power folding exterior mirrors
21-inch wheels
AWD
323-hp engine
A stylish design
A three-row vehicle
A high-level of safety driving aids
A radar-activated stop-and-go cruise control system
A dual zone automatic temperature system
A keyless entry system
Nappa leather seats
Power moonroof
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel available
Power rear liftgate
Power heated tilt/telescopic steering wheel
Premium sound system
But:
Interior cabin is smaller than competitor vehicles
A complicated infotainment center
Takes too long to charge up smartphone when enclosed in a case
Like all of its Plug-In competitors, the Mazda is only available in an AWD configuration
Verdict: The premium looking
flagship CX-90 was the first vehicle in the brand’s line-up to offer a plug-in
powertrain. For those seeking electrification, it’s the best of both worlds.
Short commuters will appreciate the three-row vehicle being that it offers up to 29-miles of electric driving range, before the gasoline engine kicks in. With gas prices topping over $4 a gallon, this could be a windfall for short commuters.
And for those seeking to make cross country trips, they are not solely dependent on America’s piece meal electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Yes, this plug-in application reduces range anxiety, too.
At a starting price of approximately $52,000, the CX-90 Plug-In is available in three trims. Depending upon the trim, the vehicle can be outfitted with such features as second-row bucket seats, Nappa leather and a 360-degree camera. Yet, unlike the gasoline powered CX-90s, the Plug-In offers less trims and a much higher price of entry.
However, being that Mazda straddles the fence, yearning to be a near luxury brand. The CX-90 Plug-In cost structure is significantly less than the Lexus TX Plug-In and the Volvo XC-90 Plug-In. So, for those seeking dual options in terms of powering their vehicle, the CX-90 Plug-In could serve as the perfect bridge, especially for those seeking a premium look and feel.
Nearest Three Row Plug-In Competition: Kia Sorento Plug-In, Lexus TX Plug-in and Volvo XC90 Plug In
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