The CX-90's new longitudinal-engine platform, electrified powertrains, and gorgeous interior could help it give many luxury SUVs a run for their money.
While Mazda has been pushing upmarket for a while, the CX-90 clearly sets its targets higher than the CX-9 ever did because of its new platform. It introduces Mazda's new longitudinal-engine architecture, which the company simply calls "Large Platform," to the U.S. market. This platform supports a new range of electrified powertrains, including a turbocharged 3.3-liter inline-six with 340 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque that also includes a 48-volt hybrid system.
All-wheel drive is standard, but Mazda is not shy about calling out the CX-90's "rear-biased" layout and "rear-wheel-drive proportions." A new eight-speed automatic is standard with both powertrains and is unconventional in that it swaps out a torque converter for a multi-plate wet-clutch setup, an arrangement AMG also uses.
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