Anyone familiar with this model? The they look really nice

Styling and interior look awesome!

Any concern with the turbo inline 6?

The two people I know who have them seem to love the torque and the smoothness of the engine. BMW used to make a similar power plant and it was well liked.

My wife had a CX-9 signature which is the old model. We have been happy with it for 9 years so far. Only reason we may get a new car is having 3 kids now. Been very good car so far. No real issues other than the heater acting up this past winter.

Our Long-Term Mazda CX-90 Puts the "Um" in "Premium" https://t.co/6VC5fBDMzi

— Car and Driver (@CARandDRIVER) October 11, 2024

I really wanted to love it when we test drove for my wife's new car. I was aware of its shortfalls and that it likely wouldn't be the best fit, but I wanted it to be the one that got away, so we test drove one.

The cargo space and 3rd row were small, as expected, but the 3rd row was surprisingly comfortable. It was fun to drive, but not overwhelmingly so. The single knob control for the media wasc strange and unintuitive, but I thought we'd get used to it soon enough. Its looks were second to none in the category. The salesman was the best we dealt with across several dealerships.

Then we test drove the Telluride and it blew the CX90 out of the water in everything but looks. We never looked back.

I really like them!

Some of the ergonomics are funky like the shifter and climate control. But the engine is great!

beautiful car, enjoy

Japan >>> Korea

bam02 said:

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Only thing this board loves more than F-150's is Mazda SUV's and minivans. And for good reason!

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FIFY

Had one for a rental over a few days. Loved it BUT I could never get comfortable in the driver seat which is a deal breaker for me.


I'm 6'3".

We have one in our garage. I wasn't quite impressed with the driving dynamics when we first got it, but it has really grown on me over time. The steering and suspension are tighter than your standard people/grocery mover, but not harsh by any means. Body roll is manageable, and you always feel like you're in control. We have the turbocharged mild hybrid version, and you have lots of acceleration on demand (zoom zoom). The hybrid does have engine cut out but kudos to Mazda because you barely notice it and there is no lag when it cuts back in. Fit and finish in the interior are excellent and it does feel upscale. Plenty of power ports and the seats are very comfortable. Cargo area is very functional and while not class leading, there is plenty of room when you fold down the third row (only complaint there is you have to remove those head rests, or it won't fold flat.

As for the not so good... The driver assist system is full nanny mode. Look out the window for longer than an instant and get yelled at for being a distracted driver. Get closer to an inside or outside lane marker and it will tug you in the opposite direction (this can be "fun" when lanes split or merge). Many of the safety sensors experience drop out during hard rain as well. The software is a bit buggy too; the driver position preset forgets my settings half the time (almost always the steering wheel position). The car is supposed to recognize the driver via facial recognition and adjust the ergo accordingly, but this only works about half the time. The infotainment system is a mixture between good and terrible (can you say 4 screen selections to change the radio station). As for the exterior, I'm pretty sure the paint would scratch if a mosquito sneezed on it, and this is perhaps the biggest complaint I've seen about the car online. It may also have the tightest engine bay I've ever seen in a vehicle, and everything is hard to reach. I imagine most major jobs will require the pulling of the engine or transmission or both. That might not be a big deal if the vehicle turns out to be very reliable in the long-term, but the prospect of working on it if we keep it significantly outside of warranty makes me sweat a bit. The factory provided Toyo tires are hot garbage.

So, in summary, it's really fun to drive for an SUV with solid driving dynamics and definitely more attractive than a lot of its competitors. It's a quirky beast though, and you have to learn how to live with that.