The CX-90 is the largest Mazda ever sold in Australia and the most ambitious tilt at the premium three-row SUV segment the brand has attempted. It shares its longitudinal rear-drive-biased platform with the CX-60, but adds a third row, a longer wheelbase, and the option of a six-cylinder turbo petrol that puts most of the German rivals to shame on outright output.
What you are buying
A 3.3 L inline-six turbo petrol making 254 kW and 500 Nm, paired with an eight-speed automatic, and an all-wheel drive system biased to the rear. Three rows of seats, the bigger driver display, the panoramic roof in the higher trims, and the upgraded driver assistance pack.
Cartell Assessment
The CX-90 is the Mazda for the buyer who would have walked into a BMW X5 or an Audi Q7 showroom. It undercuts both on price by a meaningful margin, looks like a properly premium SUV, and the inline-six is genuinely sweet to drive. The compromises are the firmer ride and the slightly awkward 8-speed transmission tune at low speeds.
AU Outlook
CX-90 GT pricing in Australia sits in the mid-$90k drive-away range. Cross-shop is the BMW X5 30i, the Audi Q7 45 TFSI, and the Genesis GV80. Verify the latest figures with the Mazda Australia configurator.
The spec sheet
- Power
- 254 kW
- Torque
- 500 Nm
- Drive
- AWD, 8-speed auto
- Fuel
- 8.2 L/100 km (combined)
- Seats
- 7
- Warranty
- 5 years / unlimited km
- Safety
- ANCAP 5-star
Trim levels & pricing
| Trim | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| CX-90 Touring | from $79,990 drive-away (verify) | Entry, 7 seats, AWD |
| CX-90 GT | from $94,990 drive-away (verify) | Leather, panoramic roof, larger screen |
| CX-90 Azami | from $104,990 drive-away (verify) | Top spec, nappa leather, premium audio |
Prices indicative — see the manufacturer for current drive-away pricing.
