I don’t see how anyone can hate on the CX90. That white interior is amazing! Everything is black now. My wife’s CX9 info knob works well once you use it more than a test drive. It falls to hand very well.

@Soh90

7 ай бұрын

The white interior is OK, but I prefer the black leather myself. Something about the white cloth doesn’t sit well with me. I had a 2019 AWD Mazda3 Preferred and I will admit that after using the knob for about 2 weeks, I started wishing that every car would implement it. It’s very easy to use and is very intuitive. My biggest issue with Mazda (and the reason why I traded it after only 3 years) is that the quality really isn’t all that well. Lots of squeaks after 3 years and overall, the interior just didn’t feel as well put together as the 328d that I replaced it with. I hope the CX-90 doesn’t suffer from that. If Mazda puts the 3 on a RWD platform, I might go back.

@ckm-mkc

7 ай бұрын

I was gonna say I hate black interiors with a passion. Nothing like a 200 degree seat to ruin your day,. so I actively shop for cars WITHOUT a black interior. Manufacturers know this, which is why pretty much every non-black interior option costs $$$$$....

@jimjones-pz1tt

7 ай бұрын

It's pointless for a car reviewer to hate on colors, especially if there are options available.

@ckm-mkc

7 ай бұрын

@@jimjones-pz1tt Except that black is the ONLY option for a lot of models..... IMHO, the hate should be on black interiors.

@tikwingmak

7 ай бұрын

yeah. I like anything other than black interior. this white is not bad at all

A digital tachometer or Power meter is on the left side when you're in the EV drive mode. It shows a maximum line you can step on the accelerator before it goes out of EV mode and starts using the gas engine. I found this out after a couple times driving the PHEV, and it goes fast enough. As long as you're mindful of that, you can stay fully in EV mode.

@sheldonduffy9442

2 ай бұрын

I own this exact vehicle in the same color and this is a really excellent review. I disagree with what you say about the radial dial and I have learned to love it. However, this review is extremely thorough and fair. I also think you should give the inline 6 another shot. I recently had a Turbo S loaner and I really liked some of the features that it has (like lane centering) that the PHEV lacks. Maybe you can review a base Turbo Premium Plus with the lower horsepower 28O horsepower in the black interior of course.

The hate on the white interior is his personal thing lmao

If this had a Subaru badge he would love this car lol

@knightryder3757

7 ай бұрын

If it had a Subaru badge, he wouldn't have wasted his time taking it through the pussy course like he did here. That Mazda would have just embarrassed itself going down Ryan's normal harder courses. 😂

@K03sport

7 ай бұрын

if it had a Subaru badge, it would have a CVT. At least Mazda still uses a torque converted auto...and keeps making it better.

@tallll70

7 ай бұрын

@@K03sport i like the balance with these 2 comments here 😁

@bobby350z

7 ай бұрын

He was positive for most things.

@lilpeppa117G

7 ай бұрын

Facts

The execution of the infotainment can be improved, but fundamentally it is fine. It is more annoying to need to keep your hand steady enough midair to press on things on the screen compared to what this allows. Speaking as a subaru owner with that 11" screen.

I prefer the rotary dial for infotainment. It prevents the display from getting covered in fingerprints and smudges. The dial works just fine and I see it as an upgrade. Not substandard in any way

@K03sport

7 ай бұрын

... seems to be fine in our CX-5. I want to know how often ppl muck w/the infotainement? there are steering wheel controls for frequently used functions. If you need vehicle parameter tweeks, how much tweeking are ppl doing while they are driving? if you are too concerned about vehicle parameters, pull over and change them. Can it wait; most likely....

It’s obvious this vehicle needs work. Every car reviewer worldwide has pointed out its shortcomings. The sound and feel of the door handles, and the partially heated steering wheel do not suggest a premium product. Neither does the faux metal trim around the shifter. However, this is a gorgeous vehicle, inside and out! And I would buy it just for that. One may prefer a darker interior. But to say or even suggest that the white interior does not look good is an exaggeration. And as someone who actually spends money on Mazdas, I have zero issues with the infotainment screen.

@tyler021989

7 ай бұрын

Agreed. He's a little exaggerated lol

I love the fact that the infotainment still uses a dial and isn' touch screen. The white interior design and non touch infotainment controls might make this my go to car that I want. RIP Volvo XC90 2nd place now.

@br0th3rb82

5 ай бұрын

I’ve worked at a Volvo, Mazda, Volkswagen dealership and you should absolutely go with the Mazda

I have to say, Mazda has really impressed me with all the improvements they have made these last few years. You can tell they are really trying to move upmarket, and not just dazzle you with gimmicks and styling while raising the price **cough** Hyundai/Kia **cough**

@bobby350z

7 ай бұрын

Agree except no EVs

Probably the best looking SUV under $100k

My wife drives a 22 mazda 3 and other than the low pro tires its a great na engine and great value car.

@jacobshort5378

7 ай бұрын

I will never like low pro tires. I want that sidewall.

Haters will hate really don’t matter you buy what you want and like

Who ever signed off on the rear $5.00 Amazon cup holder should be fired !

@sheldonduffy9442

2 ай бұрын

I had the same opinion, but believe it or not, it really works.

White interior looks A LOT BETTER

Forrester section(Not to be confused with the Subaru Forester). Sans the infortainment, this Mazda surprised me. And yes, the white exterior with black interior colors are definitely tasty!!!

I had a Mazda 3 and I love the infotainment dial. Within about a week of owning it, I could navigate the infotainment without looking and just couting the tactile clicks. I just wish the screen was larger vertically

I like Mazda's unconvencional engines. Big respect for You to take another family cruiser off road. Greetings

Thanks for the review.😀

One thing i HATE about my cx90 phev (us version)... Lane centering is missing! Mazda dropped the ball there. Also, I believe all models should gave 360 cameras. I didn't know the premium plus had more safety sensors than the others + 360 cameras. Once they fix those things, i will trade in. Probably a few years...

@sheldonduffy9442

2 ай бұрын

I know, recently had a Turbo S loaner. I considered it because it was basically the same price as the PHEV Premium Plus when I purchased (now it is several thousand CHEAPER) and it had the lane centering. I LOVED IT!!! Loved it so much that I refused to use it when I was headed back to the dealer to get my PHEV😂.

Have the PHEV for 2 months, 1800 miles.. a mixed bag... def not as refined as my CX9... but learning the PHEV world and charging.. lots of EV only driving around town

@KT_One

7 ай бұрын

That’s a bummer. I was hoping this would be a step up in refinement from the CX9.

@K03sport

7 ай бұрын

same as above ^. I want to replace our CX-5 w/a '90 PHEV, however, the $7k price difference is several years of gasoline, even at inflated prices. If we were in more of a natural disaster area, then I might lean more towards the PHEV. Time will tell; purchase date is still a ways off....despite current incentives

@kdomster9141

7 ай бұрын

It is so new of a platform , engine , tranny , chassis, that I surprised how well it went so far . Just 5 TSBs and most of little issues like electric assist and tranny are being resolved and super smooth now. I think they will perfect it soon knowing Mazdas attention to detail ...

Thanks for posting this, I've been trying to keep my eyes open for something like a PHEV Land Cruiser. This looks close and I bet it's fun to drive based on other Mazdas I've been in. 20 miles electric range sounds good, it would cover most of my trips around town. But I'm holding out for a PHEV with more off-road capability and towing capacity than this, even if the interior is less spacious and the wheelbase is shorter.

@scotty305

7 ай бұрын

Also, something I've wondered about PHEVs, does the heater work without running the engine? I'd like to preheat the interior a PHEV inside a garage during the winter, without needing to worry about exhaust fumes.

Thanks for the review. I test drove the CX60 inline 6 here in New Zealand, and it definitely needs to be refined. That forest looks like Goblin, perhaps a name for it 🤔

As a long-term user of the Mazda dial system, I can confirm that it works well. Infact, I missing being able to push a button to navigate between maps/music and home. I did not like the set up initially but has grown on me and has now become my preferred way of interacting with apple car play.

I totally agree with you on touch regarding CarPlay.

Great review. Might I suggest trying the inline 6 diesel, its a game changer.

They need a battery that can be added in back in mutiples that shaped to stay in place and can be added too for longer distance. Someday they will make all batteries easily switchable so you can have extras at home and work precharged ! Do you plan on long distant trips to really test some favorites? Alaska in july would be a great one.

@Largeone1968

7 ай бұрын

That makes a lot of sense. You and the car at work whilst a spare battery at home on charge using solar. Alternatively, a battery at work being charged off peak.

Very cool, thanks for posting! CX90 is on my list.

Trail name suggestion? Woodpecker Pass. The holes in the dead tree at the beginning gives it away.

@knightryder3757

7 ай бұрын

The course should be called 'Pussy pass' 😂

OMG this dude was trying way too hard to show up the PHEV. The vehicle was brilliant. What an AWD system. Made small work of his course. Way to go Dave Coleman. Could see his four algorithms working flawlessly.

At home we have a 23 lexus nx and 21 cx5 ....always prefer the cx5 infotainment and climate control and I actually really like the volume nobe placement

Fun Forest! Fitting. 😊

It is fascinating to me that electric was touted as a savings mechanism vs gas. Once costs skyrocketed to make electric vehicles it’s now a save the environment statement. Neither is ignoble but just shows the power of advertising. Side note, Lincoln has been doing the Aviator PHEV for years and I miss my 87 Mazda B2000.

@jstrig

7 ай бұрын

It was always an environmental statement. An electric car has never been the cost saving option

@jamesh1641

7 ай бұрын

@@jstrigyou can go read energy.gov yourself. The modern electric development was driven by gas prices in the 1980s and morphed as a response to CARB regulations in the 1990s with EV1 as the genesis. Move on. I don’t need a history lesson for you telling me “Always…”

Never thought i would see the day where Toyota tech is more advanced than a competitor like Mazda. The times are changing

If you need a car with automatic lane centring, you shouldn't be allowed on public roads to begin with.

This PHEV has electric motor between ICE and gearbox, as result even in EV mode you feel gear changes and acceleration pulsation, and lots of strange noises in EV mode. Then in auto mode, when accelerating with increasing throttle ICE starts but as it is extremely hard to keep smooth acceleration and start ICE and synchronise rpms you get awful random jerks. I might be biased after 8 years with CVTs but thats unacceptable for me now. :) The only mode this car felt proper was under explicit acceleration, felt sporty and nice engine sound.

@d.j.cantelli8074

5 ай бұрын

I think CVT is horrible

its a good looking suv, i like it. It reminds me of the Infiniti fx in the front a bit and the bmw x in the rear.

Bro with the white cx90 son!

I bought mine two weeks ago, a GS-L trim, and in my opinion, its performance is fantastic compared to the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander, which I also test drove. The steering wheel has a sporty grip and isn't overly techy or flashy. It serves its purpose well and provides a great driving experience!

28:13 that rear tire saw it's whole life suddenly passing in its thoughts

A great off-road performance. Rear wheel bias is definitely better.

Why don't manufacterers and reviewers concentrate on whether a PHEV is a good hybrid first and an EV second? Hey, plug it in on the weekend and let it stay in default hybrid mode, still save gas and enjoy the performance! Concentrate more on the drivability and smooth transitions.

@d.j.cantelli8074

5 ай бұрын

I have this and the transitions are very smooth. Almost can't tell when the engine kicks in. The transmission needs refining though.

very good looking1!!!

Thanks for the great, high quality video. I don’t know, for the money and some of the shortcomings you explain in detail, I’m in the “no thanks” category. I would rather go head in with an EV Tesla, specially for the price tag of this car.

Thank you for this video. You have me more insight on my new 2024 cx90 PHEV. I could not agree more with you regarding infotainment. I just want to shoot myself when I have to use it especially when I'm driving. It's not user friendly at all. Sorry for the rant bur mazda needs to really work on this 110 %. Overall I'm pretty satisfied with this suv

side by side with the Outlander phev?

Mazda all the way

reviews at its best...

Lane centering is offered on one of the trims on the inline 6. Also, the Canadian phev version has it too. Seen these in the cx90 fb group. That made me mad

Living in South Africa we have planned blackouts of up to hours at Time. I am looking for a phev that can run my home or shop when we have blckouts .. and fast charge.. i am amazed that the outlander Mitsubishi are the only manufacturers who thought of this ???

2024 Nissan Titan pro-4x should take on your off road course!!

The startup chime is quite irritating. Otherwise I love the design.

Nice overall review. Gotta disagree that the black leather looks better than the white. We own the white on white PHEV with the top trim package with white leather and its beautiful. I also love the option of having different drive modes. The EV performs fine and wife gets commutes on full EV daily. Normal mode for average drives. And sport mode has lots of power and is fun to drive. Even the off road (if i ever need it) seems to be pretty usable.

Thank you but how are the brakes? How is the steering feel?

@d.j.cantelli8074

5 ай бұрын

Brakes are good overall but you get that Regen feel. The steering is excellent of course....it's a Mazda! It's tight and direct just like it should be. Doesn't quite have the go cart feel of our last CX5 of course, but for a large vehicle it drives great..still has that fun to drive feel, especially if you put it in sport mode.

Ryan, here's a course name for you - Hobbit Woods.

The reason you're hearing more "EV" noises while in eletric only mode is because the EV motor is before the trans, meaning when under EV only power you're still shifting gears.

I bet this 2016 CX-90 really took the automotive world by storm! *touches earpiece* I'm sorry, I'm being told this is actually a 2024. Woof.

I am surprised Mazda didn't use similar AWD to Honda ivtm4. Better packaging, performance is good enough.

I'm waiting for the day that someone putting A/T tires on CX-60 or CX-90

Black interiors are hateful. If you live anywhere with a real summer, it's something to actively avoid. Never mind that it's become (like black trim/wheels) the cheap option in pretty much all cars. I actively avoid cars with black interiors, esp. black leather - that's just the definition of uncomfortable & depressing. As far as the dial, way, way better than a touchscreen - my BMW has this as well and it's all about muscle memory. Most touchscreens are just as bad as a phone for driver distraction and are mostly impossible to use...

@wildbill23c

7 ай бұрын

Totally agree about the touch screens and distraction reference. Been saying that all along since they started putting tablets in the dash of every vehicle forcing you to take your eyes off the road and scroll through menus to do anything now, where a simple button, switch or knob would have been a hell of a lot less distracting. Leather of any type in the summer is terrible, and its terrible in the winter...although 99% of cars don't have leather in their "leather" interiors, its garbage leather look a like vinyl. Regardless its terrible in hot weather and cold weather for sure. Black interiors and exteriors are horrible all around for hot weather anyways. Not sure I'd want white either though.

Ryan, I don't think you meant to say the camera system is so small. I think what you meant to say is, the screen is so small. Mazda owners loves that little screen, but I think for that money, it should be bigger...

@DestroyAllWarnings

7 ай бұрын

I really don’t understand the complaints about s small screens in Mazdas. It’s plenty big enough to have nav on. It’s not like you’re going to be watching movies on it.

@d.j.cantelli8074

5 ай бұрын

The screen is not small. It's plenty big and is so much more well integrated into the interior from a design and aesthetics perspective than most other vehicles. I prefer understated elegance and most of the new interior look like gawdy spaceships. All set. Mazda just nails it.

I couldn't agree less regarding the touch screen. Yes, the command knob is more difficult initially, but once you play around with it for a week, it's far less distracting than trying to hit an onscreen button.

Also, the rear lights. They put dummy tail lights for the hatch. Only the top model on the inline 6 has the full tail lights. That was a stupid move by mazda too

I put a soda in the middle seat cup holder... I was shitting bricks and removed it. I dont wanna drop an entire drink in my car new car lol

I bought a 2024 CX-90, inline 6. It gives 30 miles per gallons and $7000 cheaper than PLEV.

@wildbill23c

7 ай бұрын

Would have been better if they left off the turbo crap. Not a fan at all with all these turbo charged engines trying to make up for smaller engine sizes in larger heavier vehicles. At least its an I-6 engine, but still terrible for longevity with it being turbocharged.

@DestroyAllWarnings

7 ай бұрын

That’s most carmakers’ way to deal with the efficiency regulations. Honda has been on this train for years. Peek at the new Tacomas if we’re talking about vehicles that shouldn’t try to compensate for lack of power with a turbo. It’s not like these are your typical aftermarket turbos either. The factory turbos are unlikely to damage the engine much, they’re over engineered and under-utilized. Only big negative is simply having that one extra thing to maintain.

Certainly the CX-90, the non-electric models must be very correct except for PHEV because now it's barely 6 weeks that I've had the vehicle, 5000 kilometers on it, and it's already horrible. Electric or hybrid mode does not work below -12 degrees Celsius. Brake problem: screeching brake, transmission makes a horrible noise when changing gears and is jerky. Several hybrid system malfunction error codes and so on. The car no longer recognizes the key. As for the other models in the range I don't know but for the PHEV models to avoid.

Lane keep us on the top trim turbo S only

Not premium enough....proceeds to criticize and turn off features originated and still present on euro-luxury cars.

Snoqualmie just got dumped on if you could have just waited a couple days dang it

call it the Pine Trail.

The spooky forest.

I’m upset cause in my city I see a lot of Grand Highlanders then the CX 90. It’s literally a 3000 difference smh

What a princess...

Test the new Outlander PHEV too on and off-road.

The new suspension is wishbone and independent. It’s supposed to be bouncy like the Mercedes and Lexus

Get the tan interior - not boring black and closest to the color of dirt.

The back end is hideous, had it been boxy and a bench seat is offered in all trims, we’d buy it. Until then, the pilot elite it is

Здравствуйте скажите пожалуйста в каком штате было снято видео ?

@MrMe-fl3tk

5 ай бұрын

It's got California plates.

Amen to the extra clicking dangers. Personally, I am very happy with my 2023 Crosstrek PHEV because all of the important things can be done with buttons and I do not have to go wandering through menus. I even like it more than the 2024 Crosstrek, since things have been moved into the 11" infotainment screen instead of true buttons. While I get the transition in technology, I really dislike things only being available through the infotainment menus.

@lolotus4borderless

7 ай бұрын

100% accurate, whenever you are off road, you are done with watching screens… buttons +physical memory is the best safety warranty off the asphalt

@wildbill23c

7 ай бұрын

I agree. If you have to go scrolling through menus on a screen to turn the AC on change a radio station, etc....how's that any different than someone playing on their damn phone while driving. They whined about distracted driving by phone usage, so let's just install a damn tablet in the dash of every vehicle, then...lets put every control in a menu that you have to search through to adjust....because a damn button, switch, or knob was just soo hard to use for 100+ years. People don't keep their vehicles long enough anymore to realize what will happen when that touch screen system fails....now you need a new car because in a few years there aren't any parts to fix that stuff. At least with an old vehicle, when the radio stopped working, you simply either stopped listening to music, or you simply replaced the radio....can't do that now...radio stops working, you have to buy a new car to get a new radio.

No typical vehicle needs more than 18 inch rims !! Commercial big rigs only especially to go offroad

Hi Ryan and thanks for that video ! Much appreciated. I need help please. I am considering making a move, but I hesitate. I work 7km away from home. I guess I can drive using the EV mode. That's interesting ! I have a 2021 CX-5 GT. I like it. I went to the dealership last week for maintenance and I had a sales representative to quote me on the CX-90 PHEV. I would have to pay 342$ more a month including a loss from the Cx-5 early sale. I wonder if over the long run, the fuel effeciency would write off this prince increase. I typically drive 35000km/year. Many thanks !

@drivingsports

6 ай бұрын

It depends on the price of power in your area. If you commute and power is cheap it could pencil out and you'd have a bigger car than the CX-5.

@m-agirard3059

6 ай бұрын

@@drivingsports thanks. Power is cheap, gas is about 1.50$/l and commute is 14km daily.

I didn't know the hybrid had poverty bouttons..

Mazda seriously doesn’t have auto lane centering? That’s a HUGE omission. Long distance driving in the west coast has been an absolute breeze with Subaru’s EyeSight system. Can’t imagine doing road trips without it…

@holmiumh

7 ай бұрын

Don't want to be rude but if you can't imagine doing road trip without those clunky electronic systems I really don't think you should do road trip at all. I'm pretty sure it's not entirely impossible to have a good land centering system, but I just haven't seen one.

@ckm-mkc

7 ай бұрын

Just wait until it goes haywire & you need to have it fixed.... And I agree with @holmiumh - never seen one that actually works properly, they pretty all bounce between the lines even on $100k + cars.

@Jjjxxxx123

7 ай бұрын

@@ckm-mkcyou must’ve never tried the Hyundai system then. It’s fantastic and drives better than a human in extreme rain

@juzoff

7 ай бұрын

@@Jjjxxxx123I have both Hyundai and Subaru as a company car. Hyundai’s lane assist is indeed fantastic and very consistent. Subaru’s Eyesight almost sent me to the ditch a few times. Total junk.

@Jjjxxxx123

7 ай бұрын

@@juzoff just switch from a Hyundai to Subaru and I feel exactly the same 🤣

Tell me he hates Mazda without telling me he hates Mazda 😉

@drivingsports

7 ай бұрын

CX-50, Miata, CX-5 are all great. CX-90 needs to be put back in the oven.

died at stop light, engine malfunction please have vehicle inspected. after we had days of the car not going into gear unless you "rebooted" 3-4 times...must run on windows....

Timbucktoo course

Why do you feel good about not using gas? Weird comment....

I think the CX-70 will be more refined.

@Fabulousprofound168

7 ай бұрын

What have you heard? From what little I know it’s just a shorter CX90 without a 3rd row?

@K03sport

7 ай бұрын

they (mazda) are going to squeeze a model between the cx-50 and cx-90? when? what year?

@robertwilliam9558

7 ай бұрын

@@Fabulousprofound168 That is true, but the powertrain will have the bugs out.

Off road with big as wheels lol

with Approach Angle. 18.8º don't bother with any offroad.

Blah.. the system is perfect. I don't change the volume and alert style of my blinkers every time I step in the car. But I can. So biased.

So with you on the black interior Ryan. I will never understand why anyone would get a white/cream interior. Color transfer from your cloths and you will constant have smug marks on the rest of the interior. Quickly turns into a dumpster fire if you don't clean it weekly.

@d.j.cantelli8074

5 ай бұрын

Not true....have owned 2 now and also black leather interiors as well. I find the white easier to keep clean. It looks way nicer and stays cooler.

nah fk mazda.. see their current TSB on all skyactive turbo engines blowing up?

Why would i buy an CX90 when the XC90 is so much better? Swedish power 💪🏻

@d.j.cantelli8074

5 ай бұрын

Dude....the Volvo is like almost 20k more 🤦🤷‍♂️

One thing that always amazes me is how the mazda fans come out of the woodwork anytime something slightly negative about this brand is said on the internet. The fact is, is that if Mazdas were as good as some of y'all think, the public would speak by actually buying them, but look at their sales. Theyre mostly middling in almost every sense. I leased a 2020 Mazda6 and it was...just okay. I had no desire to buy it out. But if you look online you'd think it was the best sedan ever made. And those of you defending the awful infotainment system are absolutely lying. It leads me to believe you've never actually used it.😂

@d.j.cantelli8074

5 ай бұрын

You either get it or you don't

Survey says this dude is annoying. He doesn't know what he is talking about. The PHEV has a engine powered GENERATOR, not alternator. Of 10 youtube reviewers, he is probably the most annoying. It is undoubtedly Premium. The only thing Premium it wont have is breaking down at three-five years of ownership like the German auto's.

Kia Telluride...

Who is the F goes through settings while driving? Clearly negative toward Mazda. And I don’t even own a Mazda. But it’s clear he won’t regardless of how great it may be.

The only riot that will happen is people watching the guy pretend the dial is so awful to use. He handles the dial like he drives, no coordination or skill.

Ho no. Black interiors are super boring

I liked this just fine until you mentioned the price. $58k for a Mazda is just not practical. I'm not saying they're junk but they're not that far ahead of Hyundai/Kia.

@wildbill23c

7 ай бұрын

People say the same thing about $80k Jeeps, yet people are out there buying them all the time LOL.

@d.j.cantelli8074

5 ай бұрын

Ummmm....yeah they are. I own both a Kia and a Mazda. The Kia isn't even close.