Just love the fact that they have gone with a in-line 6 turbo. Looks nice as well. Costly though, but seems like an improvement.

oh my god wow it looks super beautiful especially in exterior and interior colour combination i love this dark red with bright brown interior

Mazda's designs are so balanced, never trying too hard to impress but does enough to not come off as being boring. A sensible car company to lean to, when your brain is about to explode from so many other options.

@Unknown70896

Жыл бұрын

Lol considering they said the kodo design has been their motivation and eye on the company... so yes meaning it's going to be like VW, BMW, and Volvo by sticking to 1 design ... unlike Toyota.

@everestfoodandadventurewor5182

Жыл бұрын

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My mechanic in sydney Australia strongly recommends mazda cars overall as they are top quality and most importantly parts for service are really easy and fast to aquire even from overseas and ive only ever owned mazda so i cant wait for the CX90 🎉🎉🎉❤

The review I’ve been waiting for. Great job @Paul🙏🏽🙏🏽

The US reviews have been very very good for the CX90. When compared to the usual FWD driving the rear wheels the CX90 will be miles ahead. That 3.3 inline 6 does sound delicious ❤️ As long as Mazda and get people to drive it they will sell here and in the USA

@aidensnow5017

Жыл бұрын

That's the problem... 90% of Amarican's only test drive one car before signing their life away... I cant tell you how many of my friends that drive Honda's, Toyota's, Hyundai/KIA's have sat in my Mazda 6 Signature and verbally went "holy fck, how much was this!?" and instantly had buyers remorse for their cars. Mazda is far far too underrated, and not enough American's cross shop, they either buy off a cars looks or off name recognition like Camry and Accord alone.

@converdis449

Жыл бұрын

@@aidensnow5017 sadly very true .

@Pathfinding-earth

Жыл бұрын

@@aidensnow5017 I don't want to be rude, but people in the USA only think Toyota is good, which is true, but not only Toyota is good.

@kokosaitamalifeguard

11 ай бұрын

​@@aidensnow5017Mazda is a much smaller company than those companies. The same is true of Subaru.

Very keen for this and the cx60 . The I6 diesel will be interesting . The exterior colour and quality of the interior look great 😍. Well done mazda hope they sell well 👏👏

Another wicked review, thank you 🙏

Paul you're a great motoring journalist. Always good to watch your reports. Also about this car... Really looks like a Merc. Impressive.

Mazda imo have nailed the interior, there's no piano black!

No. I have a CX9 Azami and its a great car, cost around 70k, I don't see the extra 30k of value here.

Thank you for reviewing the car 👍

I love the way he smiled when he's cornering and accelerating this beautiful SUV, it makes my day whenever I'm watching any reviewer test driving this SUV and expressing their impression on this car.👍 👏 😂

Much anticipated!

Its worth! Even Lexus RX dont have this RWD and Inline 6 turbo setup👌🏻

Looks amazing. Mazda always do it well. $100k for this is about right in 2023 when you’re GLE and X5 have crept well over $130k. Gone are the days of getting into German for less than $100k. Shit is expensive these days.

@GooseVan

Жыл бұрын

This one tops CA$63k here in Canada. How could it be $100K there, lol. I still remember my E90 X5 was CA$59K and F16 X6 was CA$69k. I looked X7 and that shit isn't CA$70K better than this one.

@d.j.z.j

Жыл бұрын

Agree vw tiguan are 80 k. Skodas are 80 k lol. Everything gone up by 20 plus percent

@brunopolkowski788

Жыл бұрын

That is in australian dollars ?

@BluePandaa284

11 ай бұрын

Dont say you compare gle or x5 with a mazda 😂. Bro I found a q7 and x5 on carsales right now. Clock is under 10k. Brand new condition. And price tag around 95k 😂 .

@anthonywarry

11 ай бұрын

@@BluePandaa284 Whats the new price? That's what we are comparing here.

Beautiful colour palette both inside and out

Looks lovely inside and out. Good job Mazda!

@paul can you get twin colour on 7 seat version with 3 in second row ? If not, how good the black tone looks ?

It really is a great looking and well designed suv, the rear still growing on me but other than that outstanding. I think the only thing they could have done better, is accelerating from a stop. Throttle house already put the CX-90 to race against the GLE and X5 and it doesn’t match them taking off, however on the rolling race all three were almost evenly matched. Can’t wait for the CX-70 I think I will get it in two years or so.

I think it looks fantastic, better than the X7. Seems like a great car to use for the weekend getaway

@redwhite_040

Жыл бұрын

weekend getaway to your mother in law?

The shape from the front, wheel arches and bonnet really remind me of the XC90, I feel like that is the ideal comparison to this, the “safe choice” luxury brands

Hi Paul, in term of comfortability for long drive (more than 5 hours) on a mixed of bumpy (suburb) and smooth (highway) roads which one is more comfortable between Toyota Prado (2022- 2023 VX or Kakadu Model) and This Mazda CX-90 ?

Hi! Paul, I have been following your videos since fair bit of time now. I am wishing to buy Mazda CX8 2023. I have searched you have all the reviews except Mazda CX8. Will that be possible for you to review 2023 CX8? just before buy I just need to see your honest review. Well done for your great videos and wish you best of luck for your future videos. Best wishes sajj

Fantastic looking machine!!!!!

Hey Paul, is there a review for the scorpio coming through please?

Any idea when the PHEV version lands in OZ? And what the PHEV price will be?

can i ask a question? if this car is not registered, even it is not going to public rd, but how to pay insurance? ie. if someone accidentally crash the car, is mazda aus pay the repair?

Looks elegant inside and out.

Love the interior

Holy shiiiit the Mazda Barra!!! Can't wait to see what else that sweet inline 6 gets put into.

Looks great

Did you notice any transmission clunkiness on the CX-90 at low speeds, particularly when braking near parking speed?

Has Paul tested the cx60? Can not find it?

Does the turbo 3.3 petrol suffer from turbo lag ?

That is one good looking car. ❤

might just be the lighting and/or how the colour displays on screen but that's a really nice understated red, almost maroon colour the car has.

prefer the look of a cx9 and a top of the range cx9 is about 75,000 the starting price for this car. Looks pretty good though but cx9 wins for me

@anubizz3

11 ай бұрын

Mazda die with their single series car. Now they just follow Murican way.... If they fail they will doom.

I'm pleasantly surprised they are making it in Right-Hand drive. I was under the impression this was for North America only. Fantastic!!!

@blackcyborg009

Жыл бұрын

Australia was the biggest RHD market for the CX9 (and within Top 3 worldwide afaik). So yeah, Mazda felt that it was worth it

@Stinger430

Жыл бұрын

@@blackcyborg009 that's great. I keep hoping they'll do a RHD CX-50 . I just may get that one if there's no new Mazda 6 wagon in the future.

just love that color

Really like the Design on this.

absolutely grateful they kept physical buttons for the climate controls

Do you always wear your watch on your right hand or you hardly wear one?

As an X5 owner who usually detests Japanese cars I’d consider this - huge improvement especially moving away from the traditionally underpowered setups - well done! Also being able to get a traditional dash and temperature HVAC regular buttons nice!

@Aikynbreusov

Жыл бұрын

Oh please, my family a bunch of BMW cars and they are not that great.... X5, 5 series, 7 series., 3 series....

@paulparker8298

Жыл бұрын

BMWs are just plastic junk these days ! Japanese cars are ten times better and cheaper

@trogdortheburninator8149

Жыл бұрын

@@Aikynbreusov I really miss my old E92 m3, it was amazing. A current x5 30d is pretty meh but it’s head and shoulders above Japanese alternatives at the time or purchase ie 2018 I have a Porsche too (but not a suv a fun car) - that is way nicer than the BMW but you get what you pay for lol.

@weetbix2083

Жыл бұрын

German Junk is so overrated. Used to love them until I landed up owning a Japanese car. Only then I realised why they are coveted by non journalists.

@EastWood2004

Жыл бұрын

Which model of x5 do you own?

I still don't understand Mazda's reluctance to make their display a touch screen. What a PIA it would be to type in navigation directions or for your passenger to use the system.

Looking forward to having a test drive for its diesel version.

are there 3rd row air vents? I cant see any hmm

Can you please find the time to test drive the Cupra Formentor please.

@lloydellis7511

Жыл бұрын

Please, please, please.

is the suspension adaptive ? never thought id say this but what a juicy bit of kit! going to have many a beer now and lie down

@jsfbay1

Жыл бұрын

No adaptive suspension, at least not in America.

hello Paul, I would like you to do a review on the Audi A8L please

Can't wait for the CX-60 the review especially the inline 6 diesel

Car and driver 10 best winner for sure. Can’t wait for the cx70

Looks great inside and out ! Do you have any towing Specs ? I.E braked V unbraked ? I believe 8 ltrs per 100 not to bad ! It can only improve once the engine free's up ! And and it's a shame that you didn't give a 30 second Sticky beak at the motor ! $75 grand maybe but I think $95 + is a bit greedy ! Particularly when U.S Pricing for the top spec cars starts at U.S $ 53,grand and no I'm not forgetting shipping costs just another thing thing Australia is being screwed over with It's a major concern that the timing chain is fitted to the rear of the motor ! So replacing it is a mammoth event ! Involving dismantling most of the front clip just to remove the motor !

Howdoes it compare with the VW toureg

I'm not a crossover type of guy (I will not call it SUV as it is just a big hatchback, imo) as I'm more into sedan and wagon but this car looks great and not overly filled with dumb gimmicky stuffs. I don't mind the lack of touchscreen, electronic rear seat drop as they're not labour consuming for me, I can live with these. Fewer electronics, less problem it will be. I also appreciate the physical a/c buttons because incorporating it into the screen is really dumb.

@jerrymyahzcat

Жыл бұрын

If it’s built on its own platform it’s an SUV (monocoque OR body on frame). A Crossover is a vehicle that’s built on a passenger car platform but raised up a little “like” an SUV so sits a little higher and has a little more ground clearance. So a CX-5 is a Compact Crossover as it’s based on the Mazda3 and Mazda6 platform which are passenger cars.

you should also point out a brand new skyactive-X 3.0 liter inline 6 for our european market as well. for now we only have the cx60 that is now offered with the 2.5 PHEV and the 3.3 diesel ,and the cx80 coming in about a years time ,with probably the premiere of the 3.0 skyactive-X to our market.

Looks like they haven’t gone face level vents for third row still. Very useful in a hot Australian climate.

Now Mazda needs to put that inline 6 turbo engine in Mazda 6 or 3 body, that would be such awesome car.

considering new pathfinder is 90k plus,100k is nothing special

Looks fantastic, Mazda always know how to make great luxury cars

@Aikynbreusov

Жыл бұрын

But it's a Mazda..... Mazda tried to build luxury cars with the Mazda name in the 90s and FAILED big time... Mazda built the Mazda 929 to compete against the Lexus LS400, Acura Legend, Infiniti Q45, MBW 7 series and Mercedes S-class and failed big time....

@mharro88

Жыл бұрын

They all look identical

@allenparks8706

Жыл бұрын

They all look good identical

@AshGrantASH8

Жыл бұрын

​@@Aikynbreusov what a pointless comment you are talking 30 years ago, the 929 v6 4 door hardtop was the first car to ever have a solar panel sunroof which vented heat from cabin through boot, the reason Mazda luxury brand Eunos failed was exchange rates at the time which meant way higher prices compared to others, only Lexus survived, even Nissan Infiniti failed. The cars for 1990s were great.

@watnw2411

Жыл бұрын

100k for a mazda what a joke

Beautiful. Until when Mazda will stay with this design? Will it abruptly change to totally different design in the future? Or will they evolve gradually on new upcoming models? Can’t wait for their new CX-5. When is the full model change scheduled to be launched?

@africa_explained_tv

Жыл бұрын

Single digit CX models are dead and won't be getting new generations. The CX-90 will replace the CX-9 and the CX-60 the CX-5, CX-30 the CX-3.

Your spot on "Big and Old" with its straight 6.

In line 6. About time. Loathe v6 engines. Can’t wait!

Yes sir.. finally.. got a fresh update .. good morning sir Paul.. ohh.. I'm from South Africa sir the content is always on point thank u

@mvnorsel6354

Жыл бұрын

Some advice, don't stop at red lights at night😅.

Quite simply, Mazda is going to price themselves out of the market. I am buggered if i know how it cost the manufacturers that amount for paint for each car. It is just another way to make a higher profit. I own a Mazda and am very happy with it but with their pricing now, it wont be another one. The problem with these motor noters is that they try and justify the higher prices by their comments. We in Australia constantly get ripped off by the manufacturers and then the dealers when you look t the pricing of vehicles overseas.

@djhrjeiwhri

Жыл бұрын

Errrrr.... Do u mean honda, With little to nothing change to the product?

@anubizz3

11 ай бұрын

Same, here with that kind of money I go for lexus..

Fuel economy??

I live outside Australia and the price difference here between the Mazda and the Germans isn’t that significant. Owning a Mazda CX-9 and a German car, I can say the rest of the ownership experience is significantly better with a German car. Was excited by this for years, but just don’t see why I would buy one at the price.

Very nice car actually but I really doubt the idea of getting into luxury sector for Mazda. Market positioning is important.

$90k to $100k is probably right - somewhere in between the top-level non-premium SUVs (CX-5 etc), and the x5 which starts at around $130k.

Is the straight six an improvement over a V6 ?

@seanlemar1268

Жыл бұрын

Yes. More engine balance, better fuel consumption, easier maintenance...only down side is taking up more space in the engine bay area.

Man I have been waiting long for your review

Can’t believe they decided to do a BMW with Japanese flair, I love it, can’t wait for the new Mazda 6 with this drive train

@benring2387

Жыл бұрын

Will buy a Mazda 6 wagon with this drivetrain set up in a heartbeat!

Crazy price for a Mazda

I think Mazda has missed a trick here. They’ve effectively priced themselves to be in competition with European cars instead of competing in their existing group. Will be interesting to see what happens and how many of these they will sell

@anubizz3

11 ай бұрын

Well I see zillions of NX and RX already and yet to see anyone buy cx 60..... Considering Mazda dealers just 2 block away from my apartment.. We already know why..

Hope it has more leg room in the front driver and passenger than the cx60

Hey mate, that must be a Canadian spec with a Km speedo . Unless it can be switched as needed from Km to Miles . Unfortunately Sirius travel link isn't available here in Aus. But it looks like a pretty good vehicle & maybe it could be worth what Mazda here will charge for it.

@steveallen1340

Жыл бұрын

The digital dash could easily be switched, I noticed the climate settings are still in freedom units.

@Coastmac2001

Жыл бұрын

@@steveallen1340 thanks I wasn't sure if that was the case. Normally US spec vehicles are only in a dual MPH/Km/h guise, & I thought that this ond may have been a Canadian spec vehicle.

Can you please review the CX-70 and make a comparison to CX-90

@jsfbay1

Жыл бұрын

An American reviewer has said that the CX-70 will ride on the same exact chassis as the CX-90, so it will be essentially a 2-row CX-90-sized vehicle.

Try to get ur hands on a t-roc R!

no way on this planet i would pay 100k for Mazda but give credit where its due and they are making some impressive quality and stylish vehicles now

Mazda’s are fun and nice but to me, they haven’t been able to sort their things out when it comes to the quality of the front suspension. I had a 2006 Mazda 6 and a 2017 CX-9, they pretty much had similar front suspension issues. I’d get a Lexus for something around this price tag.

@shanepannell227

8 ай бұрын

Your talking about a car you used to own with now 7 year old technology. I reckon Mazda would have changed the suspension set up by now

@majnonalhawa

8 ай бұрын

@@shanepannell227 true..that’s the same mindset I had when buying the 2017 one (that it was almost 11 years of technology apart from the 2006 one). My 2017 one could have just been a lemon. I still love Mazdas but would personally not feel like risking that kind of money on another one. Warranty is good though in case anything goes wrong.

Rica etsem altyazı seçeneklerine Türkçe dil seçeneği ekleyebilir misiniz? Sizi anlamak ve takip etmek istiyorum!

And the 3.3T engine 💪

If mazda want to be a luxury brand then I really hope we see this powertrain in smaller vehicle, either a luxury or more sporty sedan/coupe.

@AshGrantASH8

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree, Mazda must use this engine in something way smaller and sporty while they can, before 3.3l engines are banned. Unfortunately Mazda are too conservative to get out of their own way. Just imagine this engine in an MX-5!!?

@christiancung

Жыл бұрын

3.3l 6 cyl engine in an MX5? No mate, that goes against the MX5’s philosophy which is all about lightweight. We might see the engine in the new Mazda 6 instead, if they plan to make it.

@EnterTheFenix

Жыл бұрын

@@AshGrantASH8 Thinking more along the lines of something the size of a Mazda 6 or the RX9 concept. this engine with the rear wheel bias awd in something like that.. would be amazing. tuned up a little of course.

@djhrjeiwhri

Жыл бұрын

​​@@EnterTheFenix errrrr become MX-9, since it is straight-6 not R for rotary 😂

@EnterTheFenix

Жыл бұрын

@@djhrjeiwhri Yeah, i get that... But that wasnt what I was talking about

For all those german loving car owners, one thing to note, at least with a Mazda, its made in Japan. Its anyones guess where BMW Merc etc are made. Most in Mexico for our market.

Looks fantastic inside and out. And I commend them for rolling out a 6 petrol and diesel. Have to disagree with you on the pricing tho, I think they’ve totally over shot. They’ll end up having to discount the hell out of it to shift them and will be a depreciation disaster.

@anthonywarry339

Жыл бұрын

$100k sounds like a lot for a Mazda but when we are paying $8 for a cauliflower and $4 for a cucumber I guess we need to get with the times. Inflation has ramped up in recent times and I feel we are all yet to heft our heads around it.

@shanepannell227

8 ай бұрын

So if you reckon the pricing is out what are you comparing it up against?

As a previous cx9 Azami owner, Mazda was significantly behind in premium level compare to other cars in the 100k price range. Would they catch up to the premium manufacturer in one generation? Looking forward to check it out.

yes, the homura spec!

In regards to economy, a well made 6 cylinder can be economical. My M140i could return fuel consumption of high 5s per 100 and a long term average of 8 litres per 100, I did thrash it too.

@OlyMar83

Жыл бұрын

Around town or freeway driving? Even then those numbers are hard to believe if you were trashing it. Post a video bro

@Senninha1960

Жыл бұрын

@@OlyMar83 Long term average for 40'000km was 8.1 per 100km. Driving to work in eco involved stop lights and maximum speed of an 80 zone and would get 7.2 - 8 per 100. Driving on long freeway drives I could get as low as 5.8 per 100.... don't believe me, I don't care, just sharing.

@OlyMar83

Жыл бұрын

@@Senninha1960 from that description that’s not trashing it. Don’t share lies maybe aye bro

@Senninha1960

Жыл бұрын

@@OlyMar83 I thrash it on weekend drives and a few occasions on daily commute. It's just info for ppl who aren't trolls bro... don't believe me, couldn't give a fuck lol 😘 Also, if I wasn't thrashing it at all my overall usage would be much less; as the manufacturer claim validates. The B58 is very economical overall, awesome tech.

I can't believe it's so expensive in Australia. 95. 000 compare to 63.000 top trim in Canada

@bobateacuber7646

Жыл бұрын

Different currencies, and also Australia has a bunch of taxes

@Kopsnkops

Жыл бұрын

If it where to come to South Africa, the top spec would be equivalent to $70-$75k USD

@redwhite_040

Жыл бұрын

Most of the time applies, more expensive cars means overal richer country.

@blackcyborg009

Жыл бұрын

​@@Kopsnkops This would be an alternative for current BMW and Benz SUV owners who are tired of their cars spending more time in the repair shop.

I think the price is shockingly fair. Significantly cheaper than Q7, X5/7, GLE etc as well as some rivals. Also similar price to the much less sophisticated (and slower) Palisade. Not to mention it’ll probably hold its value much better. Definitely would buy if I were looking in this segment.

I'd choose this mazda over volvo or any second tier european suv.

Wow AM/FM radio

Isn't there meant to be a hybrid version?

@blackcyborg009

Жыл бұрын

There is a four cylinder PHEV variant elsewhere.......though no word yet if it will be made available in Australia.

100k use to be the price tag for luxury cars, now it seems you can't get much for anything under 60k

@trevine33

Жыл бұрын

they got to recoup the R&D for the new 6 cylinder so most of mazdas cars with this motor is going to cost a premium.

@oggyoggy1299

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, and petrol used to be 67cents. And houses were $50k. And salaries were $30,000/year.

@Kiwi_Dave

Жыл бұрын

@@oggyoggy1299 Gas wasn't .67 cents pre covid but cars were a lot cheaper than now. You might want to keep up with industry developments. Cars are more expensive than ever because of the higher manufacturing costs, for everything from raw materials to wages. Add inflation and the high interest on loans now, you'd be a sucker to buy in current market.

@bobateacuber7646

Жыл бұрын

Realistically this is the main point. Hyundai Palisades cost like nearly 90K for their top trims. Mazda is also trying to bring itself upmarket. Everything is getting more expensive, a 100K mazda isn’t that strange especially for how nice it looks.

@Kiwi_Dave

Жыл бұрын

@@bobateacuber7646 It's still a Mazda no matter how nice it looks. Will never appeal to people that shop in this price bracket.

Waiting for the PHEV..

Great car but about 10 years too late, inline six in the era of electric vehicles... Also noticed no upper thigh cushion adjustment, and lumbar support is only 2 way. A proper luxury SUV needs that! I'm also noticing a lot of road noise in Paul's drive - not sure if it's a mic issue or typical Mazda crappy insulation...

So, basically its a CX9 but with a bigger engine?

Hi Paul, can you review the facelifted 2023 CX-8?

Looks like a nice car, and good value if you are looking at from a luxury car category. The 8ltr/100km claimed average fuel consumption makes sense when paired to a mild hybrid setup, but truth will be in the testing. 100k is not an everyday affordable family vehicle. The way Mazda is going (CX60,80,90) they will price themselves out of the main market, and be competing at the Merc, BWM etc end, including against luxury brand recognition. Mazda need to have a model that competes against including price the Toyota (e.g Kluger) , Subaru (Outback), Hyundai ( Santa Fe), Kia (Sorrento) , Tesla (Model Y). As kids get taller (our 15yo is 10 cm off 6 foot), families will need the longer wheel base cars at an affordable price including electric/Hybrid, and Mazda doesn't have an affordable model in that segment. We are looking at moving from a Camry HL hybrid to one of the above in the next couple of years, as the Camry can't take the download of 4 ebikes. And, from researching the Subaru outback is top of list due to being a great value comfortable car with excellent towbar download , the rumoured Outback hybrid using Toyota's hybrid system (Toyota own a percentage of Mazda), would be a great package (Mazda could do the same due to Toyota owning a percentage of Mazda, which would be great in a CX80).

I like the look of everything so far. Curious to see how it'd handle a little off-roading when it's out.