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2023 Mazda CX-90 pricing and features

The all-new CX-90 large SUV is the second-most-expensive Mazda ever sold in Australia, as it pushes the brand into Q7-rivalling territory

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Mazda Australia has confirmed full details for its biggest and most expensive SUV yet.

Snapshot

  • 2023 Mazda CX-90: Full details for Australia
  • Rear-biased large SUV priced from $74,385 plus on-roads; three variants
  • Likely to arrive in Australia in August or September

UPDATE, August 14: CX-90 Australian launch review

The big Mazda CX-90 is now on sale in Australia. See our full review at the link below.

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The 2023 Mazda CX-90 six- or seven-seater will arrive in the third quarter priced from $74,400 before on-road costs, rising to $94,435 for the flagship grade – becoming the most-expensive Mazda sold in Australia in almost two decades.

With pricing starting in line with the current range-topping CX-9 Azami, the CX-90 ushers in a larger body, turbocharged mild-hybrid inline-six powertrains, and a brand-new rear-biased architecture shared with the CX-60 due in June.

Mazda Australia marketing boss, Alastair Doak, said the CX-90 is a “very compelling value proposition”, even at a higher price than the CX-9.

Its competitors include flagship versions of the Toyota Kluger, Hyundai Palisade and Nissan Pathfinder, and the more-expensive Volvo XC90, Audi Q7, Mercedes-Benz GLS and BMW X7.

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As confirmed, the CX-9 will be axed globally later this year to make room for the CX-80 locked in for Australia this week, and the mammoth CX-90.

For those looking for a more-affordable Mazda six- or seven-seater, the narrower CX-8 – a stretched CX-5 with a CX-9-sized wheelbase – will continue to be sold in Australia, with a coming update bringing it in line with the brand’s latest design language.

However, traditional entry-level CX-9 buyers will be left without an option below $70,000, at least until the CX-80 – tipped to be an elongated three-row CX-60 – arrives.

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“There’s still a very strong value offering there; I think it’s natural for people to move up when they replace their car in terms of performance and luxury and technology,” said Doak.

“At Touring [grade], the CX-90 comes in where the CX-9 finishes currently, and it’s very well equipped at that level.

"[It’s] a physically larger car with a bigger boot at 500-plus litres with three rows in place, it has third-row vents and all the latest safety tech… [and] the powertrains – which are a huge step up for refinement, performance and sporty characteristics.”

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2023 Mazda CX-90 pricing

Prices exclude on-road costs.

Model Pricing
G50e Touring $74,400
D50e Touring $76,400
G50e GT $85,335
D50e GT $85,400
D50e Azami $93,320
G50e Azami $94,435

Cheaper diesel?

Mazda Australia has confirmed that due to the higher luxury vehicle tax threshold for fuel-efficient vehicles, diesel incurs fewer charges versus petrol for Azami, hence the reduced pricing.

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2023 Mazda CX-90 features

Touring

19-inch alloy wheels (silver)One-touch walk-in switch
10.25-inch Mazda Connect infotainment systemLED headlights, tail-lights and daytime running lamps
Wireless or wired Apple CarPlay and Android AutoKeyless entry and push-button start
DAB+ digital radioThree-zone climate control with rear control, incl. third-row air vents
Satellite navigationAuto-dimming rear-view mirror
Eight-speaker audio system15-watt wireless phone  charger
7-inch semi-digital instrument clusterUSB-C ports for each row
360-degree camera system150-watt AC power outlet
Head-up displayRear door window sunshade
Black leather upholsteryHeated, auto-folding side mirrors with two-position memory, driver’s side auto-dimming, and reverse tilt-down function
Heated front seatsRain-sensing wipers
10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with two-position memoryFront and rear parking  sensors
8-way power-adjustable passenger seatTyre pressure monitoring. 
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GT

In addition to Touring
Optional revera stone leather upholstery Driver personalisation system
21-inch alloy wheels (silver)Adaptive LED headlights
12.3-inch Mazda Connect infotainment systemElectric steering wheel column adjustment
12-speaker Bose surround-sound audio systemLED driver and passenger foot lamp
12.3-inch digital instrument clusterFront and rear signature illumination
Heated rear seatsPanoramic sunroof
Heated steering wheelLeather door trim with front and rear courtesy lamp.
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Azami

In addition to GT
21-inch alloy wheels (black machined)Ambient interior lighting
Colour-matched body claddingUnder-seat foot lamps for rear passengers
Black Nappa leather upholsteryTraffic jam assist
See-through view for the 360-degree camera systemEasy-entry and personalised driving position guidance system
Ventilated front seatsFrameless rear-view mirror.

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Options

Takumi package – $6500 (Azami)

Pure white quilted Nappa leather upholsteryWhite maple wood console and door trim inserts
Bright decoration panelHeated and ventilated second-row captain’s seats
Cloth dashboard panel with ‘Kakenui’ stitchingSecond-row centre console with storage.

SP package – $6500 (Azami)

Tan quilted Nappa leather upholsteryHeated and ventilated second-row captain’s seats
Suede-finish decoration panelSecond-row centre console with storage.
Two-tone steering wheel
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Colours

Artisan redRhodium white
Deep crystal bluePlatinum quartz
Jet blackSonic silver
Machine greySoul red crystal.

Metallic paint incurs a $995 premium.

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Engine, drivetrain, and fuel economy

In Australia, the CX-90 will be offered with one petrol and one diesel powertrain.

Both are turbocharged inline six-cylinder mills measuring 3.3 litres in displacement and equipped with mild-hybrid 48-volt 'M-Hybrid Boost' electrification.

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In its petrol form, the CX-90 will offer 254kW and 500Nm, while the diesel dials power down to 187kW and torque up to 550Nm.

Each engine is matched to a new eight-speed wet, multi-plate clutch automatic transmission, while a 48-volt electric motor system sits between these units to "create smooth acceleration" and directly power the CX-90 at low speeds.

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Doak said the petrol would likely be the top seller, but the diesel would appeal in rural areas.

“When people test drive the diesel, I think they’ll be pleasantly surprised with that car. And we have plenty of dealers and buyers in rural areas and diesel will appeal there, but the sheer size and population of cities mean petrol will likely be the most popular.

“But the good news is there’s flexibility on ordering for us. We’re starting the pre-order process now, and if we can start taking reasonably solid orders, that will allow us to order to the demand and get cars to customers as quickly as possible.”

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All-wheel drive is standard for all CX-90 models.

In line with the smaller CX-60, petrol CX-90 variants have a 2500-kilogram braked towing capacity, while diesel models are restricted to 2000kg.

All grades have a 750kg unbraked limit and a maximum 150kg tow ball download.

2023 Mazda CX-90 fuel economy

3.3-litre inline-six turbo-petrol (G50e)8.2L/100km189g/km
3.3-litre inline-six turbo-diesel (D50e)5.4L/100km143g/km

All variants have a 74-litre fuel tank. 95RON premium unleaded or higher is required for the petrol CX-90.

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MINI MATCHUP: CX-90 v CX-9

Performance comparision CX-90 (G50e) CX-90 (D50e) CX-9 (G35)
Engine 3.3-litre mild-hybrid inline-six turbo-petrol 3.3-litre mild-hybrid inline-six turbo-diesel 2.5-litre inline-four turbo-petrol
Peak power 254kW 187kW 170kW
@ 5000 - 6000rpm 3750rpm 5000rpm
Peak torque 500Nm 550Nm 420Nm
@ 2000-4500rpm 1500-2400rpm 2000rpm
Power-to-weight ratio 114.4kW/t (21-inch AWD variants) 83.4kW/t (21-inch AWD variants) 84.5kW/t (20-inch AWD variants)
Transmission Eight-speed multi-plate auto Eight-speed multi-plate auto Six-speed torque-converter auto
Electrification 48-volt mild-hybrid 48-volt mild-hybrid

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Safety

The 2023 Mazda CX-90 has yet to be tested by ANCAP.

It won’t be sold in Europe, so testing must be conducted locally.

A spokesperson for Mazda Australia said the brand has yet to decide if it'll supply vehicles to the organisation for crash testing.

Eight airbags (dual front, side, curtain, and front-centre and driver’s knee) are fitted as standard.

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Mazda claims the CX-90 can “absorb twice as much energy as the CX-9 in a rear-end collision” with greater protection for third-row passengers.

2023 Mazda CX-90 active safety features
Autonomous emergency braking (vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist, intersection, reverse)Front cross-traffic alert
Lane-keep assistVehicle exit warning
Lane departure warningTraffic sign recognition
‘Intelligent’ adaptive cruise controlAutomatic high-beam
Blind-spot alertDriver monitoring camera
Rear cross-traffic alertMulti-collision braking.

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Dimensions

The Mazda CX-90 measures 5100 millimetres long, 1994mm wide and 1745mm tall, with a 3120mm wheelbase.

For comparison, the CX-9 is 25mm shorter and narrower, with 190mm less between the front and rear axles – but it is 2mm taller.

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2023 Mazda CX-90 boot space

Mazda claims CX-90 has a 608-litre boot capacity with all seats in position.

With the third row down, it has 1163 litres of space, while folding all but the front seats increases luggage capacity to 2025 litres – all up to the ceiling and including under-floor storage.

Mazda's family SUVs by size
Model CX-5 CX-8 CX-60 CX-9 CX-90
Wheelbase 2700mm 2930mm 2870mm 2930mm 3119mm
Length 4550mm 4900mm 4740mm 5075mm 5120mm
Width 1840mm 1840mm 1890mm 1969mm 1994mm
Height 1660mm 1730mm 1670mm 1747mm 1745mm
Boot (5 seats up) 438L 775L 477L 810L 1155L
Boot (7 seats up) 5 seats only 209L 5 seats only 230L 451L
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MINI MATCHUP: CX-90 v CX-9

Head and shoulder room comparisonCX-90CX-9
First rowShoulder room1504mm1472mm
Head room1008mm (Touring)998mm (Sport, Touring)
1005mm (GT, Azami)1018mm (GT, GT SP, Azami)
Second rowShoulder room1476mm1476mm 
Head room997mm (Touring)978mm
975mm (GT, Azami)
Third rowShoulder room1353mm1350mm
Head room936mm (Touring)899mm

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Warranty and servicing

As per the wider Mazda range, the CX-90 is covered by the brand’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre factory warranty. It has a complimentary roadside assistance program over the same period.

The petrol CX-90 is expected to have a 12-month or 15,000-kilometre service interval, whichever occurs first, while the diesel is limited to 10,000 kilometres.

Mazda offers five years of capped-price servicing, but has yet to detail maintenance pricing for the CX-90 (or the related CX-60).

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Availability

The 2023 Mazda CX-90 will arrive in Australia in the third quarter of this year, likely in August or September.

Mazda Australia has yet to confirm timing for the plug-in hybrid CX-90, but it is expected to follow in 2024.

“At the CX-90 confirmation, we did confirm the PHEV is a powertrain that will join the portfolio at some stage. We’re working with Mazda Corporation… at this stage, we won’t start with it, but it will join the portfolio,” said Mazda Australia's managing director, Vinesh Bhindi.

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