Topic: 2024 Mazda CX-90

[rrocket]

Good look CUV with an interesting engine.  How about, do they have any plans on putting this engine into something enthusiast would actually like, maybe a sports car or sports sedan, preferably manual?  Otherwise, it's just another CUV just with an interesting engine choice.

That was going to be one of my first q's as well, which, sadly will be met with the usual response of "We don't discuss future products".  Sadly, the small group of Cdn journalists won't be the ones to get the 'scoop' on some hot new MX-6 or something, I'm afraid.

There were rumblings that Toyota was going to use the I6..perhaps in Lexus cars.

I did some work on this new Mazda.

[Blueprint]

Thoughts? Comments?  Questions you'd like answers for in the upcoming preview story for the Mazda CX-90?

Counting the days until the reveal (I wasn't in on any media launch events) as my hopes reside on the PHEV as a potential Odyssey replacement. There's nothing else PHEV in this segment, outside the premium brands.

My big question: 3-accross bench in the 2nd row, or mandatory buckets, à la Sorento?

[Blueprint]

Oh and judging by CX-9 "sales", I don't think the 6 cyl. will be relevant in our market.

[JohnnyMac]

Thoughts? Comments?  Questions you'd like answers for in the upcoming preview story for the Mazda CX-90?

Counting the days until the reveal (I wasn't in on any media launch events) as my hopes reside on the PHEV as a potential Odyssey replacement. There's nothing else PHEV in this segment, outside the premium brands.

My big question: 3-accross bench in the 2nd row, or mandatory buckets, à la Sorento?

Aren't your kids mostly grown at this point?  Or am I misremembering?

[Blueprint]

Thoughts? Comments?  Questions you'd like answers for in the upcoming preview story for the Mazda CX-90?

Counting the days until the reveal (I wasn't in on any media launch events) as my hopes reside on the PHEV as a potential Odyssey replacement. There's nothing else PHEV in this segment, outside the premium brands.

My big question: 3-accross bench in the 2nd row, or mandatory buckets, à la Sorento?

Aren't your kids mostly grown at this point?  Or am I misremembering?

18, 21 and 24 and all living at home and doing summer vacations with us. Plus, we shuttle the grand-parents regularly. Wife is having issues letting go of the flexibility...

[JohnnyMac]

Thoughts? Comments?  Questions you'd like answers for in the upcoming preview story for the Mazda CX-90?

Counting the days until the reveal (I wasn't in on any media launch events) as my hopes reside on the PHEV as a potential Odyssey replacement. There's nothing else PHEV in this segment, outside the premium brands.

My big question: 3-accross bench in the 2nd row, or mandatory buckets, à la Sorento?

Aren't your kids mostly grown at this point?  Or am I misremembering?

18, 21 and 24 and all living at home and doing summer vacations with us. Plus, we shuttle the grand-parents regularly. Wife is having issues letting go of the flexibility...

So you really only need a 6 seater vehicle occasionally.  I know this has been mentioned to quite a few people but, wouldn't it make more sense to buy a vehicle that fits the vast majority of your driving requirements and when you need the extra space to just rent a minivan?  I get that your wife is having issues letting the flexibility go, hence why you are trying to find a compromise with a 3 row midsize CUV. 

[Blueprint]

Thoughts? Comments?  Questions you'd like answers for in the upcoming preview story for the Mazda CX-90?

Counting the days until the reveal (I wasn't in on any media launch events) as my hopes reside on the PHEV as a potential Odyssey replacement. There's nothing else PHEV in this segment, outside the premium brands.

My big question: 3-accross bench in the 2nd row, or mandatory buckets, à la Sorento?

Aren't your kids mostly grown at this point?  Or am I misremembering?

18, 21 and 24 and all living at home and doing summer vacations with us. Plus, we shuttle the grand-parents regularly. Wife is having issues letting go of the flexibility...

So you really only need a 6 seater vehicle occasionally.  I know this has been mentioned to quite a few people but, wouldn't it make more sense to buy a vehicle that fits the vast majority of your driving requirements and when you need the extra space to just rent a minivan?  I get that your wife is having issues letting the flexibility go, hence why you are trying to find a compromise with a 3 row midsize CUV.

A real 5-seater should work, but many midizers have buckets in the middle and a kiddy-sized 3rd row, making them less than practical (Ascent and Highlander will only seat 4 adults). I'm totally in with the PHEV idea, but offer is slim, demand is high and waiting lists are long. And prices...

Hoping the CX-90 won't have the CX-60's pool-table sized console. Ioniq5 has the best setup out there for WAF, but no ICE for roadtrips. The G80 adventure killed any full-EV option 

[Blueprint]

Thoughts? Comments?  Questions you'd like answers for in the upcoming preview story for the Mazda CX-90?

Counting the days until the reveal (I wasn't in on any media launch events) as my hopes reside on the PHEV as a potential Odyssey replacement. There's nothing else PHEV in this segment, outside the premium brands.

My big question: 3-accross bench in the 2nd row, or mandatory buckets, à la Sorento?

Aren't your kids mostly grown at this point?  Or am I misremembering?

18, 21 and 24 and all living at home and doing summer vacations with us. Plus, we shuttle the grand-parents regularly. Wife is having issues letting go of the flexibility...

So you really only need a 6 seater vehicle occasionally.  I know this has been mentioned to quite a few people but, wouldn't it make more sense to buy a vehicle that fits the vast majority of your driving requirements and when you need the extra space to just rent a minivan?  I get that your wife is having issues letting the flexibility go, hence why you are trying to find a compromise with a 3 row midsize CUV.

A real 5-seater should work, but many midizers have buckets in the middle and a kiddy-sized 3rd row, making them less than practical (Ascent and Highlander will only seat 4 adults). I'm totally in with the PHEV idea, but offer is slim, demand is high and waiting lists are long. And prices...

Hoping the CX-90 won't have the CX-60's pool-table sized console. Ioniq5 has the best setup out there for WAF, but no ICE for roadtrips. The G80 adventure killed any full-EV option 

Oh and I hear you for size. I wanted a simple, compact SUV for our everyday needs. Less girth, plenty of room, better budget. The crack in her armour is the Subaru factor - she really likes the simple, airy interior design, visibility, height and traction. But they don't offer PHEV's (no word if the compromised Crosstrek PHEV is coming back)

I'd get her this:

[JohnnyMac]

Thoughts? Comments?  Questions you'd like answers for in the upcoming preview story for the Mazda CX-90?

Counting the days until the reveal (I wasn't in on any media launch events) as my hopes reside on the PHEV as a potential Odyssey replacement. There's nothing else PHEV in this segment, outside the premium brands.

My big question: 3-accross bench in the 2nd row, or mandatory buckets, à la Sorento?

Aren't your kids mostly grown at this point?  Or am I misremembering?

18, 21 and 24 and all living at home and doing summer vacations with us. Plus, we shuttle the grand-parents regularly. Wife is having issues letting go of the flexibility...

So you really only need a 6 seater vehicle occasionally.  I know this has been mentioned to quite a few people but, wouldn't it make more sense to buy a vehicle that fits the vast majority of your driving requirements and when you need the extra space to just rent a minivan?  I get that your wife is having issues letting the flexibility go, hence why you are trying to find a compromise with a 3 row midsize CUV.

A real 5-seater should work, but many midizers have buckets in the middle and a kiddy-sized 3rd row, making them less than practical (Ascent and Highlander will only seat 4 adults). I'm totally in with the PHEV idea, but offer is slim, demand is high and waiting lists are long. And prices...

Hoping the CX-90 won't have the CX-60's pool-table sized console. Ioniq5 has the best setup out there for WAF, but no ICE for roadtrips. The G80 adventure killed any full-EV option 

Well isn't there supposed to be some kind of Grand Highlander or something.  Maybe a bit bigger, Toyota Hybrid tech.  Not exactly a PHEV, but could be a good upgrade from the Oddy's fuel economy.  Has any Mazda really been comfy for more than 4 adults?  They all tend to be on the smaller size. 

[Gurgie]

I'm interested in the future CX-70 that will be on the same platform but only 5 passenger, that's more my jam.

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[Blueprint]

I'm interested in the future CX-70 that will be on the same platform but only 5 passenger, that's more my jam.

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Ditto. It's coming later.

[Blueprint]

Thoughts? Comments?  Questions you'd like answers for in the upcoming preview story for the Mazda CX-90?

Counting the days until the reveal (I wasn't in on any media launch events) as my hopes reside on the PHEV as a potential Odyssey replacement. There's nothing else PHEV in this segment, outside the premium brands.

My big question: 3-accross bench in the 2nd row, or mandatory buckets, à la Sorento?

Aren't your kids mostly grown at this point?  Or am I misremembering?

18, 21 and 24 and all living at home and doing summer vacations with us. Plus, we shuttle the grand-parents regularly. Wife is having issues letting go of the flexibility...

So you really only need a 6 seater vehicle occasionally.  I know this has been mentioned to quite a few people but, wouldn't it make more sense to buy a vehicle that fits the vast majority of your driving requirements and when you need the extra space to just rent a minivan?  I get that your wife is having issues letting the flexibility go, hence why you are trying to find a compromise with a 3 row midsize CUV.

A real 5-seater should work, but many midizers have buckets in the middle and a kiddy-sized 3rd row, making them less than practical (Ascent and Highlander will only seat 4 adults). I'm totally in with the PHEV idea, but offer is slim, demand is high and waiting lists are long. And prices...

Hoping the CX-90 won't have the CX-60's pool-table sized console. Ioniq5 has the best setup out there for WAF, but no ICE for roadtrips. The G80 adventure killed any full-EV option 

Well isn't there supposed to be some kind of Grand Highlander or something.  Maybe a bit bigger, Toyota Hybrid tech.  Not exactly a PHEV, but could be a good upgrade from the Oddy's fuel economy.  Has any Mazda really been comfy for more than 4 adults?  They all tend to be on the smaller size.

Current CX-9 is actually right-sized. 3-accross bench in the middle, and I can actually fit in the 3rd row. The 2.5t is taxed in there however and it guzzles fuel. Not sure how the rwd platform will influence the packaging of the new SUV's interior. Highlander already looks like it had a butt stretch, I just dislike the overall design and it's not really pleasant to drive either.

[ktm525]

Thoughts? Comments?  Questions you'd like answers for in the upcoming preview story for the Mazda CX-90?

Counting the days until the reveal (I wasn't in on any media launch events) as my hopes reside on the PHEV as a potential Odyssey replacement. There's nothing else PHEV in this segment, outside the premium brands.

My big question: 3-accross bench in the 2nd row, or mandatory buckets, à la Sorento?

Aren't your kids mostly grown at this point?  Or am I misremembering?

18, 21 and 24 and all living at home and doing summer vacations with us. Plus, we shuttle the grand-parents regularly. Wife is having issues letting go of the flexibility...

So you really only need a 6 seater vehicle occasionally.  I know this has been mentioned to quite a few people but, wouldn't it make more sense to buy a vehicle that fits the vast majority of your driving requirements and when you need the extra space to just rent a minivan?  I get that your wife is having issues letting the flexibility go, hence why you are trying to find a compromise with a 3 row midsize CUV.

A real 5-seater should work, but many midizers have buckets in the middle and a kiddy-sized 3rd row, making them less than practical (Ascent and Highlander will only seat 4 adults). I'm totally in with the PHEV idea, but offer is slim, demand is high and waiting lists are long. And prices...

Hoping the CX-90 won't have the CX-60's pool-table sized console. Ioniq5 has the best setup out there for WAF, but no ICE for roadtrips. The G80 adventure killed any full-EV option 

Oh and I hear you for size. I wanted a simple, compact SUV for our everyday needs. Less girth, plenty of room, better budget. The crack in her armour is the Subaru factor - she really likes the simple, airy interior design, visibility, height and traction. But they don't offer PHEV's (no word if the compromised Crosstrek PHEV is coming back)

I'd get her this:

Maybe in a dark colour but I was behind a white offroad edition one of these yesterday and it looks awkward. Dorky awkward.  Something about the proportions are off.

[OliverD]

I wish they offered an Outback with a low profile roof rack and body colour cladding. It would look so much nicer. I think the 2019 Premier at least had the lower roof rack.

[Blueprint]

I wish they offered an Outback with a low profile roof rack and body colour cladding. It would look so much nicer. I think the 2019 Premier at least had the lower roof rack.

The concealed crossbars are pure genious, but man are these side rails ever thick! The rear of the Outback is plastic-heavy indeed with light paint colours. We had a white Wilderness in the media fleet - nope. At the moment there's the blue Onyx, and a Mahogany Premier XT. The red WRX Sport-Tech CVT is a 2022, should be up for sale soon.

[ArticSteve]

Never has the 3rd row in the MDX seen the light of day.  I'm more interested in size as in larger than smaller.

Actually the current CX9 looks a bit like the current MDX.  When my son sees the MDX he often remarks "how is your Mazda running".  Right now the equivalent MDX is $75K      That's getting a little rich.

If I could knock that down to $65K and get a more interesting motor and better mpg (hybrid) then it's worth a look.  Providing the AWD is actually AWD, but I suppose what difference does it really make.

One could argue that the MDX to get is the S, but that's $85K and the mpg will be bad.  Currently, the MDX is 13.9 l/100km.

Also need a wiper de-icer.  Current MDX has one, it works, but don't know how (no lines in the lower part of the glass).

[Blueprint]

Never has the 3rd row in the MDX seen the light of day.  I'm more interested in size as in larger than smaller.

Actually the current CX9 looks a bit like the current MDX.  When my son sees the MDX he often remarks "how is your Mazda running".  Right now the equivalent MDX is $75K      That's getting a little rich.

If I could knock that down to $65K and get a more interesting motor and better mpg (hybrid) then it's worth a look.  Providing the AWD is actually AWD, but I suppose what difference does it really make.

One could argue that the MDX to get is the S, but that's $85K and the mpg will be bad.  Currently, the MDX is 13.9 l/100km.

Also need a wiper de-icer.  Current MDX has one, it works, but don't know how (no lines in the lower part of the glass).

We may reach in the 50's but definitely not above that.

[ktm525]

3 grown kids in the nest that vacation with you?  Only one answer: Van.

[Blueprint]

3 grown kids in the nest that vacation with you?  Only one answer: Van.

I'd be happy with a Pacifica PHEV (with extended warranty...), but wife wants something else than a van when we do take that step away from minivan ownership.

[conwelpic]

from Extra Throttle House

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