Should You Buy a 2024 Mazda CX-90 Inline 6? A Mechanic’s Review
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- A Mechanic Reviews the 2024 Mazda CX-90 Inline 6. Should You Buy One?
In this video we take a look at the 2024 Mazda CX-90 Inline 6. We start with a proper technical review under the hood then underneath the car.
Then we look at the exterior and interior. Then we talk about some things we don't like about it.
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0:00 Intro
0:51 Under The Hood
14:43 Under The Car
19:06 Exterior Review
27:05 Interior Review
32:40 Things I Don't Like About It
37:37 Should You Buy One? - Auta a dopravní prostředky
"Let's talk about some things I do not like about the CX90"..
I thought you had been already! 😂
This level of in-depth and honest review is not presented by most of the "expert reviewers" on CZcams! Thank you so much, Mr. Car Care Nut!
Agreed.
This is the exact review I have been waiting to see on the cx90 as I was seriously considering purchasing one. Your opinion on the engine's future repairs got me delay this purchase until I obtain further information from Mazda service department. Especially the power train has such a short warranty.
Thank you very much sir for such unique review on the CX90.
Wow!would not want this out of warranty at all!
Thank you for this video. I bought one a few months ago and I have some observations after about 6000 kms. I traded my 2022 Highlander platinum, which was a bit of a lemon... Everything performed fine, but the interior rattled so bad I could hardly stand to drive it. The door panels, dash, headliner and pillars all rattled over mild bumps. It was infuriating... I would have kept that car for 10 years if not for the rattles. So I decided to get rid of it and I was drawn to this Mazda because the inline 6 and rear wheel drive chassis were attractive to me as an enthusiast. To me, it's like a Japanese X5. I also love the styling inside and outside. The interior is on par with any of the high-end luxury brands in my opinion. Fit and finish is exceptional with tight panel gaps and beautiful paint. The power train is certainly over complicated and I'm disappointed to hear that it is really not very serviceable so hopefully it holds up and my engine never needs to come out. However, I would disagree with your opinion that all this complication was for no benefit. It can be annoying at low speeds with the clutch engagement. It surges and lurches particularly when you roll a stop. The eye stop can be super annoying as it will cut out at inconvenient times and then the car will jerk as it fires back up. It can be defeated of course, but I've left that system engaged because of what it will do on the highway. The engine will shut off at highway speed if you're coasting or going downhill and the little electric motor gives just enough torque to maintain your momentum at normal speeds for a short amount of time. I suspect this is why they used the wet multi-plate clutch rather than a torque converter because the engine can disengage very easily from the transmission. I have had to recalibrate my driving style at low speeds to get around the surging and lurching. But the end result of all this technology has been shockingly good fuel economy. After the first couple thousand kilometers the engine has totally loosened up and I am getting a consistent eight liters per 100 km. The best of my Highlander ever managed was 10L/100. This Mazda has taken me over 900 km on one tank of fuel. And it isn't slow. For them to build a vehicle this big, nearly 5000 lbs, With 340 horsepower and to still get a consistent 30 miles per gallon seems pretty impressive to me. And with that beautiful inline 6 sound and smoothness. The lack of a rear sway bar seems unusual, but overall I am impressed with the handling of this, particularly compared to the Highlander. It transitions through curves nicely and can be surprisingly fun through curvy mountain roads. Overall, I am super impressed with the car though it does have some compromises. I'm hoping that Mazda will refine the software to improve the low speed clutch engagement. The surging and lurching can be pretty annoying. But overall it's an impressive bit of engineering. I can't think of another vehicle this size with this level of style, luxury, capability and performance and such impressive fuel efficiency. Hopefully all of those complicated cam drives and fuel pumps and water pumps hold up long term. Mazda has a pretty good reputation for reliability but we'll see over the next few years.
Beautiful vehicle for sure and I do like the inline-6 but I would not buy this all the stuff you got to take out just to work on it I would pass desert very surprised at Mazda that they did this but a beautiful vehicle
Test drove one two days ago. Nothing rattles, nothing shakes, it feels very slick and solid.
Isn't every new vehicle like that???
@@clarkkent9080 Imo, yes, but the video spoke of otherwise.
@@Resistculturaldecline Was he talking about the "jitteryness" in the power train that many people have commented on when the vehicle switches between ICE and EV at low speeds and when first starting out?
@@clarkkent9080 32:50
@@Resistculturaldecline I looked at one but did not drive it or open the doors so I cannot comment on what the CCN is describing. However the #5 complaint of owners is described below.
5. Door Noise
Some Mazda CX-90 owners may notice a strange squeaking, rubbing or rattling noise when closing the front doors.
The CX-90 is a completely new vehicle (except the 2.5 l 4 cyclinder in the PHEV) and every manufacturer has problems in the first few years of a new vehicle. I do not buy something to work the bugs out for others.
Having driven one all I can say is that it is a beautiful car in every way.
Same here having owned this vehicle for several months now, this review makes me confuse. It is an excellent vehicle!
37:42 💀
@873 I am not deterred. I'll lease it for three years so I'll never have to worry about repairs. BTW, I'm also a huge fan of BMW, Audi, and Mercedes.
@@user-pz6vc3gx9b why? you just dont like hearing the cons of the vehicle.
This type of information cannot be found elsewhere and is the reason I’m a subscriber of this channel. Because I like to own my cars for 10-15 years and like to DIY maintenance and repairs. Won’t be buying into a car that need to remove the engine for all the reasons mentioned here
Stick to NA ICE large / medium displacement engines
Just trade it in before the warranty ends.
You mean you have replaced an engine timing chain yourself before ? 😂 Timing chains on Japanese cars last the life of the cars and never need to be replaced. I would rather have a car with a timing chain in the back of the engine than a timing belt in front of the engine
@@Matys1975 I do agree that this will be reliable and you will likely not need to replace it, but a timing belt has many advantages. I have an acura TL (3rd gen, v6) and it uses a timing belt. Man that thing is smooth and refined, and also extremely quiet. It is very easy to replace (DIY 4 hours with water pump and bearings/tensioners), inexpensive, and completely eliminates the issue of guide wear and stretching. Chains do stretch, and they are not truly maintenance free. To each their own, but I firmly maintain timing belts are a very good solution if implemented correctly, and they still do last over a 100,000 miles.
@@summushieremiasclarkson4700 great 👍🏻 points
When they said Mazda wanted to move in luxury segment and take on BMW they really meant it 😅
In a bad way!
Lol
🔥🔥🔥
After watching this, I'm so glad we bought one of the last brand new CX-9s...Got a hell of a deal on it too.
@@hillyard23congratulations, cx-9 was definitely one of the best mazda models made. I remember we were running 2-3k rebates on the cx-9 before they sold out at the dealership, such a steal
Very refreshing to find your channel and see this type of review. After years of watching car reviews on CZcams, I have not found another channel that offers quite the insight/perspective that you do! Please keep the videos coming!
I must rethink buying this vehicle.. your review has given me alot to think about... service departments are short staffed and have constant turnover.. this is the type of product you wish never to visit service dept out-of-warranty. I love the product but maybe a Toyota or Honda might be a better choice in the long run.
This review is so ASMR to me. He doesn't overexcite and keeps same tone to details no other car reviewer can ever do.
An engineer's delight & a technician's nightmare!
Engineered to fail🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Mechanics actually love straight six cylinder engines. Solid, fast and reliable. The downside it's a gas hog.
@@rbyee7571Gas hog? Really? 25mpg combined and 28 highway. I’m averaging 29mpg in my CX90 MHEV.
@@robarmour4062 I'm talking about the old straight six. Grand Cherokee, Supra, FJ cruiser and so on. If this is a new straight six engine, let's see if it's as reliable and built to last type of engine
@@robarmour4062 I have seen those PHEV CX-90s get over 50MPG with the full hybrid system with the 2.5L 4 cylinder.
Just learned of this channel and I love it. Thanks for the detailed review of the vehicles. All car owners should watch these videos prior to buying. Thank you!
This is the most honest and and helpful review of a Mazda that I have come across. Good review.
So glad you produced this video, I was intrigued by the other YT vids talking about the amenities but none focused on the important topics like you did! Can you post a vid with your 2024 top 1-2 picks in each class of SUV?
Wow. Almost a half hour bashing Mazda session ! Great review !
Great perspective from repair POV. I love this channel!
I LOVE your car reviews too! The Deep dive with the plastic covers pulled and your point of view answers all questions I would have about any new car I would purchase.
This is why I love watching your videos, because of your honesty & detail reviews about the vehicle you're reviewing.
No one does it the way you do.
Can you please do a in depth review on a Acura Rdx.
God bless you for making these videos. You convinced me to buy a 2023 CX5 and I thank you for that. Cheers from Canada
Has to be the best review on anything including cars I have seen. Sir you have a rare talent!!
Looking into theses models and this was a suggestion,very pleased with the suggestion.
Thanks for sharing your interpretation of the inline six.
A timing chain, in most cases, is not a maintenance item, if the vehicle is properly maintained the chain should last the life of the vehicle. Timing belts on the other hand are maintenance items and require 60-100K replacement. The CX-90 looks like a lot of car for $60K, but because it's totally new only time will tell if it's reliable.
Tell that to bmw and Audi, who have timing chain problems all the time.
Yeh bmw e92 n47 engine the worst ever timing chain engine.u dont need to maintain it.coz it fail at around 55,000 miles.
@@areallytallguy I think you said the two magic words on that one.
@@areallytallguy mazdas are way more reliable than both of those car brands period
@@mbenton6 they won’t be if they keep making engines like this.
Great job! Reviews like this are worth the time spent!
This is real car review, Other channels just show what can be read in a Specs list. Thanks for creating these content.
My head still spinning from technical explanations, but I really appreciated your through and honest explanations. I have been considering Mazda SUV and your review was very helpful in my decision making process.
Mazda LOST me on this model. Like he said, it is TOO complicated!
Great Review, keep up the good work.
who said its too complicated. mazda would not have made it if they thought it was too complicated. dont make your decision on one reviewer who was probably paid off
Having owned four Japanese sports cars, I find the CX-90 inline 6 drives reminiscent of them...Firm sporty feel. I am not sensing a delay at the accelerator. I'm more comfortable owning a new design Mazda than any Kia or GM...Had it for about 6 weeks...No issues...I understand the repair concerns are long term..I'm not expecting chronic expensive repairs as I had with BMW.
I'm not expecting to get hit by lightning tomorrow....
@@TheKingOfInappropriateCommentsthis guys plays into people's fears about owning a new car. Mazda is what's next and I am not letting one fake engineer get in the way of that... period. I would trust a Japanese automobile company with top reliability over this guy.
@@mbenton6 Ii have a CX 9. so i hear ya
@@mbenton6 I'll be happy to send you the receipt of the 6 recalls just repaired and the faulty rack and pinion... Buy a Telluride, Palisade, or Grand Highlander... Take my advice.
@@mbenton6He is simply being realistic from mechanics perspective. Back in WWII the simplicity of the Sherman tanks made it easy to repair by any tank crew in a few hours that was mechanically inclined that could fix a tractor back home. While the Germans tanks over engineering resulted in the tanks being out of commission for days at a time for a repair.
By the way below is an interesting video of different mechanic that did head gasket job on a CX-9 and was shocked at how many parts he had to remove to replace the gasket.
czcams.com/video/YJMWvyDP3j8/video.htmlsi=r_j_XnSvjn5BjXMG
Wow, great in depth review from a maintenance perspective. You just got a subscriber. Well done. 👏
your review is truly complete and best review among all others👍 !!!
I applaud Mazda bringing in an inline 6 with rear wheel drive dynamics on this vehicle
Wow you are a true gem in the CZcams world. Anyone who plans to keep their vehicle passed the warranty and is still willing to buy this vehicle after watching this video is insane. Thank you for your excellent attention to detail that NO ONE ELSE on CZcams offers.
Love the way you end your video. God Bless and Keep you Sir. Excellent reviews.
I got the PHEV version of this last week, and it's awesome. The all electric range is just right for me. The inline six looks good, but I wanted the better gas mileage.
I STILL trust Mazda being fully Made In Japan with their attention to detail. I will also bet that this engine transmission setup is FAR more reliable and less costly than BMW inline 6 maintenance. Lastly a timing chain can usually last the lifespan of an engine and if it ever needs replacing, it will only happen once or twice and this CX-90 will more than likely get 200,000 plus miles with little to no issues.
Amazing and honest review. Planning on buying one for my wife and me taking pride on self maintaining my own cars will think again about it.
Thanks so much for the insight! Best review I've seen.
You some of the BEST auto reviews for real life. A real mechanic telling what the auto is really like front to the rear. 99 % of other reviews are about the Glamour of the auto.
So you are telling me if i really really really want the cx90 i should only do a lease, got it . Thanks for the review.
I wanted one but this review open my eyes, to do simple work I gotta take out the motor. 😢
I want one and here in japan you can get the regular 2.5 skyactive engine and a not hybrid diesel that are actually cheaper than the hybrid.
Thanks for the in-depth review. I will cross this off my list of family cars to consider.
I test drove one yesterday and wasn't overwhelmed. One thing I felt that the seat was a little narrow and might be uncomfortable after a while. Very good review and I thank you a lot.
As a present owner of a Mazda CX-9 and an engineer myself, I agree with your assessment. One of the biggest reasons I purchased a Mazda was reliability. I felt the power train especially the transmission on the CX90 was overly complicated especially to gain a couple of more mpg. I daily drive my CX9 between highway and stop and go traffic resulting in an average of 23 mpg. I will be waiting a couple of years to see how reliable the the cx90 will be before purchasing.
At this point mazda cx9 still better choice and reliability than new cx90
Unless the 3rd row is necessary the cx-50 is a better choice in comparison.
Got the last year CX9 and could not be happier. I hope Mazda does not lose its reliability with newer models
@serotonin2456 that's what I thinking. Congratulation of your bullet proof shark 🦈 cx9
I wouldn't doubt if this little inline 6 engine ends up in a sports car yet and that's why they decided to make it a tight fit.
Just found your channel, you do a great job on your reviews. Thanks for the effort.
This review was Absolutely the best i've ever seen!
He forgot to mention that this vehicle has a LIFETIME DRIVETRAIN WARRANTY! Everything that involves making this vehicle go down the road has an unlimited lifetime warranty, even if it is not the original owner. I absolutely love mine.
It's for the original purchaser on select models. The salesman probably fed you a load of shit on that one.
It covers internal components of the engine, trans and drive axle.
All scheduled maintenance must be performed by team Mazda at the specified mileage or time. Not a big deal
Does not cover repairs related to normal wear and tear. This is the rub!
Does not cover repairs related to gasket, seal or ring failure.
So normal wear and tear is completely subjective and will be the ultimate deciding factor particularly after 100000 Miles.
There's a ton of other exclusions like damage from towing etc etc
They say that it can't used for uber stuff or delivery but unless you're stupid enough to admit it then they'll never know. That's ridiculous
It's a pretty cool warranty.
The normal mazda warranty is pretty damn good but i would still buy an extended warranty from Fidelity just before 25,000 miles. That will really cover you for a long time.
Are you serious?
I would love to see verification of this, but can't find anywhere that this vehicle has a lifetime drive train warranty. Mazda USA web site says simple 60k miles or 5 years, whichever comes first. Some Mazda dealerships are offering lifetime warranties, but not sure that these are actually from Mazda corporate and/or free of cost.
@@tdkleffman really?
@@wiredspeaker5658 really what? Why doesn't Mazda advertise this on their website?
Mazda makes the most reliable cars hands down. My brother has had his 2016 Mazda 6 for over 300k miles and it only needed a new O2 sensor. I just got the 2021 Mazda 3 hatchback premium plus trim. It’s immaculate and feels like a new driving experience every time I drive it
The 2 and 2.5 liter 4 cyclinder are well built and extremely easy to work on. This I6 has none of that. Only time will tell
So your brother averaged 37.5k a year in his car. What does he do to drive so much?
We have 2 Mazdas , first one (Miata) we purchased new in 2000 and only has 47k miles . Second (2014 Mazda -5 ) purchased used in 2016 with 30k miles and currently has 194k. Both cars are working flawlessly with regular maintenance.
Except this car is way more complicated than previous Mazda`s and will be massively expensive to own long term.
I drove this one. No debate, no comparison. Made in Japan, imported from Japan. Inline six combustion turbo plenty of power. I had Cressida and Supra Toyota - both had in-line engine. Not bunch laziness car manufacturers engine with transverse.
Mazda is very reliable, right up there with Toyota.
until its not
I picked one up last week. Love the 6 with the turbo. Jumped up from a 22 CX 5 and regret nothing.
im picking mine up in 3 weeks
@@mbenton6 You guys are strong af just picking up SUVs off the ground.
@@s4nder86 ikr, exactly my thinking.
@@s4nder86😂😂😂. You silly
i am picking mine in next week ❤
I really appreciate this review.
Im a Cx9 owner and the car is very reliable. I was lookingforward to such review to decide whether I move to the next model or not. And you came in the right time.
Love my 2017 cx9
Just test drove one. Impressive. But a mechanical nightmare by 100,000 miles. This is the best review and information on this 'marvel' I have found. Thanks VERY much for the timely warning.
As a auto engineer I love this guys reviews extremely factual and informative. It's a shame that you can't buy one without the hybrid system.
the hybrid system isn't all that bad. my biggest frustration with it is it turns off the engine way too soon and even some mild braking will turn the engine off and then back on again right away. it's something you can control with the brakes, but it's some getting used to. my biggest beef with it, by far and not mentioned in this video, is the transmission. it's really poor. accelerating feels laggy and very rough in first gear.
however, going from a cx-9 to a cx-90 feels the opposite of what was talked in the video. the car is better, definitely more luxurious, roomier, sportier, eats about 30% less fuel, and looks the best in the segment. however, i'm just leasing it, so if troubles occur, they are not my problem 😁
You can buy one without the hybrid
@@DWK33no, even the non-PHEV inline-6 power train uses “mild hybrid” system.
Sure about that?@@DWK33
@@hassansuboh1891even the regular cx90 3.3 turbo??
This is the type of review everyone should be doing. I was waiting for this review. I was thinking of buying this one but now I need to look for something else. I wish Toyota dealers stop adding markups to the prices else grand highlander is a promising option
Thank you so much for giving us more detailed insights on how an engine or car manufacturing can make difference in real world.
If possible please add Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 2023 into your review list
Appreciate once again for amazing efforts in giving us comprehensive details of the car
I love every every review you do you are the best you do have the best 2 channel in my CZcams channel I’m following
and I can’t wait for the plug-in hybrid version off this car also the luxe TX 550+ plug-in hybrid
I was at a Mazda dealer. They said the timing chain will last "for the lifetime of the car". That's very true, cause by my estimate, its a $6000 job and the SUV will be worth under $9000 by then.
One of the best automotive reviews I have ever watched.
AMD, thanks for the honest appraisal...was in the market for this, but not so much after your review.
Would like to see your assessment of the 1) CX-90 PHEV & 2) Genesis GV70 (2.5T)...any chance you'd be reviewing either one anytime soon?
My dad is a mechanic, so we enjoy & appreciate your reviews.😊
I really enjoyed this review. Thank you.
I like your honesty. Am subscribing now.
Brother, you knocked it out of the Park, on this review.
Absence of sway bar could could explained with Kinematic posture control - which is a software thing. Absence of sway bar may mean better packaging and lower weight…
Love this review. Going into the mechanicals like that is truly appreciated. The fluff reviews never do this.
I test drive this car and it is an absolute treat!! Highly recommend it.
Thank you for this thoughtful, thorough, and balanced review! Please keep doing this type of review; you are a singular voice in our hype-laden world!
I don’t have the technical background to second guess his opinions, but when he says the CX-90 doesn’t handle well, I have to call BS on that bc I’ve spent a lot of time behind the wheel of my wife’s CX-90 and it handles beautifully for a car of its size, and I’m saying that as someone who drives a Model S.
Some things that he says are opinions. The mechanicals comments are from a professional that repairs vehicles for a living.
Model s is known for handling?? Lmfao… obviously you dont know a dam thing about “handling”, kid.
U had my full attention. Then u said rear timing chain. Thank you so much for these reviews. I hope lots more people start watching ur videos and start educating themselves.
Whats wrong with rear timing chain?
Ease of repair
@@DJVetz510 It's in the rear, you'll have to pull out the whole engine to check/fix it.
I thought timing chains didn’t need replacing though?
Just got one yesterday and it’s amazing.
Thank you so much for the video! The cx90 was on my list and looks like it is not going to be cheap, maintenance wise.
Such an easy and honest review and explanation of some tech/mechanical characteristics. I love cars, .. not all of them, and have to admit that you are doing excellent job. Keep going in same style 👍 .
VAG started the rear chain drives with the W8 and the 4.2 in the B5.5 S4 and A6 AllRoad. It was fun dropping the powertrain out the bottom for every oil drip, particularly the timing cover.
Im not a SUV guy but this is good looking inside and out. Learning the needless complication unerhood would nake me lease and not buy it if i were inclined to drive one. Kinda surprised at Mazda on this one...
We'll see what happens with this. I'd still buy this with a decent amount of confidence based on the tremendous reliability seen with other Mazda engines recently, including one of my cars. It sucks when things are hard to access, but if they last 200,000 miles with just fluid changes and spark plugs then it's hard to call it a bad design. The 3.5L Ecoboost has an internal water pump, which everyone said would be a nightmare, but yet you hardly ever hear about them failing and plenty of people get those engines to go 200,000+ without tearing anything out of the truck. In the extreme case of Porsche, whose engines are typically very reliable and thoroughly stress tested, yet are about as inaccessible as it gets, you just don't hear very many complaints about the reliability or ownership experience. The problem with BMW and some other German engines is that they often have huge weaknesses AND they are a bitch to work on.
But yes I hope the engine people were aware how this would be installed in the cars and paid appropriate consideration to the strength of these components in inaccessible parts of the engine bay. Frankly I'm just happy we have a turbocharged inline-6 from Mazda at all, it's a great engine configuration from a great engine manufacturer.
Thank you. Fantastic video. Smart review. Reliable, car care nut. Great.
Excellent review thank you.
I really like your mechanical reviews of these cars and thanks for saving me a headache while i was considering this car as a purchase.
I just took it off my list to look at
This is the only car review channel I make my final purchasing decision on. I can't wait for the new Lexus GX (2024) to come and and have you review it, I know it's going to be a while.
I used to agree and loved this channel and trusted it. But this guy's opinion of the suspension,,/handling and performance of the CX90 is at direct odds to every other review I have watched/read. Most of these other reviews compared 5 or 6 different vehicles in this segment as well, driven back to back. So to me, I think this guy is basing his driving impressions on his own recollection which is always a terrible idea. Because if the last car you drove was a Corolla GR and you jump in a 3 row SUV, of course it's going to feel like garbage!
He usually has a keen eye for assessing and reviewing cars. In this case, ignore his review of the CX-90...
@shawna7813 you have one? How you like it?
Really appreciate your reviews
CAR CARE NUT.... u are one of the best!! .... thank u.
I have a 2017 CX-9 with just over 70K miles. My wife drives it mostly, but it's treated us well. I like the CX-90, but I don't love the extra complexity.
I was thinking of buying one of these but not now - thank you CCNR
Wow this guy is 1 of a kind car reviewer. He knows the internal components of the vehicle. Which is good for a diyer cautious owner like me, thinking about future maintenance. Now that I know its timing chain is positioned at the back. Pass for this cx90. Keep it up Sir.
AMD I respect your opinion. You mentioned several times that the engine needs to be removed to service the cam chains. I have also watched you need to do the same for Toyota v-6. Because of you I have a 2024 Camry V-6 incoming. I do LOVE an inline 6 so the Mazda 6 is super appealing.
I like your honest advice ... Thanks.
Great in depth video. Just passed 4k on mine and hoping it proves to be a solid vehicle because we really like it so far.
Thank you for a no holds barred, in-depth, honest review of the CX-90.
Your indepth technical knowledge of cars is out of this world. Can you please do a review for the Kia Sorento face-lift
I’m a straight 6 fan (Chevy, Ford, Chrysler, Jeep) and was interested in this powertrain. Thanks for your insight.
This is the info people are looking for. I’ve watched a few videos of yours now and I love the level of detail you go to and your style. I need to know I’m not dropping a bucketload of money on a new car that turns out to be a nightmare to maintain over the long term. Subbed with the bell.
Based on his description of the handling characteristics, I struggle to believe he actually drove it. I’ve driven it and the handling is superb. It feels like an extension of yourself.
Yes, it will be extension of your wallet.
@@meenam300zxlol
They are excellent handling vehicles…I have NO IDEA why he says they handle badly.
My sister is in the market for small SUV and found this video very insightful.
I was thinking about the Acura mdx or cx90, after your assessment I'm not going to think about the cx90 anymore, thank you sir!!!!
Been waiting for this review
Great video breaking this car down. Could you do a similar video for the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid?
That’s for an knowledgeable & informative review
Great vid, keeping the ownership drawdowns real.
I have been watching this model for months. Glad to see a CCNanalysis on it. Actually want to check out the plug-in hybrid version. Will CCN be able to tape a session with that variant? The car has got a real 3rd row which is cool. I was told the in-line 6 version is for people who want the towing capacity and plug-in is for the rest of us. Great video. The CCN explanation of the motor and mild hybrid is a mind boggling (frustrating ) maze. Always redesigning the wheel! Support CCN
Here is something to consider on the PHEV.
Can travel 25 miles on EV alone
Can travel 25 miles on gasoline (combined city/highway)
One battery charge (15 kwh) equals one gallon of gas saved.
Now take your last electric bill total (tax and fees included) divide by the Kwh used and that is your Kwh electric cost. Multiply that by 15 and that is the electric cost to charge that battery and save one gallon of gasoline.
How much cheaper is it to charge the battery over buying one gallon of gasoline? Is it worth the $4,000 cost for the PHEV option?
Very informative! Thank you. Please do a mechanic's review of the diesel mild hybrid CX-60, too. Looking forward to your opinion, as always!
That’s not sold in the US and there won’t be a diesel CX70 here
Does it have the same inline 6? If so, that's kinda scary from a maintenance perspective, too.
@@chezzyperson3339 I did not know that. I am based in South East Asia and considering getting the CX-60 inline 6 mild hybrid. From what I can gather, the CX-90 inline 6 shares the same engine as the CX-60, but Mazda says in CX-90, the engine is "specifically retuned". Not sure what changed between those two engines.
…and that’s what they decided to do, nothing really wrong with that! I like all those left-handed compliments! You try so hard to be diplomatic but you could never be a car salesman!
I can see his view on many of his points, but I purchased one anyways. I liked what I get for the money, and I am pretty happy about it.
Thank you for your sobering review. I can only imagine the repair costs on this vehicle because you have to take it back to the dealer for repair. And to have to drop the engine every time may make maintenance costs BMW like. You have given me food for thought.
I've been waiting for a review that was this in-depth. I will never buy a first year of a new model vehicle but I actually considered buying this vehicle next year. I believe that I will wait and see how the reliability stands up over time. I've been told the newer I believe 2018 to current Mazda CX5's are very reliable vehicles. I do like how the CX90 is made in Japan like the CX5.
I have a CX-5 it is very well made
I have a CX-5 and was considering the Cx-70 but now I will just buy a CX-5 before they "improve" it by adding a hybrid
Past CX9 has been wonderful for me. I was considering this car. But this year 2024 it's a no. Color is gorgeous
I enjoy how Mazda doesn't make everything in their lineup in America. My miata is still made in Japan like my old Acura was. It may be the same parts but American build quality will NEVER compare imo
When the M in BMW stands for Mazda. 😱 They may have went down the engine rabbit hole here. I am so glad you make these videos. There are a buyers dream.
I was planning on buying CX-70 in 2 years, not any more! Thanks.