2026 Mazda CX-90 PHEV

SUV · 2.5L I4 PHEV · AWD

81/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a suv is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine	2.5L I4 PHEV
Horsepower	323 hp
Torque	369 lb-ft
0–60 mph	5.6 sec
Top speed	130 mph
Drivetrain	AWD
Seats	7
Combined MPG	31 mpg (33 city / 30 hwy)
Range	430 miles
MSRP	$57,950
Body style	SUV

The verdict

What's good

Handles short commutes on electricity
Genuinely upscale, well-built interior
Fun to drive for a large SUV
Efficient when plugged in regularly

What's not

Short battery-only driving range
Low-speed gearbox can stumble
Third row suits children best
Skipping charging erases the savings

The engine

e-Skyactiv PHEV

2.5L I4 Plug-in Hybrid

Mazda pairs its 2.5-liter four with a single electric motor for smooth, linear shove around town on battery alone, then lets the engine chime in for a refined, low-stress cruise rather than chasing outright drama.

Built on Mazda's e-Skyactiv PHEV system, the unit debuted in the CX-90 as Mazda's first plug-in hybrid, slotted alongside the brand's inline-six in the same longitudinal, rear-biased platform.

Unusually for a hybrid, it drives through a conventional 8-speed automatic with a manual-shift mode rather than a CVT or e-CVT.
The combustion engine can act as a generator, running purely to recharge the pack when the battery is depleted so the EV motor can keep working.
Mazda recommends premium fuel to unlock the full 323 hp figure.

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The six sub-scores behind the 81 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value
Market value today and year-by-year value history
All 5 trims with pricing
Studio photography — exterior, rear and interior
Side-by-side comparison with up to four cars

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