The all-new 2024 Mazda CX-90 is set to grace local dealerships starting August this year. This model, which is Mazda's largest and most luxurious to date, is available for pre-orders now.

The 2024 Mazda CX-90 sports an impressive and sophisticated design, marking its stance as a grand SUV in Mazda's lineup. The vehicle carries a bold and distinct presence with its refined design lines, a prominent grille, and stylish LED headlights, enhancing its road presence.

Depending on the model, the CX-90 is equipped with either 19-inch or 21-inch wheels, adding to the robust and dynamic aesthetic of the vehicle.

The SUV also features a hands-free power tailgate, which makes loading and unloading luggage easier and more convenient. Furthermore, the available panoramic sunroof not only floods the cabin with natural light but also gives the SUV an upscale appearance.

Inside the 2024 Mazda CX-90, you'll find a blend of luxury and technology. The vehicle comes standard with a seven-seat configuration, providing ample room for each passenger. The top-tier Azami variant can be equipped with an optional package, which includes second-row captain's chairs and a rear centre console, providing a more exclusive and comfortable seating arrangement.

Passenger comfort is enhanced by the availability of power-adjustable front seats and ventilated front seats in the more expensive model grades. The interior showcases an impeccable fit and finish with its leather trim, further enhancing the luxurious feel inside the cabin.

Technology-wise, the Mazda CX-90 is not short of impressive features. A 10.25-inch infotainment screen is standard, featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for seamless connectivity. A larger 12.3-inch screen is available in higher grades. The vehicle also includes a 7.0-inch or 12.3-inch instrument display, depending on the model, providing the driver with essential driving data in a crisp and clear format.

Moreover, the Mazda CX-90 comes with a surround-view camera, a head-up display, and a 12-speaker Bose sound system in certain models, ensuring an enhanced driving experience. Safety technology is also a top priority with features such as autonomous emergency braking, pedestrian and cyclist detection, blind-spot monitoring, and more, standard on all models.

The CX-90, powered by 48V electrified inline-six engines exclusively, is poised to compete not only against the Hyundai Palisade and Nissan Pathfinder but also with entry-level models of the Audi Q7 and Volvo XC90. The CX-90 and its sibling, the smaller CX-60, share the same rear-drive platform and will be available in Australia with three trim levels.

At launch, the CX-90 is offered with only two engine choices - a petrol and a diesel variant. However, a 2.5-litre plug-in hybrid variant is expected to join the lineup next year. The entry-level CX-90 G50e Touring model starts at $74,385, escalating up to $95,185 for the top-spec G50e Azami. Please note that all prices exclude on-road costs.

The Mazda CX-90 comes with seven seats as a standard, though there are optional $5000 packages that equip the top-tier Azami model with second-row captain’s chairs and a rear centre console. Vinesh Bhindi, Managing Director for Mazda Australia, touted the CX-90 as a "new dimension in grand SUV touring." He also emphasized that the vehicle represents Mazda's exceptional craftsmanship and human-centric technologies, making it an ideal vehicle for families and adventure enthusiasts.

The initial engine lineup for the CX-90 includes a pair of 3.3-litre inline six powertrains with 48V M Hybrid technology, each available in a petrol and diesel version. The G50e model comes with a 3.3-litre turbocharged inline six petrol mild-hybrid engine, producing 254kW and 500Nm, making it the most potent series-production Mazda engine ever made. On the other hand, the D50e variant features a 3.3-litre inline six turbo-diesel mild-hybrid that produces 187kW (3750rpm) and 550Nm (1500-2400rpm).

Coming to the vehicle's dimensions, the CX-90 measures 5100mm in length, 1994mm in width, and a wheelbase of 3120mm. With all seats in place, the boot can accommodate up to 608 litres of luggage, which can be expanded to 2025 litres with rear seating rows folded.

Like all Mazda vehicles, the CX-90 comes with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. However, the service pricing for the CX-90 is yet to be announced. It's noteworthy that the service intervals between petrol and diesel models will be different. The petrol G50e models will need servicing every 12 months or every 15,000 kilometres, while the diesel D50e models will need servicing every 10,000km.

On the safety front, the CX-90 is equipped with numerous standard safety features, including autonomous emergency braking (AEB), pedestrian and cyclist detection, junction assist, adaptive cruise control, auto high-beam, blind-spot monitoring, front and rear parking sensors, lane keep assist, secondary collision reduction system, and vehicle exit warning.

2024 Mazda CX-90 Pricing (estimated drive away prices)

2024 Mazda CX-90 G50e Touring – $81,121（NSW）or $81,752（VIC）

2024 Mazda CX-90 D50e Touring – $82,007（NSW）or $82,640（VIC）

2024 Mazda CX-90 G50e GT – $93,406（NSW）or $94,061（VIC）

2024 Mazda CX-90 D50e GT – $92,021（NSW）or $92,673（VIC）

2024 Mazda CX-90 G50e Azami – $102,961（NSW）or $103,634（VIC）

2024 Mazda CX-90 D50e Azami – $101,576（NSW）or $102,246（VIC）

2024 Mazda CX-90 Touring standard features:

19-inch silver alloy wheels (with space-saver spare wheel)

Dusk-sensing LED headlights with auto high beam

LED tail-lights

10.25-inch infotainment display with wireless and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, satellite navigation, AM/FM/DAB+ digital radio

7.0-inch instrument display

Three-zone auto climate-control air conditioning

Keyless (proximity key) entry with push-button start

Eight-speaker sound system

Hands-free power tailgate

Head-up display

Wireless smartphone charger

Leather seats, steering wheel and gear shifter trim

Leather front door trim

10-way power-adjustable driver's seat with two-position memory

Eight-way power-adjustable passenger seat

Heated front seats

Auto-dimming rear-view mirror

Auto-folding, power-adjustable side mirrors with heating, memory, driver's side auto dimming

Rear-seat console with USB-C ports, 150-watt home power outlet

Gloss black front grille insert, side pillar garnish

Black 'Inline 6' side badge

Front and rear parking sensors

Rear-view camera

360-degree camera

Eight airbags (including front-centre airbag)

Autonomous emergency braking (forwards) with pedestrian/cyclist detection, intersection support

Lane-keep assist

Adaptive cruise control

Blind-spot monitoring

Front and rear cross-traffic alert

Traffic sign recognition

Tyre pressure monitoring

Driver monitoring and attention alert

Low-speed rear autonomous emergency braking

2024 Mazda CX-90 GT adds (over Touring):

12.3-inch infotainment screen

12.3-inch digital instrument cluster

21-inch silver alloy wheels with space-saver spare

Adaptive LED headlights

Heated rear seats

Heated steering wheel

Power steering wheel column adjustment

Panoramic sunroof

Driver personalisation system

12-speaker Bose premium sound system

"Signature illumination" for LED tail-lights

Footwell lighting for driver and front passenger

Leather rear door trim

Silver 'Inline 6' side badge

2024 Mazda CX-90 Azami adds (over GT):

21-inch two-tone (black metallic and machined) alloy wheels with space-saver spare

Black nappa leather seat upholstery

Ventilation for front seats

Body-coloured wheel arches and side cladding

Ambient interior lighting

Cruising and Traffic Support (traffic jam assist)

Upgraded driver personalisation system

See-Through View for 360-degree camera

Frameless rear-view mirror

Rear footwell lighting

The optional $5000 SP Package, available on Azami, adds:

Second-row individual seats (captain's chairs) with ventilation

Second-row centre console with USB ports and storage

Tan nappa leather seat upholstery

Suede dashboard upholstery

Two-tone steering wheel upholstery

White Maple wood centre console and door trim inserts

The optional $5000 Takumi Package, available on Azami, adds:

Second-row individual seats (captain's chairs) with ventilation

Second-row centre console with USB ports and storage

Pure White nappa leather seat upholstery

Silver interior decoration panel

Cloth dashboard upholstery with Kakenui stitching

White Maple wood centre console and door trim inserts