It takes a minute to get used to it, but the nob for controlling the infotainment system is way more ergonomic and safer than using the touch screen. Mazda is right for sticking with this. My sister has a CX-5, and at first, I kept reaching for the touch screen, but in no time, I strongly preferred the nob and wish my car had that feature. Mazda has come a long way. Their interiors are just gorgeous and come standard with a lot of materials and features that you normally only find in the highest trims.
ive had multiple mazdas with the control nob, and i agree 100% that it takes some getting used to. however, once you do, you can navigate the system from rote memory, without ever taking your eyes/brain off the road. my attentiveness to the road vs using my wife's toyota (where touch screen is in play/needed all the time) is a world of difference.
As a 2011 CX-9 owner - I love this car. Definitely checking back in on the model line when I have kids. Super spacious, surprisingly fast with the turbo, incredible sound system. If all they’ve done is continuously upgrade, the CX90 must be a joy to drive.
10:29 --- "And remember, if you need more acceleration, as soon as you go past the kickdown switch in the accelerator, the gasoline engine comes running like an overly concerned parent." It's that kind of witty, whimsical wordplay that viewers miss so much, Micah. This example was not just about the words, but even the rising and then falling vocal inflection toward the end that adds to the humor. Both gifts --- the copy and the delivery --- can be developed if they're there, but both are hard to teach if not. Another example is your repetition of "kinematic posture control" at 4:30, 4:39, and again at 4:41. I just broke out into a big smile when you did this, because not only is it a self-aware reference to how much you both 1) love to hear the sound of your own voice, but 2) you just love words, and that term, kinematic posture control, is just not one you would generally throw around at a picnic (although, you might!). And that's all part of the fun of Micah just being Micah. Never mind the nudge you're giving your viewers to pay attention, like a grade school teacher would do to indicate something might come up again, say, on a test. It's a manufactured glitch in the Matrix to keep your viewers engaged by giving them a chance to notice the "anomaly." It's a wry wink at your more enthusiastic viewers, aaannnnddd... it's entertaining! Lyn and Mike are amiable reviewers, and they do a fine job --- not as irreverently buddy movie as 𝑻𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆 (how could they be?), not as clever, coy, authoritative, or independent as 𝑫𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝑪𝒂𝒓 𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘𝒔 𝑾𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑻𝒐𝒎 𝑽𝒐𝒆𝒍𝒌. That guy's a master, an elder statesman at communication and presentation in the automotive review industry. But both Lyn and Mike are very professional, inviting, and competent while maintaining a personal, conversational approach, which I'm sure they've learned in large part from you. All of those attributes are great places to start --- or even land --- and honestly, a cut, sometimes several, above other automotive reviewers. Of course, excellent editing and other production values you have imbued on your apprentices put a shine on everything. You know, every art medium has its basic forms and structures which serve to maintain discipline and continuity. One can go through the motions of the form and stay employed or get the grade. But the great ones don't just conquer the form. They rise above it, all the time being perfectly aware of it and where they are in relation to it, thereby elevating the art ---- and possibly the form --- permanently. And those are the Elon Musks, the Norm McDonalds, the Michael Jordans, the Charles Schultzes and Norman Rockwells and M.C. Eschers, the Nikola Teslas, the Mark Twains and Edgar Allen Poes and Emily Dickinsons, the Gregor Mendels, the Mozarts, the Isaac Newtons, and the William Shakespeares. Is anybody gonna remember you 500 years from now? Probably not. But they sure will be missing out, because you have been a game changer and inspiration for so many others. Contemporaneously, you have brought much the same to car reviews that Michael Fisher has brought to mobile tech reviews, although I have to say, you're just outright funnier. There is a season for everything. Your evolving career arc is inevitable. I anticipated as much in a short exchange you and I had three or four years ago. Your creativity gets restless when confined to the same form or medium indefinitely. So I wish you every success as your responsibilities, here at KBB and elsewhere, change and expand. But, yes, we do miss you, and it's nice to see you slumming a review for us every now and again. Wherever you are, in front of, or way behind, the camera, the marks you leave on everything you touch is seen and heard in every KBB review. And when we need to get a dose of that signature style, we know where your personal channels are. And lest you think I can find no criticism, let me be clear: I think your nose is slightly larger than ten years ago. But isn't that all of us? I wish my nose was all that had gotten bigger in the last ten years. Stay well, keep on keeping the main thing the main thing, and --- recent empty nester here --- savor the moments with that beautiful family! You'll be flipping through scrapbooks and Google Photos memory collages before you know it, wondering where all the time went. Blessings to you and yours, Micah!
Well said! it's those little moments and fantastic editing that make magic. I still think of the (now-old) new Corolla as "The Irvine of compact sedans" whenever I see one.
Mazda makes great cars. They don’t need to be number 1 in sales, they just need to continue to focus on driver satisfaction. I am glad they’re using 8 speed automatic now. 6 is fine but 8 is even nicer!
Saw a lot of people here trying to decide between the telluride, Highlander and the CX-90. It’s simple, if interior space is your priority, CX-90 would lose every time, as it was never designed to be a minivan alternative. But if you care about design, craftsmanship, driving dynamics, and how all of them come together as a whole, it would literally be an insult to even compare the CX-90 to the highlander, telluride, or even the MDX. Nobody in their right mind, given they know at least a little bit about cars, would compare a RWD inline-6 turbo setup to a bunch of FWD turbo 4 and V6 cars and ask which is better - they are not even in the same league. Can’t believe we are still having this conversation…
The interior looks good, and I like that there isn't a lot of shiny black plastic in the cockpit. I liked it. Until you showed the interior of the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Jeep's interior is gorgeous. I won't have to decide which one I'd want though, as I cannot afford either of them 😢
1:36 - you definitely didn't stop for that red light 😇 Gorgeous car though - that interior is superior. Love it. Hope the smaller CX-60 will be just as luxurious.
Agree...it IS stunning. I have bought the exact Artisan Red S Prem Plus that was reviewed here. BUT buyer beware....if you MUST have this interior (Tan Napa leather) you WILL have to buy the MOST EXSPENSIVE CX-90 avail....the Turbo S Premium Plus: starting MSRP of $61,350 including destination charge. Tax + Dealer fees push this to $67,000 out the door. No kidding. I have this in my garage as of Apr 2nd.... but I feel I basically paid about $9,000 to get the Tan Napa interior, because I would have been happy with a lower trim price point and content BUT none of those came with an available brown interior.
Great looking vehicle for a SUV. Wonderful that it has an I6 Turbo. Seems to have a little zoom zoom in it still. Stunning interior. Would be my choice for a sub $70k 3-row SUV.
Usually I'm not a fan of that interior color, but this one looks really nice, and that steering wheel looks fantastic. I don't think I've ever complimented a steering wheel before. WTG Mazda! 🤯😎
We've really missed you and your humor and way of expressing yourself. I always end up with a smile on my face. Sorry to hear you have fallen into the beaurocrat trap. Middle management? Your talents are far better served here. There are lots of reviewers around, but you are truly special.
The Mazda CX-90 is very special, a affordable family crossover SUV made for the driving enthusiasts! A new modern powerful Made in Japan JDM inline-6 turbocharge engine it's been 20 years ago since Japan made their last inline-6 engine the legendary 2JZ and RB. A new rear wheel drive Midship platform places the engine farther back in the chassis for enhanced handling with independent double wishbone suspension geometry. Thank you Mazda for all you do. You will make driving fun again for all of us that needs a family crossover SUV to go do some grocery shopping at Costco or a family road trip
Love Micah's personal channel. Great to see you back in a KBB video. I recently drove a 23 CX90 and I really enjoyed it. It had some nice power and good handling.
Mazda is a small, independent manufacturer that is quite unique in today's automotive industry. They lack high tech, and they aren't perfect. They have a strong old-school philosophy and are like old-fashioned, stubborn craftsmen.
I would say it needs massaging seats and heads-up display to compete with the premium players. Still, very nice in this segment and should have Volvo and some others worried.
Has heads-up display available on upper trim. Agree on desire for massage option but front passenger seat apparently lacks any control of lumbar while driver has just two way lumbar.
Car reviewers don't mention enough how good the Mazda automatic transmission feels. Most of the common cars have very similar exterior and interior designs anyway.Only when recently when I drove Honda and Toyota cars that I appreciate the automatic transmission. As good as Honda and Toyota cars are, the feeling when you press down the gas pedal is absolute horrible. They way they tuned their transmission for optimal fuel efficiency, making the pedal feels extremely rubberband-y. It responds to how fast you press the pedal, not how long, which is terrible for finessing speed. Slowly pressing the pedal makes the car accelerate extremely slow, tap it down a bit quick makes the car blast forward, creating this awkward jerking motion. Mazda transmission is the best, Period.
Poor man’s Japanese BMW X7. And that’s not a bad thing. This interior color scheme looks better than the other ones I have seen with the light wood and leather.
Lots to like but the side profile looks like it could have used just a little something extra. Imagine if this very car had spent just 15 minutes with the Hyundai/Kia stylists and they were allowed to put 2 or 3 post it note suggestions on the vehicle before the final design was approved by management.
I would love to have that tan interior color & diamond qulting in the CX-70! It looks stunning 😍😍🔥🥵🤩! Mazda please include this interior with multicolor ambient lighting in the doors and dashboard for the CX-70 & next-gen CX-5 (if you make another generation of the CX-5)
Been a while! Good to see you back reviewing! The new Mazda interior looks really nice. Also I’m glad they decided to put a turbo inline 6 engine in there. I think that will help their sales when competing against the likes of Acura/Jeep/Ford/Hyundai/Kia in this segment. It’s going to be an uphill battle but the engine is definitely better than the dinosaur of a v6 the Kia/Hyundai has. Better mpg and more powerful.
I agree. But my kids are grown and I really enjoy the comfort of luxury 2nd row Capts chairs (heated AND cooled!). If you must-have a 3seat bench in the 2nd row, then buy a less expensive trim level and enjoy the savings! I wanted top-trim, max luxury (to replace an accident-lost 2018 CX-9 Signature)...6 or 7 seats didnt break my deal, but I know it might for some.
Automakers are slowly starting to listen to all the complaints over the years. Piano black is the lazy way to make an interior look more premium but comes with all the downsides.
Thank you for the education. I didn’t know how to describe what i didn’t like about the steering in the cx-90. It’s the ratio. It feels disconnected and the turn on the wheel is not proportionate to the turn on the road
I’ve owned three MPV’s and a Mazda Millenia. Love the new CX90, but I wouldn’t buy one until they fix one major flaw! No Apple car play with touch screen capabilities! I’m driving a 2001 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD and have had no issues! I bought it because my 2018 Highlander didn’t have Apple Car Play with a touch screen! It had 5000 miles on it, but my Company car in 2018 and 2020 was a Chevy Traverse with Apple car play with touch screen capabilities!
Love mazdas but don't live their nanny like technology. Don't need you to shut down inputs when the car is moving or disable all the automation of the seat belt isn't plugged.
It's a really good-looking vehicle. Mazda nailed that. I'm also glad to see they are FINALLY offering touch for CarPlay and Android Auto. The Mazda infotainment knob doesn't work well with interfaces designed specifically for touch. It works, but it's not better.
I just test drove this thing today. Great looking, soaks up road bumps pretty well for the wheel size. Also interior feels and looks great, although i did not get much time to play with the instrument cluster and infotainment. With all the positives in mind, i noticed one big and one subjective flaw. If you are taller than 6 foot (i am 6' 4"), i am pretty sure you will hate the driver seat. I also weigh 220 lbs, so not too bulky. The middle cluster to the door panel width is too narrow! There is no way to relax the legs a bit. It forces you to sit lets say properly and straight. Good for short trips, horrible for anything longer than 1 hr. This is a big bummer for me. 2nd, the top engine is too loud in the cabin especially when being aggressive with the pedal, and also it is not as torque rich as the spec claims. It will be hard to get better than say 6.5 second 0-60 on a regular basis, although i did not mesure it. Anyways maybe it needs some breaking in. The latter is bot that big of a deal to me personally, but the former is a deal breaker. Anyone else experience this?
As a 2012 cx9 owner, I have been waiting for Mazda to ditch the whole Skyactiv engine and CVT transmission. My cousin has a 2019 and although tech wise it is nice, we hate the way it drives. Seems like they finally listened. Now if I can find a way to disable the auto start/stop we are golden! Love the way it looks!
Mazda doesn't use CVTs for any of their models. I don't know where you heard that. Also the skyactiv engines are great, they have been pretty bulletproof for 10 years at this point
I wish this top trim was available with a bench instead of captain’s chairs In the second row bc you don’t want to always have a seat in the 3rd row open to be able to seat 5 people
@@camilogomezkeep2324 .03 inches less than the Telluride. What were you expecting? Higher ride height means higher center of gravity means worse handling.
Great video - thanks for the pricing info! Regardless of nomenclature, the CX-90 Turbo S Premium Plus looks stunning in that Artisan Red. What's the white leather interior on the unveil vehicle from 2 months back - is that white Napa leather, or a different mid-grade interior trim (the one with the fabric and "drop stitch" on the dash and the natural color wood accents)?
His job managing the video departments for both KBB and Autotrader keep him pretty busy, but we promise you'll see him make cameo appearances in videos every now and again.
I'm shopping around right now for an SUV in this class and honestly Toyota and Kia are crushing Mazda and Honda both. If you think you love this, you should check out the competition.
I am due to change my car next year and the CX-60 is on my radar. But i don't really like SUVs. I am waiting to see if they are going to announce the new Mazda 6 wagon. This is what i want but hopefully, they will introduce it in Europe.
Just having some fun with Micah, he's been great for a long time. And his work during the blizzard is nothing short of heroic. KBB has assembled a team of awesome hosts. You are my "Cars and Coffee" every weekend. C'mere Micah, (and Lyn and Mike), come get your double high five!! ✋️🤚
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Inline 6 turbo, my favorite engine type!
SOO glad we have a proper Japanese engineered and made!
Mazda is the single most underrated automaker. I have a 2021 Mazda3 and it’s been a perfect car. Mazda makes beautiful vehicles
Agree 100 percent I Had a 2015 Mazda 3 for 5 years with no issues in my 5years of ownership, I somewhat regret trading it in.
@Jonathan quality and ford doesn't go together
How does Mazda mpg compare to competitors
What about Volkswagon Atlas?
Agreed it's something about Mazda they just do things quietly, flying under the radar. Now where is the Mazda 6
It takes a minute to get used to it, but the nob for controlling the infotainment system is way more ergonomic and safer than using the touch screen. Mazda is right for sticking with this. My sister has a CX-5, and at first, I kept reaching for the touch screen, but in no time, I strongly preferred the nob and wish my car had that feature. Mazda has come a long way. Their interiors are just gorgeous and come standard with a lot of materials and features that you normally only find in the highest trims.
ive had multiple mazdas with the control nob, and i agree 100% that it takes some getting used to. however, once you do, you can navigate the system from rote memory, without ever taking your eyes/brain off the road. my attentiveness to the road vs using my wife's toyota (where touch screen is in play/needed all the time) is a world of difference.
I agree. I have a 2019 Mazda3 (AWD Premium). The knob took some getting used to, but now every time I get in my other cars I miss it.
I'm a bmw tech (they have knobs, too) and I almost never touch the screen. The knob is much faster
Same with my Audi. Took a while to get used to using a knob, but I love it!
@@tommyers477 Mazda truly pays attention to detail.
I love my Mazda3. This Cx-90 is a bit too big, but the Cx-70 will most likely replace my wife’s car and serve as our road tripper.
That interior is absolutely stunning. Colour and all. Shame that suede won't stay nice for long.
I have a 2018 Mazda 6 signature with a similar material and it’s impecable after 5 years…
@@gunnerqva5737Same here, not a mark on it.
My brain looked at that tan/black steering wheel and said "Bentley" - which might sound totally insane but this does have a beautiful interior!
As a 2011 CX-9 owner - I love this car. Definitely checking back in on the model line when I have kids. Super spacious, surprisingly fast with the turbo, incredible sound system. If all they’ve done is continuously upgrade, the CX90 must be a joy to drive.
Micah! Always good to get a KBB review from you!! 🤗🤗
I appreciate you watching. Cheers!
10:29 --- "And remember, if you need more acceleration, as soon as you go past the kickdown switch in the accelerator, the gasoline engine comes running like an overly concerned parent."
It's that kind of witty, whimsical wordplay that viewers miss so much, Micah. This example was not just about the words, but even the rising and then falling vocal inflection toward the end that adds to the humor. Both gifts --- the copy and the delivery --- can be developed if they're there, but both are hard to teach if not.
Another example is your repetition of "kinematic posture control" at 4:30, 4:39, and again at 4:41. I just broke out into a big smile when you did this, because not only is it a self-aware reference to how much you both 1) love to hear the sound of your own voice, but 2) you just love words, and that term, kinematic posture control, is just not one you would generally throw around at a picnic (although, you might!). And that's all part of the fun of Micah just being Micah. Never mind the nudge you're giving your viewers to pay attention, like a grade school teacher would do to indicate something might come up again, say, on a test. It's a manufactured glitch in the Matrix to keep your viewers engaged by giving them a chance to notice the "anomaly." It's a wry wink at your more enthusiastic viewers, aaannnnddd... it's entertaining!
Lyn and Mike are amiable reviewers, and they do a fine job --- not as irreverently buddy movie as 𝑻𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆 (how could they be?), not as clever, coy, authoritative, or independent as 𝑫𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝑪𝒂𝒓 𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘𝒔 𝑾𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑻𝒐𝒎 𝑽𝒐𝒆𝒍𝒌. That guy's a master, an elder statesman at communication and presentation in the automotive review industry. But both Lyn and Mike are very professional, inviting, and competent while maintaining a personal, conversational approach, which I'm sure they've learned in large part from you. All of those attributes are great places to start --- or even land --- and honestly, a cut, sometimes several, above other automotive reviewers. Of course, excellent editing and other production values you have imbued on your apprentices put a shine on everything.
You know, every art medium has its basic forms and structures which serve to maintain discipline and continuity. One can go through the motions of the form and stay employed or get the grade. But the great ones don't just conquer the form. They rise above it, all the time being perfectly aware of it and where they are in relation to it, thereby elevating the art ---- and possibly the form --- permanently. And those are the Elon Musks, the Norm McDonalds, the Michael Jordans, the Charles Schultzes and Norman Rockwells and M.C. Eschers, the Nikola Teslas, the Mark Twains and Edgar Allen Poes and Emily Dickinsons, the Gregor Mendels, the Mozarts, the Isaac Newtons, and the William Shakespeares.
Is anybody gonna remember you 500 years from now? Probably not. But they sure will be missing out, because you have been a game changer and inspiration for so many others. Contemporaneously, you have brought much the same to car reviews that Michael Fisher has brought to mobile tech reviews, although I have to say, you're just outright funnier.
There is a season for everything. Your evolving career arc is inevitable. I anticipated as much in a short exchange you and I had three or four years ago. Your creativity gets restless when confined to the same form or medium indefinitely. So I wish you every success as your responsibilities, here at KBB and elsewhere, change and expand.
But, yes, we do miss you, and it's nice to see you slumming a review for us every now and again. Wherever you are, in front of, or way behind, the camera, the marks you leave on everything you touch is seen and heard in every KBB review. And when we need to get a dose of that signature style, we know where your personal channels are.
And lest you think I can find no criticism, let me be clear: I think your nose is slightly larger than ten years ago. But isn't that all of us? I wish my nose was all that had gotten bigger in the last ten years.
Stay well, keep on keeping the main thing the main thing, and --- recent empty nester here --- savor the moments with that beautiful family! You'll be flipping through scrapbooks and Google Photos memory collages before you know it, wondering where all the time went. Blessings to you and yours, Micah!
A masterful love letter.
Well said! it's those little moments and fantastic editing that make magic. I still think of the (now-old) new Corolla as "The Irvine of compact sedans" whenever I see one.
Mazda makes great cars. They don’t need to be number 1 in sales, they just need to continue to focus on driver satisfaction. I am glad they’re using 8 speed automatic now. 6 is fine but 8 is even nicer!
Automakers have always underestimated how luxurious a two-tone steering wheel looks.
Saw a lot of people here trying to decide between the telluride, Highlander and the CX-90. It’s simple, if interior space is your priority, CX-90 would lose every time, as it was never designed to be a minivan alternative. But if you care about design, craftsmanship, driving dynamics, and how all of them come together as a whole, it would literally be an insult to even compare the CX-90 to the highlander, telluride, or even the MDX. Nobody in their right mind, given they know at least a little bit about cars, would compare a RWD inline-6 turbo setup to a bunch of FWD turbo 4 and V6 cars and ask which is better - they are not even in the same league. Can’t believe we are still having this conversation…
The interior looks good, and I like that there isn't a lot of shiny black plastic in the cockpit. I liked it. Until you showed the interior of the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Jeep's interior is gorgeous. I won't have to decide which one I'd want though, as I cannot afford either of them 😢
1:36 - you definitely didn't stop for that red light 😇
Gorgeous car though - that interior is superior. Love it.
Hope the smaller CX-60 will be just as luxurious.
It is a California yellow. It stays longer than where you're from 🤣😂🤣
Ok Karen.... it just turned yellow. Plus he was already right up at the light. Plenty of time before it turned red. You're not a cop. STFU. 🙄🙄
@@YourMom-vl2sp No wonder CA has the highest rate of car accident deaths in the US 😔. Be careful.
@@2moe probably because we have stupid drivers from other states come here and don't know what a yellow light means
The fact that the fully loaded versions of crossover overs are only coming with captains chairs with a small 3rd row is sad 💀
Especially if you have a large dog that likes to take rides!
Omg that interior color is stunning! I love it!
Agree...it IS stunning. I have bought the exact Artisan Red S Prem Plus that was reviewed here. BUT buyer beware....if you MUST have this interior (Tan Napa leather) you WILL have to buy the MOST EXSPENSIVE CX-90 avail....the Turbo S Premium Plus: starting MSRP of $61,350 including destination charge. Tax + Dealer fees push this to $67,000 out the door. No kidding. I have this in my garage as of Apr 2nd.... but I feel I basically paid about $9,000 to get the Tan Napa interior, because I would have been happy with a lower trim price point and content BUT none of those came with an available brown interior.
Love the cx90. And congrats on the promotion! We will miss you
I have a 2013 Mazda CX-9 and I love it glad they brought six cylinder back plus it still made in Japan
Great looking vehicle for a SUV. Wonderful that it has an I6 Turbo. Seems to have a little zoom zoom in it still. Stunning interior. Would be my choice for a sub $70k 3-row SUV.
Crazy hearing “sub 70k” in a sentence 😅
Been with Mazda since 2014, 7 cars and continuing
Never had any problem
Zoom Zoom you are hitting above your weight
Good job🏁🏁🏁
Micah. You are the best reviewer on KBB. You don’t repeat a PR document like Lynn does. Do more!
Great, entertaining review Micah! Love this vehicle, soooo pumped for upcoming CX-70
Proof that love for SUVs probably only increases
Usually I'm not a fan of that interior color, but this one looks really nice, and that steering wheel looks fantastic. I don't think I've ever complimented a steering wheel before. WTG Mazda! 🤯😎
I'm all set to buy a Grand Highlander Hybrid but this CX-90 is beautiful and the gas mileage even for the Inline 6 was decent. I might be switching 😬
Switch
What would you think about a comparison video? We love the idea. Thanks for the idea!
@@kbb, I think everyone would love that.
This is my debate too!
@@kbb yes please!!! Between the GrandHiglander Hybrid and the CX-90
If this is a prelude to the CX 70, a nice surprise awaits!
We've really missed you and your humor and way of expressing yourself. I always end up with a smile on my face. Sorry to hear you have fallen into the beaurocrat trap. Middle management? Your talents are far better served here. There are lots of reviewers around, but you are truly special.
That inline 6 engine is a big selling point for me
Watching you driving over the flooded road I finally realized why Mazda put a fin on the roof 🤣
The Mazda CX-90 is very special, a affordable family crossover SUV made for the driving enthusiasts! A new modern powerful Made in Japan JDM inline-6 turbocharge engine it's been 20 years ago since Japan made their last inline-6 engine the legendary 2JZ and RB. A new rear wheel drive Midship platform places the engine farther back in the chassis for enhanced handling with independent double wishbone suspension geometry. Thank you Mazda for all you do. You will make driving fun again for all of us that needs a family crossover SUV to go do some grocery shopping at Costco or a family road trip
Affordable? LOL... thing costs nearly $70K when optioned out with the top trim level and all the options.
@@mattspeer01 you dont buy top trim...mid trim has all the features you need
@@whitewolf2767 does mid trim has heads-up display and 360 camera?
@@akhere07 you don't heads up and 30 is there I think
I just hate it when reviewers nitpick faults just for the fun of it.
Love Micah's personal channel. Great to see you back in a KBB video. I recently drove a 23 CX90 and I really enjoyed it. It had some nice power and good handling.
Unfortunately no reputable dealership ever prices they’re cars according to KBB. True story
This Mazda CX90 is dope definitely gonna be my next ride.
This is the best Japanese luxury suv period
Micah is finally back. I missed his reviews. 🎊
Miss you Micha. More videos please. Also Great review 👍.
Mazda is a small, independent manufacturer that is quite unique in today's automotive industry.
They lack high tech, and they aren't perfect. They have a strong old-school philosophy and are like old-fashioned, stubborn craftsmen.
I would say it needs massaging seats and heads-up display to compete with the premium players. Still, very nice in this segment and should have Volvo and some others worried.
I thought CX90 GT has heads-up display isn't it? Because CX9 GT has it already.
I am sure it has a heads up display. I have a 2018 Mazda and it has a colored heads up display.
Has heads-up display available on upper trim. Agree on desire for massage option but front passenger seat apparently lacks any control of lumbar while driver has just two way lumbar.
Mazda really knows how to play design sync Chrome with other materials. LIKEE
Yeahhh, about that TPS report.
Don’t forget the cover page, like it said in the memo.
Hahahaha. Nice one.
Was hoping we could get the inline 6 as a Plug In Hybrid, would make this a much more appealing alternative to a BMW X5 45e.
Car reviewers don't mention enough how good the Mazda automatic transmission feels. Most of the common cars have very similar exterior and interior designs anyway.Only when recently when I drove Honda and Toyota cars that I appreciate the automatic transmission. As good as Honda and Toyota cars are, the feeling when you press down the gas pedal is absolute horrible.
They way they tuned their transmission for optimal fuel efficiency, making the pedal feels extremely rubberband-y. It responds to how fast you press the pedal, not how long, which is terrible for finessing speed. Slowly pressing the pedal makes the car accelerate extremely slow, tap it down a bit quick makes the car blast forward, creating this awkward jerking motion. Mazda transmission is the best, Period.
Have you driven the cx90? How is the new 8 speed auto during stop and go and creeping ?
@1:36: Did you manage to stop at red light :😀😀
Poor man’s Japanese BMW X7. And that’s not a bad thing. This interior color scheme looks better than the other ones I have seen with the light wood and leather.
Lots to like but the side profile looks like it could have used just a little something extra. Imagine if this very car had spent just 15 minutes with the Hyundai/Kia stylists and they were allowed to put 2 or 3 post it note suggestions on the vehicle before the final design was approved by management.
I would love to have that tan interior color & diamond qulting in the CX-70! It looks stunning 😍😍🔥🥵🤩! Mazda please include this interior with multicolor ambient lighting in the doors and dashboard for the CX-70 & next-gen CX-5 (if you make another generation of the CX-5)
This is going to be car of the year. I am definitely going to buy this.
Been a while! Good to see you back reviewing!
The new Mazda interior looks really nice. Also I’m glad they decided to put a turbo inline 6 engine in there. I think that will help their sales when competing against the likes of Acura/Jeep/Ford/Hyundai/Kia in this segment. It’s going to be an uphill battle but the engine is definitely better than the dinosaur of a v6 the Kia/Hyundai has. Better mpg and more powerful.
Me: *am subscribed to Micah’s patreon*
Me still: oh yes I missed Micah!
Glad to see you have time for this video Micha, that’s a lovely car btw 😂.
Can you turn off the auto stop start permanently?
6 cylinders for me, thank you🙊
Really like this car😊
It's value-priced premium because of the new engine. I hope that Mazda puts it in something much smaller.
I’m waiting for the grand highlander because it’s roomier.
My Mazda is the best car I have ever had in every way. I’ll never buy anything other than Mazda.
Ah the interior is just eye catching ..
Micah you are the best! Please do more videos!
i recognize the sunset district of sf. interior looks really nice but this size has to be for big families primarily.
Great review, Micah!
Crazy not to offer second row bench on higher trims
I agree. But my kids are grown and I really enjoy the comfort of luxury 2nd row Capts chairs (heated AND cooled!). If you must-have a 3seat bench in the 2nd row, then buy a less expensive trim level and enjoy the savings! I wanted top-trim, max luxury (to replace an accident-lost 2018 CX-9 Signature)...6 or 7 seats didnt break my deal, but I know it might for some.
Thank god there is no piano black.
Automakers are slowly starting to listen to all the complaints over the years. Piano black is the lazy way to make an interior look more premium but comes with all the downsides.
Thank you for the education. I didn’t know how to describe what i didn’t like about the steering in the cx-90. It’s the ratio. It feels disconnected and the turn on the wheel is not proportionate to the turn on the road
I’ve owned three MPV’s and a Mazda Millenia. Love the new CX90, but I wouldn’t buy one until they fix one major flaw! No Apple car play with touch screen capabilities! I’m driving a 2001 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD and have had no issues! I bought it because my 2018 Highlander didn’t have Apple Car Play with a touch screen! It had 5000 miles on it, but my Company car in 2018 and 2020 was a Chevy Traverse with Apple car play with touch screen capabilities!
Apple car play is trash
I HAD to click on a vid with YOU in it.
ME!?!? :)
@@MicahMuzio You just made my life
Excellent video Micah!
Love mazdas but don't live their nanny like technology. Don't need you to shut down inputs when the car is moving or disable all the automation of the seat belt isn't plugged.
It's a really good-looking vehicle. Mazda nailed that. I'm also glad to see they are FINALLY offering touch for CarPlay and Android Auto.
The Mazda infotainment knob doesn't work well with interfaces designed specifically for touch. It works, but it's not better.
I just test drove this thing today.
Great looking, soaks up road bumps pretty well for the wheel size. Also interior feels and looks great, although i did not get much time to play with the instrument cluster and infotainment.
With all the positives in mind, i noticed one big and one subjective flaw.
If you are taller than 6 foot (i am 6' 4"), i am pretty sure you will hate the driver seat. I also weigh 220 lbs, so not too bulky. The middle cluster to the door panel width is too narrow! There is no way to relax the legs a bit. It forces you to sit lets say properly and straight. Good for short trips, horrible for anything longer than 1 hr. This is a big bummer for me.
2nd, the top engine is too loud in the cabin especially when being aggressive with the pedal, and also it is not as torque rich as the spec claims. It will be hard to get better than say 6.5 second 0-60 on a regular basis, although i did not mesure it.
Anyways maybe it needs some breaking in.
The latter is bot that big of a deal to me personally, but the former is a deal breaker. Anyone else experience this?
Can engine auto off/on be turned off?
As a 2012 cx9 owner, I have been waiting for Mazda to ditch the whole Skyactiv engine and CVT transmission. My cousin has a 2019 and although tech wise it is nice, we hate the way it drives. Seems like they finally listened. Now if I can find a way to disable the auto start/stop we are golden! Love the way it looks!
Mazda doesn't use CVTs for any of their models. I don't know where you heard that. Also the skyactiv engines are great, they have been pretty bulletproof for 10 years at this point
Good to see you again Micah! Wanna see the 3.3 in more cars!
Im absolutely in love with my 2019 CX 9. Still not sure if I should go for the upgrade, or stick with my car for more years
Did you notice any transmission clunkiness on the CX-90 at low speeds, particularly when braking near parking speed?
beautiful but way too big for big cities driving, hope it was smaller like the cx-5
Then you buy a CX-5/CX-50 LOL. They build different sizes for a reason.
I wish this top trim was available with a bench instead of captain’s chairs In the second row bc you don’t want to always have a seat in the 3rd row open to be able to seat 5 people
I was wondering if Mazda had Anti Roll Away feature! you read my mind
The 3.3 Turbo S is the 3rd highest trim that still has 7 passenger seating
You mean GT trim or what trim?
8:20 this would have been a good time to mention the Ground Clearance...
8 inches on 19" tires, 8.1 on 21" tires.
@@kvetcha really? ugh! why so little?!?!?
@@camilogomezkeep2324 .03 inches less than the Telluride. What were you expecting? Higher ride height means higher center of gravity means worse handling.
@@kvetcha how much is on vw atlas?
@@akhere07 edmunds has the 2023 at 7.5 inches
Great video - thanks for the pricing info! Regardless of nomenclature, the CX-90 Turbo S Premium Plus looks stunning in that Artisan Red. What's the white leather interior on the unveil vehicle from 2 months back - is that white Napa leather, or a different mid-grade interior trim (the one with the fabric and "drop stitch" on the dash and the natural color wood accents)?
Thanks Micah for telling us more about the Mazda, but what about the reason why you don't host KBB reviews lately?
You're missed!
His job managing the video departments for both KBB and Autotrader keep him pretty busy, but we promise you'll see him make cameo appearances in videos every now and again.
A very good effort from Mazda indeed.
Mazda, what are you doing? I had my eye on a pathfinder SL!
What about the Genesis GV80 ?
I'd go with the CX-90
I'm shopping around right now for an SUV in this class and honestly Toyota and Kia are crushing Mazda and Honda both. If you think you love this, you should check out the competition.
KBB Trade-in estimate is not helpful. From my experience, all dealership I contacted are always way way below KBB trade in value.
Can we get that sedan concept to production based on this chassis and 375hp version of the I6 please. The new Mazda C6.
I'm dying to know where that is? Is it Sir Francis Drake Blvd, or somewhere near Point Reyes/Marshall?
The sleeper of the decade !… samurai Mazda lol host more Micah your cute AF and we luv u 😊
Shout out to that spreadsheet.
I like when you & Lynn do reviews. This may be on my future shopping list.
We love those fun collaboration videos, too. Hopefully, we can get Micah out from behind the desk for one soon.
$50-60K for a Mazda? Introducing the 2029 Toyota Corolla Base; starting at $105,000
The cx-9 was just fine
Didn't Mazda used to call Kieneatic Posture Control torque vectoring?
I am due to change my car next year and the CX-60 is on my radar. But i don't really like SUVs. I am waiting to see if they are going to announce the new Mazda 6 wagon. This is what i want but hopefully, they will introduce it in Europe.
How does this compare to the base BMW X5
Never talked about why you’ve done less reviews ?
Thanks for explaining to is why you haven't been hosting KBB vids, been wondering why
Love the interior
Who are you?? Where's Lyn!? ✋️
Right? Hahaha. Lyn appreciates that. And she also thinks Micah's great.
Just having some fun with Micah, he's been great for a long time. And his work during the blizzard is nothing short of heroic. KBB has assembled a team of awesome hosts. You are my "Cars and Coffee" every weekend. C'mere Micah, (and Lyn and Mike), come get your double high five!! ✋️🤚
Very elegant beautiful SUV.
Time for RX9, 3.3L turbo, 450hp, 😂