2024 Mazda CX-90 teased, confirmed for Australia

The three-row Mazda CX-90 will grow to be the model’s new flagship SUV, teased this morning forward of a world debut in January 2023 – and it’s coming to Australia.

Mazda shared a shadowy teaser picture of the all-new CX-90’s entrance fender, displaying an ‘Inline 6’ badge which signifies a six-cylinder engine underneath the bonnet, additionally confirming the brand new nameplate with debut the model’s new Artisan Crimson premium paint choice.

The CX-90 will likely be primarily based on the model’s Giant Structure – which additionally underpins the CX-60 – and can supply three rows of seating. Whereas it’s unclear precisely when it’s coming Down Below, Mazda Australia has confirmed the CX-90 will likely be provided within the native line-up following its reveal in January.

It’s touted to be the most important mannequin the corporate has produced, with “wider, longer and extra aggressive proportions than any present Mazda” in accordance with the media launch, and it’s understood the CX-90 will likely be aimed primarily on the North American market – very similar to the prevailing CX-9, which is offered right here however not within the model’s house of Japan.

Count on the CX-90 to be provided with inline six-cylinder engine choices, together with a model of the 3.3-litre turbocharged e-Skyactiv G inline six petrol with 48V mild-hybrid tech confirmed for the native CX-60 vary. Within the five-seat mid-size SUV, the three.3-litre donk produces 209kW and 450Nm.

Being primarily based on Mazda’s Giant Structure additionally means the CX-90 will probably supply a 2.5-litre e-Skyactiv Plug-in Hybrid choice, which within the CX-60 develops 241kW and 500Nm and gives as much as 60 kilometres of EV driving vary.

Not a lot else is understood concerning the CX-90 at this stage, aside from that it’ll probably be joined within the North American market by one other all-new SUV known as the CX-70. The CX-70 is predicted to be a five-seat companion to the CX-90, providing a wider physique than the CX-60 that’s extra skewed to European tastes.

Mazda has additionally confirmed a three-row CX-80 will even be a part of the worldwide portfolio, which will likely be to the CX-60 what the CX-90 will likely be to the CX-70. The CX-80 is more likely to be Mazda’s Japanese and European flagship.

The Mazda CX-60 would be the first Giant Structure mannequin to come back to Australia, additionally the model’s first plug-in hybrid, and is because of attain native showrooms within the first half of 2023.

Three trim ranges will likely be provided at launch, Evolve, GT and Azami; and whereas the model is pushing upmarket with this new mannequin, it’s understood pricing will probably begin across the $60,000 mark in its most inexpensive guise.

Mazda’s native division has already confirmed the CX-60 will supply 48V MHEV-assisted 3.3-litre turbocharged inline-six petrol and diesel engines, alongside the PHEV from launch. Full pricing and specs for the Australian market will likely be confirmed in the course of the late phases of 2022.

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