PHEV Preferred AWD
What the PHEV Preferred adds over the 3.3 Turbo Select (+$7,850)
For $7,850 more, the PHEV Preferred swaps a twin-turbo inline-6 for a plug-in hybrid inline-4, adding 43 hp and 37 lb-ft but requiring 91 octane and carrying 534 lbs more. You gain heated and ventilated front seats, panoramic sunroof, head-up display, 360° camera, parking sensors, wireless charging, Bose audio, power liftgate, and a large suite of safety and convenience features.
Pick the 3.3 Turbo Select if: You want a lighter vehicle, prefer 87 octane, and need no plug-in charging. · Pick the PHEV Preferred if: You want plug-in capability and the added comfort and technology features.
Written from the differences listed below only; no outside facts.
| Spec | 3.3 Turbo Select | PHEV Preferred |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake diameter | 328 mm | 347 mm |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4709 lbs | 5243 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4709 lbs | 5243 lbs |
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 3283 cc | 2488 cc |
| Horsepower | 280 hp | 323 hp |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 91 |
| Torque | 332 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | e-SKYACTIV G 3.3L Inline 6 Turbocharged with M Hybrid Boost (48V Mild Hybrid) | e-SKYACTIV PHEV 2.5L Inline 4 |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $39,595 | $47,445 |
| Final drive ratio | 3.7 | 4.4 |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 12.3" full-color center display, 21" Aluminum Alloy Wheels with Machine Cut Finish - 275/45 R21, 360° monitor with see through view, 4-way power adjustable passenger seat, 6-passenger seating capacity with 2nd-row manual captain's chairs, 8-way power adjustable driver's seat w/ power lumbar support and 2-position memory, 8-way power adjustable passenger seat, Active Driving Display (Head-Up Display: 10 x 3 Large View), Back up Monitor (Rear view camera) - dynamic line, Blind Spot Assist, Bose® 12-speaker audio sound system, Charge Mode Button, Courtesy Lamps, Rear doors, Emergency Lane Keeping, Front Cross Traffic Alert with Front Cross Traffic Braking, Front Grill Mesh - Bar Type - with Piano Black Finish, Front and Rear Parking Sensors, Fully Digital Cluster/Meter display -12.3 inch, Garage Door Opener w/ Homelink®, Garnish (B pillar/C Pillar/Sail) Molding - Piano Black, Hands-free Power Rear Liftgate with programmable height adjustment, Heated 2nd-row Seats, Heated front seats, Hybrid Navigation (including Off Road Navigation), Illumination - Front foot lamp, Illumination - Rear console w/ light, Illumination - front and rear door pocket (LED), Illumination - overhead A/T shifter & cupholder area (LED), Mazda Navigation system, Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go with automatic speed limit adjustment, Mazda intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive): Sports/Off Road/EV, Power Panoramic Sunroof, Secondary Collision Reduction System, Security System (Burglar Alarm), Side Mirrors - Automatic Power Folding, SiriusXM® satellite radio w/ 3-month trial n/a AK & HI, Sunshades - 2nd-row retractable window sunshades, Touchscreen for Apple CarPlay™ / Android Auto™, Traffic Sign Recognition System, USB - Type C x 6 (Front 2: 2nd Row 2: 3rd Row 2)
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 347 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 350 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 74.2 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 40 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 14.9 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Mazda Connected Services |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 36 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8 in |
| Overall height | 68.2 in |
| Overall length | 200.8 in |
| Overall width | 78.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 122.8 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2488 cc |
| Fuel injection system | Electrically Controlled Fuel Injection |
| Engine type (full description) | e-SKYACTIV PHEV 2.5L Inline 4 |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 323 hp |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.5 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 39.7 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.3 in |
| Third-row headroom | 36.9 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.7 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39.4 in |
| Third-row legroom | 30.4 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $47,445 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 59.2 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 58.1 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 53.3 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Rack and Pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 38.1 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Double-Wishbone |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link |
Tires
| Tire size | 265/55 R19 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 4.4 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5243 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5243 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 19 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
| Wheel width | 8.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety26 std · 0 opt
- Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go
- 360° monitor with see through view
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Back up Monitor (Rear view camera) - dynamic line
- Lane Keep Assist with Road Departure Prevention
- Driver Attention Alert
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) w/ Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
- Auto-hold Function
- Back up Monitor (Rear view camera) - static line
- Blind Spot Assist
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Traction Control (TCS) and Trailer Stability Control
- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
- Emergency Lane Keeping
- Front Cross Traffic Alert with Front Cross Traffic Braking
- Front and Rear Parking Sensors
- High Beam Control (HBC)
- Hill Descent Control
- Hill Launch Assist
- Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go with automatic speed limit adjustment
- Rear Seat Alert
- Secondary Collision Reduction System
- Security System (Burglar Alarm)
- Traffic Sign Recognition System
- Vehicle Exit Warning
- Engine immobilizer anti-theft system
Infotainment18 std · 0 opt
- Hybrid Navigation (including Off Road Navigation)
- MAZDA CONNECT™ Infotainment System - Mazda Connect 4G LTE Wi-Fi powered by AT&T
- 8-speaker sound system
- 10.25" Full Color Center Display
- 12.3" full-color center display
- Active Driving Display (Head-Up Display: 10 x 3 Large View)
- Android Auto™ integration (wired)
- Apple CarPlay™ integration (wired)
- Bose® 12-speaker audio sound system
- Mazda Navigation system
- Multi-Function Commander Control
- Paddle shifters
- SiriusXM® satellite radio w/ 3-month trial n/a AK & HI
- Steering wheel-mounted audio, phone and cruise controls
- Touchscreen for Apple CarPlay™ / Android Auto™
- USB - Type C x 6 (Front 2: 2nd Row 2: 3rd Row 2)
- Wireless Apple CarPlay™ / Android Auto™
- Wireless Phone Charger
Convenience5 std · 0 opt
- Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry & Start System
- 12V Power Outlet
- Garage Door Opener w/ Homelink®
- Hands-free Power Rear Liftgate with programmable height adjustment
- Rear Power Liftgate with programmable height adjustment
Climate1 std · 0 opt
- Air conditioning - automatic climate control operation with three zones
Seating13 std · 0 opt
- 8-way power adjustable driver's seat w/ power lumbar support
- Heated front seats
- Ventilated Front Seats
- Heated 2nd-row Seats
- 2nd-row bench seats with 60/40 split fold-down reclining
- 2nd-row bench seats with easy slide and tilt rear-access mechanism
- 3rd Row Seats: 3 seats (60/40 split fold-down)
- 4-way manual front passenger seat
- 4-way power adjustable passenger seat
- 6-passenger seating capacity with 2nd-row manual captain's chairs
- 8-passenger seating capacity
- 8-way power adjustable driver's seat w/ power lumbar support and 2-position memory
- 8-way power adjustable passenger seat
Interior14 std · 0 opt
- Courtesy Lamps, Rear doors
- Fully Digital Cluster/Meter display -12.3 inch
- Illumination - Front foot lamp
- Illumination - Rear console w/ light
- Illumination - front and rear door pocket (LED)
- Illumination - overhead A/T shifter & cupholder area (LED)
- Leather wrapped shift knob and steering wheel
- Sunshades - 2nd-row retractable window sunshades
- Rearview mirror - manual day/night
- Steering wheel - Mechanical tilt & telescopic
- Sun visors - dual covered vanity mirrors w/ illumination
- Floor mats - carpeted front, 2nd-row and 3rd-row
- Storage - overhead console with sunglasses holder
- Trip computer - Odometer, Trip meter A & B, current and average fuel economy, distance-to-empty
Exterior18 std · 0 opt
- Side Mirrors - Automatic Power Folding
- 19" Aluminum Alloy Wheels with Silver Metallic Finish - 265/55 R19
- 21" Aluminum Alloy Wheels with Machine Cut Finish - 275/45 R21
- Front Grill Mesh - Bar Type - with Piano Black Finish
- Garnish (B pillar/C Pillar/Sail) Molding - Black
- Garnish (B pillar/C Pillar/Sail) Molding - Piano Black
- LED Daytime Running Lamp
- LED Headlights w/ auto off and auto-leveling
- LED taillights
- Power Panoramic Sunroof
- Roof Rails - aluminum with satin chrome finish
- Side Mirrors - body-color, [dual power remote with LED turn signal indicators]
- Side Mirrors - driver and passenger heated
- Windshield Wipers - Rain-Sensing, Variable-Intermittent
- Privacy glass - rear side windows and rear liftgate glass
- Rear window defogger with timer
- Rear Roof Spoiler - Body Color
- Spare Tire Type - Temporary
Powertrain6 std · 0 opt
- i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive
- Charge Mode Button
- Mazda intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive): Sports/Off Road/EV
- Offroad Traction Assist
- Transmission, SKYACTIV®-Drive 8-Speed AT with manual-shift mode
- e-SKYACTIV® G 3.3L Inline 6 Turbocharged engine
Chassis3 std · 0 opt
- Front Double Wishbone Suspension
- Independent rear multi-link suspension with stabilizer bar
- Kinematic Posture Control (KPC)
Cargo2 std · 0 opt
- Towing Capacity up to 3,500 lbs.
- Storage - cargo area storage boxes and under floor storage
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2024 CX-90. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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