PHEV Preferred AWD
What the PHEV Preferred adds over the 3.3 Turbo Select (+$11,395)
| Spec | 3.3 Turbo Select | PHEV Preferred |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake diameter | 328 mm | 347 mm |
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 74.2 cu-ft | 75.2 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 40 cu-ft | 40.8 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 14.9 cu-ft | 15.9 cu-ft |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4846 lbs | 5243 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4846 lbs | 5243 lbs |
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 3283 cc | 2488.5 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 | e-SKYACTIV PHEV 2.5L I4 + electric |
| Ground clearance | 8 in | 8.1 in |
| MPG (combined) | 25 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $39,300 | $50,695 |
| Overall height | 68.3 in | 68.7 in |
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 7 |
| Tire size | 265/55 R19 | 275/45 R21 |
| Final drive ratio | 3.7 | 4.4 |
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | 21 in |
| Wheel width | 8.5 in | 9.5 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 12.3" full-color center display, 21 x 9.5J inch aluminum alloy wheels with Black Metallic Finish, 21 x 9.5J inch aluminum alloy wheels with Machine Cut Finish, 21 x 9.5J inch aluminum alloy wheels with Silver Metallic Finish, 275/45 R21 tires w/ Alloy - Machine cut, 360° monitor with See-Through View and Trailer Hitch View, 3rd row seats - 2 seats (50/50 split fold-down), 8-way power adjustable passenger seat, Active Driving Display (Head-Up Display: 10 x 3 Large View), Antenna - roof-mounted "shark fin", Badging - PHEV - Chrome, Bose® 12-speaker audio sound system, Charge Mode Button, Courtesy Lamps, Rear doors, Cruising & Traffic Support, Emergency Lane Keeping - Blind Spot Assist, Road Keep Assist, Head-on Traffic Avoidance Assist, Engine Starter Ring - Bright (satin chrome Finish), Front Cross Traffic Alert, Front Grill Mesh - Bar Type - with Piano Black Finish, Front and Rear Parking Sensors, Fully Digital Cluster/Meter Display - 12.3 in, Garage Door Opener w/ Homelink®, Garnish (B pillar/C Pillar/Sail) Molding - Piano Black, Headlights - Adaptive Front-Lighting System (AFS), Headlights - Front Combination Signature Illumination, Heated 2nd-row seats with 3 level adjustments, Heated front seats with 3 level adjustments, Illumination - Rear console w/ light, Illumination - front and rear door pocket (LED), Illumination - overhead A/T shifter & cupholder area (LED), Induction Sound Enhancer, Max Seating Capacity - 7 passengers, Mazda Online Navigation, Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) with Stop and Go with Speed Limit Assist, Mazda intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive): Sports/Off Road/EV, Power Panoramic Moonroof, Power Rear Liftgate with programmable height adjustment, Hands-free, Rear View Monitor (dynamic guide lines), Rearview mirror - frameless, auto-dimming, Remote Services: remote charge control / remote door lock / unlock / remote climate control / remote hazard light
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 | Electric |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 75.2 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 40.8 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 15.9 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Mazda Connected Services |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in |
| Overall height | 68.7 in |
| Overall length | 201.6 in |
| Overall width | 78.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 122.8 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2488.5 cc |
| Fuel injection system | Electrically Controlled Fuel Injection |
| Engine type (full description) | e-SKYACTIV PHEV 2.5L I4 + electric |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 323 hp |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (combined) | 26 mpg |
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) | $50,695 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 |
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 | 275/45 R21 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 4.4 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5243 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5243 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6854 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 21 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
| Wheel width | 9.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety30 std · 0 opt
- 360° monitor with See-Through View and Trailer Hitch View
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Lane Departure Warning System
- Lane-keep Assist
- Rear View Monitor (dynamic guide lines)
- Driver Attention Alert
- Hill Descent Control
- LATCH system - rear seat (2nd row) child safety seat lower anchors & upper tethers
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) w/ Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
- Auto-hold Function
- Blind Spot Monitoring with Vehicle Exit Warning
- Cruising & Traffic Support
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Traction Control (TCS) and Trailer Stability Control
- Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
- Emergency Lane Keeping - Blind Spot Assist, Road Keep Assist, Head-on Traffic Avoidance Assist
- Front Cross Traffic Alert
- Front and Rear Parking Sensors
- Front and Rear Seat Belt Pretensioners with Load Limiters
- High Beam Control (HBC)
- Hill Launch Assist
- Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) with Stop and Go with Speed Limit Assist
- Rear Seat Alert
- Rear View Monitor (static guide lines)
- Secondary Collision Reduction
- Security System (Burglar Alarm)
- Smart Brake Support (Automatic Emergency Braking)
- Smart Brake Support Front Crossing
- Smart Brake Support Rear with pedestrian detection
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- Engine immobilizer anti-theft system
Infotainment17 std · 0 opt
- Mazda Connect 4G LTE Wi-Fi powered by AT&T
- Mazda Online Navigation
- 12.3" full-color center display
- 8-speaker sound system
- Active Driving Display (Head-Up Display: 10 x 3 Large View)
- Alexa Built-In
- Bose® 12-speaker audio sound system
- Mazda Roadside Assistance
- Multi-Function Commander Control
- Paddle Shifters
- Remote Services: remote charge control / remote door lock / unlock / remote climate control / remote hazard light
- 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
- Power Rear Liftgate with programmable height adjustment, Hands-free
- Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry & Start System
- Garage Door Opener w/ Homelink®
- Power Rear Liftgate with programmable height adjustment
- 12V power outlet
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Air conditioning - automatic climate control operation with three zones
- 3rd Row AC vents
Seating11 std · 1 opt
- 2nd-row bench seats with 60/40 split fold-down reclining
- 8-way power adjustable driver's seat w/ power lumbar support and 2-position memory
- Heated front seats with 3 level adjustments
- Ventilated Front Seats
- Heated 2nd-row seats with 3 level adjustments
- 8-way power adjustable driver's seat w/ power lumbar support
- 3rd row seats - 2 seats (50/50 split fold-down)
- 8-way power adjustable passenger seat
- Max Seating Capacity - 7 passengers
- Seat material - Leather (1st and 2nd row outboard seating positions) - Black or Greige
- Seat material - Nappa leather w/o quilting (1st and 2nd row outboard seating positions) Black or White
- 3rd row seats - 3 seats (60/40 split fold-down)optional
Interior17 std · 0 opt
- Steering wheel - heated
- 2nd row Rear knee clearance - 4.6 in
- Courtesy Lamps, Rear doors
- Engine Starter Ring - Bright (satin chrome Finish)
- Fully Digital Cluster/Meter Display - 12.3 in
- IP Decoration panel - Silver
- 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
- Rearview mirror - frameless, auto-dimming
- Rearview mirror - manual day/night
- Sunshades - 2nd-row retractable window sunshades
- 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
Exterior27 std · 5 opt
- Side Mirrors - Automatic Power Folding & Auto Dimming
- 21 x 9.5J inch aluminum alloy wheels with Black Metallic Finish
- 21 x 9.5J inch aluminum alloy wheels with Machine Cut Finish
- 21 x 9.5J inch aluminum alloy wheels with Silver Metallic Finish
- 275/45 R21 tires w/ Alloy - Machine cut
- Antenna - roof-mounted "shark fin"
- Badging - AWD
- Badging - PHEV - Chrome
- Body-colored power side mirrors with integrated LED turn signals
- Front Grill Mesh - Bar Type - with Piano Black Finish
- Garnish (B pillar/C Pillar/Sail) Molding - Piano Black
- Headlights - Adaptive Front-Lighting System (AFS)
- Headlights - Front Combination Signature Illumination
- Headlights - LED with Auto-Leveling
- LED Daytime Running Lamp
- LED taillights
- Power Panoramic Moonroof
- Rain Sensing, Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
- Roof Rails - Piano Black
- Roof Rails - aluminum with satin chrome finish
- Side Mirrors - Auto Dimming
- Side Mirrors - driver and passenger heated
- Signature Wing - Chrome
- Taillights - Rear Combination Signature Illumination
- Artisan Red Premium paintoptional
- Machine Gray Metallic paintoptional
- Polymetal Gray Metallic paintoptional
- Rhodium White Premium paintoptional
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic paintoptional
- Privacy glass on rear side windows & rear lift gate
- Rear Roof Spoiler - Body Color
- Spare Tire Type - Temporary
Powertrain8 std · 0 opt
- i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive
- Charge Mode Button
- Induction Sound Enhancer
- Mazda intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive): Sports/Off Road/EV
- Off-Road Traction Assist
- Transmission, SKYACTIV®-Drive 8-Speed AT with manual-shift mode
- e-SKYACTIV® PHEV
- i-Stop
Chassis3 std · 0 opt
- Front Double Wishbone Suspension
- Independent rear multi-link suspension with stabilizer bar
- Kinematic Posture Control (KPC)
Cargo2 std · 0 opt
- Storage - cargo area storage boxes and under floor storage
- Towing Capacity up to 3,500 lbs.
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 CX-90. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2026 Mazda CX-90 PHEV Preferred?
The manufacturer lists $50,695 for the 2026 Mazda CX-90 PHEV Preferred. That is $11,395 above the 3.3 Turbo Select, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2026 Mazda CX-90 PHEV Preferred add over the 3.3 Turbo Select?
Against the 3.3 Turbo Select, 60 features become standard that the 3.3 Turbo Select does not and 22 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.