Asking for a loud vehicle outside so people know you are driving a luxury vehicle is one of the dumbest things I have ever heard.

I actually find the interior scheme bright and attractive

Even BMW is using that type of plastic you're referring for. At least Mazda use it in a slightly hidden place.

I started keeping track of all the things I would refute in Ryan’s review…..but then I lost track. I think he was pretty heavily off base with this CX-90 review.

I love the command dial control for the infotainment. I hate trying to hit a touchscreen while going over bumps, always hit the wrong thing. I have a Mazda 6, and everyone loves playing with the control dial system compared to touchscreen. It takes very little focus from driving compared to trying to accurately place a finger on a touchscreen, once you figure it out you don't even have to really look at it to use it.

Man, I don't remember him ragging on any car this much...

Your Mazda 3 is 20 years old. The door panel repair is super simple.

I think Mazda did a great job blending the material and different textures together. Hats off to Mazda

I disagree with him about the interior, I actually looked at one at Denver Auto Show from this year and the interior looks and feel great compared with the likes like Pilot, Highlander or Telluride which are all give you a super cheap feel . Also I had a CX-9 Signature for about 4 years and the infotainment system works really good especially with the buttons in the center console, which is way much better executed than in the Lexus RX 350.

This is one of the best looking car I have seen in my life, both exterior and interior!

Mazda has definitely raised the bar with this one.

A luxury vehicle doesn’t have a loud exhaust….sports cars do

I love the infotainment system. You don't have to take your eyes off the road and if you want to use apple carplay and android auto you have those to use as a touchscreen. Please do some research on the product before you review it. Also, you didn't mention the storage in the second row. It's a pity. Please don't compare this car to a 2004. Lose all credibility with me. Will not follow you

I have a CX-5 and agree with others that using the dial controls on the center console is safer while driving. Though my vehicle is a 2016 and they haven't changed anything in the UI since that time. A graphics upgrade wouldn't hurt. But to be honest I think Mazda is right to be stubborn about this. It is hard to drive a vehicle with a touch screen after you get used to this setup. You realize that you have to look at the screen to understand the menu, something that isn't good while driving. This is particularly problematic when you're renting a vehicle so the system is new to you.

Mate, I always love your reviews and probably you remember my comments. But this is the first time that I see you are impartial and hating so much something that looks you are the first reviewer that couldn't like it all. Is like when TFL jumps on a Subaru and they can't say anything good because they don't like it, but not because is bad. Sad coming from you.

I very much disagree with your interior segment. Having spent some time in both the straight 6 and plug-in CX-90, the interior is absolutely fantastic. I own a 2019 Mazda 3 since new and the infotainment control dial and system really allow for minimal interaction and distraction. It does take a few days getting used to it but you're rewarded with a great experience.

I actually like the mazda infotainment. It doesn't look "busy" . I've had my 2022 cx5 long enough to memorize the "haptic" feedback so I don't even need to look at the screen to to to where I needed to go. But 90% of the time I'm on apple car play ot android auto

In this review he complains that for 62k this doesn’t deliver compared to an X5. I just went to bmw and priced a similar optioned X5 and it is between $73k to $75. He also compares this to the Lexus GX which is over $70k comparably equipped. This compares more against a RX which drives very bland, yet it is the best selling Lexus. I know Mazda wants to go upscale, but comparing it against an X5 is stretch considering the price difference. Now if an X5 is actually close to $62k then that would be a different story. I do agree to compare this to an MDX is closer even though the MDX is a little over $65K. My wife drives a CX50 Turbo and I have no problems with its infotainment. I drive a F150 Limited with a touchscreen and on some conditions it can be hard to use as the car truck moves around. Example, trying to change songs while driving 85. It is just hard to touch the desired button at times on a touchscreen. I am not saying this Mazda is perfect at all. I hate their hard seat and I cannot sit on them for long trips, so I would never buy a Mazda for that reason alone. I still think it’s a nice upscale suv compared to mainstream automakers.

You’ve become one of my favorite KZfaqrs. I’m not even car shopping anymore I just like tuning in.

i've owned my mazda for about 1.5 years (2018 6). After getting used to the dial, I have no issues with it.

You hold out a 19 year old car's fabric bits coming unglued as a reason to not like a new car's fabric bits. What kind of cars have you been driving to expect better longevity?!? For the money the CX-90 seems an incredible value.

99 % new ....did you say that when you reviewed the "new" Honda Pilot, which is still equipped with hood prop and timing belt?

Ryan Mazda did not say this suv is for off roading. Secondly beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder. If you don’t like bright interior, someone does. Not everything is made for everyone. This suv is far less than a BMW x5 and you keep comparing it to it. Also how much is mdx top trim? The price of an mdx base is the price for this top model Mazda. You are very good at reviewing pick up trucks and off road vehicles. Stick to that. Tell me which vehicle doesn’t have plastic below the dashboard. You reviewed this cx90 as if there’s nothing good about it. #subarufanboy

I love the Interior of this cx90 and to be fair your Madza3 is 19yrs Old and it looks Very Mint, just Glue Peeling off from Fabric is all what it has after 19yrs that means it was Build Well. You need to Show me a 19yr Old Car that is more looking Fab than your Madza3

This review is very biased. I have driven the CX90 and the drive experience is awesome. The car overall is a great car.I guess he simply doesn't like Mazda and so could not be objective.

I'm digging it. Got me with that inline 6. Good hp and torque numbers.

I traded my 22 Highlander for a loaded turbo S. I'm amazed with it so far. Drives and looks like a $100k car. My only complaint is with the clutch. It lurches and surges at a crawl. Reminds me of the early dct cars. I'd give up 1 or 2 mpg for the smoothness of a hydramatic.

Most cars have hard plastics on the bottom, this is nothing new. You mentioned that this is still a Mazda with a cheaper starting price than luxury competitors, yet you still knock the plastic that most old and new cars have, not just the 2004 Mazda 3

This video seemed kind of slanted. I know everyone has their opinions but he constantly nocked it for not having what a vehicle that cost 20k more has. Most of the vehicles he compared it with during the video start at tis vehicles top price. Cost seemed to be common factor in all of the things he wished it had. Mazda isnt a pure luxry brand like BMW and their engineers have even stated their lane and who its for.

No one is buying a Cx 90 to go off road. Just like no one is buying a BMW, Genesis, or Mercedes to go off road. Apples to oranges. It’s like comparing a Subaru Outback Wilderness to a near luxury model. You can do the comparison but you’re being disingenuous. And this is coming from a longtime subscriber and fan of your content.

Really downplayed the vehicle, complained about things equal to or better than other cars, sun visors is white and will get fingerprints and headliner shouldn't be white...wtf are you on about

I've been waiting for this one in particular because of the inline 6. Thanks for doing this! On a side note, the only thing I have found to clean light colored headliners and interior that is safe is Tuff Stuff cleaner. It is actually pretty amazing for that, is relatively inexpensive and is sold everywhere. Also, the Japanese term I think you were looking for is "Kaizen".

Objective much? Near universal praise for Mazda's interior design but you hate it. Mazda doesn't do 42' TV screens planted front and center. They make the info screen part of the design, not the main focus of it.

There is no turbo I-4 engine in CX-90. The CX-90 PHEV has a naturally aspirated 2.5 liter engine.

When he compared his older Mazda to the new cx-90, not a fair comparison because ford had a bigger stake in them back then. Mazda bought there shares back. Mazdas have been making good and reliable cars after ford left. He clearly didn’t do his research on Mazda

Very strange review. Clearly an off road guy reviewing a Japanese near premium crossover family hauler. Not surprised he hates it. His opinions goes directly opposite of other reviewer’s conclusions and my own personal ones. I’ve watched only one other review from Driving Sports TV previously and that seemed more professional. Maybe he didn’t get enough sleep as the attitude was evident. I test drove the CX-90 Inline 6 Turbo yesterday and came to a different conclusion vs this review. I’ve also have test driven the MDX S-Type advanced, GX and GV70 3.3T Premium in the last month. I really liked the CX-90 Inline 6 during my test drive and I never felt any chunkiness with the transmission at all. It soaked up the bumps on really broken up pavement wonderfully. Maybe his test vehicle was pre-production/software update? I’m speculating of course. Some of the features missing he pointed out are available on cars that will cost you an additional $10k to $20k. Off-road failed on his track, ok that’s a legit complaint if you are looking at the CX-90 for that. Who in the right mind would tho? It’s a 3 row near-luxury family hauler with some sportiness. So, ok the off-road mode seems like a bit of a joke to be honest, that's fair. The AWD in my next vehicle purchase would be for gravel/dirt roads at a country fair, wet rainy days and ice/snow with the family. Going on an off road trail in a CX-90? C’Mon, nobody is buying a CX-90 for that and if you are you are nuts if you think you are. Would I take an Acura MDX S-Type, GV70 Premium (sorry GX) for the same price as the CX-90? Absolutely, but you can’t get those for the price of the CX-90. The CX-90 delivered where I wanted it to in my test drive. Looking BMWish and not being a BMW is a huge plus in my book. After owing BMWs and my extended family’s experience with them… I’d never buy one again.

Long time viewer, here; I remember meeting you randomly when you came into the Starbucks that I used to work at in Northern California. I said, "You're the Driving Sports TV guy!" Then you asked me for some good driving roads. This had to have been something like 10 years ago now. Still remember it! Keep on with the good automotive content!

Such a negative attitude.

I like the In-line 6cyl. They have 40% less moving parts and tend to have more longevity over the V6.

Mazda didnt pay him enough i guess? Rear end looks ugly, but I drove one and it was fantastic. For three row, its great imo.

That plus 10 on the cruise is the greatest option ever😂

For a car reviewer he sure found some minor negatives and exposed his OCD. All I got from it is the car would be a lot easier to live with as opposed to living with him!

From my experience Mazda Quality is as good as Lexus quality they make cars and SUVs last and so reliable

I bought one and me and the family love it. To me, where this car really hits is in the middle of the trim options in the $47-50k range. Compare the driving experience of that CX-90 to a something like a Pilot or Highlander. That said, I understand comparing the top $60k+ trim to other cars because it’s offered. I would probably buy something else if I had that much to spend. However, you get more for your money with a CX-90 compared to something like lower end Acura MDX of equal price.

subaru fanboy downplayed this exciting entry undeservedly

My father in law has a Volvo XC90. And I hate driving or sitting in the back seat. First of all how does a 80k car does not have arm rest for captain chairs in the back. And when I’m driving the lane centering barely works I’d rather just center my self instead of relying on a computer to center its self. The suspension is stiff and 21s probably doesn’t help with that. We drive a 2023 Mazda 3 Sedan Id rather drive than the Volvo I love my Mazda and the infotainment system is so good with the dial in the center console it’s just so easy to navigate feels so natural. Honestly his review on this Mazda surprised me a bit. His opinion. But I think a lot of people are sleeping on the Mazda. I would get the Mazda CX90

You like to compare this SUV to BMW. That would be fair if the Mazda costed $30K more to the base price. No comparison.

Love waking up on a day off to a DSTV video. Great video as always, Ryan🤙😎

I hope you are realising how your comment section is full of comments assuming your negativity towards this particular car while you were all praise for volvo xc90 with 85k driveaway and highlander where you mentioned that it is car to enjoy with the family, but over here you wanted to test cx90 to nth limit to find faults in offroading Also cx90 as tested by others got 0-60 near 6 secs unlike your test

I feel most reviewers who haven't regularly used this Mazda system are quick to judge it. Touchscreens and complex interfaces are always better right? I personally disagree. But there are so many university studies into automotive infotainment systems with regards to usability and safety that would also disagree. Touchscreens are well known as being far more dangerous than being over the limit with alcohol. Some operations take so long to perform on a touchscreen, and all operations require eyes to be moved to the screen, particularly when user interfaces are overly complex. As a software engineer that is extremely aware of how complex user interfaces can be time consuming to navigate, the Mazda system is in my opinion one of the best among the mainstream for many reasons. First is that menus are intentionally glanceable. They're timed to require as minimal diversion from vision on the road as possible. This is particularly true of the functions that are commonly required when driving. But thankfully most driving required tasks are not in the infotainment screen, but remain on tactile hardware buttons (which have some of the best feel thanks for a complete rethink of how they do buttons). The wheel is a revelation and falls to the hand. According to University of Utah studies, physical controls are always much safer than touchscreen. But one reason this is so true with this is muscle memory. I have both a touchscreen only car and a CX-8 with this same system and the latter (as an owner with experience) is MUCH EASIER. Why? Muscle memory means that it is possible to remember the number of rotations given a glance (not as easy in Apple CarPlay but not impossible). This means that in the Mazda I can drive and use the system without looking away from the road. But in a touchscreen system, this is not impossible. A safer vehicle would have no screen at all, but that's never going to happen in modern vehicles. I think the next wave will be integration of AI and more natural language solutions that rely purely on better understand of spoken speech. Touchscreens are so dangerous during driving they should be outlawed. Kudos for Mazda for perfecting this system. And Kudos for no capacitive touch BS. With regards to the hard plastics..... it's hard in that particular section in almost every vehicle. But material wise, everywhere else it really is ahead of the mainstream (mind you I am basing that on seeing the CX-60 where I am in Japan - which basically has same interior)

Speed Limit sign reading can be....dangerous. My wife has it in her Nissan Pathfinder. It was a few months before we had an issue, but there was a small service road beside the highway. The speed limit was 50km/h on the service road, and her car somehow picked that sign up. It slammed on the brakes while we were travelling along at 100km/h. The cars behind us weren't happy, but thankfully there were no accidents. We immediately turned off the speed limit driver assist.

There is lane centering in this car (top trim only) there is a lot of article or videos about that .

Ryan, the segment about the double roundabout and the “driver assistance systems” as they are often called was very interesting to me. At this point manufacturers are adding so many assistance systems to remind people to not be distracted, that the systems themselves are become a distraction. I think you summed it up best in one of your Toyota reviews, I think it was the Highlander, you said “when you beep for everything, people won’t pay attention to anything. “ I totally agree with that. I have a ‘22 Crosstrek Limited, which is my first car with all the assistance features. When I first bought the car I noticed every beep and light. Now, a year into ownership, I don’t even notice any of them anymore. I’ve completely tuned them out. I think we’ve reached critical mass on the beeps and boops and flashes at this point and maybe we should just go back to driving cars instead of computers on wheels. Not gonna happen, but there it is.

It's not a Subaru so it's going to get a harsh review.

Give him a Subaru with a CVT and he'll be happy.......

This seems like a perfect roadtrippin’ suv. Highway miles and light softroading when needed, like at some national parks.

I love your honest comments on the interior. Good overall review!

Jeez, if you don't like like a white interior they have other options. I don't like white interiors either.

Been waiting for u on this

I hope they use this same RWD I6 platform for a performance sedan

T-shirt idea: “legs torso proportionate”

you know the other car you mentioned (mdx, lexus) are much more expensive than the cx90?. and yes you are right, there is an offroad version but i think its really not made for it.

So the new CX90 does not have lane centering tech? Is it available in higher trims?

Great video Ryan as always. I wonder if you could bring MDX 3.5L NA on this new trail. I’m curious how SH-AWD would handle.

Build quality looks great!

In Canada, the base Acura MDX starts at $67,408 and the top CX-90 trim (inline 6 turbo signature) starts at $65,619, so not quite apples to apples. I'm not sure what the features and specs are when comparing the base MDX to the Signature CX-90, but it's something to keep in mind when thinking about this car. It won't be into luxury levels like Acura, Inifiniti, etc but it's a step above the Kia and Hyundai.

I drive a new cx 50. I prefer the knob it’s way easy to use. You start to use it from memory and don’t even have to look

I mean nobody in their right mind would seriously off road a 60k SUV only because it has an off road mode meant more for snow, sand and gravel roads. The MDX, Lexus and BMW are way more expensive. C’mon man.

When it is on normal mode, is awd active? On Snowy highway, what mode should be used? I use off road mode. Is it right? 😅 mine is cx90 mhev. Just want to make sure awd to be active on snowy highway/road.

Test drove one of these in top-spec. It needs a masaging seat, a longer bottom seat cushion, a better stereo, and touch unlock sensors on the back doors. Not having touch sensors on the back doors is super annoying. Luxury should separate you from that which annoys you.

I’ve never seen someone complain about such a great interior. I’d complain about the durability once it falls apart. Until then, enjoy it or get a darker color interior . Many parts of this review are not fair or valid imo. I expect more from Ryan.

Wow, that thing is big. Seems like a very nice, if pricy, vehicle, but not really at home off-road. BTW, I would love to see a video of you taking your crosstrek on that chicken run course.

I almost want to trade my CX5 just for that inline 6.

No Ryan there are enough pretentious idiots with their loud exhausts we dont need anymore!😂😂

The point you made starting at 15:53 is so good! It would be great if you were to give that intangible a name and give each of your test cars a rating based on it. I would say that this could be applied to ALL cars. Not just luxury cars. For example, the Dodge Charger isn't a luxury car, but there is a reason you rarely see one going slow on the freeway. Very nice work here.

Seems overly critical at times

I like your reviews but your anti Mazda bias came through. Take for example the "rubbing" of the rear bumper. You had gone past the issue but then reversed and made a big deal of adding logs.

Is this mazdas answer to the ford explorer ST? I kinda like this not going to lie lol❤❤❤

Ya. I want my family suv to have a loud exhaust and drive like a sport car🤦🏿‍♂️

I feel this car will be amazing next year, for the 2025 model if Mazda spend some time tuning and polishing it a bit more. I’ll definitely consider it then. This platform is great! Kudos to Mazda!

First review I've seen that trashes the CX-90.

I love Mazdas although you are trying to misrepresent the crap out of it. 😂😂😂 i have cx9 and cx90 will be the next car I buy, 100%.

I really like the new CX90. We currently have a CX9 and really love it. I just don’t know if it’s different enough to justify the higher price. My wife doesn’t think it’s worth the cost of the upgrade.

Any plans for a Corolla Cross Hybrid AWD review and test?

I think not having lane centering is a big miss. On the smaller vehicles I can kinda understand but this big family mover it should have it.

You’re absolutely right, when you’re paying that much for what is supposed to be luxury, then it comes down to the overall experience and not just the spec sheet. This is the main point that most KZfaqrs don’t even touch on. Excellent automotive journalism here!

I think you should start worshipping Subaru's because you're getting paid for it😊

I actually think it’s a great first attempt at this segment and knowing the Japanese, they will fine tune it every year. Not everything needs to be a Subaru with a CVT, Ryan 😂.

Thanks for this video, I was curious about the CX-90. Also, you've got a new subscriber in me!

a honest review can only be done after having the vehicle for a why as many of your complain would likely change after adapting to vehicle functions

this is so much nicer with the grill not protruding

100% agree with sentiments that lane keep assist could be better. Mazda loves feedback but is always happy to change unless it goes against their philosophy. Driving in Japan, the trips are slow and short so a lot of this might be lost on Japanese engineers. Ironically here in Japan most of the car brands have a laser focus on what our market here wants: small, cheap, cheerful, appliance and Mazda is the only one at the moment that has an unapologetic laser focus on foreign markets (they don’t cater to what the main Japanese market wants at all). With that said, going over to my other home of Australia (largest per capita Mazda market), we’d love proper lane centering for our long drives. I did a drive through Arizona, Utah and Nevada in a Volvo XC-90 and the lane keep assist turned a very long drive over a long weekend into nothing at all.

when a car manufacturer continues to market and keeps telling the consumers how good, amazing, innovative their car is.... then it starts to sound too good to be all true.... Won't surprise me like others have said that Mazda all expenses paid for reviewers to come out there during the cx-90 launch. Time will truly tell if the Mazda Experience will be as good as they are saying it should be..

Deleting comments huh? Seems like someone's feelings were hurt. 😅

Great video. I was waiting for your video to decide if I should trade my 2021 ascent and get this cx90. Well, although I like the new cx90, I will stay with my 2021 subaru ascent. I don't think this cx90 is truly practical if it can't handle this easiest part of your obstacle course. Thank you again for this video. Now waiting for subaru to improve its lack of design for the ascent so it can compete with the palisade.

Beautiful machine inside out

Th guy is always super critical on non-US manufacturer.

The chickens seem to dig it! 😀

Next vehicle they send you, you should make them sign a Full Send clause. Meaning they wont hold you liable for damage if you were to give it the beans and brute forced it thru that obstacle. I think it would have made it with a bit more persuasion.

Mazda CX90 no hybrid vs Acura MDX Type S comparison video please!