Hey guys, we will be doing a second part, but this time will get the Mazda CX90 PHEV which is supposed to be faster than the CX90 Turbo S based on some numbers I have seen. Stay tuned.

The Mazda CX-90 you have is not the Turbo S with 340 hp. You have the 280 hp one. You can tell by the exterior. If you are going to use the top engine options for the Toyota GH and Ford Explorer, should have used the higher output Mazda or the PHEV which are quicker. The 340 hp 3.3 tuned engine does a 1/4 mile in 14.7 seconds according to many other car enthusiast. Still would have lost to the Toyota GH by 0.3 seconds, but would have been closer. The PHEV would have been even closer with a 14.5 seconds 1/4 mile run and 5.9 seconds to 60 and losing to the Toyota GH by 0.1 seconds in the 1/4 mile.

Dude the MAzda disappointed you because you lied about the specs. Clearly you had the 280hp, SMH do better.

This Mazda is 280 HP And you confirmed that once you didn't show the rear.

That is not the cx 90 turbo s the turbo s has colored fenders first of all and different badging

Based on the badges and wheels the Mazda looks like a turbo gt which only has 280 bhp got to get the GT-P or the signature trim in Canada or any three versions of the turbo s in the states to get the full 340 hp

Bro didn’t even know what Mazda he’s driving and the specs. The base CX-90, which you had, only has 280HP, NOT 340HP like you said. Least have your numbers and details right when doing comparisons.

This Mazda has 280hp not fair

This Mazda trim has only 280 hp. A bit misleading, you have to use the turbo S premium plus for a fair comparison

The mazda badge looks like its a 280hp only. Maybe im wrong. I dont think 340hp turbo s will be behind a grandh.

I think the Mazda only has 280 hp not 340

This is the cx90 base engine trim with 280hp model. The inline6 fender badge is black not chrome. The black interior also is for a base trim model

He doesn’t even understand the difference between standard hybrid and mild hybrid.

Base engine Mazda? In what world does Toyota even come close to beating Mazda?

As expected The explorer is a rocket.,

Wrong trim for the CX 90, my guy!

How in the world would “premium gas” add 60hp. 😂 wrong model of the CX-90.

That explorer is crazy never judge the cover

That’s the 280hp CX-90 not the 340hp version lol. Please correct that. It’s not a fair race. You got the slowest Mazda CX-90 vs the fastest Toyota GH which costs significantly more too. Different tuning. The Turbo S has a tune that increases boost pressure and other variables to actually give it that higher number. The GT will only ever produce 280hp since that base tune is limited to that with or without premium. Turbo S on the other hand will have 340 only on premium and 320 I believe on regular.

So the Explorer ST is not only the fastest but looks the best as well!!

C'mon....you got the wrong Mazda man

RX500h F-sport Performance vs MDX Type S please! 🙏

We love our ST. Great family car that is a hoot to drive. I've been able to manage 0-60 in 4.9 sec (100% stock). 40,000 miles and zero problems (except passenger seat lower trim piece that always breaks...gave up trying to fix).

Haha, whenever you said 1 1/2 car lengths it was more like four. And when he said maybe two car lengths it was more like 6, or, um maybe 5 Grand Highlanders anyway LOL

If you want a better race against the Explorer ST, you need a BMW X5 xDrive 40i. In a 1/4 mile it’ll hang with the ST. But after the 1/4 the BMW is getting walked. The ST ain’t no joke!

I knew something was off with this CX-90. Even with premium fuel, it still wouldn't make the 340hp in the Turbo S because it has slightly different engine management. Plus the high output Turbo S has body colored side mouldings instead of black. But even that model would still have lost to the GH, though not quite as badly.

I appreciate the Toyota's straight line speed but the Mazda would kill in the handling department all day every day

Considering the design of the Highlander and the utility of it. It’s impressive, love Fords, own a F-150 powerboost and can’t say enough good things about it. Also own a Regular Highlander Hybrid and both vehicles are amazing and fun to own.

Grand Highlander hybrid max is a powerful 3 rows suv no doubt.

Canadian market is a little different with trim levels. Was the CX90 a GT or GTP? 280hp vs 340hp. Both have mild hybrid setup with the 3.3t inline 6 but have 60hp and 37tq difference. Always enjoy your videos nonetheless!

wrong trim on mazda…. thats a gt… at least get a gt-p

Even the birds were laughing at the Toyota after the final race 😆

Glad I made the right decision with the Exp ST! Looks and performance 🫶🏻

I'm confused. Is this CX90 the the base 280 HP engine or the Turbo S 340 engine? Why not use the PHEV 323 HP instead since it's more a closer comparison? That being said, getting one MPG less on the inline six compared the Toyota's i4 hybrid is remarkable.

Yes way that hybrid max isn’t a regular hybrid. It’s there for power and efficiency don’t think of it as like a normal hybrid though they do have a regular hybrid version of that vehicle. But that 2.4L I-4 Turbo with that Hybrid max battery its 363hp I believe with close to 400lb torque.

Thank you Ford (never thought I'd ever say that )

The Ford Explorer ST is the winner due to gaving more power and being lighter in weight. Also, quicker shifting as well.

Thanks Sam CarLegion, we really appreciate your hard straight forward drag race. Could you please race Honda against GH and CX 90 ?

2024 Sonata N line vs G70 2.5t 🙏🏽

Im a little morbid and wanted to see the explorer vs the mazda😂

The great news is, the Toyota and the Mazda will still be on the road, won't have squeaks and rattles, and will still be free of rust after they turn two years old.

The Grand Highlander Hybrid Max is turbo charged 4cly with the hybrid system giving you 340hp.

I have had my eye on the ST for about a year...thanks to u I got to have it!!!

That Toyota sounded like it was in a lot of pain during the rev “test”

If you actually raced the correct Mazda (Top trim 6 or PHEV) this would have been close. And I know thisbis a drag race but for practicality i am willing to bet neither of the other two handle like the Mazda

Thats definitely not the turbo S model. All turbo models have the silver and black toldinline 6 badge. Actually, the base model inline does not benefit from the premium. Who donthis guy think he's fooling... thats not the 340 hP cx90 at all. Plus the base model does not benefit fit from premium gas.

The Grand Highlander is a great performer for a 3 row SUV, and did anyone else notice or care how much quieter it was than the other two?

Interesting, will Aviator be similar to ST or not. They have both one engine (3.0 400hp)

Good morning, what an awesome video thank you!

Should a bolt-on Explorer ST running on a ZFG e50 race tune, will blow everyone’s mind. I know, I have one and I hurt feelings daily 🤣

Where is this?

Banger after banger🎉

So we are now living in a world where a 4 cylinder engine is faster than a V6 with larger engine displacement

Gotta drag race the palisade/telluride again!

Ford is impressive with their twin turbos

lol you really got a ST racing those 🐢

That Explorers transmission shifts quick.

And this is why police cars are explorers. Love mine!

Hi Sam, can you consider this pleae . X3M40i vs SQ5 ?

That CX90 didn't have the 340hp variant. The Turbo S with that power has the chrome "inline 6" badge on the fender which this one doesn't. Also, the transmission design makes it slow at launching since it uses the (16hp?) Electric motor on the mild hybrid from 0 to about 3-5 mph before locking the clutch.

Don’t disrespect the explorer ST going against that toyota sienna

No matter what Mazda they bring, the Explorer is in a total different league.

@SamCarLegion please do a drag race with the kia telluride and it's competition. Thank you! Love your videos!

I would love to put my 2013 volvo xc60 r design against some of these newer suvs, I believe it would do pretty well it has a 3.0L turbo inline6 with 325hp 354tq and it weights 4225 pounds.

Whatever tires the Explorer has on it are clearly very good

It would be cool to see all three trims of grand highlander race against race other ( it turbo4 vs hybrid vs hybrid max). Similarly cx90 regular inline 6 vs turbo s vs PHEV

It's the base model. All cx90 are MHEV or PHEV which is standard 323 hp. This standard turbo is 280; the one in the video. Then there's the Turbo S and Turbo S Premium Plus which I have; all Turbo S models are 340 hp. The one he has is not the turbo s

The BMW X5 should be a good race. Depending on trim levels .

wrong spec you got on the cx90 i got the turbo s inline 6 and doesn't look like that, what ypu got us the 2.5 with hybrid assist with 310 hp

Interesting combination 🤔

Seems the Ford ST driver was break boosting on launch.. you did not break boost the Toyota

It’s all marketing gimmick by car companies. No one drives 0-100kmph on regular basis. No one drives like this in a city and they hardly use full throttle once in weeks or even months unless you drive on a highway regularly

Next Outlander PHEV vs RAV4 Prime vs Tuscon or Sportage PHEV.

Ferrari Purosangue VS Lamborghini Urus Performante Please

How about the MDX vs explorer ST?

The quickest version of the CX-90 is the PHEV. That would have been a very close race with the Highlander.

This is a really good drag race but if u can drag race ford explorer st against Lexus tx 550 h+ that would be interesting

I’d be curious to see how the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe would do against that Explorer ST.

do you have the right specs on the mazda lol

I think they really don't know how fast the ST is, when put with those two tortoises of Toyota and Mazda. 🤣🤣

I’ve watched a few videos where they got the wrong specs (video with the Corolla Elantra and Civic where he got 2/3 wrong or chose a poor comparison) and this video definitely has the cx90 base with the 280 (both the 280 and 340 output options are mild hybrids). I like the ideas of the videos, but the actual execution is always poor.

EcoBOOOOST POWER FOR YOU!! That Explorer has hidden Power with that Twin Turbo engine.

Drove both . The S turbo is much faster. That’s the premium model. 280 hp. You can tell by the rims.

I really hope the inline 4 turbo hybrid engine makes it to the TRD camry 😅

Holy crap you guys have 94 octane in Canada wish we had that in America

You should have did the hybrid max TT v6

Good morning! Thanks for an awesome breakfast video

Your comparing the wrong Mazda output the PHEV has a inline 4 cylinder Turbo, you need to drive the Turbo S Inline 6 to be a match with the Grand Highlander.

Fuel consumption test?

I could give a damn about a drag race give me that Mazda 😍

I liked your clip The Ford Explorer ST is one of my favorites Not to mention that with its twin turbo engine the basis for improvements is excellent Stage 1 will bring the power in the receiver to over 500 HP.

Put 200k miles on all of them then drag race 😂

You should have bought the 2.3 Ecoboost. It would have been REAL close to the GH. and it would still have eaten the Mazda's lunch.. They can go ahead and try the PHEV Mazda, and the 2.3 will STILL outrun it (500+ lbs less curb weight).

Please don't do any more races with 80hp difference 🤦that's crazy

Damn I knew the GH would beat the CX-90, but not by that much. Some people are saying it wasn’t the full 340hp, but with the way the GH pulled on the CX-90, I don’t think it would’ve made too much of a difference

That Mazda isn’t a turbo S it seems to be a turbo with 280hp

None of these new cars make my blood boil any more, Small engine, turbocharged, hybrid, EV...... super boring.

ST vs dodge durango 392

naw.. that Mazda aint spec'd right.. it sounds like the base engine

Race starts at 5:06