BETTER THAN THE GAS MODEL? 2025 MAZDA CX 90 PHEV REVIEW

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The 2025 Mazda CX-90 PHEV is reviewed as a competent, albeit not perfect, three-row SUV. The reviewers highlight improvements in the transmission's smoothness, likely due to software updates, addressing a previous concern. The powertrain delivers a combined 323 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque, with a slight reduction if regular fuel is used. Standard features like noise-isolating glass and a heat pump are noted positively. The top-trim GT model impresses with its premium interior, featuring Napa leather and dual 12.3-inch screens, though the reviewer expresses disappointment that the larger touchscreen isn't standard on Canadian PHEV models as it is in the US. While praised for its driving dynamics and refined interior, the CX-90 PHEV's main drawback appears to be the lingering transmission jerkiness, though it's acknowledged as improved. The electric range is stated at 42 km (26 miles) from its 17.8 kWh battery.