If you’ve been seeking a 3-row midsize SUV that doesn’t make you choose between performance and practicality, Mazda just raised its hand. The 2026 Mazda CX-90 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) packs some impressive features into its sleek, near-luxury shell.
Here are our three favorite things about the 2026 Mazda CX-90 PHEV.
1. Powerful and Fuel Efficient
The CX-90 PHEV delivers a powerful ride, pairing a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine with an electric motor and a 17.8 kWh battery, for a total of 323 horsepower. In addition to being powerful, it’s really efficient. It delivers an EPA-estimated 27 miles of all-electric range, and a total range of up to 500 miles, returning a combined 56 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Run errands on electricity and use gas for longer road trips — this is the best of both worlds.
2. Generous Standard Equipment
Beyond the sleek exterior and a tasteful interior that features high-quality materials and the latest tech, each trim level comes with a generous standard equipment package. Highlights include 21-inch wheels, all-wheel drive, a power tailgate, and a power moonroof. The front seats are 8-way power-adjustable, heated, and ventilated. There’s also a heated steering wheel and heated seats for passengers in the second row.
3. Top-Tier Tech and Safety Systems
There is plenty of tech, beginning with a 12.3-inch instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch infotainment screen. Alexa built-in is now standard, along with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Multiple USB-C charging ports are available in the front and second row to keep devices juiced.
The CX-90 PHEV contains robust safety technology, including automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, forward collision warning, and adaptive cruise control. It earns the highest safety rating, Top Safety Pick+, from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). It also has garnered the maximum 5-Star overall score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
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