• An IIHS Top Safety Pick+
• Earned a 5-Star NHTSA safety rating
• Wide range of standard safety features
The Mazda CX-90 is the brand’s biggest vehicle, seating up to eight passengers. This SUV’s interior boasts a mature look, upscale fit and finish, and ample cargo space for luggage, sports gear, or groceries. Additionally, with standard all-wheel drive (AWD) and every trim above the base Select model having heated seats and a heated steering wheel, the CX-90 is a great choice for anyone who deals with winter weather. Suffice it to say that the CX-90 is a family-friendly SUV.
Making it even more family-friendly is the excellent roster of standard and available equipment. Even the most affordable trim level comes with Mazda’s i-Activsense safety suite. Pricing for the 2026 Mazda CX-90 starts at $40,330 (including the destination fee) for the Select trim level.
Excellent Crash Test Scores
There isn’t just one institution that performs crash tests on new cars in the U.S.; there are two. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is a federal agency, and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is a private nonprofit organization funded by the insurance industry.
The 2026 Mazda CX-90 received the highest possible ratings from both agencies: a 5-Star Safety Rating from the NHTSA and the Top Safety Pick+ award from the IIHS.
Standard Safety Equipment
Mazda approaches safety with its aptly named Mazda Proactive Safety, which combines strong physical construction, a comprehensive suite of driver-assist technologies (known as i-Activsense), and human-centric design. Structural engineering, combined with software and hardware safety systems, helped to achieve the commendable awards.
The 2026 Mazda CX-90’s standard safety features include:
• Smart Brake Support (SBS) — Forward
• Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go
• Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) with Vehicle Exit Warning
• Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) and Lane-Keep Assist (LAS)
• Driver Attention Alert
• High Beam Control (HBC)
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Every Mazda CX-90 also comes with eight airbags to cover all three rows, tire-pressure monitoring, LATCH and rear child-safety locks, and daytime running lights with high-beam assist. Optional systems include emergency lane-keeping assist and a 360 Degree View Monitor.
Thanks to top-rated crash-test results, a wide range of standard safety equipment, and more, the 2026 Mazda CX-90 earned a spot on our Safest News Cars of 2025 list and is one of the best family SUVs when it comes to safety.
