Mazda CX-90 arrives in the Philippines; Will it come to Malaysia?

KUALA LUMPUR: Globally revealed in February this year, the Mazda CX-90 has now made its way to the Philippines. The three-row SUV hails from the company’s Large Product group and is described as the “pinnacle of Mazda Premium.”

Mazda Philippines offers the CX-90 in two variants - 3.3L AWD HEV Turbo and 3.3L AWD HEV Turbo Exclusive, priced at P3.68 million (RM 302,887) and P3.78 million (RM 311,117), respectively. The mentioned prices include a five-year free service plan.

The SUV comes equipped with a 3.3-litre e-Skyactiv-G inline-six turbo engine and a 48-volt hybrid system. The former kicks out a maximum power of 280 hp and a peak torque of 480 Nm while the latter contributes 17 hp and 153 Nm. The power is sent to all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission.

Also part of the kit is the Mazda Intelligent Drive Select (Mi-DRIVE) system, offering four switchable drive modes - normal, sport, off-road, and towing. The all-wheel drive layout of the SUV also has a Kinematic Posture Control tech that promises an enjoyable driving experience.

Dimensionally, the CX-90 measures 5,120 mm in length, and 1,994 mm in width, and spans a wheelbase of 3,120 mm. In terms of design, it also sports sleek curves just like other Mazda cars. Among the key exterior highlights are - LED headlights with L-shaped daytime running lights, L-shaped tail lights, panoramic sunroof, and 21-inch diamond-cut wheels.

The well-crafted interior of the SUV comes in two seating layouts. The CX-90 3.3L AWD HEV Turbo variant has a 2+3+3 configuration offering seating space for eight adults, while the CX-90 3.3L AWD HEV Turbo Exclusive features a 2+2+2 layout accommodating six passengers.

The car comes kitted with several tech goodies, including - 

• 12.3-inch infotainment center display powered by the latest Mazda Connect system 
• 12.3-inch driver’s instrument panel
• 10.4-inch heads-up display
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
• 12-speaker Bose sound system
• Tri-zone climate control

• Second- and third-row USB-C charging ports
• Ambient lighting
• Mazda Driver Personalization System
• i-Activsense safety suite, including front and rear smart brake support, Mazda radar cruise control, adaptive LED headlamps, lane departure warning, lane keep assist; blind spot monitoring, and front and rear cross traffic alert with brake support.

Will the Mazda CX-90 come to Malaysia?

Well, no official announcement has yet been made on the CX-90's arrival in Malaysia. However, we can expect its arrival sooner or later as the SUV is listed on the brand’s Australian website which is a right-hand drive market.

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