> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.roadblazing.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 2026 Mazda CX-90 Turbo S AWD - What's New Review - URL: https://www.roadblazing.com/2026-mazda-cx-90-turbo-s-awd-whats-new-review/ - Published: 2026-04-08T19:45:06.000Z - Updated: 2026-04-08T19:45:06.000Z - Author: George Straton - Tags: Sport Utility Vehicles ### *2026 Mazda CX-90 Turbo S Premium Sport AWD model year update:* ### There are sport cars. There are sport utility vehicles. And then there is the [Mazda CX-90](https://www.roadblazing.com/2024-mazda-cx-90-turbo-s-awd-bottom-line-review/), belonging to the rare group where the former and latter overlap. ### Ever since the three-row SUV debuted stateside in 2024, it has wowed with upmarket ambition, given its posh fitments, and longitudinal turbocharged straight-six petrol engine (or available [PHEV inline-4](https://www.roadblazing.com/2025-mazda-cx-90-phev-awd-bottom-line-review/)). ### Despite some powertrain tuning hiccups at launch, followed by intervening re-mapping, the latest Roadblazing.com turn at the Jinba Ittai "rider in steed" family crossover wheel introduces the **2026 Mazda CX-90 Turbo S AWD** with newly minted **Premium Sport** trim. ### ### ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/2026/03/RB-2026-Mazda-CX-90-Turbo-S-AWD-Premium-Sport-ext-fr-L-P3260402-abc-1.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/2026/03/RB-2026-Mazda-CX-90-Turbo-S-AWD-Premium-Sport-ext-rr-R-P3260464-abc.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/2026/03/RB-2026-Mazda-CX-90-Turbo-S-AWD-Premium-Sport-ext-side-L-P3260506-abc.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/2026/04/RB-2026-Mazda-CX-90-Turbo-S-AWD-Premium-Sport-ext-fr-L-rr-R-004c.jpg) ****2026 Mazda CX-90 Turbo S Premium Sport AWD**: this Machine Grey sleek SUV gets the full blacked out treatment ### NEW TO OR REVISED IN **2026 MAZDA CX-90 AWD**: ### 💡 "****Premium Sport**" trim fulfills the current blacked out exterior rage on the ****2026 Mazda CX-90 Turbo S.** - New available Premium Sport trim on CX-90 Turbo S, including black or darkened exterior features - Piano black honeycomb mesh grille - Black chrome signature wing, "Inline 6" fender badges, Mazda logo - Black gloss 21" alloy wheels - Front lower valance, door moldings, trim, wing mirrors, roof rails - Turbo S Premium Sport trim cabin swaps in smooth leather for microsuede dash, door card accents - Amazon Alexa assistant standard - all trims - Polymetal Grey Metallic paint - newly available (formerly exclusive to [CX-70](https://www.roadblazing.com/2026-mazda-cx-70-turbo-wd-whats-new-review/)) [2024 Mazda CX-90 Turbo S AWD - Bottom Line ReviewDECADENCE ELUDES NATURE : In the world of esoteric design achieving a state of refinement implies pulling out all stops in delivering decadence. Yet what typically remains elusive is striking a balance between posh for the sake of posh with a sensation of natural being. In recent years automaker Mazda incorporated![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/icon/rb-wheel500-107.png)RoadBlazingGeorge Straton![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/thumbnail/RB-2024-Mazda-CX-90-3.3-Turbo-S-Premium-Plus-AWD-ext-fr-P2560997-abc-1.jpg)](https://www.roadblazing.com/2024-mazda-cx-90-turbo-s-awd-bottom-line-review/) **CARRIED ON, UNCHANGED ON 2026 MAZDA CX-90 TURBO S PREMIUM SPORT AWD**: - three row, 8 occupant, four-door + liftgate, mid-size crossover utility vehicle - Skyactiv turbocharged 3.3L DI DOHC petrol I-6 engine + 8-speed wet clutch automatic transmission + PTU to viscous clutch all-wheel drive - 340 horsepower, 369 pound-feet torque (93 RON unleaded fuel) - 24 miles per gallon observed combined driving fuel economy (4.2 gal. / 100 mi.). Highway range is 549 miles - Front double wishbone, rear four-link suspension + four wheel vented disc brakes - "Top Safety Pick Plus" rated by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (2026 MY) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/2026/04/RB-2026-Mazda-CX-90-Turbo-S-AWD-Premium-Sport-engine-P3260684-bc.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/2026/04/RB-2026-Mazda-CX-90-Turbo-S-AWD-Premium-Sport-engine-005c.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/2026/04/RB-2026-Mazda-CX-90-Turbo-S-AWD-Premium-Sport-wheels-fr-L-P3260506-c.JPG) ****2026 Mazda CX-90 Turbo S Premium Sport AWD**: longitudinal turbo, mild hybrid straight six, 8-speed viscous clutch automatic & AWD with communicative, but comfortable chassis tune once was the exclusive purview of sport sedans honed in Alpine hinterlands BOTTOM LINE: - $56,065 price, as tested **2026 Mazda CX-90 Turbo S Premium Sport AWD,** in Machine Grey Metallic + black leather (3.3T AWD Select from $40,330) - 3 years / 36,000 miles bumper to bumper warranty; 5 years, 60,000 miles powertrain warranty #### 2026 Mazda CX-90 Turbo S Premium Sport AWD specifications: Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP): ***$56,065** \= as tested ****2026 Mazda CX-90 Turbo S Premium Sport AWD** (3.3T AWD Select from $40,330) ****Curb Weight** (pounds): 4,945 pounds, 14.5 pounds per horsepower ****Powertrain - petrol**: Skyactiv G variable nozzle turbocharged direct injected 3.3L 24V DOHC I-6, Start - stop idle - Mild Battery Electric Hybrid: + ****M Hybrid Boost**TM PMR 44 Volt electric motor, located between engine and transmission. **This system, in tandem with* ***i-Stop** *TM* **, will shut off the engine during vehicle coasting loads*. ****Horsepower petrol / Torque** (pound - feet): 340 hp @ 5000 r.p.m. / 369 lb-ft @ 2000 r.p.m.(93 AKI unleaded fuel) - Mild Hybrid Electric Power: 16.6 hp (11.0 kW) @ 1450 r.p.m. / 113 lb-ft @ 200 r.p.m. - Mild Hybrid Battery: 0.33 kWh Li-Ion, 7.5 Ah, 15 pounds ****Drivetrain / Final drive ratio**: 8-speed wet clutch automatic planetary gear transmission / 3.69:1; PTU to viscous clutch differential all-wheel drive, 10:90% to 50:50% F:R axle torque split, open rear differential + ABS torque vectoring ****Drive Modes**: (4) ****Mi-Drive**TM modes x 4: Comfort, Sport, Off-road, Towing ****Chassis**: - Front double wishbone, Rear 4-link suspension, F&R: coil springs, sway bars, twin-tube dampers - Front: 13.7" vented rotors, Rear: 13.8" vented rotors, F+R: 1-piston sliding calipers, electronic parking brake - Toyo Open Country A50 A/S M+S, 21" x 9.5"alloy wheels, front & rear 275/45-V, compact donut spare tire - Electric power steering, 17.1:1 ratio, 3.3 turns-to-lock ****Dimensions**: - LxWxH: ****201.6"** x **77.6"**(excl. mirr.) x **68.7"** - Wheelbase: 122.8" inches - Ground clearance: 8.1" inches - Towing: 5000 pounds; Payload: 1909 pounds ****Capacities**: - Headroom (Rows 1, 2, 3 inches): ****39.2"**, ****38.6"**, ****36.9"** - Legroom (Rows 1, 2, 3 inches): ****41.7"**, ****39.4"**, ****30.4"** - Cargo (nominal - expanded ): ****14.9** \- ****40.0** \- ****74.2** cubic feet ****Fuel Economy** \- observed (miles per gallon): ****23** ****m.p.g.** ****Range** (maximum): 549 miles (19.6 gallons) ****Performance**: 0-60 miles/ hour: 6.3 seconds; Top speed: 130 m.p.h. Manufacturer Provided Specifications @2026 Roadblazing.com ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/2026/04/RB-2026-Mazda-CX-90-Turbo-S-AWD-Premium-Sport-seats-driver-P3260602-bc.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/2026/04/RB-2026-Mazda-CX-90-Turbo-S-AWD-Premium-Sport-entry-driver-Row-2-L-005c.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/2026/04/RB-2026-Mazda-CX-90-Turbo-S-AWD-Premium-Sport-seats-Row-2-003c.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/2026/04/RB-2026-Mazda-CX-90-Turbo-S-AWD-Premium-Sport-seats-Row-3-004c.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/2026/04/RB-2026-Mazda-CX-90-Turbo-S-AWD-Premium-Sport-seats-Row-3-006c.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/2026/04/RB-2026-Mazda-CX-90-Turbo-S-AWD-Premium-Sport-cargo-004c.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/2026/04/RB-2026-Mazda-CX-90-Turbo-S-AWD-Premium-Sport-cargo-subfloor-walls-006c.jpg) ****2026 Mazda CX-90 Turbo S Premium Sport AWD**: entry luxury cabin treatment for the Sport Active Vehicle which preserves all the utility LIKES ABOUT THE **2026 MAZDA CX-90 TURBO S PREMIUM SPORT AWD**: - Blurs the line between premium volume and entry prestige crossover SUVs - Stunning fastback SUV profile - Longitudinal engine, electric motor, and transmission layout - Lengthened front axle to firewall ratio - Lustrous exterior colors, impressive panel fit, inside and out - Fleet turbo inline-six acceleration that enjoys being revved - Crisp wet clutch transmission gear swaps - Meaty weighted lively steering response, admitting surface feel - Taut body control & damping, free of oscillation - Abundant tire grip, re-assuringly linear brake pedal reaction 💡 The ****Mazda CX-90 Turbo S**, checks off enthusiast SUV drivers must haves: torquey straight six power across the rev band, taut wheel motion body control, meaty steering reaction, overall predictability. - Decent cabin isolation from wind and powertrain - Acceptable for class fuel economy - Included Level 1.5 driver assistance (Level 2.0, with surround camera, in higher trims) - Broad headlight illumination + available steering swivel - Near prestige interior trimmings, modern application of traditional instruments, sparing count, jewel feel & action controls, well isolated cabin - Standard heated & ventilated front power adjust seating and heated steering wheel - Driver position adjustment program - Bose Audio dials in some spatial warmth without coloring the sound excessively - Quick learning curve for infotainment 💡 The ****2026 CX-90** cabin is premium in essence, without drama, given the cohesion of neatly implemented plush surfaces, driver focused instrumentation, and jewel-like physical controls. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/2026/04/RB-2026-Mazda-CX-90-Turbo-S-AWD-Premium-Sport-cockpit-sport-power-flow-P3260810-bc.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/2026/04/RB-2026-Mazda-CX-90-Turbo-S-AWD-Premium-Sport-ADAS-cameras-surround-HUD-004c.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/2026/04/RB-2026-Mazda-CX-90-Turbo-S-AWD-Premium-Sport-cockpit-center-console-004c.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/2026/04/RB-2026-Mazda-CX-90-Turbo-S-AWD-Premium-Sport-cockpit-nav-P3260825-bc.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/2026/04/RB-2026-Mazda-CX-90-Turbo-S-AWD-Premium-Sport-cockpit-Android-off-road-P3260855-bc.jpg) ****2026 Mazda CX-90 Turbo S Premium Sport AWD**: artful blend of traditional instruments, intuitive precision controls & premium conveniences NOT PREFERRED ABOUT THE **2026 MAZDA CX-90 TURBO S PREMIUM SPORT AWD**: - Some coarse finished lower cabin & cargo bay wall trim - Thinner carpeting - Inline-six cylinder engine is gnarly - Transmission launch lurch - Fuel economy is average - Big tire tread hum - More stiffly sprung and tautly damped than other crossover SUV's - Brake pedal could be more linear - Crowded center stack climate switch array - Amazon Alexa is the only UI app - Advanced Driver assist in lower trims is more passive than in competition - There are more imaginative instrument displays out there - Inductive charging pad overheats certain phones - No glovebox lock - Lacks some of premium competitors' features such as massaging front seats and 2nd Row media entertainment system 💡 **ROADBLAZING.COM BOTTOM LINE*: New "****Premium Sport**" trim on ****2026 Mazda CX-90 Turbo S** invokes the current black op look trend, while extolling an enthusiast's premium three row Sport Activity Vehicle virtues.