John Kennedy Mazda Pottstown

May 6, 2025
Red Mazda CX-90 facing the front

The 2025 Mazda CX-90 is Mazda’s newest big-gun SUV, replacing the CX-9 in its lineup. This premium family hauler comes in several trims to meet different needs, from budget-friendly to all-out luxury. If you’re looking for a new SUV, we’re sure to have something that fits the bill at John Kennedy Mazda Pottstown. Join us as we explore the Mazda CX-90’s specs and features across its different trims.

Complete Trim Breakdown

The 2025 CX-90 has six different trims, each adding extra features. It starts with the 3.3 Turbo Select at $38,045 and moves up to the Preferred ($41,145), Premium Sport ($46,600), Premium Plus ($49,600), S Premium ($53,150), and the S Premium Plus ($56,650).

If you’re a budget-conscious shopper, you might love the Select for its solid basics, but if you’re a daily commuter, you might appreciate the extra comforts in the Preferred trim. The Premium Sport is a great option if you’re a weekend warrior who needs towing muscle, and the Premium Plus will be hard to resist if you need all the latest technology. Finally, if you want BMW-like luxury without the price tag, the S trims can supply everything you need.

3.3 Turbo Select: Entry-Level Excellence

It may be the base model, but the Select trim still packs a punch. It has eight seats over three rows and a 280-horsepower engine with 332 lb-ft of torque, plenty for merging onto the highway or hauling the kids’ soccer gear. It also tows up to 3,500 pounds. Inside, the 10.25-inch display handles your music and phone calls, while dual-zone climate keeps front-seat battles over temperature to a minimum. Standard radar cruise control and blind-spot monitoring mean that, dollar for dollar, the Select gives you more stuff than most rivals’ starter models.

3.3 Turbo Preferred: Balancing Function and Style

The Preferred trim adds those little luxuries that make daily driving nicer, including a larger 12.3-inch screen, a power moonroof for stargazing on summer nights, and a power liftgate that stops at whatever height you program. It also has sophisticated leather and heated front seats for those long Pennsylvanian winters.

3.3 Turbo Premium Sport: For the Adventure Enthusiast

The Premium Sport increases your towing capacity to 5,000 pounds, enough for most boats, campers, or toy haulers. It retains the 12.3-inch screen to make navigation easier but adds a Bose 12-speaker system to turn your favorite playlist into a mini-concert. The Premium Sport also features wireless charging and 21-inch wheels.

3.3 Turbo Premium Plus: Luxury in Every Detail

For luxury perks without luxury-brand prices, the Premium Plus delivers. Ventilated front seats keep you cool in summer traffic jams, while the heated steering wheel warms your fingers on frosty mornings. It has a 360-degree camera system that makes parallel parking downtown a breeze and second-row captain’s chairs that reduce seating to seven but turn the middle row into a first-class experience.

3.3 Turbo S Premium: Enhancing Performance

The S Premium adds muscle thanks to its 340-horsepower engine with 369 lb-ft of torque. It also has 21-inch wheels that sharpen handling, giving this big SUV surprising agility on back roads. Your rear passengers will be kept warm with heated seats in the second row, while night driving is made safer by adaptive headlights that turn with the steering wheel to light up curves before you enter them.

3.3 Turbo S Premium Plus: The Top-Tier Choice

The top CX-90 trim doesn’t disappoint. Its quilted nappa leather seats feel like they belong in something costing $20,000 more, while the hands-free liftgate opens when you wave your foot under the bumper — perfect when your arms are full of groceries. It also has a Bose sound system and built-in navigation. With captain’s chairs in both the second and third rows, seating drops to six, but everybody gets the VIP treatment.

Performance Metrics Across Trims

Two variations of the same engine power all CX-90s, helped by a 48-volt mild hybrid system. Standard trims (Select through Premium Plus) have a turbocharged 3.3-liter six-cylinder with 280 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque. The S trims boost this to 340 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque.

Every CX-90 has an eight-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive. S trims go from 0 to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds and top out at 130 mph. Towing capacity varies: Select and Preferred models can handle 3,500 pounds, while the Premium Sport and up reach 5,000 pounds.

Fuel Economy and Efficiency

Gas mileage won’t break the bank with any CX-90. The regular models (Select through Premium Plus) achieve about 24 mpg in the city, 28 mpg on the highway, and 25 mpg combined. The muscle-bound S trims drop city mileage to 23 mpg.

Tank sizes differ slightly between models. Regular trims hold 18.5 gallons, while S versions get 19.6 gallons. This means you’re looking at about 518 highway miles before refueling in standard trims, and 549 miles in S models.

Find the Perfect CX-90 Trim at John Kennedy Mazda Pottstown

Whether you want the value of the Select and Preferred, the tech and toys of the Premium Sport and Premium Plus, or the unbridled luxury of the S trims, nothing beats sitting in these cars and feeling the differences yourself. Contact us at John Kennedy Mazda Pottstown to arrange a test-drive of the different trims. The excitement of finding your perfect match will make it worth your while. Our team knows these SUVs inside and out, and we’ll help you find the right fit for your life and wallet.

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