Just a couple of months after the Mazda CX-90 was unveiled for North America, the enticing new SUV has been launched in Australia where it will top out the local range.
As in the U.S., consumers in Australia will have two powertrains to choose from. The first is a 3.3-liter turbocharged inline-six diesel with M Hybrid Boost 48-volt mild hybrid technology and producing a combined 187 kW (251 hp) at 3,750 rpm and 550 Nm (406 lb-ft) of torque between 1,500 and 2,400 rpm. Those seeking more power can order the CX-90 with a 3.3-liter turbocharged inline-six petrol with the same mild hybrid technology and rated at 254 kW (340 hp) and 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) of torque.
Both engines send their power through all four wheels courtesy of an eight-speed automatic transmission that lacks a traditional torque converter.
Mazda Australia will offer the CX-90 in three different trim levels, dubbed the Touring, GT, and Azami. Prices for the Touring start at AU$74,385 ($49,565) with the 3.3-liter petrol and rise to AU$75,800 ($50,508) with the 3.3-liter diesel. Key features of the Touring include 19-inch alloy wheels, a 10.25-inch infotainment display, 7-inch digital driver display, 8-speakers, three-zone climate control, driver monitor, heated front seats, plenty of leather, LED headlights, satellite navigation, and a wireless phone charger.
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Those willing to stretch their budget to AU$86,085 ($57,362) for the petrol or AU$84,800 ($56,505) can pick up the keys to a CX-90 in GT guise. This model adds 21-inch alloy wheels, a 12.3-inch infotainment display and 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, adaptive LED headlights, heated front and rear seats, heated steering wheel, panoramic sunroof, 12-speaker Bose audio system, and rear combination lights.
Last but not least is the CX-90 Azami, available from AU$95,185 ($63,425) for the petrol and AU$93,865 ($62,456) for the diesel. It comes standard with black metallic 21-inch alloy wheels, a 360-degree view monitor, ambient lighting, black Nappa leather seat trim, body-colored wheel arches, frameless interior mirror, interior foot lamp, front ventilated seats, and new woven textile fabrics.
The new Mazda CX-90 Azami is also available with two option packages. The first, dubbed the Takumi Package and available for AU$5,000 ($3,331) adds Pure White Nappa leather seat trim, a bright decoration panel, cloth dashboard with Kakenui stitching, white maple wood console and door trim inserts, second-row captain’s seats with ventilation, and a second-row center console with storage. An AU$5,000 ($3,331) SP Package is also available which brings with it Tan Nappa leather, a suede dashboard panel, two-tone color steering wheel, second-row captain’s seats with ventilation, and a second-row center console with storage.
Australian orders books for the CX-90 are now open with the first deliveries scheduled for August.
