pharmoun Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 I have been operating a CX-70 inline 6 loaner for one week. Aside from minor external stylistic variations, it is fundamentally a five-passenger CX-90. I am astonished. I had previously owned two 2024 CX-90 inline six versions as loaners. On both occasions, I anxiously anticipated the chance to retrieve my CX-90 PHEV. No more. I am astonished by the superior performance of the CX-90's gearbox. I am equally astonished by how they enhanced the driving comfort while preserving the robust handling. Mazda has evidently implemented more than just software modifications to the CX-90, which have likely also been applied to the 2025 CX-90 vehicles. I want the financial means to purchase a 2025 CX-90 PHEV. Nevertheless, I cannot bear the financial burden of being $15,000 to $20,000 in debt on a new car. I will never purchase a first-year car again and I advise anybody contemplating a CX-90 to get a 2025 model or later, rather than a used 2024 one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOV Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 I find your article somewhat perplexing. I believe you referred to the CX-90 many times when you intended to mention the CX-70. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenkeyte Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 A brief examination of some front suspension components reveals that the part numbers for shocks (dampers), springs, and control arms are identical for the 2024-2025 CX-90 and CX-70 models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
another_clean_sheet Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 I own a late model CX-90 TPP. This was constructed in June 2024, some eighteen months subsequent to the first ones being created. It is peculiar that my vehicle was classified as a 2024 model yet the CX-70s available at the dealership were all 2025 models and manufactured prior to mine. I awaited the 2025 models when this one came with appealing incentives, and it was evident that the forthcoming 2025 models were indistinguishable, save from the side "Inline 6" emblem. I was astonished by how my experience contrasted with the evaluations and complaints over the early versions. I perceived the steering to be light, contrary to the prevalent complaints about its heaviness, and it is lighter than that of my Outback. I would love the steering to be somewhat more substantial. The gearbox was initially fluid and became even smoother as the software adapted to my driving style. Note that this is not a torque converter gearbox. It has a twin wet clutch, resulting in a much smoother performance compared to the German DCTs I have seen. The early changes are perceptible owing to their brevity, likely a result of the requirements of the Miller Cycle engine/mild hybrid, which provides exceptional fuel efficiency. If Mazda were to install the conventional Otto cycle inline-six engine and torque converter gearbox, the maximum fuel efficiency would be 18 miles per gallon. I just completed a 7,200-mile road trip, and it was the finest vehicle I have ever driven for such an excursion. The suspension is firmer than that of a standard family SUV, although it remains plenty comfortable, particularly given the superior handling, which I appreciated on the small, twisting mountain roads. The nanny functionalities performed well and proved beneficial on several occasions. I have had no issues with the vehicle so far at over 11,000 miles, and I have considered the craftsmanship to be exceptional. The Falken tires exhibit commendable durability for a tire rated at 300 treadlife. Automobile manufacturers often equip vehicles with narrower tread original equipment manufacturer (OEM) tires to optimise Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel efficiency and to provide a quieter driving experience during test drives. Replacing OEM tires with quality aftermarket tires would significantly enhance the vehicle's performance; however, this may result in decreased fuel efficiency and perhaps increased tire noise. This has been my experience with each new vehicle I have had. I agree with the original poster that purchasing a 2025 model (or a late production 2024) would probably mitigate most problems linked to the early versions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitessear3 Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 I was provided with a 2025 CX-70 inline 6 loaner while my PHEV was in the shop for another hybrid malfunction mistake. This was the third occurrence of this problem, which happened before I even departed from the dealership, when the vehicle was merely brought in for an oil change and recall services. The CX-70 inline six loaner had superior ride and handling compared to the PHEV, and its gearbox consistently switched smoothly without the occasional confusion seen in the PHEV's gearbox. I lost trust in the PHEV and, finding the loaner enjoyable to drive, I exchanged it for a 2025 Turbo S PP. It performs and manoeuvres identically like the CX-70 loaner, and so far, the gearbox has switched seamlessly on every occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulh2602601 Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 This is exclusively PHEV, since my Inline 6 performs well with the recent software changes. There are no complaints about the broadcast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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