#PRODUCTWATCH: 2025 MAZDA CX-90 PHEV GT

While we’re eagerly awaiting the soon-to-come arrival of the 2026 model, we were thrilled to test drive the 2025 MAZDA CX-90 PHEV GT, which was timely as we had a very active past week that included quality time with friends, red carpets, fine dining, star sightings, a polar vortex, and even a masquerade ball! Who’s life is this again? More in my highlight reel later.

This three-row Hybrid luxury SUV is equipped with four driving modes with it’s Mi-Drive technology: Normal (balanced), Sport (enhanced performance), Off-Road (traction management), and Towing (optimized for trailers). It runs on a 2.5L I4 e-Skyactiv Plug-In Hybrid engine, and a 17.8 kWh battery, and features a 323 horsepower powertrain, with standard i-Activ AWD. While it has the plug-in charge option, you also get 9.9/8.7/9.4 litres/100 km city/highway/combined fuel economy, which is comparable for SUVs of the CX-90′s caliber. For its electric range, you get approximately 42 km, and charging takes 1.3 hours for 20-80% charge (Level 2, 240V).

This tough ride is a good friend to have in these snowy conditions, ready to power through whatever obstacles Canadian weather is ready to throw its way.

While this SUV is sheer power, it possesses grace and luxury. Our vehicle was a stunning artisan red metallic, a colour for all seasons here in Canada, but it is its Pure White Nappa leather interior that exudes true class. An oversized panoramic moonroof just makes every day brighter and better.

The CX-90′s i-Activsense safety features like Forward Collision Warning, Cruise and Traffic Support saving lives in the City and on the highway, with an incomparable a 360° View Monitor. There literally are no more blindspots when reversing and parallel parking, and let’s not forgot those blindspot monitors (and assist) and vehicle exit warnings which are so handy. Traffic sign recognition helps you stay within speed limits and remain alerted.

In terms of airbags, you are covered from all angles with its front dual stage driver and front passenger airbags, front and rear side airbags, front and rear curtain airbags, front driver and passenger knee airbag, and also a passenger airbag deactivation system (auto-switch).

We also get several elevated features like a 12.3″ infotainment display with a rotary HMI commander, an impeccable 12-speaker BOSE audio system, plus an abundance of USB-C charging ports, wireless phone charging and connectivity to Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Our only comment about this during our test drive is that we wish the vehicle would remember its pairing to our phone as it became a bit cumbersome repairing every time we started the car. This, and on Android Auto, the display wasn’t responsive sometimes to touchscreen when we’d get options from Google Maps to “accept” or “decline” faster route options. I must also highlight how much joy Sirius XM Hits 1 gives me on my morning drives and the CX-90 has the option of this.

We also appreciated very much, its keyless remote entry and auto power folding mirrors. What would’ve taken it up a notch is walk-away auto-lock, especially for an SUV of this level that already is so loaded with features.

Mazda Canada really are considerate not only of the Driver experience, but also the Passenger experience. Front-row and second-row passengers get personalized climate control, and above this, they get heated seats which is so needed amidst this prolonged deep freeze we’re experiencing in the GTA and abound.

The 2025 MAZDA CX-90 PHEV GT retails starting at $64,350 CAN. More here.

Some highlights from our Test Drive:

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