The Mazda lineup just got a little more electrifying. Like most forward-thinking automakers, Mazda has invested in crafting models that utilize electric technology to give drivers better fuel economy, a smaller carbon footprint, flexibility, and enhanced performance. Mazda’s lineup welcomes two all-new PHEV models that do just that – the 2024 Mazda CX-90 and the 2025 CX-70.
Although Mazda’s first foray into hybrid and electric vehicles goes as far back as the release of the 1997 RX-E, the brand hasn’t released an electrified vehicle of any kind since the late 90s. Instead, Mazda’s R&D team has been hard at work crafting concepts and prototypes until they were ready to unveil models that embody the brand’s “zoom, zoom” ethos with dynamic style, incredible performance, and advanced technology.
All-new for 2024, the CX90 PHEV marks Mazda’s official dive into the electrified vehicle marketplace. Like its gas-only counterpart, the CX-90 PHEV sits at the top of the Mazda lineup in terms of size. This three-row SUV seats eight passengers in a cabin with copious amounts of headroom, legroom, and cargo space, so everyone on board has plenty of wiggle room, and even the heaviest packer won’t need to leave anything behind.
The dashboard is decked out in a standard 10.3-inch infotainment system that allows for continuous connectivity with standard Mazda Connect™, Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, and an available Bose Stereo. According to the nation's most reputable authorities, when it comes to vehicle safety, the CX-90 PHEV’s suite of i-Activesense® safety features helps place this model on the list of safest vehicles. Just a few of the notable features include blind spot assist, smart brake support, and road keep assist.
Under the hood of the Mazda CX-90 is a 323-horsepower hybrid powertrain that consists of a 4-cylinder engine, an electric motor, and a 17.8 kWh battery pack. The battery pack is good for up to 26 miles of electric-only driving. It can be fully recharged during an overnight charging session at home using a normal household 120-volt outlet or in roughly 90 minutes using a Level 2 charger. As a PHEV, the CX-90 hybrid has the fun-t0-drive dynamics drivers expect from a Mazda, plus the added thrill of instant torque and an impressive acceleration rate.
The 2025 model year brings with it the first-ever Mazda CX-70 PHEV. The large SUV is comparable in size to the CX-90 with nearly identical dimensions. Dimensions aren’t the only thing the CX-70 and the CX-90 have in common. They both have an interior filled with the latest and greatest in infotainment technology, and Mazda’s i-Activsense technology keeps propelling both vehicles to the top of vehicle safety lists across the nation.
The biggest difference between the two modes is that the CX-70 forgoes the third row of seating in favor of a larger cargo area. If you’ve narrowed your choices down to these two vehicles, it’s a decision between whether you need to shuttle more people or more stuff.
For SUV shoppers in Port Charlotte, the Mazda PHEV offerings are enticing, especially the growing number of charging stations in the area. If you’re considering taking advantage of the flexibility and all the other benefits of driving a PHEV model provides, visit Mazda of Port Charlotte and ask our representatives to take you on a tour of everything the CX-90 and CX-70 PHEVs have to offer.
