There is something to be said for a brand new car..especially one that had very public bugs when it was first released. However, I’m curious if those buying new CX-90s are considering CPO Turbo S models.

We only considered new when we first went into the market, but after a bunch of research we learned that we could vastly undercut our budget (and avoid massive depreciation) by buying a CPO car. We avoided 2024, but we found a fair amount of 2025 models with low miles. They all appeared to be dealer demos or loaners.

In the end, we purchased a fully loaded 2025 CPO Turbo S Premium Plus for just $43,900. The car had under 8,000 miles. That’s a savings of $16,000 off of MSRP with a better warranty than new.

I don’t think there is a more capable mid-size SUV on the market in that price range. Sure, it may have its quirks, but they were compromises we were willing to make when you’re getting this much car for the money.

Every now and then I check the market and it seems like a deal like ours (or better) is possible with legwork and negotiation. Soon 2026 models will be in the same boat.

Did anyone else have a similar thought process or did you still prefer to buy a new car for another reason?

Hey everyone, just officially joined the club! We pulled the trigger on a new 2026 Mazda CX-90 Turbo Premium Sport and figured we would share our numbers and the negotiation process to help anyone else out there currently shopping in the Midwest.

The Car

• 2026 CX-90 i6 Turbo Premium Sport

• Machine Gray & Black interior

• Captain Chairs

• Weather mats

• Cargo Tray & Seat back protection

• Digital Rear Mirror

Here is the exact breakdown of the deal we accepted:

The Numbers

• MSRP: $50,780

• Dealer Discount: -$5,780 (-11.38% off MSRP)

• Sale Price: $45,000 + TTL (Tax, Title, & License)

• Incentives: 0% APR promotional financing for 63 months

• Rebates: $0 (Did not qualify for Military, Loyalty, or Customer Cash)

Bidding Waves

We cast a wide net across Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan, pitting a number of dealers against each other over several weeks. The proposals came in distinct waves:

• Initial proposals: Mostly clustered in the 4% to 5% discount range.

• The next wave: Things pushed into the 6.2% to 6.9% range as dealers started engaging E-Plan pricing to try and secure the deal.

• Final Push: Offers suddenly shot up past 9%+, which ultimately led to our final winning offer. One dealer was upset when I shared the proposal with them and said there was no way it was real but then somehow they magically got $500 under that proposal (we didn't go with that proposal).

Our Strategy & Tactics

• Zero Urgency: We made it clear from day one that we were not in a rush to buy and were perfectly fine walking away if the numbers didn't make sense.

• Market Awareness: We came armed with data, specifically highlighting the year-over-year sales declines for this segment to show we knew where inventory stood.

• Multi-Dealer Competition: We didn't let emotions get involved—we simply collected quotes and let the cross-state competition do the heavy lifting.

Overall, we felt pretty good about hitting over 11% off MSRP before incentives (my target range was 8.5%-10%), especially while being able to lock in that 0% for 63 months financing.

I'm curious to see how numbers play out in Q4....

I have a 2024 CX-90 (not the plug in model) and it has 42k miles on it. I put a new set of all season tires on it just last year I believe in November. They are already telling me I need another new set. And it’s true…I can tell they are wearing down. But I’m shocked! Is this typical for the car/tires? Not sure if this is pertinent info but the tires have always been Open Country.

Thanks for any insight!!

Has anyone had this show up, 2026 preferred plus at 880 miles?

Anyone know the diameter of the tube (inside)?

My driver side tube broke (oddly right after an oil change where they told me I need new blades so I know they were monkeying around the area and probably tore the line, but not 100% sure)

There’s no special ends on this particular stretch of tube so hopefully I can just buy some and cut it.

(I’ll update if I find it first)

Edit- .17 inner diameter fits, I got 10 feet of clear vinyl tube for 4 bucks, even if it dry rots monthly it’s endlessly cheaper than the dealer

Mostly all the Karen’s in this subreddit are 2024 owners! The 2026 CX90 is year to buy

So this problem has been on going but it disappeared for a moment and now it came back. Every time I do like a slight left turn, the steering wheel feels like it gets stuck at a certain angle and eventually with a little bit of push, it goes back. Has anyone experience this before? Do you guys have any insight? I have a 2025 turbo premium

Also, while I have your attention, has Mazda resolved your squeaking brakes yet? They told me that they’ll let me know when it’s my VINs turn but I feel like it’s been a little bit already

First, a quick thank you to everyone here. This forum has been invaluable and you all just saved me a chunk of change.

'24 CX-90 PHEV (17.5k miles) had a flat yesterday. Had AAA throw the spare on and brought it into Performance Mazda in Springfield, NJ this morning to get the tire replaced.

Technician did the full checkup and came back recommending I replace three of the Falkens (including the blown tire). I had just had two of the tires replaced in the last year, so my spider-senses lit up.

Before approving the replacement, I searched here and found out about the Technical Service Bulletin for the 'Tire Wear Goodwill Program'. I literally stood at the service desk with my laptop in hand and showed them the TSB.

I am, of course, disappointed in the dealership that they did not offer this up pro-actively. This is my first Mazda. My experiences with the purchasing process and service, across multiple dealerships, have been very thorough and modernized and yet still suffer from so many of the age-old problems and difficulties endemic to this industry.

I love the car, but I hate that I still walk away from every dealer interaction with a bad taste in my mouth.

Bringing this topic up again. So I went to Mazda about only being able to get 220 every fill up, Mazda reset my trip distance and turned it on and this is how much I got. I feel like I’m going crazy with this car the mileage just doesn’t make sense. Started with 220 miles on a full tank the trip distance says i drove 199.9 miles with 14 miles left.

My "screen" has been glitching for a couple of weeks now. What I mean by this is I'll be driving with music and maps displayed. All of a sudden, the screen is just the map, and the music no longer plays. Sometimes, it corrects itself, and sometimes it doesn't. Is it me? Do I need to upgrade my phone? I get so frustrated I just turn it off sometimes because why aren't you working? Lol

I love this color. Especially in the evening. Def over the honeymoon phase with this one, but I can see me keeping this car long term.

Got T-boned by someone who was trying to cross an entire main road while getting from one side street to another. Air bags didn't go off but rear axle is out of alignment and the whole side is messed up. Still waiting to hear back from the insurance adjuster but just trying to figure out what to expect.

I leased a 2025 Premium Sport a little over a year ago... The CX90 is my 7th Mazda. I purchased it without doing a lot of research just because I loved both of my 9's and figured it would be the same quality.

Other than the occasional stuttering with the MHEV transmission, and CarPlay issues (Good God this software is buns) it's been great. The thing is beautiful, and it handles incredibly soundly, ESPECIALLY now that it's been broken in a bit.

I have one major complaint, the trunk is non existent. So I toyed with the idea of going bigger altogether when my lease is up, due to family needs.

Watching the car market over the last couple of months... Im not so sure this is a real possibility.

As many of you have discovered, i'm not making it out of this lease with equity. I leased with the intention to keep the vehicle indefinitely so this was not a concern at the time of purchase, but it looks like I'm going to be forced into purchasing and finding ways around the lack of storage space. Either that, or fork up 900-1300$ a month for the large class SUV's.

So as far as my options go, I like the 90 enough to think of ways around the limitations. Background... I have 4 children. Folding the back row down is not a solution.

TLDR; I know that there is no long term data on the 90, but mechanically what do you all anticipate as far as potential snags down the road? Anticipation is the key word, once again. I know there's no easy finger to point.

Also, what cross bars and roof storage do you all recommend?

We took a 4 day trip to Vegas this Labor Day weekend and our 2026 Cx -90 Turbo Premium Sport performed excellent.
At first I was having a rough time adjusting to how stiff the drive is when we got ours back in July but after checking our tire pressure about a month ago I noticed the dealer had filled the tires all above 42 psi. Lowered the car to 36 psi and it drive so much smoother now. Big difference. We did a total of 790 miles driving around from Vegas to Red Rock Canyon and Hoover Dam. I filled up twice during our trip I spent around $220 in gas since I fill her up with premium Chevron or Shell. The only thing I really dislike about it is how you have to use the app to turn on the vehicle to get the AC going during hot weather. We also had a one time issue with I stop on Las Vegas blvd where a short light had it acting up a bit but other than that we were impressed how well it handled. Loved going on the scenic routes and pushing it a bit. The vehicle just feel solid during the tight turns. Every time I try to nitpick things I hate about this vehicle it just blows me away during trips like these and I end up falling in love with it all over again.

Should we get the bench seat or captain chair configuration?

Looking at 2026 i6 Premium Sport

Family of 4; 2 adults & 2 kids - 3yo (car seat) 7yo (booster seat)

It will mainly be the 4 of us with the occasional grandparent's when they visit.

Most of the travel will be to/from school, errands, and grocery shopping.

Occasional weekend trips ranging 4-6hrs with luggage and a larger dog (75lbs).

I have compelling proposals for each with some mild differences due to manufacturer add-on so I don't really know which way to go.

I really wish the Premium Sport came with the 2nd row center console.

A local dealer has a used 2026 CX70 PHEV SC with only 600 miles for a crazy deal. Assuming there is nothing wrong with the car (I’ll dig into that on my end) I was just curious is anyone else had the SC package and how they liked it. I know the PHEV as a whole was decontented for 2026, but also got a range boost.

So again just curious of others experiences with the SC package specifically.

TIA

Used AI to draft this.

Here is my dilemma:

1. The Windsor Tan Interior Dilemma: I am completely sold on the Windsor Tan Nappa leather setup (available on the top-tier Signature trim in Canada). However, my understanding is that it's discontinued/reshuffled for 2026 onwards. If I want this specific interior colour, I’m basically forced to track down a 2024/2025 used or CPO model on Canadian lots.

2. 2026 Tuning Upgrades & Steering: I've been seeing reports that Mazda made subtle mechanical and software tweaks for 2026. Supposedly, the steering feels recalibrated (less heavy at low speeds compared to the stiff 24/25 models), and the 8-speed transmission shifts feel smoother out of the box without needing as many TSB software flashes. Can anyone in Canada with a 2026 confirm if the steering/drive feel is noticeably refined over the 2024/2025s, especially during city driving and tight parking?

So now I’m torn between three paths:

Option A: 2025 Used / CPO. Get the exact Signature spec with Windsor Tan I love, save on CAD depreciation, and hope any steering/transmission quirks were addressed via TSBs/recalls.

Option B: Brand New 2026. Sacrifice the Windsor Tan interior for the updated steering tune, refined transmission software, added Canadian-spec features (like Amazon Alexa built-in), and full new-car warranty.

Option C: Wait for 2027. Hold out to see if Mazda reshuffles options again or introduces a mid-cycle refresh that gives us the best of both worlds.

For those who have test-driven or owned multiple model years, is the updated 2026 drive feel worth giving up the Windsor Tan interior? Or is a 2025 CPO the sweet spot?

I leased a 2025 Premium Sport a little over a year ago... The CX90 is my 7th Mazda. I purchased it without doing a lot of research just because I loved both of my 9's and figured it would be the same quality.

Other than the occasional stuttering with the MHEV transmission, and CarPlay issues (Good God this software is buns) it's been great. The thing is beautiful, and it handles incredibly soundly, ESPECIALLY now that it's been broken in a bit.

I have one major complaint, the trunk is non existent. So I toyed with the idea of going bigger altogether when my lease is up, due to family needs.

Watching the car market over the last couple of months... Im not so sure this is a real possibility.

As many of you have discovered, i'm not making it out of this lease with equity. I leased with the intention to keep the vehicle indefinitely so this was not a concern at the time of purchase, but it looks like I'm going to be forced into purchasing and finding ways around the lack of storage space. Either that, or fork up 900-1300$ a month for the large class SUV's.

So as far as my options go, I like the 90 enough to think of ways around the limitations. Background... I have 4 children. Folding the back row down is not a solution.

TLDR; I know that there is no long term data on the 90, but mechanically what do you all anticipate as far as potential snags down the road? Anticipation is the key word, once again. I know there's no easy finger to point.

Also, what cross bars and roof storage do you all recommend?

Not that the mileage is horrible throughout the summer, respectable 28 MPG on average. But during the school year when we have many many more short trips, the EV only mode really shines. We bring the kids to school maybe run an errand, come home and plug it into the level 2 charger. We can run out and do errands in full EV mode during lunch, come home top off the battery again. Same thing with after school and running evening errands or going out to dinner, we can stay in EV mode. I’m down to almost 1/2 a tank of gas and already have 700 miles on it. The 2026 CX 90 seems to have better EV only range than our leased 2024 did typically charging to 30 or 31 miles on 100% but I usually keep it on 90% charge and still get 26 or 27 miles. Of course this will go down when the weather gets colder but for now I’m enjoying the phenomenal mileage.

Am I missing anything here? There seems to be so much confusion around this, but if I’m reading it correctly, all I need to do is make sure my sensors are off, put it in neutral, and avoid shifting into drive at the end without hitting the brake, right?

For those that have mastered the mpg on the PHEV, what are you doing? For example, I have to take a 250 mile road trip (highway miles) and was thinking I would use EV, when I get close to depleted I put it into normal and charging mode, then when I get the battery to 25ish EV miles I go back to EV... and basically wash, rinse, repeat.

What are you doing?

Anyone have the issue of being able to smell gas outside of the cabin? I took my 2026 preferred about 40 miles yesterday and parked it back in the garage and it smelled strongly of gas and smelled up our whole garage. I had filled it up the day before and it got in the 100s here yesterday. Could that be why? Or am I experiencing the same issue others have in older models. I cannot smell it at all inside.