He used to be on Wheelers Dealers for a while and married to a reality show person

Actually, it's a rear drive platform with longitudinal engine mounting

 

If they improved the interior space vs the current generation it would definitely be huge.

 

It's a straight-6 RWD platform.

Ant Anstead I believe has a crap ton of car building shows on various networks like Discovery/TLC/Motor trend TV. I've seen a few many years ago but it's usually not my thing.

 

wow, a rwd vehicle with a front end clip this ugly... takes some doing.

 

We'll see how ugly it is in about a week.

This is a big deal for Mazda. All these manufacturers need something to compete against the Telluride. The sporty part they will nail, but they need to get the feature content and the interior space right to compete.

 

How can you say the front clip is ugly when its covered in camo?

 

Front end is fine. A bit boring, but very simple and not ugly by any means.

 

Looks good to me

 

Every teaser photo they have released so far looks like the Euro CX-60, just rebadged CX-90 for USA. I literally see no change here. While I applaud them in the fact that it has what enthusiast would probably want in a SUV in this price point, I personally think Mazda's marketing team is over hyping it a bit. They really trying to create a splash with something that we probably already seen. Lol

 

Most people have never seen the Euro CX-60

 

This power train will be a cut above the Telluride and the current HL I am willing to bet there is a Toyota connection to a model Toyota will have. I can’t see this Mazda competing with the Acura Type S MDX

 

Well that's what these are CX60/CX70 and CX80/CX90 family of two sizes divided in two additional sizes

 

I don't think Mazda intends for this to be a mainstream competitor, this is supposed to be a Genesis GV80 or MDX Type S competitor. Mazda can't compete at volume so they have no choice but to "go upmarket" to make up for their low volume; this and the CX-60 represent their new direction. The key to their success will be price, the Mazda badge has built goodwill over the years but not even remotely associated with premium like Acura or Infiniti. I suspect that it will be in the $70K range loaded, which will be a hard sell to existing Mazda customers, who probably couldn't care less that it's a turbo 6 RWD-based crossover.

 

Saw these online today

Here are some anticipated features for the all-new Mazda CX-90:

• MSRP for the CX-90 projected to start around $47,000, although it is plausible that MSRP could start around $50,000 as well
• Standard 3.3 L inline turbocharged 6-cylinder engine with up to 340 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque (based off January 17th teaser)
• Three available powertrains (Inline 6 will be first available option, PHEV and High Output will come later in 2023)
• New Trim Level Layout
• New Exterior Color Confirmed – Artisan Red Metallic (featured in January 17th Teaser)
• Standard iActiv AWD
• Standard three row interior featuring second row captains chairs
• Premium safety technology standard (blind spot detection, adaptive cruise control, automatic braking, lane keep assist and more)
• Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto
• Updated Mazda infotainment platform
• Panoramic moonroof

IMPORTANT MAZDA CX-90 RELEASE DATES

• January 17, 2023 – National CX-90 tease #3
• January 31, 2023 – National CX-90 Reveal & Launch Event
• February 2023 – CX-90 production begins in Japan
• Late March 2023 – Customer pre-orders accepted
• April 2023 – First CX-90 units arrive to dealership in Burnsville, MN

 

Sounds like a MDX and RX competitor. But rwd based. Nice move Mazda