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2025 Mazda CX-90 G50e Azami review
We've put the most expensive model Mazda Australia currently offers to the test. Is it worth its circa-$100k price tag?
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William Stopford
Mazda CX-90 vs Isuzu MU-X Comparison
Mazda CX-90
Isuzu MU-X
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2025 Mazda
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MU-X
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Based on the Mazda CX-90 G50E AZAMI SP MHEV
Based on the Isuzu MU-X X-TERRAIN (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
74L
400 to 607 km
80L
592 to 664 km
Warranty
5 year
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6 year
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MSRP
$68,800 - $101,380
$48,400 - $75,100
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Dynamic feel
- Slick technology
- An inline six in a four-cylinder world
Misses
- Transmission could be smoother
- Third-row toe room lacking
- CX-80 undermines CX-90's value proposition
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Feels made to be used and abused by families
- Cheaper than equivalent flagships
- 3.5-tonne towing capacity
Misses
- Behind the times for interior tech
- No power bump for updated model
- Off-roaders may be better off buying a cheaper version
Colours Available
- Artisan Red
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Jet Black Mica
- Machine Grey Metallic
- Platinum Quartz Metallic
- Rhodium White Metallic
- Sonic Silver Metallic
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic
The 2024 Isuzu MU-X is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Basalt black mica
- Cobalt blue mica
- Galaxy blue mica (LS-U and LS-T only) (NEW)
- Magnetic red mica
- Mercury silver metallic
- Mineral white
- Moonstone white pearl (LS-U and LS-T only)
- Obsidian grey mica
All premium paints cost an additional $650.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | TURBO, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3283 | 1898 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.3L | 3.0L, 1.9L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 6 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 187kW - 254kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3750 - 5000 | 3600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 550Nm | 350Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 1600 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 94.2 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
