Six trim names on one SUV can make comparing 2026 Mazda CX-90 trim levels feel more complicated than it needs to be. Our team at AutoNation Mazda Carlsbad put together this explainer to show what changes as you move up the lineup, trim by trim.
3.3 Turbo Select
Every 2026 Mazda CX-90 starts here, powered by a turbocharged 3.3-liter inline six-cylinder engine rated at 280 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque on regular fuel. Seating is configured for eight passengers with a 60/40 folding bench in the second and third rows, finished in leatherette.
A 10.25-inch center display, an 8-speaker sound system, and 19-inch aluminum alloy wheels round out the basics, and Select already includes the full i-Activsense® safety suite, covering Blind Spot Monitoring and Smart Brake Support.
3.3 Turbo Preferred
Moving up to Preferred keeps the same engine but adds a long list of comfort upgrades:
- Front and rear parking sensors
- A power sliding-glass moonroof with tilt feature
- Leather seating in black or greige, replacing leatherette
- 21-inch wheels
- Heated front and second-row seats, plus ventilated front seats
- A heated steering wheel
- A wireless phone charger
- A 12.3-inch center display, up from 10.25 inches on Select
The driver's seat also gains two-position memory to go with its 8-way power adjustment.
3.3 Turbo Premium Sport
Premium Sport is where this new Mazda SUV gets sportier, without a change in seat material. The upgrades here include:
- A full power panoramic moonroof in place of the sliding sunroof
- A blacked-out exterior package with piano black grille mesh and black chrome badging
- A Bose® 12-speaker audio system
- A 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster paired with a head-up display
Second-row captain's chairs also become available for the first time here, and the safety suite grows with Emergency Lane Keeping and Traffic Sign Recognition.
3.3 Turbo Premium Plus
Premium Plus tops the non-S lineup, and the biggest visual change is a swap back to brighter, chrome-finished exterior trim in place of Premium Sport's blackout look. Nappa leather seating in black or white takes over from Premium Sport's leather, and the safety list grows again with Front Cross Traffic Alert, Trailer Hitch View, and a Security System burglar alarm. Second-row captain's chairs remain available as an option here, though the bench seat stays standard.
3.3 Turbo S Premium Sport
This is where the more powerful engine enters the lineup: the same turbocharged inline six, tuned for up to 340 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque on premium fuel. Turbo S Premium Sport carries over Premium Plus's full feature set and adds Driver Monitoring, a Driver Personalization System, and a memory-equipped, power tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel. The blacked-out exterior package returns here too, and the second row stays a standard bench, with captain's chairs still available as an option.
3.3 Turbo S Premium Plus
At the top of the lineup, second-row captain's chairs with a center console become standard, bringing total seating down to seven passengers, and ventilated second-row seats join the list too. Nappa leather becomes available in an exclusive Japanese Premium White option alongside black, and like Premium Plus, this trim trades the blackout look for brighter, chrome-finished trim.
Find Your 2026 MAZDA CX-90 Trim near San Diego
Whichever Mazda CX-90 trim level ends up on your shortlist, the differences come down to real features rather than badge names alone. Visit our Mazda dealership in Carlsbad, CA to compare trims in person. Our team is ready to help you find the setup that fits how you drive and the Mazda financing options that fit your budget.
