2024 Mazda CX-90 vs 2025 Ford Explorer
Overview | |
MSRP$37,845 | MSRP$40,050 |
Listings210 | Listings206 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
| Pros
Cons
|
2024 Mazda CX-90 Reviews SummaryThe 2024 Mazda CX-90 three-row SUV is the family-hauling crossover we finally want to drive. This all-new Mazda delivers a turbocharged straight-six engine (or a PHEV, if you prefer), rear-wheel-drive architecture, brilliant handling, and up to a nearly 50% discount from the surprisingly similar BMW X5. We sampled the U.S. equivalents of the new 2024 Mazda CX-90 Turbo Signature and the CX-90 PHEV during Mazda’s hosted first drive on Northern California’s twisty roads, and we came away impressed by the big and powerful SUV’s handling and composure. | |
2025 Ford Explorer Reviews SummaryThanks to numerous changes for 2025, the Ford Explorer is a more appealing alternative to the seemingly countless choices in the midsize three-row SUV segment. Highlights include sophisticated new infotainment and safety technologies, improved interior quality, bolder styling, and a simplified lineup offering Active, ST-Line, Platinum, and ST trim levels. Also, as the prices of rivals have risen, the 2025 Ford Explorer seems properly priced in comparison. Verdict: Ford’s updates to the Explorer for the 2025 model year have a positive effect on the SUV’s desirability. It looks tougher, it feels nicer inside, and the family-friendly SUV leaps forward technologically. Turbocharged power and a rear-drive platform add driving enjoyment. All that’s missing is a more comfortable third-row seat, an electrified powertrain option, and an off-road trim level. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.3L 280 hp I6 | Engine2.3L 300 hp I4 |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower280 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower300 hp @ 5500 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity0.33 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City24 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway29 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.3L 280 hp I6 | Engine Name2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Torque332 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | Torque310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
Horsepower280 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower300 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity0.33 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City24 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway29 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.9 cu ft | Cargo Space16.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight4709 lbs | Curb Weight4303 lbs |
Height68.2 in | Height69.6 in |
Length200.8 in | Length198.7 in |
Width84.9 in | Width89.3 in |
Wheelbase122.8 in | Wheelbase119.1 in |
Maximum Payload1709 lbs | Maximum Payload1467 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $37,845 | $40,050 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
| Pros
Cons
|
Summary | The 2024 Mazda CX-90 three-row SUV is the family-hauling crossover we finally want to drive. This all-new Mazda delivers a turbocharged straight-six engine (or a PHEV, if you prefer), rear-wheel-drive architecture, brilliant handling, and up to a nearly 50% discount from the surprisingly similar BMW X5. We sampled the U.S. equivalents of the new 2024 Mazda CX-90 Turbo Signature and the CX-90 PHEV during Mazda’s hosted first drive on Northern California’s twisty roads, and we came away impressed by the big and powerful SUV’s handling and composure. | Thanks to numerous changes for 2025, the Ford Explorer is a more appealing alternative to the seemingly countless choices in the midsize three-row SUV segment. Highlights include sophisticated new infotainment and safety technologies, improved interior quality, bolder styling, and a simplified lineup offering Active, ST-Line, Platinum, and ST trim levels. Also, as the prices of rivals have risen, the 2025 Ford Explorer seems properly priced in comparison. Verdict: Ford’s updates to the Explorer for the 2025 model year have a positive effect on the SUV’s desirability. It looks tougher, it feels nicer inside, and the family-friendly SUV leaps forward technologically. Turbocharged power and a rear-drive platform add driving enjoyment. All that’s missing is a more comfortable third-row seat, an electrified powertrain option, and an off-road trim level. |
Video | ||
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.3L 280 hp I6 | 2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Horsepower | 280 hp @ 5000 rpm | 300 hp @ 5500 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity | 0.33 kWh | |
MPG City | 24 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 29 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.3L 280 hp I6 | 2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Torque | 332 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
Horsepower | 280 hp @ 5000 rpm | 300 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 0.33 kWh | |
MPG City | 24 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 29 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.9 cu ft | 16.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4709 lbs | 4303 lbs |
Height | 68.2 in | 69.6 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 198.7 in |
Width | 84.9 in | 89.3 in |
Wheelbase | 122.8 in | 119.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1709 lbs | 1467 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 5000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 5000 lbs |
By: CarGurus + AI
At CarGurus, our team of experienced automotive writers remain at the heart of our content operation, conducting hands-on car tests and writing insightful guides that are backed by years of industry experience. To complement this, we are harnessing AI to make our content offering more diverse and more helpful to shoppers than ever. To achieve this, our AI systems are based exclusively on CarGurus content, ratings and data, so that what we produce is both unique to CarGurus, and uniquely helpful to car shoppers.
