Mazda CX-90 PHEV Sets New Hybrid Benchmark, Named 2025 Best Plug-In Hybrid SUV by U.S. News & World Report

by Mazda | April 16, 2025

Mazda North American Operations is pleased to announce that the Mazda CX-90 PHEV has been honored as the 2025 Best Plug-In Hybrid SUV by U.S. News & World Report—an esteemed accolade within the annual Best Hybrid and Electric Car Awards program.

'These awards recognize efficiency, but the vehicles also have to be excellent all around. The CX-90 PHEV gives you all of the style, family-friendliness and economy of the gas-only version, plus 26 miles of electric range and a little more off-the-line pep,' says Alex Kwanten, managing editor of Autos for U.S. News & World Report. 'Plus, unlike some other plug-in hybrids, it drives quite well in pure EV mode.'

Mazda's commitment to engineering excellence is on full display in the CX-90 PHEV; delivering an optimal blend of quality, efficiency, and value. The vehicle combines an electrified powertrain with innovative design and advanced technologies that consistently elevate driving performance. It offers the dynamic flexibility to operate solely on electric power or seamlessly transition to a combined gasoline-electric mode, ensuring both remarkable efficiency and robust acceleration when needed. This impressive balance of power and efficiency not only contributes to its superior EPA fuel economy figures but also reinforces Mazda's reputation for delivering sophisticated performance without compromising on driving enjoyment or everyday usability.

'Mazda's focus has always been on engineering vehicles that are safe and efficient, while not sacrificing the joy of driving. With the CX-90 PHEV, we've struck a strong balance between performance and value, and this recognition by U.S. News & World Report is both an honor and an affirmation of our efforts,' said MNAO President and CEO Tom Donnelly. 'We sincerely thank them for this award and remain dedicated to delivering innovation that meets our customers' needs.'

To learn more about the advanced CX-90 PHEV technology at Mazda, please visit the MazdaUSA.com website – Mazda USA Newsroom - Vehicles | Mazda USA News.

U.S. News & World Report is a multifaceted digital media company dedicated to helping consumers, business leaders, and policy officials make informed decisions by leveraging world-class data and technology for independent reporting, rankings and expert advice. For more information, visit https://www.usnews.com.

About Mazda North American Operations

Proudly founded in Hiroshima, Japan, Mazda has a history of sophisticated craftsmanship and innovation, and a purpose to enrich life-in-motion for those it serves. By putting humans at the center of everything it does, Mazda aspires to create uplifting experiences with our vehicles and for people. Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Colombia through approximately 795 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada Inc. in Richmond Hill, Ontario; operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City; and operations in Colombia are managed by Mazda de Colombia in Bogota, Colombia.

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