2026 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium Plus: Stamford Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: 2026 CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium Plus
Premium Plus, $50,270 MSRP, tops the regular-fuel Turbo line with Nappa leather-trimmed seats, Front Cross Traffic Alert and Brake, and a 360-degree View Monitor that includes See-Through View and Trailer Hitch View — a genuinely useful pairing for a trim that inherits Premium Sport's full 5,000-lb towing rating. The engine holds at 280 hp / 332 lb-ft on regular fuel; the 340-hp tune lives only in the two Turbo S trims above this one. EPA estimates: 23 city / 28 highway / 25 combined. This is also the first CX-90 trim whose MSRP alone crosses Connecticut's $50,000 luxury sales-tax threshold — worth knowing before comparing out-the-door numbers.
The camera that matters most on a tow-rated SUV
Premium Plus carries over Premium Sport's full 5,000-lb towing capacity and adds the equipment that makes using it easier: a 360-degree View Monitor with See-Through View and Trailer Hitch View. Lining up a hitch alone in a driveway, or maneuvering a loaded trailer through a tight Stamford parking structure, gets meaningfully less stressful with a top-down camera view instead of guesswork in the mirrors. Front Cross Traffic Alert and Brake rounds out the safety additions, watching for traffic crossing in front of the SUV — a genuinely useful addition on a vehicle this size pulling out of angled parking.
Nappa leather-trimmed seats mark the interior step up from Premium Sport's standard leather, and this is where the CX-90's cabin starts feeling closer to a near-luxury three-row than a mainstream one — at a price still a full $3,870 below the entry Turbo S trim.
Still the regular-fuel engine, worth restating
Premium Plus does not get the 340-hp tune. That output, and the premium-91-octane requirement that comes with it, is exclusive to the Turbo S Premium Sport and Turbo S Premium Plus trims two steps up. Buyers who want the loaded interior and the towing camera package without committing to premium fuel get exactly that trade-off here.
The sales team behind this trim earns repeat business, and it shows in the reviews. Rich Labbadia, after multiple purchases: "Richie Shoztic is always awesome to deal with! I have been getting my cars from him for years! One of the best! Very professional and efficient, with great follow up... Jeremy and the Service Department are very accommodating and courteous. Great dealership." Rich Shoztic is a certified sales consultant and Jeremy Caraballo a service advisor, both on the Riley Mazda team page.
Frequently asked questions
What does Premium Plus add over Premium Sport?
Nappa leather-trimmed seats, Front Cross Traffic Alert and Brake, and a 360-degree View Monitor with See-Through View and Trailer Hitch View — for $2,790 over Premium Sport's $47,480.
Does Premium Plus have the 340-hp engine?
No. That output is exclusive to the Turbo S Premium Sport ($54,140) and Turbo S Premium Plus ($57,570). Premium Plus runs the base 280-hp tune on regular fuel.
Is Premium Plus over Connecticut's luxury tax threshold?
Its $50,270 MSRP alone crosses the $50,000 line before destination, taxes, or options — meaning the state's 7.75% rate applies to the portion of the price above $50,000, rather than the standard 6.35% across the board. See the pricing & leasing guide for the full breakdown.
Premium Plus or Turbo S Premium Sport?
Turbo S Premium Sport costs $3,870 more and trades the panoramic camera focus for the 340-hp engine and the Driver Personalization System. It comes down to whether power or the camera/comfort package matters more — see the Turbo S guide.
Where can I see one in Stamford?
Current Premium Plus inventory is at Riley Mazda, 75 Myrtle Ave.
The bottom line
Premium Plus is the answer for buyers who want the CX-90's cabin and camera package maxed out without stepping up to premium fuel — Nappa leather, a genuinely useful trailer-hitch camera, and the full towing rating, all on the engine that runs happily on regular gas.
MSRP excludes the $1,530 destination charge ($1,575 in Alaska), taxes, title, license fees, and options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Output figures per Mazda: 280 hp / 332 lb-ft on regular 87-octane fuel. Towing capacity requires proper equipment; never exceed rated limits. Fuel-economy figures are EPA estimates. Connecticut tax description is general information, not tax advice; confirm current rates with the state. Equipment and availability can change with production timing; confirm current specifications with Riley Mazda. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Riley Mazda.
