2026 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium Sport: Stamford Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: 2026 CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium Sport
Premium Sport, $47,480 MSRP, is where the CX-90's towing capability actually arrives: this is the first regular-fuel trim rated for the full 5,000-lb tow figure, and it adds Mazda's Mi-Drive selector with Sport, Off-Road, and Towing modes to make use of it. 21-inch alloy wheels in Black Metallic and black exterior trim mark it visually against the chrome-heavy trims below it. The engine holds at 280 hp / 332 lb-ft on regular 87-octane fuel — the towing rating comes from hardware and cooling, not a power bump. EPA estimates: 23 city / 28 highway / 25 combined.
The trim that unlocks towing
It's worth stating plainly, because Mazda's own trim ladder makes it easy to miss: Select and Preferred are not rated for the CX-90's full 5,000-lb towing capacity. That number belongs to Premium Sport and every trim above it. Buyers cross-shopping a boat, a small camper, or even a loaded utility trailer should treat Premium Sport as the practical floor of the lineup, not Select. Mi-Drive's Towing mode adjusts throttle mapping and transmission behavior specifically for a loaded hitch, and Sport and Off-Road modes round out a driver-selectable range this trim didn't have before.
The Black Metallic 21-inch wheels and matching black exterior accents give Premium Sport a distinct look from Preferred's chrome-and-silver treatment — a deliberate visual signal that this trim is built for a different kind of buyer, even before anyone checks the tow rating.
A trim that's earned some loyalty
Reviews naming the sales team at this price point tend to emphasize the same thing: no pressure, straight numbers. David Wrubel's account of a recent purchase: "So far it's been the best car buying experience we've had in 40 years. No high pressure, no back and forth to check with the manager, surprisingly fair trade in offer... Terrific all around compact SUV. No complaints." Hunter Smith is a certified sales consultant on the Riley Mazda team page, and the "no back and forth" detail lines up with the Omotenashi approach the store has run on since 1959 — negotiate once, get an honest number, move on.
Frequently asked questions
What's the towing capacity of the CX-90 Premium Sport?
Up to 5,000 lbs when properly equipped — the first trim in the lineup rated for that full figure. Select and Preferred are not rated to that number.
What does Premium Sport add over Preferred?
The full 5,000-lb towing rating, Mi-Drive's Sport/Off-Road/Towing drive modes, and 21-inch Black Metallic wheels with black exterior trim — for $4,030 over Preferred's $43,450.
Is Premium Sport the Turbo S engine?
No. Premium Sport runs the base 280-hp tune on regular fuel. The 340-hp Turbo S tune, which requires premium 91-octane, is exclusive to the two Turbo S trims further up the lineup.
Premium Sport or Premium Plus — what's the trade-off?
Premium Plus costs $2,790 more and adds Nappa leather, Front Cross Traffic Alert and Brake, and a 360-degree camera with Trailer Hitch View — genuinely useful for the same towing-focused buyer. See the Premium Plus guide.
Where can I see one in Stamford?
Current Premium Sport inventory is at Riley Mazda, 75 Myrtle Ave.
The bottom line
Premium Sport is the trim to start from if a trailer, a boat, or a loaded utility hitch is anywhere in the plan. It's the first CX-90 built for that job, and the black-trim styling makes sure it looks the part too.
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. 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.
