2026 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Select: Stamford Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: 2026 CX-90 3.3 Turbo Select
The Turbo Select, $39,300 MSRP, is the entry point into Mazda's three-row flagship — and it doesn't feel like a stripped base model. Leatherette-trimmed seats, 3-row seating for up to eight, i-Activ AWD, and the SKYACTIV-Drive 8-speed automatic with manual-shift mode all come standard. The 3.3-liter turbo inline-6 makes 280 hp and 332 lb-ft on regular 87-octane fuel, with EPA estimates of 23 city / 28 highway / 25 combined. Towing hardware isn't part of Select's spec sheet — that arrives two trims up at Premium Sport — so buyers who need to pull a trailer should look further up the lineup.
A base trim that doesn't act like one
Mazda has quietly made "base" a relative term on the CX-90. Select comes with leatherette-trimmed seats rather than cloth, the full 3.3-liter turbo inline-6 rather than a smaller engine, i-Activ AWD standard rather than optional, and genuine 3-row seating for up to eight — none of that is typical entry-trim territory for a three-row SUV in this price range. What Select skips is the equipment that shows up on window stickers a few thousand dollars higher: the power moonroof, upgraded leather, and the towing package that Premium Sport picks up. For buyers cross-shopping the CX-90 against a base three-row from another brand, Select is the number to compare — and it's a favorable one against most rivals' actual base trims.
The 280-hp turbo six is the same engine block that carries through every non-S trim in the lineup, so Select buyers aren't giving up power to save money — they're giving up trim and comfort features. That's a meaningfully different trade-off than the four-cylinder base engines some competitors still ship.
What it doesn't have — and why that's fine for some buyers
No power moonroof, no leather upgrade beyond the leatherette trim, and no towing-rated hardware — Mazda doesn't call out the full 5,000-lb towing capacity until Premium Sport. For a buyer who wants the three-row space and the turbo six but has no trailer to pull and no strong opinion on moonroofs, that's simply not a loss. Riley Mazda's own sales team hears this calculation out loud often enough that it's part of the pitch: start from what you'll actually use.
Patrick Landmesser, a repeat customer, put it plainly after his third purchase from the store: "Need to thank Miguel and the team at [Riley Mazda]. Just purchased my 3rd car from them and they always go up and behind. Only Mazda I will buy and get services done at." Miguel Barraza is a certified sales consultant on the Riley Mazda team page, and that kind of repeat-buyer loyalty is a better signal on an entry trim than any spec sheet.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Turbo Select have all-wheel drive?
Yes — i-Activ AWD is standard on every 2026 CX-90 trim, including Select. There's no front-wheel-drive version of this SUV.
How many passengers fit in the Turbo Select?
Up to eight, with a standard 60/40-split 2nd-row bench. Only the top-trim S Premium Plus swaps that bench for captain's chairs and drops to seven.
Can a Turbo Select tow a trailer?
Mazda doesn't rate Select for the CX-90's full 5,000-lb towing capacity; that figure is called out starting at the Premium Sport trim. Buyers who need to tow should look at Premium Sport or higher.
Select or Preferred — what's the real difference?
$4,150. Preferred adds a power sliding-glass moonroof with tilt, upgrades to leather-trimmed heated front and 2nd-row seats, and swaps to 21-inch Silver Metallic wheels. See the Preferred guide for the full breakdown.
Where can I see one in Stamford?
Current Turbo Select inventory is at Riley Mazda, 75 Myrtle Ave.
The bottom line
Turbo Select is the CX-90 for buyers who want the three-row space, the turbo six, and standard AWD without paying for a moonroof or towing package they won't use. It's the most affordable way into Mazda's flagship SUV, and it doesn't cut a single corner that matters to the vehicle's core job.
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. 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.
