2025 MAZDA CX-90 PHEV vs. Kia Sorrento PHEV
Not all plug-in hybrid vehicles deliver the same level of sophistication and capability. The 2025 Mazda CX-90 PHEV represents a premium approach to electrified family transportation, offering superior performance, refined engineering, and award-winning safety that sets it apart from competitors like the Kia Sorento PHEV. Bakersfield Mazda compares these three-row plug-in hybrids in detail.
Power and Performance
The 2025 Mazda CX-90 PHEV delivers commanding performance with up to 323 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque when using recommended premium fuel, significantly outpacing the 261 horsepower and 258 lb-ft output from the Kia Sorento PHEV. This substantial power advantage translates to more confident highway merging, effortless passing capability, and superior towing capacity of 3,500 lbs.
The Mazda CX-90 PHEV also has a rear-biased all-wheel-drive platform that provides nimble handling characteristics that feel genuinely engaging to drive. On the other hand, the front-drive-based system in the Kia Sorento PHEV prioritizes efficiency over dynamic performance.
Award-Winning Safety and Build Quality
The Mazda CX-90 PHEV has earned both the 2025 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ award and NHTSA Five-Star Overall Safety Rating, demonstrating Mazda’s commitment to comprehensive protection that extends beyond basic compliance. These prestigious safety recognitions reflect rigorous testing standards and real-world crash performance that provide families with genuine peace of mind.
Additionally, Car and Driver named the Mazda CX-90 PHEV one of the “Best Plug-in-Hybrid 3-Row SUVs” after testing more than 400 vehicles, an editorial endorsement that speaks to the vehicle’s overall excellence in a crowded competitive field.
Refined Interior and Seating Flexibility
The Mazda CX-90 PHEV offers flexible seating configurations with both seven and eight-passenger options, including available second-row captain’s chairs or a three-person bench seat to accommodate varying family needs. The interior features available Nappa leather-trimmed seats, premium materials, and thoughtful details that create a more upscale cabin environment compared to the simulated leather surfaces found in the Kia Sorento PHEV.
The cargo capacity of the new Mazda model reaches up to 75.2 cubic feet with seats folded, providing more versatile storage solutions than the more limited cargo arrangements available in the Kia Sorento PHEV.
Experience the 2025 MAZDA CX-90 PHEV
The 2025 Mazda CX-90 PHEV represents the pinnacle of three-row plug-in hybrid engineering, combining award-winning safety, superior performance, and premium refinement in one exceptional package. Visit us our Mazda dealership in Bakersfield, CA, today to take a test drive and experience the superior model firsthand. Our Mazda trade-in tool makes upgrading to eco-conscious driving easy!