CX-90 PHEV or CX-90 Turbo 6: which is the right pick for a Canadian family?
The CX-90 PHEV combines a 2.5L naturally aspirated engine with a 173 hp electric motor and 17.8 kWh battery, delivering roughly 42 km of real electric range in summer and 26 km at -20°C. It excels when you have Level 2 home charging and drive under 50 km daily: consumption can fall below 3 L/100 km equivalent in pure city use. The Skyactiv-6 3.3L Turbo (340 hp on premium, 280 hp on regular) offers noticeably stronger performance — 0-100 km/h in 6.0 seconds versus 7.1 for the PHEV — and a far more engaging engine note. For trailer duties and mountain-pass loads, the six-cylinder is clearly superior. For urban families with home charging infrastructure, the PHEV cuts fuel expenses meaningfully over time.























