Does the 2026 Mazda CX-90 need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the 3.3 Turbo Select AWD.
- Premium: 8 of 12 trims. Regular: 4 of 12 trims.
- Premium by choice: $288 more a year.
- 52% of 138 SUVs (2026) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more. Electric miles 50%.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3 Turbo Select AWD | 3.3L 6cyl | Regular | 25 | $1,536 | $1,824 |
| 3.3 Turbo Preferred AWD | 3.3L 6cyl | Regular | 25 | $1,536 | $1,824 |
| 3.3 Turbo Premium Sport AWD | 3.3L 6cyl | Regular | 25 | $1,536 | $1,824 |
| 3.3 Turbo Premium Plus AWD | 3.3L 6cyl | Regular | 25 | $1,536 | $1,824 |
| PHEV Preferred AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Premium | 26 | $738 | $877 |
| Plug-in Hybrid Preferred | 2.5L 4cyl | Premium | 26 | $738 | $877 |
| 3.3 Turbo S Premium Sport AWD | 3.3L 6cyl | Premium | 25 | $1,536 | $1,824 |
| PHEV Premium Sport AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Premium | 26 | $738 | $877 |
| Plug-in Hybrid Premium Sport | 2.5L 4cyl | Premium | 26 | $738 | $877 |
| 3.3 Turbo S Premium Plus AWD | 3.3L 6cyl | Premium | 25 | $1,536 | $1,824 |
| PHEV Premium Plus AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Premium | 26 | $738 | $877 |
| Plug-in Hybrid Premium Plus | 2.5L 4cyl | Premium | 26 | $738 | $877 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mazda CX-90 | 3.3 Turbo Select AWD | Regular |
| 2026 Mazda CX-50 | 2.5 S Select AWD | Regular |
| 2026 Volkswagen Atlas | SE FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Hyundai Palisade | SE FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Dodge Durango | GT RWD | Regular |
| 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee | Laredo 4x2 | Regular |
| 2026 MINI Countryman | S ALL4 AWD | Premium |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree