2026 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium Sport: Green Br
Quick Answer: 2026 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium Sport
The Premium Sport starts at $47,480 MSRP and is the first CX-90 Inline 6 trim built around an actual capability upgrade rather than just comfort: Mazda calls out the full 5,000-pound towing capacity here specifically, backed by a dedicated Mi-Drive Towing mode alongside Sport and Off-Road settings. It pairs that with a more aggressive look — 21-inch alloy wheels in a Black Metallic finish and matching black exterior trim — on top of everything the Preferred already has. The 280-hp, 3.3-liter turbo inline-six and standard AWD carry over unchanged; this is still the regular-fuel tune, not the Turbo S. For a Green Brook buyer who's actually planning to tow a small trailer or a boat, this is the trim where that becomes a confirmed spec rather than a maybe.
Towing capability, not just towing capacity
A lot of trim comparisons treat towing as a single number, but the Premium Sport's real addition is the dedicated Mi-Drive Towing mode alongside the existing Sport and Off-Road settings — software that adjusts throttle response and shift points specifically for pulling a load, not just a hitch rating on a spec sheet. Combined with the confirmed 5,000-pound capacity (versus the Select and Preferred's less specific 3,500-to-5,000-pound range), it's the first trim where towing goes from "possible if equipped" to "designed for." The 280-hp, 332-lb-ft turbo six and standard i-Activ AWD are identical to the Select and Preferred, and EPA estimates hold at 23 city / 28 highway / 25 combined running on regular 87-octane fuel.
The black-finish 21-inch wheels and exterior trim are a genuine visual departure from the Preferred's Silver Metallic wheels — a more purposeful, less chrome-heavy look that suits the trim's towing-and-utility positioning.
Premium Sport vs. the step up to Premium Plus
At $50,270, the Premium Plus adds Nappa leather-trimmed seats, Front Cross Traffic Alert and Brake, and the 360-degree View Monitor with See-Through View and Trailer Hitch View — that last feature is genuinely useful for anyone actually hitching a trailer regularly, since it shows the area directly around the hitch on the center display. If tow-hitch visibility and Nappa leather matter more than saving $2,790, the Premium Plus guide covers that trim in full. If the Premium Sport's cloth-adjacent Nappa-alternative seating and towing hardware already cover what you need, there's a real case for stopping here.
Who actually buys the Premium Sport
Buyers with a specific towing use case — a boat, a small camper, a utility trailer — who want that confirmed on the spec sheet rather than assumed, plus anyone who prefers the black-trim exterior look over the Preferred's chrome-adjacent Silver Metallic wheels. It's also a natural landing spot for buyers who've read enough CX-90 reviews to know the towing question comes up specifically at this trim level and want it settled before they sign.
Frequently asked questions
What does the 2026 CX-90 3.3 Turbo Premium Sport cost?
MSRP is $47,480, before Mazda's $1,530 destination charge, New Jersey's 6.625% sales tax, and registration fees. The pricing & leasing guide covers the full out-the-door math.
Can the Premium Sport actually tow 5,000 pounds?
Yes — Mazda specifically calls out the 5,000-pound towing capacity as a Premium Sport feature, along with a dedicated Mi-Drive Towing mode. "Properly equipped" still applies, meaning the correct tow hitch and equipment configuration; confirm the exact setup with Empire Mazda of Green Brook's sales team for your specific towing need.
Is the Premium Sport the Turbo S version?
No — despite the sportier name and look, the Premium Sport runs the standard 3.3 Turbo tune at 280 hp on regular fuel, the same as the Select and Preferred. The higher-output 340-hp Turbo S tune only starts at the Turbo S Premium Sport trim, a separate and more expensive option.
What's different about the Premium Sport's wheels?
21-inch alloy wheels in a Black Metallic finish, paired with matching black exterior trim — a visual step away from the Preferred's Silver Metallic 21-inch wheels, aimed at a more purposeful, less chrome-forward look.
Where can I see one in Green Brook?
Check live Premium Sport inventory at Empire Mazda of Green Brook, or start a deal online through the dealership's digital showroom.
The bottom line
The Premium Sport is the trim to pick if towing is a real, planned use case rather than a hypothetical — the confirmed 5,000-pound rating and dedicated Towing mode are worth the step up from Preferred for that buyer specifically, even before the black-trim styling enters the decision.
MSRP figures exclude Mazda's $1,530 destination charge plus taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Fuel-economy figures are EPA estimates; actual mileage varies with driving conditions. Towing capacity requires proper equipment and configuration; confirm exact ratings and hitch requirements with Empire Mazda of Green Brook. Equipment and availability can shift with configuration and production timing.