The 2024 Mazda CX-90 due for a reveal in January will supply a plug-in hybrid powertrain, Mazda mentioned on Tuesday.

The CX-90 is a three-row SUV primarily based on Mazda’s newly developed rear-wheel-drive platform with longitudinal engine mounting, which debuted in March within the Mazda CX-60 compact crossover bought abroad. Each autos are a part of Mazda’s premium Massive Product Group, which can be set to spawn a U.S.-bound crossover dubbed the CX-70.

A teaser picture for the CX-90 launched in November confirmed a badge with an “Inline6” script, indicating the automobile will probably be supplied with Mazda’s new turbocharged inline-6, which options mild-hybrid know-how and is available in gasoline and diesel flavors.

The plug-in hybrid setup destined for the CX-90 is probably going a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder and electrical motor combo, although. The identical setup is obtainable within the CX-60, the place it delivers a mixed 323 hp. Mazda mentioned the CX-90’s plug-in hybrid powertrain, branded e-Skyactiv, has been tuned particularly for North America.

Mazda’s turbocharged inline-6 displaces 3.0 liters in fuel type and three.3 liters as a diesel. Mazda hasn’t mentioned how a lot horsepower these engines will make. It is seemingly the U.S. will solely see the fuel engine.

The CX-90 will develop into Mazda’s flagship mannequin. It will likely be larger than any earlier Mazda, together with the CX-9 which measures 199.4 inches in size. It is not clear whether or not the CX-90 will change the CX-9, or function a premium various. We might even see each SUVs stay within the lineup, simply as Mazda sells the newer CX-50 alongside the older CX-5.