The 2024 Mazda CX-90 is confirmed to be powered by a 340-horsepower turbo six.

Mazda announced Tuesday that the 2024 Mazda CX-90 three-row mid-size SUV, scheduled for release in late January, will be powered by an inline six-cylinder turbocharged engine as a replacement for the previously announced plug-in hybrid powertrain.

The new engine is a 3.3-liter unit that will deliver 340 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque in the 2024 CX-90.

The engine is expected to be paired with a mild hybrid system, driving all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic and a rear-biased four-wheel drive system.

Mazda also offers a turbodiesel 3.3-liter inline 6-cylinder engine, but this engine is not planned for the U.S.

Mazda has not revealed specifications for the CX-90's plug-in hybrid powertrain, but a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder and electric motor combination is likely. The same setup is available in the CX-60 compact crossover sold overseas, which delivers a total of 323 hp. According to Mazda, the CX-90's plug-in hybrid powertrain, dubbed e-Skyactiv, is tuned specifically for North America.

The CX-90 and CX-60 are based on Mazda's newly developed rear-wheel-drive platform with a longitudinal engine. The platform is designed for Mazda's premium Large Product Group vehicles and will also spawn a second SUV for the U.S. market, dubbed the CX-70. The Large Product Group vehicles will have an exclusive exterior color, Artisan Red.

The CX-90 will be Mazda's flagship model when it finally arrives. It is confirmed to be larger than any Mazda vehicle to date, including the 199.4-inch-long CX-9; it is not clear whether the CX-90 will replace the CX-9 or become a premium alternative. Both SUVs may remain in the lineup, as Mazda is selling the new CX-50 alongside the old CX-5.