How the 2026 Mazda CX-90 Signature's Driver Personalization System Adapts to Every Family Member

The 2026 Mazda CX-90 Signature sits at the top of the CX-90 lineup, and one of its most practical features is also one of the easiest to overlook on a spec sheet. The Driver Personalization System uses facial recognition to identify who is behind the wheel and then automatically restores that person's preferred driving settings. For households in Burnaby where multiple people share the same vehicle, it changes the way you interact with the SUV every time you get in.

This is not a concept feature or a future software update. It is built into the CX-90 Signature today, and it works alongside the power tilt and telescopic steering wheel, memory-linked exterior mirrors, and power-adjustable driver's seat to make the transition between drivers feel immediate. Here is a closer look at what the system does, how it works, and why it matters in a multi-driver household.

How the Driver Personalization System Works

The CX-90 Signature's Driver Personalization System is made up of three connected functions: user-enabled driving position guidance, Entry/Exit Assist, and user-enabled setting recovery with facial recognition. When a registered driver approaches the vehicle and sits down, the system identifies them through the facial recognition camera and begins restoring their saved preferences.

Entry/Exit Assist moves the steering wheel out of the way as you get in, then returns it to your saved position once you are seated. The seat adjusts to your stored memory settings, and the exterior mirrors reposition to match. The result is that each driver's ergonomic setup is restored without pressing a single button or scrolling through a menu.

The system supports multiple driver profiles, meaning a family of four in Burnaby — two parents, a new driver learning on the family vehicle, and a grandparent who visits on weekends — can each have their own saved configuration. When one driver hands the keys to another, the CX-90 handles the adjustment automatically.

What Settings Does It Remember?

The Driver Personalization System works with the CX-90 Signature's power-adjustable seating and steering hardware. The key settings it manages include the 10-way power driver's seat position (including power lumbar support), the power tilt and telescopic steering wheel position, the two-position driver's seat memory, and the exterior mirror positions linked to the memory seat function.

Beyond the physical adjustments, the system ties into the broader Mazda Connect infotainment environment. Each profile can maintain its own audio preferences, climate settings, and display configurations through the 12.3-inch centre display.

At a Glance: CX-90 Signature Driver Personalization Features

Why It Matters for Multi-Driver Families in British Columbia

In a household where two or more people regularly drive the same vehicle, the small act of adjusting the seat, mirrors, and steering wheel adds up. It takes time, and it is easy to get the settings slightly wrong, especially for mirror angles. Over a week of shared driving — school drop-offs, grocery runs, commutes across the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge or along the Lougheed Highway — those small inconveniences become noticeable.

The Driver Personalization System removes that friction. A parent who drives to work in the morning and a partner who takes the CX-90 to a midday appointment do not need to readjust anything. The vehicle recognizes each person and restores their setup before they pull out of the driveway.

For new drivers, this matters even more. A consistent, properly adjusted driving position — with mirrors set correctly and the steering wheel at the right height — directly affects comfort, visibility, and confidence. Instead of guessing at mirror angles or sitting too far from the pedals, a new driver in the family gets their calibrated setup every time.

Where the Driver Personalization System Fits in the CX-90 Lineup

The Driver Personalization System is available on the CX-90 MHEV Signature. It is not offered on the GS, GS-L, GT, or GT-P trims. This makes it one of the features that clearly separates the Signature from the rest of the lineup.

The Signature trim also includes the high-output e-Skyactiv G 3.3 L inline-six turbo engine producing 340 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque on premium fuel, a six-passenger configuration with second-row captain's chairs and a premium centre console, Nappa leather seats in Pure White (with an optional Windsor Tan interior featuring quilted detail and Grand Luxe Suede panels), Maple Wood accent trim, and the Kakenui stitching pattern on the dashboard and door panels. A 12.3-inch fully digital instrument panel display, ventilated second-row captain's seats, and a 150 W cargo-area power outlet round out the cabin.

The Driver Personalization System is also available on the CX-70 GT-P and Signature trims, using the same facial recognition and setting recovery technology.

Which CX-90 Buyers Should Pay Attention to This Feature?

The Driver Personalization System is most useful for households where the CX-90 is the primary shared vehicle. If only one person drives the vehicle, the standard two-position seat memory on the GT-P trim handles the job well. But if two, three, or more drivers rotate through the same vehicle on a regular basis, the automatic recognition and adjustment offered by the Signature trim eliminates a daily annoyance.

For families in the Burnaby area who are comparing the GT-P and Signature trims, this feature is worth factoring into the decision alongside the interior material upgrades and the six-passenger layout. Book a test drive at Metrotown Mazda in Burnaby to see how the Driver Personalization System works for your household.