Which seat takes a car seat, and how it installs.
Lower LATCH anchors are split across the rows — the map below shows exactly which seats have lower anchors, which are top-tether only, and which have no hardware at all.
| Left | Center | Right | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second row | Lower anchorsTop tether | Shared anchors (19.7" apart) — flexible straps onlyTop tether | Lower anchorsTop tether |
| Third row | No lower anchorsTop tether | No lower anchorsTop tether | Lower anchorsTop tether |
Legend: anchor presenttether only (belt + tether install)noneborrows outboard anchors
Owner’s manual → Source
Center-row cells reflect the bench (max-seat) configuration.
Does the 2026 Mazda CX-90 have LATCH anchors in the third row?
Lower LATCH anchors in the third row are at the right position. Top tether anchors are at all three positions.
Where are the lower LATCH anchors in the 2026 Mazda CX-90?
Lower anchors are at: second row left; second row center (shared/borrowed anchors); second row right; third row right. Positions without lower anchors take a car seat via the seat belt (with the top tether where available).
Can I install a car seat in the middle (center) seat of the 2026 Mazda CX-90?
Only with a compatible seat. The second-row center has no dedicated lower anchors, but the manual permits borrowing the inboard anchors of the outboard seats (19.7" apart) if your car seat allows that spacing — flexible straps only, no rigid-LATCH bases. It does have a top tether.
Which seats have top tether anchors in the 2026 Mazda CX-90?
Top tether anchors are at: second row left; second row center; second row right; third row left; third row center; third row right. Always attach the top tether when installing a forward-facing car seat.
Anchor data from the Mazda owner's manual, read 2026-07-05. Source. Always follow your car seat and vehicle owner's manuals for installation.
Always follow your car seat and vehicle owner's manuals for installation.