Mazda officially announced the new EV sedan “Mazda EZ-6” to be launched in China. It will go on sale in China in 2024. The SUV concept “Arata” was also unveiled on the same day.
Changan Mazda, a joint venture between China’s Changan Automobile and Mazda, unveiled its new EV model, the EZ-6, for the first time in the world at 10:40 a.m. local time (11:40 a.m. Japan time) at the Beijing Motor Show 2024, which opens on April 25, 2024.
About the Mazda “EZ-6” in China
Changan Mazda has released a teaser video, revealing a rough image of the design. This new EV model is a five-door sedan, and as rumored, it appears to be a successor to the Mazda6. The front design features Mazda’s signature Kodo design, and the rear features a first for Mazda vehicles, with horizontal taillights and a centrally placed Mazda logo. It measures 4,921mm in length, 1,890mm in width, and 1,485mm in height. The powertrain lineup includes an EV model and a PHEV (range extender) model. The EV model is available with a 58.9kWh or 66.8kWh battery pack, which drives a rear electric motor with a maximum output of 215hp (160kW) and a maximum torque of 236 lb-ft (320Nm). Alternatively, the motor will have a maximum output of 255 hp (190 kW) and a maximum torque of 236 lb-ft (320 Nm).
The car has a 50:50 front-to-rear weight distribution (BEV), a strut-type front suspension, and a multi-link rear suspension, as well as an electric rear spoiler to improve stability at high speeds. The BEV model has a range of approximately 600km, while the PHEV model is expected to go over 1,000km on a single tank of fuel.
As the front grille is an electric vehicle, you can see that it has a very impressive design.
This includes a 14.6-inch infotainment display and a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster. There’s also a flat-bottom steering wheel, a bespoke centre console, slim air vents and an ambient lighting system.
Mazda China: “Chuang ARATA” concept model of the “EZ-60”
The company also made a surprise announcement of the EZ-60 concept model, the ARATA. This second new electric vehicle is scheduled to be mass-produced and introduced to the Chinese market in 2025.
MAZDA ARATA Concept
Mazda’s President and CEO, Masahiro Moro, said, “I am very pleased to be able to unveil this new electric vehicle that brings together the strengths of Mazda and Changan Automobile. The MAZDA EZ-6 is our latest electric vehicle, fusing Mazda’s strengths with Changan Automobile’s electric technology. Going forward, Mazda will continue to work with Changan Automobile to turn its business around in China by introducing uniquely Mazda products that meet the needs of Chinese customers who prefer advanced vehicles .”
Mazda news release
https://newsroom.mazda.com/ja/publicity/release/2024/202404/240425b.html
