Mazda was officially revealed EZ-6 as part of this year's Beijing auto show.
The EZ-6 is an electrified sedan offered by the Japanese automaker Changan Mazda's joint venture company.
It will launch in China in late 2024, although it's unclear whether it previews a global replacement for Mazda 6.
“We cannot comment on any future model plans,” a Mazda Australia spokesperson said in response to whether the EZ-6 was forthcoming.
Two types of powertrains will be offered in China – Power batteries (BEV), as well as one Dip into the mixture (PHEV).
At this stage, Mazda has not detailed the full specifications of the EZ-6 powertrain, although the BEV model has a claimed range of approximately 600 km according to CLTC standards, while the The PHEV is expected to travel more than 1000 km on a single tank of fuel. fuel.
Both EZ-6 models will only be available with rear-wheel drive.
Mazda EZ-6 has dimensions at the level 4921mm long, 1890mm wide and 1485mm taller, 56 mm longer, 50 mm narrower and 35 mm taller than the current Mazda 6 sedan.
It appears that the EZ-6 is an improved version of the existing SL03 sedan from Changan's Deepal brand.
There's a faux front grille with a series of LED lights, while the EZ-6 also gets flush door handles, smooth body lines, full-width taillight clusters and an active rear spoiler .
Inside, there's a two-tone interior with a large touchscreen infotainment system and digital instrument cluster, as well as a panoramic glass sunroof.
At this stage, it is unclear whether the Mazda EZ-6 will be offered outside of China, although Changan Mazda recently confirmed that it is actively looking to promote exports of vehicles made in China , and research overseas cooperation opportunities from other auto manufacturers.
In Europe Mazda recently trademarked the name '6e'further fueling speculation that this new model will replace the aging current generation Mazda 6was first revealed in 2012.
It's unclear if the 6e will be the EZ-6 or a separate vehicle based on the Japanese company's new model SkyActiv Scalable EV Architecture.
Mazda is expected to roll out this architecture between 2025 and 2030.
The company has confirmed “several products” will launch on its new dedicated EV architecture later this decade, with a range of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric models to follow. on the SkyActiv Multi-Solution Scalable Architecture. .
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