Mazda has just confirmed that its all-electric sedan, the EZ-6, will be sold outside China. After retail sales start in China by the end of this year, it will become a true global model with sales to also commence in Europe by 2025.
To recall, the EZ-6 was first shown globally at the Auto China 2024 (Beijing Motor Show) last April. The all-electric sedan reached its next milestone as it successfully rolled out the assembly line at Changan Mazda last month. The EZ-6 was also shown to Chinese customers at Mazda’s headquarters in Hiroshima, Japan.
Riding on a platform shared with the Changan Deepal SL03, Mazda has yet to divulge the EZ-6’s final specifications, except for the fact that it’ll come in BEV and PHEV flavors. A range extended EV variant is also being considered.
Basing it on the Deepal SL03, the EZ-6 EV will likely sport either a 218 horsepower or 258 horsepower output thanks to a rear-mounted electric motor. This is then connected to either a 58.9- or 66.8-kWh battery offering up to 610 kilometers of range.
Meanwhile, the PHEV hooks up an additional 1.5-liter 4-cylinder with either a 19- or 28.4-kWh battery. It packs the same output figures as the BEV with torque is also rated at 320 Nm. Range for the PHEV goes up to 1,200 kilometers (200 kilometers in pure EV mode).
Despite sharing its platform with the Deepal SL03, Mazda is working to give its EZ-6 a different dynamic performance inline with its own “Jinba-ittai” philosophy. Engineers from Mazda’s European R&D center have also completed dynamic performance tuning and validation at the Chongqing Automobile Testing Grounds.
Spec-wise, it has a 50/50 front-to-rear weight distribution (at least for the BEV model), a 2,900 mm wheelbase, and 19-inch alloy wheels shod with 245/45R19 tires. It even has a deployable spoiler to improve high speed stability.
Smart features in the Mazda EZ-6 include an intelligent drive system that provides support for the driver as well as accident mitigation technology; intelligent parking technology that allows the Mazda EZ-6 to be controlled by voice, even when the driver is outside the vehicle; and smart cabin technology that can be operated in various ways including voice-control, touch, and gesture control. It will come equipped with Level 2.5 autonomous driving capability and a 7-nm Qualcomm SA8155P chip, four high-definition panoramic cameras, and 12 ultrasonic radars.
In addition to the EZ-6’s roll out, Mazda and Changan Mazda have signed an Agreement on Electric Vehicle Export Cooperation, designating Changan Mazda as its exclusive Chinese new energy R&D and production base facing the global market.
Great to see Mazda chose Changan as its technical partner when it comes to producing EV and PHEV vehicles
ReplyDeleteQuality and reliability of Changan vehicles sold in the Philippines and globally are really good aside from having good exterior and interior designs,
Yeah changan selling well here in ph
DeleteI think this is a good move by Mazda in order for them not to get far behind.. Thet are doing great in US, and this I believe is the best next move for them to stay in the race for the rest of the world market
ReplyDeleteMazda is gonna save a billion dollars in development costs which is good
DeleteChangan's EV technology is rapidly improving
Japs cars needs chinese cars..specially in the tech dept. In this way, they will cut a significant cost in their RnD and devt cost.
ReplyDeleteToyota actually is doing the same thing now..
For a car brand to sell in China it is forced to have a local partner. Sedans are still a thing in China but in the US it is a dying breed. I think this car is primarily for the Chinese market that is why a local partner is very much needed. Anyway Mazda is known to always partner. Isuzu for pickups. Before that it was Ford. Toyota for upcoming hybrids. Now changan for electric. Nothing new here
ReplyDeleteIts not needed anymore in the new law that's why Subaru,Jeep and Tesla went solo now in China
DeleteMazda needs a partner as they don't have enough money to produce new vehicles
Toyota,Honda,Volkswagen,General Motors,Mercedes Benz,Renault,Nissan and others still rely on funding of state owned vehicle manufacturers in China in order to save money rather than going solo even if the new law now allows foreign car brands to do business by themselves in China