Mazda removed the 6 from its lineup in the US in 2021 before decommissioning it in the UK last year and Japan a few months ago. However, the mid-size sedan/wagon is still sold in Europe and other markets. In China, there is finally a new 6, but it has nothing to do with the aging model that has existed since 2012.
Say hello to the EZ-6. Developed by the Changan Mazda joint venture, the elegant sedan comes in pure electric and plug-in hybrid versions. It adopts the Kodo design language we all love, but with a partially illuminated grille and retractable door handles. We see some Jaguar traits in the taillights and perhaps the headlights as well. Above that light bar at the rear is an active spoiler that we didn’t expect to see on a sedan.
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Sitting on 19-inch aerodynamic wheels, the Mazda EZ-6 features a large panoramic glass roof and frameless doors. Reports from China indicate that the electric/plug-in hybrid sedan is based on the Changan Shenlan SL03 but pushed upmarket with a fancier interior. The interior doesn’t seem to have much in common with Mazda products sold globally, which would explain the China connection. It seems like a nice place to be, and that full-length “floating” center console is interesting.
There are some preliminary technical specifications that accompany these official images. The Mazda EZ-6 gets a rear-wheel drive layout as an electric model. It features a perfect 50:50 weight distribution and multi-link rear suspension. The unspecified battery offers a range of 373 miles according to the China Light Vehicle Test Cycle (CLTC). The plug-in hybrid can go 621 miles before running out of gas and battery.
As for the size, it measures 193.7 inches long, 74.4 inches wide and 58.4 inches high. That makes it slightly bigger than the old 6. Speaking of which, Mazda has already ruled out replacing the 6 we all know with a new generation on the company’s RWD platform with straight-six engines . For the moment, this architecture is exclusively used by four SUVs: CX-60, CX-70, CX-80 and CX-90.
As for the EZ-6, it will go on sale in China after its public debut this week at the Beijing Auto Show. The mid-size electric/plug-in hybrid sedan is unlikely to be exported to other markets.
Mazda removed the 6 from its lineup in the US in 2021 before decommissioning it in the UK last year and Japan a few months ago. However, the mid-size sedan/wagon is still sold in Europe and other markets. In China, there is finally a new 6, but it has nothing to do with the aging model that has existed since 2012.
Say hello to the EZ-6. Developed by the Changan Mazda joint venture, the elegant sedan comes in pure electric and plug-in hybrid versions. It adopts the Kodo design language we all love, but with a partially illuminated grille and retractable door handles. We see some Jaguar traits in the taillights and perhaps the headlights as well. Above that light bar at the rear is an active spoiler that we didn’t expect to see on a sedan.
22 Pictures
Sitting on 19-inch aerodynamic wheels, the Mazda EZ-6 features a large panoramic glass roof and frameless doors. Reports from China indicate that the electric/plug-in hybrid sedan is based on the Changan Shenlan SL03 but pushed upmarket with a fancier interior. The interior doesn’t seem to have much in common with Mazda products sold globally, which would explain the China connection. It seems like a nice place to be, and that full-length “floating” center console is interesting.
There are some preliminary technical specifications that accompany these official images. The Mazda EZ-6 gets a rear-wheel drive layout as an electric model. It features a perfect 50:50 weight distribution and multi-link rear suspension. The unspecified battery offers a range of 373 miles according to the China Light Vehicle Test Cycle (CLTC). The plug-in hybrid can go 621 miles before running out of gas and battery.
As for the size, it measures 193.7 inches long, 74.4 inches wide and 58.4 inches high. That makes it slightly bigger than the old 6. Speaking of which, Mazda has already ruled out replacing the 6 we all know with a new generation on the company’s RWD platform with straight-six engines . For the moment, this architecture is exclusively used by four SUVs: CX-60, CX-70, CX-80 and CX-90.
As for the EZ-6, it will go on sale in China after its public debut this week at the Beijing Auto Show. The mid-size electric/plug-in hybrid sedan is unlikely to be exported to other markets.