Mazda EZ-6 Breaks Cover at 2024 Beijing Auto Show, Claims 600Km Range
Alongside the EZ-6 sedan, Mazda also showcased the Arata concept at the ongoing Beijing Motor Show. The EZ-6 car is slated to go on sale in China by the end of the year.
By Sanorita
China's biggest auto show has begun, featuring multiple debuts from well-known automakers such as Toyota, BYD, and Mercedes-Benz. Among them, Mazda has unveiled the EZ-6 sedan alongside the Arata concept. The EZ-6, a brainchild of Mazda and its Chinese partner Changan Automobile, features all-electric and plug-in hybrid systems in its powertrain setup. It is 4,921mm long, 1,890mm wide, and 1485mm tall and is equipped with 19-inch aero wheels. The electric/PHEV medium-size car is slated to go on sale in China at the end of 2024. At this time, there is no word on the sedan's availability in other markets, including India. Read on for more information.
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Mazda EZ-6: Powertrain
Mazda hasn't revealed any information on the electric or plug-in hybrid powertrains. Market reports, however, suggest that the EZ-6 could use the same platform as the Changan's sedan, the SL03. Its electric version is expected to have a range of 600 kilometres, while the plug-in hybrid is likely to cover 1,000 kilometres. Aside from the range, Mazda claims that the EZ-6 is rear-wheel drive as an electric vehicle. It features a front strut and a rear multilink suspension system and has a 50/50 weight distribution.
Mazda EZ-6: Exterior and Interior
The EZ-6 sedan features the brand's distinctive Kodo design language. Its elegant exterior includes frameless doors, a larger, squared-off grille, slender headlamps, clean body lines, a full-width tail light assembly, and an active rear spoiler. The electric/plug-in hybrid car features a dual-tone interior with a massive touchscreen infotainment system, a digital instrument cluster, a flat-bottom steering wheel, a wireless charging pad, two cupholders, and ambient lighting. The Mazda sedan is also equipped with intelligent parking technology, which can be managed by voice even when the driver isn't in the car.
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Mazda Arata Concept
At Auto China, Mazda also showcased the Arata concept. The concept is said to go into production for China in late 2025. It has a large slanted D-pillar, blanked-off grille, and slender headlamps. No precise information on its powertrain has been announced.
