Mazda has officially revealed this NO. 6 as part of this year’s Beijing Motor Show.
The EZ-6 is an electrified sedan offered by the joint venture of Japanese automaker Changan Mazda.
It will launch in China in late 2024, but it is unclear whether there is a global replacement for the Mazda 6.
“We cannot comment on future model plans,” a Mazda Australia spokesperson said when asked if the EZ-6 is coming Down Under.
Two types of drive are offered in China: Battery electric (BEV), as well as a Plug-in hybrid (PHEV).
At the time of writing, Mazda has not yet detailed full technical specifications on the two EZ-6 powertrains, although the BEV model has a range of around 600km according to the lenient CLTC standards, while the PHEV model is expected to have over 1000km to travel in a single tank of fuel.
Both EZ-6 models will only have rear-wheel drive.
The Mazda EZ-6 measures approx 4921mm long, 1890mm wide and 1485mm tall, 56mm longer, 50mm narrower and 35mm taller than the current Mazda 6 sedan.
It appears that the EZ-6 is a redesigned version of the existing SL03 sedan from Changan’s Deepal brand.
Up front there’s a faux grille with a host of LED lighting elements, while the EZ-6 also features flush door handles, smooth body lines, a full-width taillight 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 time, it is unclear whether the Mazda EZ-6 will be offered outside of China, although Changan Mazda recently confirmed that it is actively seeking to promote the export of Chinese-made vehicles while also seeking collaboration opportunities with other automakers abroad.
In Europe, Mazda recently trademarked the “6e” name, further fueling speculation that this new model will replace the aging current-generation Mazda 6, which was first introduced in 2012.
It’s unclear whether the 6e will be the EZ-6 or a separate vehicle based on the Japanese company’s new SkyActiv Scalable EV architecture.
Mazda is expected to introduce this architecture between 2025 and 2030.
The company has already confirmed that it will launch “multiple products” on its new dedicated EV architecture by the end of the decade, along with a range of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric models based on the scalable SkyActiv multi-solution architecture should come to market.
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