The Chang’an Mazda EZ-6 is Mazda’s strongest sedan in the Chinese market. This joint venture B-class sedan features a rear axle motor. It delivers better performance and driving pleasure than any previous generation. The EZ-6 boasts rich configurations and an impressive smart cabin and driving system. It ranks among the top smart cars, setting a new benchmark in the joint venture B-class sedan market. The Mazda EZ-6 offers both range-extender and pure electric power options. This experience focuses on the pure electric version.
On September 28, Changan Mazda launched the pre-sale of the EZ-6. The pre-sale price ranges from 160,000 to 200,000 yuan (28100$). They announced exclusive pre-sale benefits for the first 10,000 customers who place orders: 1. Customers who order the Smart Elegance version can upgrade their configuration worth 15,000 yuan (2110$). This includes 14 high-performance SONY speakers, an adaptive floating electric tail wing, a 50-inch HD AR-HUD, and Michelin e·Listening tires. 2. Customers who order the Smart Prestige version can upgrade their front seats to zero-gravity seats worth 10,000 yuan (1400$). These seats feature 120-degree cloud-like floating adjustment and eight massage modes. 3. Additional pre-sale gifts include unlimited vehicle data, a 1:18 smart audio car model, and a panoramic sunroof shade.
Let’s discuss the meaning behind the Mazda EZ-6 name. “E” stands for electric. “Z” represents zero emissions, highlighting Mazda’s vision for a sustainable society. “Z” also signifies zenith, reflecting Mazda’s aspiration to reach new heights through design and driving experience. The “6” indicates the model level. The Mazda EZ-6 features an eye-catching design. Its long hood and short rear create a dynamic look, adding a touch of luxury. The design theme is “Authentic x Modern.” It blends Mazda’s pure aesthetics with a modern feel suitable for the electric era. The overall body showcases a simple, smooth, and stylish coupe style. The sleek coupe style draws inspiration from legendary Mazda models like the MAZDA6 and MAZDA COSMO. Designers integrate elements like HL, RC, shoulder lines, waistline trims, and door handles into a single line. This design creates a sense of speed and impact.
The Mazda EZ-6 retains classic Mazda design elements. You can easily recognize it as a Mazda. The grille features the iconic hexagonal shape. The standout feature is the illuminated “MAZDA wings” formed by the grille’s sides and daytime running lights. This design continues the Kodo philosophy, enhancing its modern and technological feel. The actual headlights hide below the LED daytime running lights, creating a stronger sense of unity in the front face.
The extended range model and the pure electric model differ in grille design. The pure electric model has a closed grille with a glowing logo. The extended range model features a hollow design for the range extender’s cooling system. Its logo does not glow. This model includes an active air intake grille. It optimizes cooling and reduces drag to enhance range.
Mazda EZ-6 positions itself as a compact car. It measures 4921mm in length, 1890mm in width, and 1485mm in height. The wheelbase is 2895mm. The side design follows Mazda’s Kodo design philosophy. It integrates the shoulder line, waistline trim, and door handles into a single line. The long front and smooth rear create a coupe style. This design gives the car a sense of speed and impact.
The 19-inch low-drag wheel design minimizes airflow separation. This design achieves low wind resistance. The Mazda EZ-6 offers two 19-inch aluminum alloy wheels. The machining process enhances their dynamic appearance and reduces drag. Paired with Michelin e·Primacy tires, the setup provides excellent grip. It ensures smooth braking and steering. It also delivers outstanding quietness, fuel efficiency, and comfort.
The Mazda EZ-6 features a continuous taillight design. It adds four round cannon lights on both sides. This design showcases Mazda’s sporty genes. The taillights complement the built-in adjustable electric rear wing. Together, they create a simple yet elegant rear design.
The adaptive floating electric rear wing opens at an angle of 10 degrees, matching the lift angle of the Mazda 6 MPS. It activates automatically at 90 km/h. At high speeds, it generates downforce for the entire vehicle. Users can wake it with voice commands from inside or outside the car. It responds in less than 3 seconds. It has passed 80,000 lift and drop durability tests. It features dual Hall sensors for automatic pinch protection.
The Mazda EZ-6 features a futuristic interior that emphasizes a focused driving experience. The dashboard has a floating design. The simple central armrest offers good support for driving. The interior uses a lot of leather and suede-like materials. It pairs well with elegant matte chrome accents. This combination creates a comfortable and high-quality driving experience.
Mazda EZ-6 features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 smart cockpit chip. It operates smoothly. It supports natural semantic recognition and voice activation. The smart cockpit in the Mazda EZ-6 meets current trends.
It also supports gesture control. The recognition works accurately. It is convenient. Specifically, you can take photos, pause songs, play songs, hang up calls, answer calls, save songs, and mute.
The Mazda EZ-6 in the smart cabin allows visible speech. It features four sound zones for over 300 operations, including vehicle control, navigation, and music. The exterior voice system uses four independent microphones. It supports functions like opening and closing windows, opening and closing the trunk, and turning on lights.
The AR-HUD holographic display system projects at a distance of 7.5 meters. It integrates AR visuals across all lanes. It monitors blind spots in real-time. Drivers can see speed and navigation without looking down. It also allows voice and steering wheel adjustments for brightness and height. This feature simplifies operation, eliminating the need to navigate menus on a large screen.
The Mazda EZ-6 features 14 high-quality speakers. A SONY sound master tunes the audio. SONY’s exclusive Clear Phase and Live Acoustics technologies deliver clear, detailed sound. This setup creates an immersive listening experience.
The Mazda EZ-6 features a one-piece seat design. It offers excellent support and reduces lateral movement. The seat has 10-way electric adjustments. The backrest tilts forward 25° and backward 57°. The slide adjusts forward 200mm and backward 40mm. This design meets the ideal seating needs of various drivers. It also includes three levels of seat ventilation and heating.
Both the driver and passenger seats can feature zero-gravity seats. You can start the vehicle with one button or voice command. The seat back reclines flat, and the cushion lifts up. This design eliminates the step difference between the seat and back. The leg support extends and provides good support for the calves.
Mazda EZ-6 uses high-quality materials. The central armrest and glove box feature flocking treatment. This makes them look luxurious and reduces noise from items during driving. The door hinges use cast iron. This material is sturdier and more durable than the stamped materials in other Japanese and Korean cars. It rivals German cars in strength.
The Mazda EZ-6 electric model has a 99L front trunk. It performs well among electric sedans. It even surpasses many electric SUVs in front trunk space. The hatchback design provides practical rear trunk space. You can store large items easily.
Mazda keeps pace with mainstream trends in intelligent driving assistance. The EZ-6 features L2+ level driving assistance. It offers AEB, LCC, ACC, and automatic lane change, among 19 driving assistance and active safety functions. The vehicle includes four million-pixel HD panoramic cameras and twelve high-performance ultrasonic radars. It can recognize 108 types of parking spaces, including vertical, horizontal, diagonal, and those without lines. The EZ-6 provides five smart parking functions: automatic parking, remote parking, remote entry and exit, remote smart parking, and trajectory reversing. This makes everyday driving more convenient.
Mazda EZ-6 features a rear H-arm multi-link independent suspension across all models. This setup enhances rear suspension responsiveness. The multi-link design improves vehicle dynamics and posture. It provides clearer and more accurate road feedback.
We previously test drove the Mazda EZ-6 range extender. Although it runs on electricity, it feels like a gasoline car. The accelerator responds linearly. It doesn’t lurch with light pressure. It feels comfortable and avoids motion sickness. The brake pedal feels precise with minimal play. Interested friends can click the link below to see how it drives: Rear-wheel drive corner king: Test drive the Changan Mazda EZ-6.
In the electric drive system, the pure electric version features a rear-mounted single motor. It delivers a maximum power of 190 kW and a maximum torque of 320 N·m. The range-extended version also uses a rear-mounted single motor, with a maximum power of 160 kW and the same maximum torque of 320 N·m. The pure electric model offers two range options: 480 km and 600 km under CLTC conditions. It has battery capacities of 56.1 kWh and 68.8 kWh. The energy consumption ranges from 13.2 to 13.4 kWh per 100 km. Charging from 30% to 80% takes just 15 minutes. The range-extended model offers two battery packs: 28.4 kWh and 18.9 kWh. The pure electric range reaches 200 km and 130 km, respectively. The fuel tank holds 45 liters. The fuel consumption when running on electricity is 3.6 L per 100 km. With a full tank and full charge, the range reaches 1301 km. Charging from 30% to 80% takes up to 20 minutes.
The EZ-6 is the first flagship electric sedan from Changan Mazda. It marks a complete shift to electrification. This car is the first electric vehicle based on an advanced pure electric platform in the joint venture segment of the Chinese auto market. It uniquely offers both pure electric (BEV) and range-extended (REEV) power options in the joint venture B-segment. This fills the gap in range-extended options for joint venture new energy vehicles. The EZ-6 provides users with a third high-value choice, emphasizing brand culture and craftsmanship beyond domestic and foreign brands.