On October 26, the Changan Mazda EZ-6 officially launched. Its price ranges from 139,800 to 179,800 yuan (25230$). The extended range version costs 139,800 to 169,800 yuan (23820$). The pure electric version is priced at 159,800 to 179,800 yuan (25230$). The Changan Mazda EZ-6 stands as Mazda’s strongest sedan in the Chinese market. This joint venture B-class sedan features a rear axle motor. This setup delivers superior performance and the unique driving pleasure of a rear-wheel drive. Additionally, its rich configuration, outstanding smart cabin, and intelligent driving capabilities place it among the top tier of smart cars. It sets a new benchmark in the joint venture B-class sedan market.
New Car Introduction
The Mazda EZ-6 stands out with its striking design. Its long front and short rear create a dynamic look. The design exudes a touch of luxury. The theme “Authentic x Modern” combines 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 gives the vehicle a sense of speed and impact.
The Mazda EZ-6 maintains Mazda’s classic 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 stylish and tech-savvy appearance. The actual headlights hide beneath the LED daytime running lights, creating a stronger overall presence at the front.
The Mazda EZ-6 is a B-segment 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. The shoulder line, waistline trim, and door handles form a straight line. The long front and smooth rear create a coupe style. The overall design conveys a sense of speed and impact.
The 19-inch low-drag wheel design minimizes airflow separation. This design achieves low drag. The Mazda EZ-6 offers two 19-inch aluminum alloy wheels. The machining process enhances their sporty appearance and improves drag. Paired with Michelin e·Primacy tires, the setup provides excellent grip. It ensures smooth braking and steering. The tires also deliver 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 DNA. The taillights complement the built-in adjustable electric tail wing. Together, they create a simple and elegant rear design.
The adaptive floating electric spoiler 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 provides downforce for the entire vehicle. Users can wake it with voice commands from inside and outside the car. It responds in less than 3 seconds. It has passed 80,000 lift and drop durability tests and features a dual Hall sensor for anti-pinch protection.
The Mazda EZ-6 interior showcases a futuristic design for electric vehicles. It creates a driver-focused “car and driver as one” cockpit. The dashboard features a floating design. The simple central armrest offers a snug feel and supports driving control. The interior uses plenty of leather and suede-like materials. It pairs these with refined matte chrome accents. This combination delivers a comfortable and high-quality driving experience.
The device features a 14.6-inch HD touchscreen. It uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip for smart cabin control. Users experience smooth operation. The system supports natural language recognition. It also allows users to speak to control functions. The Mazda EZ-6 matches current trends in smart cabins.
The AR-HUD holographic display system projects clearly at 7.5 meters. It integrates AR visuals for all lanes. It monitors blind spots in real time. Drivers can see speed and navigation information without looking down.
Mazda EZ-6 features 14 high-quality speakers. SONY’s sound master tunes the system. SONY’s exclusive Clear Phase and Live Acoustics technologies deliver clear and detailed sound. This creates an immersive listening experience.
The Mazda EZ-6 features a seamless seat design. It provides excellent support and reduces lateral movement. The seat offers 10-way electric adjustment. The backrest tilts forward 25° and backward 57°. The slide track adjusts forward 200mm and backward 40mm. This setup meets the ideal seating needs for various driver sizes. It also includes three levels of seat ventilation and heating.
The main and co-pilot seats can both feature zero-gravity seats. Users can start the vehicle with one button or voice command. The seat back reclines, and the cushion rises. This eliminates the step difference between the seat and back. The leg rest extends, providing good support for the calves.
The rear space is ample. The rear floor has a flat design. This allows for more flexible foot space.
The Mazda EZ-6 electric model has a 99L front trunk. It performs well among electric sedans, even surpassing many electric SUVs in front trunk size. The hatchback design provides practical rear trunk space for large items. The rear trunk measures 578L and can expand to 1273L.
Mazda has embraced mainstream trends in smart driving assistance. The EZ-6 features L2+ level driving assistance. It offers 19 functions, including AEB, LCC, and ACC, along with automatic lane change. The vehicle includes four high-definition 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 intelligent parking, and trajectory reversing. This makes daily driving more convenient.
In the electric vehicle sector, the pure electric version uses 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 features a rear-mounted single motor. It produces 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. The battery capacities are 56.1 kWh and 68.8 kWh. Energy consumption is 13.2-13.4 kWh per 100 km. Charging from 30% to 80% takes just 15 minutes. The range-extended model provides two battery packs: 28.4 kWh and 18.9 kWh. The pure electric ranges are 200 km and 130 km, respectively. It has a 45L fuel tank. The fuel consumption is 3.6L per 100 km when running on fuel. With a full tank and full charge, the total range reaches 1301 km. Charging from 30% to 80% takes about 20 minutes.
The Mazda EZ-6 offers an engaging driving experience. It features a near 50:50 weight distribution, electric rear-wheel drive, and customizable handling settings. These elements enhance its playfulness. The Mazda EZ-6 remains a true driver’s car. The rear-wheel drive frees the front wheels. The steering responds quickly and accurately. It allows for a larger steering angle. The minimum turning radius is just 5.6 meters. This makes city driving and turning around more agile.
The accelerator pedal feels very linear. It gives a sense of driving a gasoline car. It does not respond as sharply as many electric vehicles. I prefer this setup. It feels like when the engine revs higher, the power increases. The deeper you press, the more power you get. This creates a direct connection between the driver and the car. The brakes also have a linear setup. They feature the latest BOSCH integrated brake control system. They use BOSCH’s CST comfort parking technology. In practice, the brake pedal has little play. It provides clear braking effect early on. The braking force intensifies halfway through. The pedal responds well. With practice, you can avoid any nodding when stopping. Notably, the braking distance is excellent at only 36.3 meters.
The Mazda EZ-6 has a sporty suspension setup. The dampers are firm. They provide clear road feedback. The car minimizes body roll during fast turns. In real driving, the precise steering and responsive rear enhance performance. The vehicle reacts quickly during aggressive driving. It goes exactly where you point it. You truly experience the unity between car and driver.
At the press conference, Changan Mazda announced the EZ-6’s groundbreaking results in the “truck lateral impact and undercarriage scraping challenge.” This crash test simulated a large truck colliding at high speed with the vehicle’s side, while also stressing the battery pack underneath. The final impact occurred against a wall. The challenge proved to be extremely difficult. During the event, Wang Junlei, chief expert at the China Automotive Technology and Research Center, provided an in-depth analysis of the crash test. He presented the “001 Top Safety Certificate” to Wu Xuxi, executive deputy general manager of Changan Mazda Automobile Sales Company.
In this challenge, the EZ-6 performed well in structural integrity. The crew cabin remained intact. Passengers had adequate survival space. The A, B, and C pillars showed no structural failure. In terms of restraint systems, the seat mounting points and seat frames showed no significant deformation. The seat belts deployed on time. Side airbags, side curtains, and far-end airbags also deployed correctly and expanded normally. Regarding electrical safety, high voltage cut off quickly after the collision. The battery pack did not catch fire, explode, or emit smoke. For rescue, the hazard lights activated promptly. The E-Call emergency feature started automatically and connected to a human operator. For occupant protection, the dummy’s overall score met the required limits.
The EZ-6 is Changan Mazda’s first flagship electric sedan. It marks a full shift to electric vehicles. This model is the first electric sedan in China’s joint venture market built on an advanced pure electric platform. It uniquely offers both pure electric BEV and range-extended REEV options in the joint venture B-segment. This fills the gap in range-extended options for joint venture electric vehicles. Changan Mazda provides users a “third high-value choice.” This option boasts rich brand culture and craftsmanship beyond domestic and foreign brands. The Mazda EZ-6 is not exclusive to China; it is a global model. It will export to various markets worldwide. The EZ-6 meets the demands of China’s mainstream electric vehicle market. Its electric and rear-wheel drive features preserve Mazda’s sporty heritage while enabling rapid evolution.