t’s no secret that Mazda and Changan have been working together for electrified vehicles. The fruit of that is the EZ-6, known in some markets as the 6e. But now, there’s a follow up to that in the form of the EZ-60.
Okay, so we mentioned the Mazda EZ-60 in passing before, but we have more details now. We also know what the interior looks like now, along with powertrain specifications. But what caught our attention was the availability of a plug-in hybrid powertrain. That should quell any range anxiety issues, right?
The Mazda EZ-60, to be called the CX-6e in select markets, was previewed as the Arata concept shown in Beijing last year. It’s based on the Changan Deepal S07, but it gets design touches that are uniquely Mazda.
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For instance, there’s the sharp looking front end that’s reminiscent of Mazda’s CX models. The glowing grille is flanked by a pair of slim headlights and looks nothing like its Deepal counterpart. The side profile has been reshaped to follow the brand’s rakish designs, while the rear is giving us CX-90 vibes. Interestingly, the side mirrors are replaced by a pair of cameras.
The Chinese market seems to love its huge screens, so the EZ-60 gets a massive 26.5-inch unit that reaches the passenger side. And instead of a digital instrument cluster, it comes with a driver’s head-up display for speed, navigation, and other matters related to driving. There is also a screen on each of the front doors that serve as displays for the side-view cameras. Oh, and one can get a 23-speaker sound system in it.
Powering the PHEV version of this crossover is a 1.5-liter engine mated to a large 31.7kWh battery and powerful electric motor. It’s rear-wheel drive only, and makes over 250hp. Mazda claims an electric-only range of up to 160km and a total range of over 1,000km.
But for those who prefer pure electric power, it carries a sizable 80kWh battery and can get up to 600km on a full charge. Horsepower figures have yet to be disclosed.
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