[Auto/Moto] Mazda unveils its new EZ-6 electrified sedan at the Beijing Motor Show

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The Auto China show in Beijing is one of the biggest automotive events in the world. It brings together many players in the sector, who do not hesitate to come with their hands full of new products. Open for a few hours, it has already been the scene of several official revelations: Mini Aceman , restyled BMW i4 and Series 4 Gran Coupé , Volkswagen ID.Code , electric Mercedes G-Class … Mazda is added to the list with two vehicles presented: a large sedan almost 5 meters long called EZ-6, and an electric SUV concept called Arata for the moment.Let's start with the most concrete: the EZ-6. This replaces the old Mazda 6, now retired, with a size of 4.92 m long, 1.89 m wide and 1.49 m high. Its rear-wheel drive architecture and fluid style are clearly integrated into the Mazda universe, with a few gimmicks such as the very thin headlights framing a large grille or the rear lights incorporating circles like the rest of the range. However, this EZ-6 is the result of a partnership with the Chinese manufacturer Changan which distributes Mazda models in China. This can be seen from certain angles, such as at the rear where the trunk looks very different from the Mazda style. In fact, the Mazda EZ-6 is based on the Deepal SL03, a Chinese electric sedan produced by Changan since 2022 (see photo gallery). Chic interior Ditto on board, where the Japanese sedan partly takes over the dashboard of its technical twin. For example, it offers the same 14.6-inch central screen (the largest ever used at Mazda), digital instrumentation behind the steering wheel including a few tactile keys as well as a head-up display. The whole thing looks chic with colored leather and wood or aluminum inserts. The overhead center console is massive, and has air conditioning controls on a screen at the rear to pamper the passengers in the second row, as is tradition in China.Rather late on the electric side, Mazda benefits from Changan's expertise for the technical part by using the EPA1 platform and the engines of its cousin. Mazda is currently not very talkative about the technical characteristics, simply mentioning an ideal 50:50 weight distribution, a multi-link rear suspension or even an active rear spoiler to improve stability at high speed. The sedan will be offered in two variants: a 100% electric version offering around 600 km of autonomy according to the Chinese CLTC cycle, and a PHEV version thanks to a range extender ( probably like our MX-30 REV in Europe ) which would offer up to 1,000 km of range on a single tank of fuel. Price and release date For the moment, this electric sedan is only planned for China, although an arrival in Europe or other global markets cannot necessarily be ruled out. In any case, marketing in China is planned by the end of 2024, at a price still unknown.

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