- Our spy photographers captured a prototype of the Mazda EZ-6 undergoing tests in Europe.
- The electrified sedan, which debuted last April, is set to launch in China and Europe this fall.
- The vehicle’s Changan-sourced underpinnings support both EREV and BEV powertrains.
A camouflaged prototype of the Mazda EZ-6 was caught undergoing testing in Germany, just one month after the automaker confirmed plans for launching it in Europe. The electrified sedan with the Chinese origins will serve as a spiritual successor of the discontinued Mazda6, and a fitting rival to the VW ID.7 among other players in the segment.
Launched in April 2024, the Mazda EZ-6 rides on the same platform as Changan’s Deepal/Shenlan SL03 sedans. Initially intended only for the Chinese market, Mazda has now decided to offer it globally, although it won’t be hitting North American shores.
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Despite having already been revealed in China, the development prototype spotted in Europe remains shrouded in camouflage. It’s unclear if there will be any aesthetic differences from the Chinese model, though for what it’s worth, the prototype appears to be identical. We also get to see the active rear spoiler in action, and a different set of black alloy wheels.
At 4,921 mm (193.7 inches) long, the mid-size sedan is about an inch longer than the discontinued Mazda6 and 40 mm (1.6 inches) shorter than the VW ID.7. It’s built on a Changan-derived architecture that supports both fully electric and range-extender powertrains.
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Mazda has yet to unveil full details for the EZ-6, but they’ve shared that the EV variant will offer a maximum CLTC range of 600 km (373 miles), and the EREV version will exceed 1,000 km (621 miles). The closely-related Deepal/Shenlan SL03 features rear-mounted electric motors that deliver 215 hp (160 kW / 218 PS) or 255 hp (190 kW / 258 PS). Its EREV variant includes the less powerful motor paired with a 1.5-liter gasoline engine that acts as a power generator.
The automaker has confirmed that the European market launch of the EZ-6 will take place this fall, meaning that we’re not far from its debut in the Old Continent. At this point, there is no word on a possible export in North America, which sounds unlikely.
