Changan Mazda has shared extra details about its upcoming EZ-60 electrical SUV, which is about to debut on April 23 on the Shanghai Auto Present. Positioned within the mid-to-premium section, the manufacturing mannequin stays devoted to Mazda’s “ARATA” idea, providing consumers a alternative between pure electrical and range-extender powertrains in an aerodynamically optimised bundle that measures 4,850 mm in size, 1,935 mm in width, and 1,620 mm in top, with a 2,902 mm wheelbase.
The inside design encompasses a dual-tone color scheme and a black floating roof. Its most notable ingredient is a 26.45-inch 5K ultra-wide show. This display is anticipated to mix features resembling digital instrumentation, media, and local weather controls. Bodily buttons are largely absent, indicating that the majority operations can be dealt with by way of the display or voice enter.
The EZ-60 additionally encompasses a 23-speaker 7.1.4-channel audio system that helps Dolby Atmos. A rear management touchscreen permits passengers to regulate local weather and leisure settings. It has a cargo area that may be expanded from 350 litres to 2,036 litres, plus a 126-litre entrance trunk within the pure electrical variant.
The SUV is constructed on Chang’an’s EPA platform, which can be shared with the Deepal S07, putting it within the mid-size class. The inside area is anticipated to resemble that of different fashions on the identical platform. Powertrain choices embrace a completely electrical variant and a range-extender model. The range-extender mannequin combines a 72 kw 1.5-litre engine serving as a generator with a potent 190 kw electrical motor, drawing vitality from a 31.73 kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery that delivers 160 km of pure electrical vary. Mazda has but to disclose specs for the pure electrical variant.
After its home launch, Changan Mazda plans to market the EZ-60 below the identify Mazda CX-6e for abroad markets. Nonetheless, competitors in China’s NEV market stays intense, with main gamers resembling Tesla, BYD, and Nio sustaining sturdy gross sales momentum. The sooner EZ-6 sedan bought 4,329 models between November 2024 and February 2025, which can point out challenges in gaining broader market traction.
The EZ-60 will enter a aggressive enviornment in opposition to established rivals just like the Avatr 07 and Deepal S07, whereas additionally competing with Honda’s budget-friendly P7 and S7 EVS priced below 200,000 yuan (roughly 27,400 USD). Whereas Mazda has but to announce official pricing, we anticipate that the EZ-60 will command a premium over the Deepal S07’s worth, within the 149,900 – 197,900 yuan (20,500 – 27,100 USD) vary. This pricing technique might show essential in China’s value-conscious electrical car (EV) market, the place consumers more and more demand each cutting-edge expertise and aggressive pricing in equal measure.
