Japanese automaker Mazda Motor Corporation today unveiled the all-new MAZDA EZ-60 electric SUV at the 21st Shanghai Auto Show.
The MAZDA EZ-60 is the second electric vehicle model developed and manufactured by Changan Mazda, the joint venture between Mazda and Chongqing Changan Automobile.
Planned to go on sale in China in 2025, this new model will expand Mazda’s electric vehicle lineup in the Chinese market together with the MAZDA EZ-6 launched last year under “Yu Dian Xin Jing,” which is the theme of Changan Mazda’s exhibition at the Shanghai Motor Show.
The MAZDA EZ-60 is a crossover SUV with elegant and modern styling, Jinba-Ittai driving performance that makes everyday driving fun, and smart features that make life inside and outside the vehicle seamless. Available in the electric vehicle (BEV) and the plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) models, the EZ-60 will meet a wide range of needs and preferences of Chinese customers.
Masahiro Moro, President and CEO of Mazda Motor Corporation, said, “We are very pleased to unveil our second new electric vehicle which brings together the strengths of Mazda and Changan Automobile this year that marks the 20th anniversary of Changan Mazda, and we feel truly grateful for the support of our customers in China.
The MAZDA EZ-60 combines the inherent appeal of the automobile with advanced features that appeal to Chinese customers who embrace the new and advanced. In addition to the MAZDA EZ-6, which was launched in the Chinese market last year and received positive feedback, we will challenge ourselves to break new ground for Mazda’s business in China with this new model in the highly competitive Chinese market.”
Design
The design theme is “FUTURE + SOUL x MODERN.” Mazda’s pursuit for elegant styling is combined with modern forms that evoke a new lifestyle image.
Air passageways at the tip of the hood and other points create a futuristic impression and contribute to excellent aerodynamic characteristics and improved power consumption efficiency at high speeds.
Driving performance
It features a 50:50 front/rear weight distribution, strut suspension at the front and multi-link suspension at the rear, and electronically controlled dampers that can respond to a variety of driving situations to provide Jinba-ittai driving – a sense of horse and rider as one.
The driving range is expected to be around 600km for the BEV model and more than 1,000km per refueling for the PHEV model.
Smart functions
Smart features that enhance safety and convenience include the smart cabin that can be operated by voice, touch, or gesture; the intelligent drive to help the driver avoid an accident or reduce damage; and the intelligent parking that can be operated by voice even from outside the vehicle.
Equipped with a 26.45-inch 5K integrated flat-panel center display and a virtual 3D heads-up display. Information and visuals displayed prominently in front of the driver support safety and security while providing a futuristic driving experience.
A powerful and realistic sound experience is delivered through 23 speakers and a 3D sound system. In addition, the headrest speakers allow the driver and front passenger to listen to different music.
