Let’s talk about something so fresh it still smells of new tyres: the Mazda EZ-60. This isn’t your average SUV, nor one of those dreary family cars you buy when you’ve given up on life. No, this is an electric rocket straight out of China, poised to storm European roads as the CX-6e. And trust me, this thing has more kick than a chili con carne left overnight in the fridge.
The EZ-60 is the result of Mazda’s clever partnership with Changan, a Chinese titan that knows how to build cars that don’t just drive but turn heads. The story kicks off in Shanghai, where this beast will be unveiled at the auto show later this month. Picture a sleek SUV with lines so sharp you could slice bread with them. It’s like a jacked-up, tougher version of the Mazda 6e, which, by the way, is already a proper looker. The front end? A grille that lights up like a Christmas tree and headlights so slim they look like they’ve been on a diet. Aerodynamics isn’t an afterthought here: air intakes on the bonnet and near the rear side windows ensure this car cuts through the wind like a hot knife through butter.
What’s under the bonnet? Or rather, under the floor, since this is a pure EV. While Mazda’s keeping some cards close to its chest, we can take a punt based on its Chinese cousin, the Changan Deepal S07. Expect a battery of 68.8 or 80 kWh, with a range hovering between 475 and 550 kilometres. That’s enough to zip from Brussels to Berlin without breaking a sweat over the next charging station. Power-wise, we’re talking electric motors pumping out between 215 and 262 horsepower. Not bad for a car that looks ready to give the Tesla Model Y a run for its money. And who knows, maybe Mazda will throw in a range extender – a small petrol engine to give the battery a nudge on those long road trips.
The interior? Still a bit of a mystery, but if the 6e is anything to go by, it’s going to be a treat. Picture a dashboard with a screen so big you could watch Netflix on it (don’t try that while driving, obviously), seats that hug you like an old mate, and materials that feel like you’ve stepped into a five-star hotel. Mazda’s Kodo design philosophy – that’s Japanese for “we make everything prettier than it needs to be” – ensures this car isn’t just practical but a feast for the eyes.
So why’s this such a big deal? Because Mazda’s making a bold move with the EZ-60. They’ve always been the auto world’s cheeky maverick, with their rotary engines and their love for driving with a grin. Now they’re diving headfirst into the electric revolution, but doing it their way: with style, flair, and a dash of attitude. This isn’t a car for people who settle for average. It’s for those who want to stand out, who want their neighbours peeking jealously over the fence.
Of course, there are still some unknowns. What’ll it be called in Europe? CX-6e? CX-60e? Nobody knows, and Mazda’s lips are sealed tighter than a drum. What we do know is that this car will slot between the CX-5 and CX-60 in the lineup, right in the segment where everyone’s fighting tooth and nail. And if the price is halfway decent – let’s hope Mazda doesn’t suddenly think they’re Rolls-Royce – this could be a proper hit.
So, what’ve we got? An electric SUV that looks like a work of art, drives like a dream, and probably has a range that won’t give you nightmares. It’s Mazda’s way of saying, “Oi, Europe, we’re here, and we’re doing it better.” If this isn’t a car to get excited about, I don’t know what is.
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