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The Advertiser
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Mazda 6e: Mid-size EV edges closer to Australian launch
Mazda has now revealed two electric vehicles (EVs) developed with its Chinese joint venture partner Changan, but neither has been locked in for an Australian launch just yet. The Japanese automaker revealed the EZ-6 mid-size liftback at the 2024 Shanghai motor show, with the export version – badged 6e – debuting in Brussels earlier this year when it was also confirmed for right-hand drive. The EZ-60 mid-size electric SUV was subsequently revealed at this year's Shanghai motor show. "At this stage, the only one we're building a business case for, because it's available in right-hand drive, is the Mazda 6e, and we're only doing a business case," confirmed Mazda Australia managing director Vinesh Bhindi to Australian media, stressing it wasn't a foregone conclusion. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "Australia offers the most amount of models, as many as we can – when you look at the global portfolio, we offer the most [of any market globally] – so we don't want to abandon that strategy. "[And] I think if the government is really determined to reduce our carbon footprint from Australia, I can only expect they will go stronger and harder towards battery electric-powered cars. "Mazda will offer it if we can." The 6e is launching in the UK market in 2026. It's also set to be offered in Thailand, another RHD market. "We're looking at EV as a business case at this stage," said Mr Bhindi when asked whether Mazda Australia was looking at just the EV or the extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) version also offered in China. "We're building a business case for EV, and if that then allows us to bring the car in and potentially expand, then we can always look at that." The Chinese-market EZ-6's EREV powertrain features a 1.5-litre petrol engine that sends power not to the wheels but rather the 18.9kWh or 28.4kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, which in turn powers the 160kW/320Nm electric motor. Claimed electric-only range is between 130km and 200km on the CLTC cycle. The 6e is around 50mm longer and 50mm wider than the Mazda 6 sedan, which along with its wagon counterpart was recently discontinued in Australia. It's being offered in Europe with a single-motor rear-wheel drive electric powertrain producing 190kW of power and 320Nm of torque. The standard 68.8kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery can be charged at up to 165kW, and offers 479km of range under the WLTP cycle. The larger 80kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery can only support 90kW DC fast-charging, but offers 552km of range. With this battery, the electric motor's power output drops slightly to 180kW. Energy consumption is essentially identical with either battery specified, with figures of 16.6kWh/100km and 16.5kWh/100km, respectively. All 6e models feature a 400V electrical system. In European markets such as Germany, the 6e is offered in either Takumi or Takumi Plus grades. Both come standard with 19-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic glass roof, 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, a head-up display, and heated, ventilated and power-adjustable front seats. The Takumi Plus adds a tan interior, Nappa leather upholstery, and a power sunblind. While the 6e has been confirmed for RHD, the EZ-60 hasn't yet. "At the moment, the vehicle's only available for the China market, but we're really excited with the direction of the design and technology," said Daniel Wakelim, Mazda Australia national manager of product and business strategy. "It would probably sit in the large SUV segment if we were to bring it to Australia." While the EZ-60 electric SUV was revealed at this year's Shanghai show, Mazda has stopped short of releasing full specifications. A Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) filing shared by Car News China, however, has revealed the two-row EZ-60 SUV measures 4850mm long, 1935mm wide and 1620mm tall on a 2902mm wheelbase. That makes it 58mm longer than a Tesla Model Y on a 12mm longer wheelbase. The electric version has an LFP battery and a 190kW rear-mounted electric motor, while the EREV version mates a 72kW 1.5-litre engine with a 190kW electric motor and a 31.73kWh LFP battery for 160km of electric-only range. Mazda Australia has only offered one EV before, with a battery-powered version of the MX-30. The slow-selling model was axed in 2023, and was recently discontinued in the UK and Europe as well. Content originally sourced from: Mazda has now revealed two electric vehicles (EVs) developed with its Chinese joint venture partner Changan, but neither has been locked in for an Australian launch just yet. The Japanese automaker revealed the EZ-6 mid-size liftback at the 2024 Shanghai motor show, with the export version – badged 6e – debuting in Brussels earlier this year when it was also confirmed for right-hand drive. The EZ-60 mid-size electric SUV was subsequently revealed at this year's Shanghai motor show. "At this stage, the only one we're building a business case for, because it's available in right-hand drive, is the Mazda 6e, and we're only doing a business case," confirmed Mazda Australia managing director Vinesh Bhindi to Australian media, stressing it wasn't a foregone conclusion. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "Australia offers the most amount of models, as many as we can – when you look at the global portfolio, we offer the most [of any market globally] – so we don't want to abandon that strategy. "[And] I think if the government is really determined to reduce our carbon footprint from Australia, I can only expect they will go stronger and harder towards battery electric-powered cars. "Mazda will offer it if we can." The 6e is launching in the UK market in 2026. It's also set to be offered in Thailand, another RHD market. "We're looking at EV as a business case at this stage," said Mr Bhindi when asked whether Mazda Australia was looking at just the EV or the extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) version also offered in China. "We're building a business case for EV, and if that then allows us to bring the car in and potentially expand, then we can always look at that." The Chinese-market EZ-6's EREV powertrain features a 1.5-litre petrol engine that sends power not to the wheels but rather the 18.9kWh or 28.4kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, which in turn powers the 160kW/320Nm electric motor. Claimed electric-only range is between 130km and 200km on the CLTC cycle. The 6e is around 50mm longer and 50mm wider than the Mazda 6 sedan, which along with its wagon counterpart was recently discontinued in Australia. It's being offered in Europe with a single-motor rear-wheel drive electric powertrain producing 190kW of power and 320Nm of torque. The standard 68.8kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery can be charged at up to 165kW, and offers 479km of range under the WLTP cycle. The larger 80kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery can only support 90kW DC fast-charging, but offers 552km of range. With this battery, the electric motor's power output drops slightly to 180kW. Energy consumption is essentially identical with either battery specified, with figures of 16.6kWh/100km and 16.5kWh/100km, respectively. All 6e models feature a 400V electrical system. In European markets such as Germany, the 6e is offered in either Takumi or Takumi Plus grades. Both come standard with 19-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic glass roof, 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, a head-up display, and heated, ventilated and power-adjustable front seats. The Takumi Plus adds a tan interior, Nappa leather upholstery, and a power sunblind. While the 6e has been confirmed for RHD, the EZ-60 hasn't yet. "At the moment, the vehicle's only available for the China market, but we're really excited with the direction of the design and technology," said Daniel Wakelim, Mazda Australia national manager of product and business strategy. "It would probably sit in the large SUV segment if we were to bring it to Australia." While the EZ-60 electric SUV was revealed at this year's Shanghai show, Mazda has stopped short of releasing full specifications. A Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) filing shared by Car News China, however, has revealed the two-row EZ-60 SUV measures 4850mm long, 1935mm wide and 1620mm tall on a 2902mm wheelbase. That makes it 58mm longer than a Tesla Model Y on a 12mm longer wheelbase. The electric version has an LFP battery and a 190kW rear-mounted electric motor, while the EREV version mates a 72kW 1.5-litre engine with a 190kW electric motor and a 31.73kWh LFP battery for 160km of electric-only range. Mazda Australia has only offered one EV before, with a battery-powered version of the MX-30. The slow-selling model was axed in 2023, and was recently discontinued in the UK and Europe as well. Content originally sourced from: Mazda has now revealed two electric vehicles (EVs) developed with its Chinese joint venture partner Changan, but neither has been locked in for an Australian launch just yet. The Japanese automaker revealed the EZ-6 mid-size liftback at the 2024 Shanghai motor show, with the export version – badged 6e – debuting in Brussels earlier this year when it was also confirmed for right-hand drive. The EZ-60 mid-size electric SUV was subsequently revealed at this year's Shanghai motor show. "At this stage, the only one we're building a business case for, because it's available in right-hand drive, is the Mazda 6e, and we're only doing a business case," confirmed Mazda Australia managing director Vinesh Bhindi to Australian media, stressing it wasn't a foregone conclusion. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "Australia offers the most amount of models, as many as we can – when you look at the global portfolio, we offer the most [of any market globally] – so we don't want to abandon that strategy. "[And] I think if the government is really determined to reduce our carbon footprint from Australia, I can only expect they will go stronger and harder towards battery electric-powered cars. "Mazda will offer it if we can." The 6e is launching in the UK market in 2026. It's also set to be offered in Thailand, another RHD market. "We're looking at EV as a business case at this stage," said Mr Bhindi when asked whether Mazda Australia was looking at just the EV or the extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) version also offered in China. "We're building a business case for EV, and if that then allows us to bring the car in and potentially expand, then we can always look at that." The Chinese-market EZ-6's EREV powertrain features a 1.5-litre petrol engine that sends power not to the wheels but rather the 18.9kWh or 28.4kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, which in turn powers the 160kW/320Nm electric motor. Claimed electric-only range is between 130km and 200km on the CLTC cycle. The 6e is around 50mm longer and 50mm wider than the Mazda 6 sedan, which along with its wagon counterpart was recently discontinued in Australia. It's being offered in Europe with a single-motor rear-wheel drive electric powertrain producing 190kW of power and 320Nm of torque. The standard 68.8kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery can be charged at up to 165kW, and offers 479km of range under the WLTP cycle. The larger 80kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery can only support 90kW DC fast-charging, but offers 552km of range. With this battery, the electric motor's power output drops slightly to 180kW. Energy consumption is essentially identical with either battery specified, with figures of 16.6kWh/100km and 16.5kWh/100km, respectively. All 6e models feature a 400V electrical system. In European markets such as Germany, the 6e is offered in either Takumi or Takumi Plus grades. Both come standard with 19-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic glass roof, 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, a head-up display, and heated, ventilated and power-adjustable front seats. The Takumi Plus adds a tan interior, Nappa leather upholstery, and a power sunblind. While the 6e has been confirmed for RHD, the EZ-60 hasn't yet. "At the moment, the vehicle's only available for the China market, but we're really excited with the direction of the design and technology," said Daniel Wakelim, Mazda Australia national manager of product and business strategy. "It would probably sit in the large SUV segment if we were to bring it to Australia." While the EZ-60 electric SUV was revealed at this year's Shanghai show, Mazda has stopped short of releasing full specifications. A Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) filing shared by Car News China, however, has revealed the two-row EZ-60 SUV measures 4850mm long, 1935mm wide and 1620mm tall on a 2902mm wheelbase. That makes it 58mm longer than a Tesla Model Y on a 12mm longer wheelbase. The electric version has an LFP battery and a 190kW rear-mounted electric motor, while the EREV version mates a 72kW 1.5-litre engine with a 190kW electric motor and a 31.73kWh LFP battery for 160km of electric-only range. Mazda Australia has only offered one EV before, with a battery-powered version of the MX-30. The slow-selling model was axed in 2023, and was recently discontinued in the UK and Europe as well. Content originally sourced from: Mazda has now revealed two electric vehicles (EVs) developed with its Chinese joint venture partner Changan, but neither has been locked in for an Australian launch just yet. The Japanese automaker revealed the EZ-6 mid-size liftback at the 2024 Shanghai motor show, with the export version – badged 6e – debuting in Brussels earlier this year when it was also confirmed for right-hand drive. The EZ-60 mid-size electric SUV was subsequently revealed at this year's Shanghai motor show. "At this stage, the only one we're building a business case for, because it's available in right-hand drive, is the Mazda 6e, and we're only doing a business case," confirmed Mazda Australia managing director Vinesh Bhindi to Australian media, stressing it wasn't a foregone conclusion. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "Australia offers the most amount of models, as many as we can – when you look at the global portfolio, we offer the most [of any market globally] – so we don't want to abandon that strategy. "[And] I think if the government is really determined to reduce our carbon footprint from Australia, I can only expect they will go stronger and harder towards battery electric-powered cars. "Mazda will offer it if we can." The 6e is launching in the UK market in 2026. It's also set to be offered in Thailand, another RHD market. "We're looking at EV as a business case at this stage," said Mr Bhindi when asked whether Mazda Australia was looking at just the EV or the extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) version also offered in China. "We're building a business case for EV, and if that then allows us to bring the car in and potentially expand, then we can always look at that." The Chinese-market EZ-6's EREV powertrain features a 1.5-litre petrol engine that sends power not to the wheels but rather the 18.9kWh or 28.4kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, which in turn powers the 160kW/320Nm electric motor. Claimed electric-only range is between 130km and 200km on the CLTC cycle. The 6e is around 50mm longer and 50mm wider than the Mazda 6 sedan, which along with its wagon counterpart was recently discontinued in Australia. It's being offered in Europe with a single-motor rear-wheel drive electric powertrain producing 190kW of power and 320Nm of torque. The standard 68.8kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery can be charged at up to 165kW, and offers 479km of range under the WLTP cycle. The larger 80kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery can only support 90kW DC fast-charging, but offers 552km of range. With this battery, the electric motor's power output drops slightly to 180kW. Energy consumption is essentially identical with either battery specified, with figures of 16.6kWh/100km and 16.5kWh/100km, respectively. All 6e models feature a 400V electrical system. In European markets such as Germany, the 6e is offered in either Takumi or Takumi Plus grades. Both come standard with 19-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic glass roof, 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, a head-up display, and heated, ventilated and power-adjustable front seats. The Takumi Plus adds a tan interior, Nappa leather upholstery, and a power sunblind. While the 6e has been confirmed for RHD, the EZ-60 hasn't yet. "At the moment, the vehicle's only available for the China market, but we're really excited with the direction of the design and technology," said Daniel Wakelim, Mazda Australia national manager of product and business strategy. "It would probably sit in the large SUV segment if we were to bring it to Australia." While the EZ-60 electric SUV was revealed at this year's Shanghai show, Mazda has stopped short of releasing full specifications. A Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) filing shared by Car News China, however, has revealed the two-row EZ-60 SUV measures 4850mm long, 1935mm wide and 1620mm tall on a 2902mm wheelbase. That makes it 58mm longer than a Tesla Model Y on a 12mm longer wheelbase. The electric version has an LFP battery and a 190kW rear-mounted electric motor, while the EREV version mates a 72kW 1.5-litre engine with a 190kW electric motor and a 31.73kWh LFP battery for 160km of electric-only range. Mazda Australia has only offered one EV before, with a battery-powered version of the MX-30. The slow-selling model was axed in 2023, and was recently discontinued in the UK and Europe as well. Content originally sourced from:
West Australian
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- West Australian
Mazda 6's rear-drive replacement gets sportier
A sports version of the Mazda EZ-6 electric liftback – the effective replacement for the Mazda 6 sedan and wagon dropped from the Australian lineup earlier this year – has been revealed. The Mazda EZ-6 Sports Edition comes with sharper looks than the regular version, led by an illuminated Mazda logo as well as red brake calipers and gloss-black 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin tyres. Gloss black exterior detailing includes the mirror caps and bumpers, as wheel as wheel arch surrounds – with a boot-mounted lip spoiler adding to the sports flavour. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now . The cabin sees Alcantara seat trim and red stitching on the seats and steering wheel, which also has a red 'straight ahead' marking at its base. Red ambient lighting and a 14.5-inch centre screen, augmented reality head-up display, and 14-speaker Sony stereo are also standard. The EZ-6 Sports Edition has only been announced for China showrooms only so far, but the Mazda is also being introduced in Europe and the United Kingdom where it'll be known as the Mazda 6e. Despite being made in right-hand drive, Mazda Australia has yet to announce the 6e/EZ-6 for our market in any spec. Specs for the EZ-6 Sports Edition for China have not been announced, with Car News China suggesting it may be a cosmetic pack available in a choice of extended-range or battery electric powertrains offered across the range. The extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) version offers a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and a 160kW rear-axle mounted motor, with a claimed 3.6L/100km fuel economy enabling total driving range of 1301km on the CLTC cycle. The battery-electric EZ-6 uses a 190kW electric motor with a smaller battery offering 480km of CLTC electric-only range and a larger optional battery improving range to 600km. Pricing above the standard EZ-6 in China is yet to be announced. The Mazda 6 – a rival to the Toyota Camry , Hyundai Sonata and Honda Accord – left Australian showrooms in 2025 after being on sale here for 23 years. The model was axed after Australian Design Rule 98/00 , mandating autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems meeting specific technical requirements across all new vehicles on sale, came into effect in March 2025. Mazda Australia sold 1354 Mazda6s in 2024, its final full year on sale. The nameplate's best sales result was 2005, when 14,783 were sold. The Mazda 6 had already been discontinued in most markets, leaving the EZ-6/6e – a Chinese-built vehicle riding a platform developed by Mazda's joint-venture partner Changan – as its natural successor. However, Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro recently confirmed the company is weighing a six-cylinder Mazda 6 successor – likely on the rear/all-wheel drive Large Architecture used by its new larger SUVs – but has yet to lock it in.
7NEWS
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Mazda 6's rear-drive replacement gets sportier
A sports version of the Mazda EZ-6 electric liftback – the effective replacement for the Mazda 6 sedan and wagon dropped from the Australian lineup earlier this year – has been revealed. The Mazda EZ-6 Sports Edition comes with sharper looks than the regular version, led by an illuminated Mazda logo as well as red brake calipers and gloss-black 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin tyres. Gloss black exterior detailing includes the mirror caps and bumpers, as wheel as wheel arch surrounds – with a boot-mounted lip spoiler adding to the sports flavour. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The cabin sees Alcantara seat trim and red stitching on the seats and steering wheel, which also has a red 'straight ahead' marking at its base. Red ambient lighting and a 14.5-inch centre screen, augmented reality head-up display, and 14-speaker Sony stereo are also standard. The EZ-6 Sports Edition has only been announced for China showrooms only so far, but the Mazda is also being introduced in Europe and the United Kingdom where it'll be known as the Mazda 6e. Despite being made in right-hand drive, Mazda Australia has yet to announce the 6e/EZ-6 for our market in any spec. Specs for the EZ-6 Sports Edition for China have not been announced, with Car News China suggesting it may be a cosmetic pack available in a choice of extended-range or battery electric powertrains offered across the range. The extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) version offers a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and a 160kW rear-axle mounted motor, with a claimed 3.6L/100km fuel economy enabling total driving range of 1301km on the CLTC cycle. The battery-electric EZ-6 uses a 190kW electric motor with a smaller battery offering 480km of CLTC electric-only range and a larger optional battery improving range to 600km. Pricing above the standard EZ-6 in China is yet to be announced. The Mazda 6 – a rival to the Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata and Honda Accord – left Australian showrooms in 2025 after being on sale here for 23 years. The model was axed after Australian Design Rule 98/00, mandating autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems meeting specific technical requirements across all new vehicles on sale, came into effect in March 2025. Mazda Australia sold 1354 Mazda6s in 2024, its final full year on sale. The nameplate's best sales result was 2005, when 14,783 were sold. The Mazda 6 had already been discontinued in most markets, leaving the EZ-6/6e – a Chinese-built vehicle riding a platform developed by Mazda's joint-venture partner Changan – as its natural successor.
Perth Now
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Mazda 6's rear-drive replacement gets sportier
A sports version of the Mazda EZ-6 electric liftback – the effective replacement for the Mazda 6 sedan and wagon dropped from the Australian lineup earlier this year – has been revealed. The Mazda EZ-6 Sports Edition comes with sharper looks than the regular version, led by an illuminated Mazda logo as well as red brake calipers and gloss-black 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin tyres. Gloss black exterior detailing includes the mirror caps and bumpers, as wheel as wheel arch surrounds – with a boot-mounted lip spoiler adding to the sports flavour. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The cabin sees Alcantara seat trim and red stitching on the seats and steering wheel, which also has a red 'straight ahead' marking at its base. Red ambient lighting and a 14.5-inch centre screen, augmented reality head-up display, and 14-speaker Sony stereo are also standard. The EZ-6 Sports Edition has only been announced for China showrooms only so far, but the Mazda is also being introduced in Europe and the United Kingdom where it'll be known as the Mazda 6e. Despite being made in right-hand drive, Mazda Australia has yet to announce the 6e/EZ-6 for our market in any spec. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Specs for the EZ-6 Sports Edition for China have not been announced, with Car News China suggesting it may be a cosmetic pack available in a choice of extended-range or battery electric powertrains offered across the range. The extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) version offers a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and a 160kW rear-axle mounted motor, with a claimed 3.6L/100km fuel economy enabling total driving range of 1301km on the CLTC cycle. The battery-electric EZ-6 uses a 190kW electric motor with a smaller battery offering 480km of CLTC electric-only range and a larger optional battery improving range to 600km. Pricing above the standard EZ-6 in China is yet to be announced. The Mazda 6 – a rival to the Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata and Honda Accord – left Australian showrooms in 2025 after being on sale here for 23 years. The model was axed after Australian Design Rule 98/00, mandating autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems meeting specific technical requirements across all new vehicles on sale, came into effect in March 2025. Mazda Australia sold 1354 Mazda6s in 2024, its final full year on sale. The nameplate's best sales result was 2005, when 14,783 were sold. The Mazda 6 had already been discontinued in most markets, leaving the EZ-6/6e – a Chinese-built vehicle riding a platform developed by Mazda's joint-venture partner Changan – as its natural successor. However, Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro recently confirmed the company is weighing a six-cylinder Mazda 6 successor – likely on the rear/all-wheel drive Large Architecture used by its new larger SUVs – but has yet to lock it in.
The Advertiser
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Mazda 6's rear-drive replacement gets sportier
A sports version of the Mazda EZ-6 electric liftback – the effective replacement for the Mazda 6 sedan and wagon dropped from the Australian lineup earlier this year – has been revealed. The Mazda EZ-6 Sports Edition comes with sharper looks than the regular version, led by an illuminated Mazda logo as well as red brake calipers and gloss-black 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin tyres. Gloss black exterior detailing includes the mirror caps and bumpers, as wheel as wheel arch surrounds – with a boot-mounted lip spoiler adding to the sports flavour. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The cabin sees Alcantara seat trim and red stitching on the seats and steering wheel, which also has a red 'straight ahead' marking at its base. Red ambient lighting and a 14.5-inch centre screen, augmented reality head-up display, and 14-speaker Sony stereo are also standard. The EZ-6 Sports Edition has only been announced for China showrooms only so far, but the Mazda is also being introduced in Europe and the United Kingdom where it'll be known as the Mazda 6e. Despite being made in right-hand drive, Mazda Australia has yet to announce the 6e/EZ-6 for our market in any spec. Specs for the EZ-6 Sports Edition for China have not been announced, with Car News China suggesting it may be a cosmetic pack available in a choice of extended-range or battery electric powertrains offered across the range. The extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) version offers a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and a 160kW rear-axle mounted motor, with a claimed 3.6L/100km fuel economy enabling total driving range of 1301km on the CLTC cycle. The battery-electric EZ-6 uses a 190kW electric motor with a smaller battery offering 480km of CLTC electric-only range and a larger optional battery improving range to 600km. Pricing above the standard EZ-6 in China is yet to be announced. The Mazda 6 – a rival to the Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata and Honda Accord – left Australian showrooms in 2025 after being on sale here for 23 years. The model was axed after Australian Design Rule 98/00, mandating autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems meeting specific technical requirements across all new vehicles on sale, came into effect in March 2025. Mazda Australia sold 1354 Mazda6s in 2024, its final full year on sale. The nameplate's best sales result was 2005, when 14,783 were sold. The Mazda 6 had already been discontinued in most markets, leaving the EZ-6/6e – a Chinese-built vehicle riding a platform developed by Mazda's joint-venture partner Changan – as its natural successor. However, Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro recently confirmed the company is weighing a six-cylinder Mazda 6 successor – likely on the rear/all-wheel drive Large Architecture used by its new larger SUVs – but has yet to lock it in. Content originally sourced from: A sports version of the Mazda EZ-6 electric liftback – the effective replacement for the Mazda 6 sedan and wagon dropped from the Australian lineup earlier this year – has been revealed. The Mazda EZ-6 Sports Edition comes with sharper looks than the regular version, led by an illuminated Mazda logo as well as red brake calipers and gloss-black 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin tyres. Gloss black exterior detailing includes the mirror caps and bumpers, as wheel as wheel arch surrounds – with a boot-mounted lip spoiler adding to the sports flavour. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The cabin sees Alcantara seat trim and red stitching on the seats and steering wheel, which also has a red 'straight ahead' marking at its base. Red ambient lighting and a 14.5-inch centre screen, augmented reality head-up display, and 14-speaker Sony stereo are also standard. The EZ-6 Sports Edition has only been announced for China showrooms only so far, but the Mazda is also being introduced in Europe and the United Kingdom where it'll be known as the Mazda 6e. Despite being made in right-hand drive, Mazda Australia has yet to announce the 6e/EZ-6 for our market in any spec. Specs for the EZ-6 Sports Edition for China have not been announced, with Car News China suggesting it may be a cosmetic pack available in a choice of extended-range or battery electric powertrains offered across the range. The extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) version offers a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and a 160kW rear-axle mounted motor, with a claimed 3.6L/100km fuel economy enabling total driving range of 1301km on the CLTC cycle. The battery-electric EZ-6 uses a 190kW electric motor with a smaller battery offering 480km of CLTC electric-only range and a larger optional battery improving range to 600km. Pricing above the standard EZ-6 in China is yet to be announced. The Mazda 6 – a rival to the Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata and Honda Accord – left Australian showrooms in 2025 after being on sale here for 23 years. The model was axed after Australian Design Rule 98/00, mandating autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems meeting specific technical requirements across all new vehicles on sale, came into effect in March 2025. Mazda Australia sold 1354 Mazda6s in 2024, its final full year on sale. The nameplate's best sales result was 2005, when 14,783 were sold. The Mazda 6 had already been discontinued in most markets, leaving the EZ-6/6e – a Chinese-built vehicle riding a platform developed by Mazda's joint-venture partner Changan – as its natural successor. However, Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro recently confirmed the company is weighing a six-cylinder Mazda 6 successor – likely on the rear/all-wheel drive Large Architecture used by its new larger SUVs – but has yet to lock it in. Content originally sourced from: A sports version of the Mazda EZ-6 electric liftback – the effective replacement for the Mazda 6 sedan and wagon dropped from the Australian lineup earlier this year – has been revealed. The Mazda EZ-6 Sports Edition comes with sharper looks than the regular version, led by an illuminated Mazda logo as well as red brake calipers and gloss-black 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin tyres. Gloss black exterior detailing includes the mirror caps and bumpers, as wheel as wheel arch surrounds – with a boot-mounted lip spoiler adding to the sports flavour. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The cabin sees Alcantara seat trim and red stitching on the seats and steering wheel, which also has a red 'straight ahead' marking at its base. Red ambient lighting and a 14.5-inch centre screen, augmented reality head-up display, and 14-speaker Sony stereo are also standard. The EZ-6 Sports Edition has only been announced for China showrooms only so far, but the Mazda is also being introduced in Europe and the United Kingdom where it'll be known as the Mazda 6e. Despite being made in right-hand drive, Mazda Australia has yet to announce the 6e/EZ-6 for our market in any spec. Specs for the EZ-6 Sports Edition for China have not been announced, with Car News China suggesting it may be a cosmetic pack available in a choice of extended-range or battery electric powertrains offered across the range. The extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) version offers a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and a 160kW rear-axle mounted motor, with a claimed 3.6L/100km fuel economy enabling total driving range of 1301km on the CLTC cycle. The battery-electric EZ-6 uses a 190kW electric motor with a smaller battery offering 480km of CLTC electric-only range and a larger optional battery improving range to 600km. Pricing above the standard EZ-6 in China is yet to be announced. The Mazda 6 – a rival to the Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata and Honda Accord – left Australian showrooms in 2025 after being on sale here for 23 years. The model was axed after Australian Design Rule 98/00, mandating autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems meeting specific technical requirements across all new vehicles on sale, came into effect in March 2025. Mazda Australia sold 1354 Mazda6s in 2024, its final full year on sale. The nameplate's best sales result was 2005, when 14,783 were sold. The Mazda 6 had already been discontinued in most markets, leaving the EZ-6/6e – a Chinese-built vehicle riding a platform developed by Mazda's joint-venture partner Changan – as its natural successor. However, Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro recently confirmed the company is weighing a six-cylinder Mazda 6 successor – likely on the rear/all-wheel drive Large Architecture used by its new larger SUVs – but has yet to lock it in. Content originally sourced from: A sports version of the Mazda EZ-6 electric liftback – the effective replacement for the Mazda 6 sedan and wagon dropped from the Australian lineup earlier this year – has been revealed. The Mazda EZ-6 Sports Edition comes with sharper looks than the regular version, led by an illuminated Mazda logo as well as red brake calipers and gloss-black 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin tyres. Gloss black exterior detailing includes the mirror caps and bumpers, as wheel as wheel arch surrounds – with a boot-mounted lip spoiler adding to the sports flavour. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The cabin sees Alcantara seat trim and red stitching on the seats and steering wheel, which also has a red 'straight ahead' marking at its base. Red ambient lighting and a 14.5-inch centre screen, augmented reality head-up display, and 14-speaker Sony stereo are also standard. The EZ-6 Sports Edition has only been announced for China showrooms only so far, but the Mazda is also being introduced in Europe and the United Kingdom where it'll be known as the Mazda 6e. Despite being made in right-hand drive, Mazda Australia has yet to announce the 6e/EZ-6 for our market in any spec. Specs for the EZ-6 Sports Edition for China have not been announced, with Car News China suggesting it may be a cosmetic pack available in a choice of extended-range or battery electric powertrains offered across the range. The extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) version offers a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and a 160kW rear-axle mounted motor, with a claimed 3.6L/100km fuel economy enabling total driving range of 1301km on the CLTC cycle. The battery-electric EZ-6 uses a 190kW electric motor with a smaller battery offering 480km of CLTC electric-only range and a larger optional battery improving range to 600km. Pricing above the standard EZ-6 in China is yet to be announced. The Mazda 6 – a rival to the Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata and Honda Accord – left Australian showrooms in 2025 after being on sale here for 23 years. The model was axed after Australian Design Rule 98/00, mandating autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems meeting specific technical requirements across all new vehicles on sale, came into effect in March 2025. Mazda Australia sold 1354 Mazda6s in 2024, its final full year on sale. The nameplate's best sales result was 2005, when 14,783 were sold. The Mazda 6 had already been discontinued in most markets, leaving the EZ-6/6e – a Chinese-built vehicle riding a platform developed by Mazda's joint-venture partner Changan – as its natural successor. However, Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro recently confirmed the company is weighing a six-cylinder Mazda 6 successor – likely on the rear/all-wheel drive Large Architecture used by its new larger SUVs – but has yet to lock it in. Content originally sourced from:
