Mazda unveils two new electric sedans, the “MAZDA EZ-6” and the SUV “MAZDA Sou ARATA”, for the first time at the Beijing Motor Show – Car Watch

On April 25, Mazda announced that Changan Mazda (Changan Mazda Automobile Co., Ltd.), a local subsidiary in which Mazda has invested, will produce the new electric vehicle “MAZDA EZ-6” to be released in China in 2024 and mass-produced in 2025. The MAZDA Sou ARATA, a concept model of a new electric vehicle scheduled to be introduced in the Chinese market, was unveiled for the first time at the Beijing Motor Show 2024.

The unveiled MAZDA EZ-6 is available in two models: BEV (electric vehicle) and PHEV (plug-in hybrid vehicle), meeting a wide range of user needs and preferences in China.

Mazda’s design theme is the first of a new electric vehicle (new energy vehicle) to be developed and manufactured by Changan Mazda in cooperation with Mazda and its joint venture partner Changan Automobile (Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd.). It will be an electric-only vehicle that combines styling based on the “Soul of Motion” and Mazda’s unique Jinba-Ittai driving performance with Changan Automobile’s electric and smart technologies.

Additionally, the concept model “MAZDA Sou ARATA”, which was unveiled at the same time, is scheduled to be mass-produced and introduced to the Chinese market in 2025 as the second new electric vehicle. MAZDA Sou ARATA is a concept model that takes on the challenge of creating new value based on Mazda’s corporate philosophy of “expanding the circle of people who live positively today.” The crossover SUV, which gives off a unique impression, is aimed at Chinese users who prefer advanced things.

Katsuhiro Mogo, President and CEO of Mazda, said, “We are very pleased to be able to unveil a new electric vehicle that brings together the strengths of Mazda and Changan Automobile.The “MAZDA EZ-6” is a This is the latest electric vehicle that combines Mazda’s strengths and Changan Automobile’s electric technology.Mazda will continue to turn around its business in China by introducing products unique to Mazda that meet the needs of Chinese customers who prefer advanced cars. We will work together with Changan Automobile to take the offensive.”

In China, where electrification is progressing rapidly, the company plans to expand its electrified product lineup so that more users will choose it.