The upcoming model, which is expected to succeed the Mazda6 in China, will offer fully electric and plug-in hybrid powertrain options
- Changan Mazda is set to unveil a new electrified sedan at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show.
- The teasers show a midsize sedan with an aerodynamic silhouette and full-width LED taillights.
- The new model will be built on a Changan-sourced architecture that supports both fully electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains.
Mazda’s Chinese joint venture with Changan has teased a new electric sedan on social media, offering a glimpse of its silhouette and details like the taillights ahead of its debut at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show. Seen as a potential successor to the discontinued Mazda6 (Atenza), the mid-size model might be limited to the Chinese market.
The Japanese carmaker has also confirmed it will come in both fully electric and plug-in hybrid variants, built on a platform developed by Changan.
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The teasers provide a glimpse of the sedan’s aerodynamic profile and distinct character line, evocative of designs seen in other Changan-owned brands. Additionally, we get to see the full-width taillights nestled under what seems to be a rear spoiler. Should this be a case of rebadging, Mazda is likely to incorporate its signature grille flanked by a pair of aggressively styled headlights.
Changan Mazda has previously announced two debuts for 2024, internally codenamed J90A (fully electric) and J90A-REEV (range-extender plug-in hybrid). These will be followed by the J90K and J90K-REEV in 2025, further expanding the local lineup. Mazda has trademarked the EZ-6 and EZ-60 nameplates in China, with the former being a strong contender for the upcoming electric sedan and the latter likely reserved for an electric SUV.
Chinese media reports that the new Mazda will ride on Changan’s EPA1 architecture which already underpins the Deepal / Shenlan SL03 sedan and the closely-related S7 SUV. The platform is compatible with fully electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains, with the latter using a 1.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine as a range-extender.
In Europe, the automaker recently trademarked the Mazda 6e moniker, fueling rumors about a new generation of the midsize sedan. It’s unclear whether this model will be related to the Changan-based sedan or if it will be a separate offering tailored for western markets.
Changan Mazda hasn’t provided a specific date for the debut of the new sedan, only stating that it is “coming soon”. However, during the 2024 Changan Automobile Global Partner Conference last January, chairman Zhu Huarong confirmed that the EV would be unveiled at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show, which opens its doors on April 25th.
The current lineup of Changan Mazda in China consists of the Mazda3, CX-30, CX-50, and CX-5. This implies that the new addition to the range will be the sole sedan with a three-box design and a fully electric powertrain option.
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