Mazda CX-6e: A Japanese Logo Atop Chinese Tech
At the Brussels Motor Show, the covers were pulled off the new Mazda CX-6e electric SUV, which at first glance attempts to pass itself off as a genuine feat of Japanese engineering. However, upon closer inspection, it quickly becomes clear that this is more of a marketing gimmick than a technological revolution. Looking back at us is essentially the Chinese-origin Changan Deepal S07, simply dressed in body panels that align with Mazda’s design language. Although Mazda claims to have refined the car's driving dynamics, the core of this 4.85-meter-long vehicle remains authentically Chinese.
n terms of technical specifications, the CX-6e is a typical modern electric car that doesn't exactly shine with excessive ambition. A 258-horsepower electric motor is mounted on the rear axle, propelling the machine from zero to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds—a perfectly fine result, though unfortunately one that no longer leaves anyone breathless today. On paper, the 78 kWh battery is supposed to provide a driving range of 483 kilometers. Charging capacity reaches 195 kW, which is a respectable figure—at least on paper—assuming one can find a charger actually capable of outputting that much power.
Inside, the company went "all-in" on digital luxury, replacing traditional buttons and gauges with a massive 26-inch screen. Instead of conventional mirrors, the driver is greeted by cameras and small monitors within the cabin, and the audio system even includes speakers hidden in the headrests. While prices for this model start at around €15,500 in China, European markets can only dream of such a figure; the price tag here will undoubtedly be significantly steeper once local tariffs and taxes are factored in.
