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CarGurus UK review of the Mazda 6e
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Autogefühl review of the Mazda 6e
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The handsome, electric Mazda 6e will cost £39k
Pricier than the new entry level Tesla Model 3, but actually better value than most other rivals
The Mazda 6 is back! Yep, the smartly styled saloon has returned from the dead, and it’s technically now a hatchback. It’s also fully electric and henceforth will be known as the Mazda 6e. Oh, and it’s not really a Mazda at all, because it’s actually just a rebodied Changan Deepal SL03 with some steering and suspension tweaks for European roads.
Keenly priced, though. In Europe there are two battery options – a 68.8kWh LFP unit and a longer range 80kWh with NCM chemistry. Strangely in the UK we’ll get neither of those. Instead, our only option is a 78kWh LFP battery which allows for a claimed range of 348 miles. Prices start at £38,995.
That means it’s around £1k more than the new entry-level Model 3 Standard on our shores, but it’s also a good chunk cheaper than rivals like the BYD Seal (from £45,730), the electric version of the new Mercedes CLA (from £45,615) and the Kia EV4 Fastback (from £40,945).
A single motor powers the rear wheels on the 6e with 254bhp, meaning 0-62mph takes 7.9 seconds. The new battery will also take on charge at 195kW, so a 10 to 80 per cent jump should take 24 minutes.
Pricier than the new entry level Tesla Model 3, but actually better value than most other rivals
The Mazda 6 is back! Yep, the smartly styled saloon has returned from the dead, and it’s technically now a hatchback. It’s also fully electric and henceforth will be known as the Mazda 6e. Oh, and it’s not really a Mazda at all, because it’s actually just a rebodied Changan Deepal SL03 with some steering and suspension tweaks for European roads.
Keenly priced, though. In Europe there are two battery options – a 68.8kWh LFP unit and a longer range 80kWh with NCM chemistry. Strangely in the UK we’ll get neither of those. Instead, our only option is a 78kWh LFP battery which allows for a claimed range of 348 miles. Prices start at £38,995.
That means it’s around £1k more than the new entry-level Model 3 Standard on our shores, but it’s also a good chunk cheaper than rivals like the BYD Seal (from £45,730), the electric version of the new Mercedes CLA (from £45,615) and the Kia EV4 Fastback (from £40,945).
A single motor powers the rear wheels on the 6e with 254bhp, meaning 0-62mph takes 7.9 seconds. The new battery will also take on charge at 195kW, so a 10 to 80 per cent jump should take 24 minutes.
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Refreshed Mazda 6e hits the UK with new LFP battery and sub-£40,000 price tag
Mazda seemed to be dragging its feet when it came to EV transition. Other companies were rushing to put out new electric models, and Mazda only had the MX-30 to offer. To make things worse, that car did not sell very well because it simply did not go very far on a single charge. It was a total disaster. But now, the company has released a new Mazda 6e in the UK, and it looks much more competitive than any of the previous attempts. But there is one detail that might make shoppers do a double-take: the price.
The Mazda 6e is a stylish sedan that wants to be a premium choice for drivers. It looks very much like a Mazda, but it actually has some help from China. Under the sleek body, it uses a platform from the Changan Deepal SL03. This is a common practice in the industry today, where car companies share parts to save money. Even though it shares its "bones" with a Chinese car, Mazda has added its own touch to the design. As a result, the 6e looks much more like the traditional gas-powered cars fans of the brand already love.
When it comes to power, the Mazda 6e is a solid daily driver, but it is not a racecar. It uses a rear-mounted motor that delivers 254 horsepower (190 kW). It also has 290 Nm of torque, and it will go from zero to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds. This is fine for merging onto the highway, but it won't win many drag races against other electric cars. Mazda seems more focused on making the car comfortable and smooth rather than making it lightning-fast.
The battery inside the 6e is a 78 kWh lithium-ion phosphate unit. This is a big improvement over Mazda's older EVs. On a full charge, the car can travel about 560 km - plenty of range for most people to drive for several days without needing to plug in. When you do run low on power, the car can charge from 10 percent to 80 percent in just 24 minutes thanks to the 195 kW support.
It's all great so far, but we have to talk about the cost. This is where things get a bit expensive for buyers. In the UK, the entry-level model is called the Takumi, which starts at €45,726. If you want the Takumi Plus trim, you will have to pay €46,898. This higher trim adds nice things like tan Nappa leather, a glass roof that lets you see the sky, and soft suede materials inside. On its own, this price seems okay compared to a Tesla Model 3, which costs about €44,550 in the UK.
But if you look at what people pay for this same car in China, the story changes. In China, where the car is built and called the EZ-6, it is much cheaper. The basic model there starts at only RMB {{159,800}}. That is about €19,800. The most expensive version in China costs RMB 181,800 - that's around €22,600. It is a massive difference that might make some buyers feel a little grumpy.
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Mazda seemed to be dragging its feet when it came to EV transition. Other companies were rushing to put out new electric models, and Mazda only had the MX-30 to offer. To make things worse, that car did not sell very well because it simply did not go very far on a single charge. It was a total disaster. But now, the company has released a new Mazda 6e in the UK, and it looks much more competitive than any of the previous attempts. But there is one detail that might make shoppers do a double-take: the price.
The Mazda 6e is a stylish sedan that wants to be a premium choice for drivers. It looks very much like a Mazda, but it actually has some help from China. Under the sleek body, it uses a platform from the Changan Deepal SL03. This is a common practice in the industry today, where car companies share parts to save money. Even though it shares its "bones" with a Chinese car, Mazda has added its own touch to the design. As a result, the 6e looks much more like the traditional gas-powered cars fans of the brand already love.
When it comes to power, the Mazda 6e is a solid daily driver, but it is not a racecar. It uses a rear-mounted motor that delivers 254 horsepower (190 kW). It also has 290 Nm of torque, and it will go from zero to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds. This is fine for merging onto the highway, but it won't win many drag races against other electric cars. Mazda seems more focused on making the car comfortable and smooth rather than making it lightning-fast.
The battery inside the 6e is a 78 kWh lithium-ion phosphate unit. This is a big improvement over Mazda's older EVs. On a full charge, the car can travel about 560 km - plenty of range for most people to drive for several days without needing to plug in. When you do run low on power, the car can charge from 10 percent to 80 percent in just 24 minutes thanks to the 195 kW support.
It's all great so far, but we have to talk about the cost. This is where things get a bit expensive for buyers. In the UK, the entry-level model is called the Takumi, which starts at €45,726. If you want the Takumi Plus trim, you will have to pay €46,898. This higher trim adds nice things like tan Nappa leather, a glass roof that lets you see the sky, and soft suede materials inside. On its own, this price seems okay compared to a Tesla Model 3, which costs about €44,550 in the UK.
But if you look at what people pay for this same car in China, the story changes. In China, where the car is built and called the EZ-6, it is much cheaper. The basic model there starts at only RMB {{159,800}}. That is about €19,800. The most expensive version in China costs RMB 181,800 - that's around €22,600. It is a massive difference that might make some buyers feel a little grumpy.
Refreshed Mazda 6e hits the UK with new LFP battery and sub-£40,000 price tag
The new Mazda 6e electric sedan has arrived in the UK with a premium interior and a 560 km range, but it carries a price tag more than double what buyers pay for the same car in China.
www.arenaev.com
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Drive.com.au first look at the Mazda 6e
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Shooting Cars review of the 2014 Mazda 6 Sport manual
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The Evolution of the Mazda 626 in America - Acura Advice
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Has Mazda finally built a proper electric car?
CAR Magazine UK drives the new Mazda 6e – only the firm's second electric car. Can this quirky large hatchback make Mazda be considered in the EV world?
www.carmagazine.co.uk
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Nobby On Cars review of the 6e