The EZ-60 doesn’t seem like your typical Mazda SUV, and that’s as a result of it’s probably not a Mazda. This upcoming Tesla Mannequin Y rival is intently associated to the Deepal S07, a product of Changan, Mazda’s three way partnership accomplice in China. After official photos revealed the design earlier this month, technical specs have now surfaced by way of the Ministry of Business and Data Know-how (MIIT).

As predicted, the EZ-60 shall be accessible with a range-extending gasoline engine, mirroring its sedan sibling, the EZ-6. Whereas the MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV employs an 830-cc rotary engine as a generator, this bigger electrical SUV opts for a naturally aspirated 1.5-liter engine. It doesn’t drive the wheels, since its function is to cost a 31.7-kWh battery that delivers 88 miles (160 kilometers) of vary underneath the forgiving CLTC cycle. Though a complete driving vary hasn’t been disclosed, the EZ-6 can journey as much as 808 miles (1,300 km) with its vary extender, rivaling some long-haul European diesels.

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Energy comes from a 255-horsepower electrical motor mounted on the rear axle, whereas the gasoline engine contributes 97 hp as a generator. MIIT paperwork reveal the EZ-60 suggestions the scales at 4,391 kilos (1,992 kilograms). A less complicated, absolutely electrical model of the EZ-60 can be on the way in which, although its technical specs stay underneath wraps. Logic tells us it’s going to weigh much more as a consequence of a considerably bigger battery pack.

Whereas we usually don’t cowl automobiles offered in China, the EZ-60 and EZ-6 are related as a result of they’ll be offered in different markets. The sedan has already been rebranded because the 6e for Europe, and the SUV is predicted to undertake a brand new title as properly, probably CX-6e. Nonetheless, very similar to the rotary-equipped MX-30, don’t count on to see this EV SUV within the U.S., particularly amid escalating commerce tensions.

Mazda could also be leaning on its Chinese language accomplice for faster EV rollouts, however it’s not giving up on constructing its personal electrical future. A brand new in-house EV on a devoted platform is due in 2027, with further derivatives to comply with by the tip of the last decade.

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