2026 Mazda CX-6e.
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It looks like this new electric SUV teased by Mazda could be the production version of the Arata Concept we saw last year.
When introduced in China, Mazda mentioned that a production version would be available in 2025 for the local market. The concept was introduced at the same time as Mazda’s new EZ6 EV sedan. Which was developed locally with Changan.
The new EV is rumored to be based on a Chinese Changan model called the S7. Which has a different design but very similar proportions. It is exactly what Mazda has done with the EZ6 sedan, which is already based on a Changan sedan.
While first introduced as a Chinese market only model, the EZ6 EV sedan is actually going on sale in Europe, where it has already been introduced as the new Mazda 6e. That could mean the new SUV could also make it to Europe sometime next year. Giving the Mazda 2 new EVs on sale in the European market in just about a year.
Mazda’s previous EV plans for the US included a brand new electric SUV. It seems things have changed a bit, and their main priority is currently the all-new 2026 Mazda CX-5 hybrid.
The CX-6e will be about the same size as the Tesla Model Y, which would be great timing for Mazda in Europe, as Tesla’s popularity over there is in a free fall.
While the CX-6e will not make it to the US market, Mazda is working on another EV for North America based on an all-new in-house developed platform.
However, we will have to wait until at least late next year to see it…
