221,800 yuan Mazda EZ-6： an excellent choice for joint venture new energy vehicles？

In the context of the rapid growth of the global new energy vehicle market, Changan Mazda’s upcoming EZ-6 model has attracted countless attention. As Changan Mazda’s first new energy product, EZ-6 is not only the only model in the joint venture B-class car market that provides range extension power, but also its suspected exposure price of 221,800 yuan has attracted extensive discussion.

Recently, a suspected Changan Mazda EZ-6 car purchase invoice was posted by netizens on the Internet. The invoice shows that the purchased model is an EZ-6 pure electric BEV model, priced at 221,800 yuan. For Changan Mazda, a newly launched new energy joint venture model, is this pricing reliable?

First of all, let’s verify the authenticity of this invoice. According to the pictures posted online, the invoice for this car purchase was issued on August 16, more than a month earlier than the pre-sale time. Generally speaking, before a new car is officially launched, there will be a complete time advancement process within the car company, especially for joint ventures such as Changan Mazda, which require joint decision-making between China and Japan. It is not uncommon to agree on the price two months in advance.

Careful observation of the invoice, although the invoice code and other sensitive information are coded, but from the invoice information and the covered Changan Mazda Automobile Co., Ltd. invoice seal, this invoice does not seem to be forged, most likely internal outflow of documents. This shows that the credibility of this invoice is very high, and the price listed on the invoice is likely to be the real price of EZ-6.

Let’s take a look at the performance of the EZ-6 since its debut at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show. It has quickly become a popular model in the joint venture new energy sector. The reason is that on the one hand, its styling design is trendy, and on the other hand, it is the only model in the joint venture B-class sedan market that provides extended range power, filling the gap in this segment for joint venture automakers.

In terms of body size, the EZ-6 has a length, width and height of 4921/1890/1485mm respectively, a wheelbase of 2895mm, and a frameless door and hatchback design. At the same time, the rear still retains Mazda’s classic design elements, such as through taillights and round gun downlights on both sides. In terms of power, the EZ-6 will be available in both pure electric and extended range, both of which adopt a rear-drive layout. The power parameters of the pure electric version are 190kW, and the cruising range is 480km and 600km respectively; while the extended version is equipped with a 1.5-liter range extender, and the cruising range of a single charge plus a tank of oil exceeds 1300km.

Intelligent configuration is also a highlight of the EZ-6. Equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon third-generation 8155 chip, with 14.6-inch floating central control screen, full LCD instrument panel, AR-HUD head-up display and other configurations, plus 180-degree panoramic chassis, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assistance, automatic parking, and even including rare Sony audio, 64-color ambient lights and zero-gravity seats in the same class, it is absolutely luxurious.

In terms of configuration, the EZ-6 has surpassed many joint venture models of the same level. In terms of price, compared with the same level of Tesla, the price of nearly 300,000 yuan, and the Volkswagen ID7 starting at 227,700 yuan, the 221,800 yuan Changan Mazda EZ-6 is very reasonable. Changma’s joint pure electric intermediate car not only has an advantage in configuration and battery life, but also has a very competitive price.

According to Mazda’s previous pricing strategy, the estimated price of the EZ-6 is between 18 and 240,000 yuan. If attractive preferential policies are brought during the pre-sale period, the joint venture new energy models on the market will face great competitive pressure. It is reported that the EZ-6 will start pre-sale on September 28 and officially go on sale at the end of October. We will wait and see, and expect more surprises from this high-profile model.

Readers, what do you think of this new energy vehicle EZ-6 from Changan Mazda? Do you think its price of 221,800 yuan is reasonable? Feel free to share your views in the comment area.