Mazda 6e: Electrifying craftsmanship
With the dynamically styled Mazda 6e mid-size saloon, the Japanese brand is rapidly driving forward the electrification of its range. Japanese craftsmanship and the latest e-technology from the Changan joint venture make it possible.
"I still remember how proud we were at Mazda when we were able to present the first generation of the Mazda 6 in 2002. Even today, I am proud when we show the latest generation," said Matthias Walker, Managing Director Mazda (Suisse) SA, at the Swiss premiere of the mid-size sedan. It combines functionality, dynamics and craftsmanship and is technically based on an electric model from the Chinese Mazda joint venture Changan.
"Then as now there are people who have worked with dedication behind the possibility of realizing such a product," Walker continues. "Because our engineers are Takumi, masters with a high level of skill in a craft, who strive for perfection in car building, we have gathered some other masters of their trade." The premiere of the electric Mazda 6e was accompanied by the works of Marc Schweizer, a silhouette artist, musician Shoko Igarashi, projections by calligraphy expert Taro Nordberg and Lena Heinrich, who combines design with knowledge of water and environmental technology, and the culinary skills of Lorenz Muster from the Sala of Tokyo in Zurich.
With the new Mazda 6e Mazda has put a lot of weight and focus on the rear through the design and also worked with linear lighting elements, explains Walker next to the five-door and points to the successful rear with a special kink and the integrated rear spoiler. At the front, the Mazda 6e surprises not only with a 72-liter frunk, but also with the lighting in the radiator grille. Among other things, this light signature provides information about the charge level of the electric five-door model.
"Inside, we focus on the beauty of the empty space and have left out everything unnecessary. I'm a huge fan of this car," admits the Swiss brand boss openly and proudly. And the stylish cockpit with its 10.25-inch instrument cluster, the central 14.6-inch touchscreen and, above all, the attractive details such as the imitation leather elements stitched with a check pattern in the doors are very appealing. The large panoramic roof also ensures a light-flooded interior with plenty of legroom in the rear.
Under the almost coupé-like The Mazda 6e is equipped with an electric drive with 180 kW/245 hp or 190 kW/258 hp and 320 Nm each, as well as two battery variants. On the one hand, the Mazda 6e is available with a 68.8 kWh battery, which gives it a WLTP range of up to 479 kilometers, and on the other with an 80 kWh battery. With the larger battery, the Japanese car can travel up to 552 kilometers before it needs to be charged.
The e-sedan is available from 43,600 Swiss francs and will be available from Swiss dealers from the summer, who therefore took a closer look at the Mazda 6e at the launch event at JED in Schlieren ZH.
