In terms of appearance, the new car still continues the Mazda family-style design language, and the overall shape is very close to the Mazda CX-60. The large-size grille is still very recognizable. The interior is decorated in a matrix style and is cleverly connected with the headlights, which is very recognizable. In terms of body color, the new car will provide 9 choices, including Black, Deep Crystal Blue, Platinum Quartz, Arctic White, Rhodium White, and Machine Gray. , Soul Red Crystal (red), Artisan Red (red) and Melting Copper (copper).

Coming to the side, you can see that the new car has a long front and short front overhang design, showing that it adopts a longitudinal engine layout. The overall design of the side of the new car is relatively simple, but the window frame looks more thoughtful. In terms of body size, its length, width and height are 4995/1890/1710mm respectively, the wheelbase is 3120mm, and its rim size is 20 inches.

Coming to the rear of the car, the new car adopts a slender taillight shape, and the interior is outlined with an “L” shaped light group, which widens the visual effect of the rear. In addition, the car will adopt a hidden exhaust design, which is slightly low-key for a flagship product.

Entering the car, Mazda CX-80 shows the unique style of Japanese products in terms of design and materials. The interior is extensively wrapped in Nappa leather and decorated with maple wood and chrome decoration. The through decoration under the center control screen is also adopted. The stitching shows off its craftsmanship. In addition, the car remains the same as the Mazda CX-60 as a whole, equipped with a full LCD instrument panel, a three-spoke steering wheel, a 12.3-inch floating central control screen, etc.

Coming to the back row, the car offers 6-seat and 7-seat versions. The 6-seat model has a central island design similar to the front row to improve comfort, while the 7-seat version is more conventional. As for the trunk, its basic volume is 258L, with the third row of seats folded down, the volume is 687L, and with the second row of seats folded, the maximum volume can be increased to 1,221L.

In terms of power, the diesel version is equipped with a combination of a 3.3L in-line 6-cylinder engine and a 48V motor, with a maximum engine power of 254 horsepower; the plug-in hybrid version is equipped with a combination of a 2.5L engine and an electric motor, with a maximum engine power of 141kW and a maximum motor power of 141kW. 129kW, battery capacity 17.8kWh, can provide 60km of pure electric range, and fuel consumption is 1.6L/100km. Both engines are matched with an 8-speed automatic transmission and adopt a four-wheel drive system.

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It is learned from the official that this model is the second SUV model built on Mazda’s Large Architecture rear-wheel drive platform. It combines advanced design based on Japanese aesthetics with excellent technology and functions.

This model is Mazda’s latest 7-seat flagship SUV. It is nearly 5 meters long and has a wheelbase of more than 3 meters. It is longer and taller than the CX-60, and has a longer wheelbase. It can be regarded as the 7-seat version of the CX-60. The extended-seat version provides a three-row space layout and a 6-seat design.

In terms of power, this model will be equipped with a 3.3T e-Skyactiv D inline six-cylinder 48V diesel mild hybrid or 2.5L inline four-cylinder plug-in hybrid power system. A 2.5L plug-in hybrid system will also be available, and the entire series will be matched with an 8-speed automatic. gearbox.

In other aspects, the new car will use a large-size front grille, and the headlights on both sides will be basically similar to other models in the CX series. At the same time, the new car may be equipped with a 12.3-inch central control multimedia display, as well as some wood grain Decorated interior panels to enhance the luxury inside the car.

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China Trademark Network shows that Mazda has applied for two new trademarks in China, “MAZDA EZ-6” and “MAZDA EZ-60”. The new trademarks may be reserved for new pure electric vehicles jointly developed by Mazda and Changan. Among them, internal The first model, code-named J90A, will be officially released at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show.

Based on previous domestic media reports, Mazda’s two new models, internally codenamed J90A and J90A-REEV, will be built based on Changan’s EPA hybrid platform and are compatible with pure electric and extended-range power. Two new vehicles, internally codenamed J90K and J90K-REEV, will be launched in 2025; NEV SUV and NEV CAR are planned for 2026. Therefore, the two trademarks “MAZDA EZ-6” and “MAZDA EZ-60” may mean that Mazda’s new energy products will have a new naming system.

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Based on previous domestic media reports, Mazda’s two new models, internally codenamed J90A and J90A-REEV, will be built based on Changan’s EPA hybrid platform (the same platform as Changan Deep Blue SL03 (Panoramic Viewing Car)). They are compatible with pure electric and extended-range power and are expected to be launched in 2024. Released at the Beijing Auto Show. Two new vehicles, internally codenamed J90K and J90K-REEV, will be launched in 2025; NEV SUV and NEV CAR are planned for 2026. Therefore, the two trademarks “MAZDA EZ-6” and “MAZDA EZ-60” may mean that Mazda’s new energy products will have a new naming system.

On January 16, at the 2024 Changan Automobile Global Partner Conference, regarding the cooperation between Changan and Mazda brands, Changan Automobile Chairman Zhu Huarong said that the two parties will establish a closer communication mechanism. The cooperation projects include J90A (internally codenamed new model), J90K In addition to models, it is expected to build 3-4 electrified products in the next five years. The two parties will actively promote the export of electric products produced in China, and will study overseas OEM cooperation opportunities, while building localization capabilities across the entire value chain, striving to achieve a scale of 550,000 vehicles in 2028.

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The current third-generation Mazda6 model has a history of 12 years. It can be regarded as one of the most representative models of the brand. In the Japanese market, the cumulative sales of Mazda6 reached 226,437 units. However, with the increase of SUV The popularity of models continues to rise, and SUVs and crossovers will become Mazda’s next main focus.

Although the Mazda 6 will be discontinued in April, Japanese users can still order it before the discontinuation. At the same time, officials also stated that the CX series of crossovers will temporarily take over the banner from Mazda6, and it can still bring an excellent driving experience.

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Mazda said that after the two parties cooperate, integrating NACS in BEVs will allow Mazda owners to use Tesla’s network of more than 15,000 Superchargers across North America, including Canada.

The move is designed to improve charging convenience for Mazda BEV owners, in line with the company’s commitment to delivering a seamless electric vehicle experience.

The timetable for other car companies to adopt Tesla NACS standards attachded:

 May 26, 2023: Ford

 June 9, 2023: General Motors

 June 20, 2023: Rivian

 June 27, 2023: Volvo

 June 29, 2023: Polestar

 June 29, 2023: Electrify America

 July 7, 2023: Mercedes

 July 19, 2023: Nissan

 August 18, 2023: Honda and Acura

 September 22, 2023: Jaguar

 October 5, 2023: Hyundai and Kia

 October 17, 2023 BMW, Mini, Rolls-Royce

 October 19, 2023: Toyota and Lexus

 November 2, 2023: Subaru

 November 6, 2023: Lucid

 December 19, 2023: Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Scott

 January 16, 2024 Mazda

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As electric vehicles gain popularity and vehicles become more sophisticated, Japanese companies are trying to keep up with leading manufacturers in Europe and the United States in fierce competition. Mazda plans to jointly develop in-vehicle systems with Toyota, and by 2027, 90 percent of the systems in Mazda electric models are expected to be identical to Toyota systems.

Mazda believes that cooperation with Toyota will allow it to significantly reduce the cost of developing in-car systems compared to developing systems for electric vehicles itself. Some automakers and major parts suppliers spend about 300 billion yen (approximately 14.865 billion RMB) on software development alone every year. Mazda’s cost savings may be as high as hundreds of billions of yen, reducing its development costs by about 70% to 80%.

The report also mentioned that Toyota, Honda and other Japanese automakers are continuing to develop in-car operating systems and aim to launch them around 2025. In addition to these traditional automakers, American and Chinese technology giants such as Google and Huawei have also joined the race for next-generation in-vehicle systems.

It is noted that Nikkei Asia had previously reported that Mazda Motors will launch a plug-in hybrid vehicle in China as early as 2025 and will jointly develop it with its partner Changan Automobile.

At present, Mazda is not active in promoting electric vehicles. Plug-ins and electric vehicles combined will account for about 2% of the 1.1 million vehicles the company sold globally in 2022. Mazda President and CEO Masahiro Moro said at the Tokyo Motor Show: “My impression is that 70% of new cars sold in China are plug-in cars.” He revealed that between April and September, Mazda’s new cars in China were Sales fell 10% year-on-year.

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“Mazda CX-70 preview picture”

At present, the official has not revealed more details about the new car, but it may be a five-seat version of the CX-90. If so, the two models will share many design elements, including the power system.

“Mazda CX-90”

It is not yet certain whether the model under the curtain in the trailer is the CX-70, but it can be seen that this car still pays more attention to the practicality of space.

“Mazda CX-90”

From the body lines, you can see that the new car has a clear waistline and lines on the engine cover. Its front face looks somewhat different from the CX-90. It also has a longer wheelbase.

In terms of power, the new car will be equipped with a 3.3T turbocharged six-cylinder engine + 48V light hybrid system. The entry-level model has a maximum power of 209 kW and a maximum torque of 450 N·m; the high-end model has a maximum power of 254 kW and a maximum torque of 500 N·m. 2.5L plug-in hybrid, with a maximum power of 241 kilowatts and a maximum torque of 500 N·m.

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“Mazda CX-80 rendering”

Regarding the design aspect, the Mazda CX-80 is not expected to bring many surprises. It is still the family-style design we are familiar with and looks like a large CX-60. Of course, as a product with a higher positioning, it will bring longer rear doors, wider D-pillars, a new style of front surround, and the window frames will be equipped with chrome decoration.

Entering the car, we will not find too many changes. Friends who are familiar with the Mazda brand will definitely feel more familiar after seeing this central control screen. It is understood that the central control screen is 12.3 inches in size and has built-in wireless CarPlay and Android Auto. In addition, the new car will also be equipped with 360-degree panoramic images, HUD head-up display, facial recognition and other functions. It can be seen that the new car is equipped with an openable panoramic sunroof. It is reported that the Mazda CX-80 will have better interior quality and emphasize a luxurious atmosphere.

In terms of power, the new car will bring many choices, including the e-Skyactiv D 3.3T inline six-cylinder diesel engine with a mild hybrid system, the e-Skyactiv-G 3.3L inline six-cylinder gasoline engine with a mild hybrid system, 2.5 L plug-in hybrid system, all models will be matched with an 8-speed automatic transmission. In addition, we also learned that the new car will also be equipped with an e-Skyactiv X 3.0L compression ignition engine. It is reported that the fuel economy of the new car will reach a new height.

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For the Chinese market, at the 2023 Guangzhou Auto Show, Mazda CX-50 HEV was officially launched, with a total of four models launched, priced from 195,800 RMB to 239,800 RMB. The new car is equipped with the e-AWD electronic four-wheel drive system and Mazda Mi-Drive intelligent driving mode.

In addition, judging from the sales data in November, Changan Mazda sold 9,360 units, and its sales volume is undoubtedly the Mazda CX-50.

Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro recently said in an interview that Mazda plans to launch 7-8 new pure electric vehicles by 2030 with the help of Toyota, and believes that they will account for 25-40% of its global sales. The plans are less aggressive than some rivals and were made amid uncertainty about demand for electric vehicles.

“One of the biggest issues for us is uncertainty about demand,” Morrow said. “In the current market, pure electric vehicles are not moving that fast. So we may be a little slower in terms of launch. Not necessarily in terms of timing, but in terms of acceleration. Between now and 2030, which is the dawn of electrification, we have to go through this bumpy ride. We just have to meet the needs and desires of consumers. Currently, customers Alternative solutions other than pure electric vehicles are being looked for.”

It is reported that Mazda’s future pure electric vehicles will be developed and sold through the new e-Mazda division and built on a scalable platform. The first of these new models will be launched between 2025 and 2027. Sources say the product line will initially focus on crossovers offering single-motor and dual-motor powertrains.

Moro declined to disclose battery pack details, but the company has signed supply contracts with Panasonic and Envision AESC Japan. It also operates a battery joint venture called Prime Planet Energy & Solutions with Toyota and Panasonic.

Not only that, Mazda will also rely on Toyota to cut some of the investment it needs to build pure electric vehicles. Mazda said electronics and automotive software systems developed with Toyota will be used in Mazda-branded pure electric vehicles starting around 2026, which Moro said will allow it to save 70-80% of total investment costs alone.

“There are a lot of things that a single company can’t do alone,” Moro said. “In the past, we might have said this was a competitive area. But now, it’s a collaborative area.”

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