Is Mazda getting serious about EVs? CX-6e SUV confirmed for Australia in 2026 as the electric alternative to the CX-5

Mazda has locked within the certainly electrical CX-6e medium SUV for a 2026 arrival right here in Australia.

Its medium sizing will hope to present an effortless transition for traders of the trendy CX-5 attempting to change to an all-electrical drivetrain, but presumably extra importantly, its sourcing from China should silent gain it extra competitively priced than old electrical Mazda efforts.

It’s the second product from a joint venture between Mazda and Chongqing Changan Automobile Co, following the 6e sedan which is on legend of come within the latter half of 2026.

Once on sale in Australia, the CX-6e will seemingly be part of a rising self-discipline of competitive electrical midsize SUV opponents, in conjunction with the Tesla Model Y, BYD Sealion 7 and Zeekr 7X.

CX-6e vary, charging instances and additional

All key particulars, in conjunction with pricing, grades, hardware and even a particular launch date, remain beneath wraps for now, but specs launched for the UK would possibly presumably offer some insight into what to request right here in Australia.

Unveiled at Brussels Motor Show off closing week, the CX-6e facets a 78kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack with a WLTP using vary of as much as 482km.

A most DC charging fee of 195kW is claimed to present a 10-80 p.c high-up time of 24 minutes, with 11kW AC charging moreover accessible.

The spec confirmed featured a single 189kW/290Nm motor on the rear axle, ravishing for a 0-100km/h time of 7.9 seconds. It’s anticipated, alternatively, that all-wheel-pressure versions will seemingly be part of the local lineup.

26-rush display camouflage camouflage dominates CX-6e’s cabin

An unmissable feature of the CX-6e’s cabin invent is the mountainous 26-rush touchscreen, which sweeps across the centre of the dashboard to the passenger aspect, with a dual-layer operate so as that driver and passenger can use the set up for hundreds of capabilities.

The setup is complemented by a heads-up existing for the motive force and the blueprint silent integrates outmoded smartphone mediate software in Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Mazda has trimmed the interior in a diversity of coloration schemes, in conjunction with hundreds of two-tone alternatives, with one in a placing pink and pearl colour.

A cargo ability of 468 litres is quoted for the 5-seater, rising to 1434 litres when the second row is folded flat.

Pricing of round £forty five,000 (circa-$90,000 AUD) has been estimated for the CX-6e within the UK, where vehicle costs are most regularly better, nonetheless it remains to be viewed where this new SUV will land.

Shall we embrace, the Model Y Prolonged-Differ RWD starts from £51,990 (circa-$104,000 AUD) but is priced from $68,900 right here in Australia, suggesting the Mazda would possibly presumably land within the low $60,000 vary right here.

Corpulent particulars on safety tech remain beneath wraps but Mazda guarantees a corpulent arsenal of driver aids backed by new-expertise cameras and sensors, alongside with the passive protection of 9 airbags.