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Next-generation Mazda MX-5 could be EV

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10 years ago, Mazda launched the fourth generation of the MX-5, and now the Japanese company is working on the development of the next generation, which could be a step into the future. According to Auto Express, Mazda is currently considering offering an all-electric version in addition to the version powered by the new combustion engine.

Auto Express claims that the secret patents reveal an electric-powered MX-5. They envisage a battery located in the transmission tunnel, which is the opposite of the construction of the standard architecture that electric vehicles have. This is not new, as the Lamborghini Revuelto uses the same architecture with a 3.8 kWh battery also located in the transmission tunnel. The car will also have two batteries located behind both seats, similar to the new all-electric Porsche Cayman. There is no information about the battery, but some rumors say that Mazda could opt for a 35.5 kWh battery.

What can also be learned from the aforementioned documents is that the moment of inertia of the steering can be further reduced, because the battery is installed in the tunnel, which allows the center of gravity of the vehicle to be close to the middle. This is a familiar philosophy of the company that has contributed to the MX-5 being more agile and manageable.

Also, the documents show a single electric motor located behind the seats, so it is expected that the MX-5 will retain rear-wheel drive. The new Skyactiv-Z engine is expected to power the next generation of the MX-5 after the current generation is retired, meaning we could expect two different Mazda MX-5 models by 2027.

Source: Auto Express

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2026 Mazda 6e

In 2024, Mazda launched the EZ-6, which was only offered in the domestic Chinese market. Now, production has also begun for the rest of the world, which will be sold under the name Mazda 6e.

The Mazda 6e is 4,921 mm long with a wheelbase of 2,895 mm, and is built on the Changan EPA platform. Customers will be able to choose between two versions, and two equipment packages will be available in Europe.

The entry-level version is equipped with a 68.8 kWh battery that provides a range of up to 479 kilometers per WLTP cycle. Using a 200 kW DC charger, the battery is charged from 10 to 80 percent in 22 minutes, while a 15-minute charge is enough to cover 235 kilometers.

The second version is the Mazda 6e Long Range, which comes with a larger 80 kWh battery that provides a range of 552 kilometers per WLTP cycle. It is powered by a single electric motor with 245 hp.

When it comes to equipment, buyers can choose between the Takumi and Takumi Plus equipment packages. Takumi includes an interior covered in imitation leather in beige or black, while Takumi Plus offers premium Nappa brown leather or brushed leather, and an electronically dimming roof. A 14-speaker SonyPRO sound system is also available for the hatchback. There are also nine airbags, a driver assistance system with automatic emergency braking, a lane departure warning system and a traffic sign recognition system.

Source: Mazda

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Mazda is developing a new small SUV

For years, Mazda has had a bad business policy that has cost the company financial losses and the loss of a large number of customers. However, the latest information suggests that Mazda is waking up, and several sketches announce the arrival of a new small SUV, the Mazda CX-20.

The Mazda 2 is leaving the market soon, and the same could happen with the hybrid version, the Mazda 2 Hybrid. This is a sign that the Japanese company urgently needs a new model from the B-segment that could restore at least some of the reputation it once had.

The company plans to expand its plant in Thailand, and has reached an agreement with the government for an investment of 148 million dollars. This means an increase in annual production to 100,000 cars, not only for the domestic Thai market, but also for other world markets. The new Mazda BT-50 will be one of those produced at these plants, and it will be joined by two new models that will arrive in the next 2-3 years.

What can be seen in the sketches is that the car will have a sporty design, which is currently adopted by many manufacturers of this type of vehicle, and which has proven to be very successful. It will have round taillights or Mazda-style semi-circular daytime running lights.

The Mazda 2 Hybrid was a rebranded Toyota Yaris, which didn’t turn out to be a smart move. Now the question is whether Mazda will repeat the same mistake and try to clone the Toyota model again.

Source: Reuters