Mazda CX-6e
New from £42,980
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You can charge this vehicle in 27 minutes at its fastest charging speed of 350 kW
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Is the Mazda CX-6e SUV a good car?
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Words by: Autotrader
"While it already has numerous SUVs in its lineup, the Mazda CX-6e is the company's first battery-powered SUV, following closely behind the Mazda 6e and both more conventional offerings than the delightfully quirky MX-30 that launched the brand into the electric age. Accordingly, Mazda takes a pragmatic approach to its model line-up, with a single powertrain and just two specification grades. While it stops short of being a class-leader for range, it scores well in other aspects such as passenger space and refinement, though it’s not the most engaging Mazda we’ve driven. However, its modern exterior design gives it an edge over models such as the Volkswagen ID.4 and Ford Mustang Mach-E, while its tech-focused interior is a match for those from Chinese rivals."
Green Rating
As a fully electric car, the Mazda produces no local exhaust emissions. However, because it is built in China, transporting it to the UK generates more CO2 than for similarly-sized cars manufactured closer to home. On the plus side, its LFP battery avoids the use of materials such as nickel and cobalt. Mazda is targeting carbon neutrality across its global factories by 2035 and throughout its entire production chain by 2050.
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Running costs for a Mazda CX-6e
The Mazda CX-6e isn’t the most efficient electric SUV in its segment, nor the one with the longest range. The upside is that the LFP battery can be charged to its maximum each time, so you should be able to get close to its official 300-mile range between plugging back in. Its peak DC fast charge rate of 200kW falls short of the competition’s, with a 10 to 80 per cent charge taking 24 minutes. It does 11kW AC charging, while at home a full charge can be done in eight hours, so overnight charging with a preferable off-peak tariff from your utility provider will make this Mazda affordable to run.
Reliability of a Mazda CX-6e
The Mazda CX-6e should be a relatively trouble-free ownership experience on account of its electric powertrain, LFP battery and passive suspension. Mazda provides a vehicle warranty that lasts six years or 100,000 miles, while the high-voltage battery gets an eight-year or 100,000-mile warranty. This is in accordance with cars being kept within the recommended service schedule, which for electric Mazdas is every 12 months or 12,500 miles.
Safety for a Mazda CX-6e
As with all new cars today, the Mazda CX-6e comes equipped with a raft of driver assistance systems, but many of these are overly sensitive. The lane keeping assist is too keen to tug at the steering wheel, while the audible alerts for changes in speed limit zones soon became distracting. Many of these can be switched off or muted, but they reactivate by default. All versions of the CX-6e come with nine airbags, including front and side airbags up front and a central airbag between those seats to prevent occupants from colliding in the event of a crash. In the rear, there are side and curtain airbags. A rear-facing camera can detect children in the rear seats and display that on the front screen for the driver. The system can also sound an alert to ensure young children aren’t accidentally left in the car unattended. The CX-6e has not yet gone through the Euro NCAP safety assessment, but we expect it to achieve a high score as all of Mazda’s models over the last decade have achieved a five-star rating.
How comfortable is the Mazda CX-6e
There is a good range of movement for the driver’s seat and steering wheel, so most people will find it easy to achieve a comfortable driving position. The front seats are comfortable, and on Takumi Plus versions there are both heated and ventilated seats in the front and rear. Rear passenger space is quite generous, particularly when it comes to legroom. A large panoramic glass roof is standard and adds to the sense of spaciousness in the rear. Sadly, ride quality feels busy and less than smooth, though there are impressively low levels of noise in the cabin even at higher speeds. The price for a spacious rear is a boot volume that isn’t class-leading, but ought to be enough for most people. Its aperture is large, and the load level isn’t too high, while folding the rear seats down boosts cargo volume to 1,434 litres. The CX-6e is also equipped with an 80-litre ‘frunk’ under what would be the bonnet on a car with a conventional engine.
Features of the Mazda CX-6e
There are just two specification grades for the Mazda CX-6e, and neither will leave you feeling short-changed. All get a significant 26-inch touch-screen display stretching across to the passenger side. The infotainment system isn’t the most intuitive to use but connects via Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, so it’s easy to use more of your favourite apps from your phone. Due to the design of that screen, there are no traditional instruments directly in front of the driver. Speed and other essential information are in the top corner of the display nearest the steering wheel, but all versions also get a colour head-up display putting most of this information in your eye line. Both the front and rear feature multiple USB-C ports and there is a wireless charging pad in the centre console, too. Other features include side-view cameras in place of traditional door mirrors on Takumi Plus versions. These not only look a bit sci-fi, but they also help to reduce wind noise and drag. The feed from these cameras is relayed onto colour displays on the inner sides of the doors, and this does take some getting used to, as does not being able to alter what you see by moving your head position. The view automatically enlarges when the indicators are activated. Takumi Plus versions also get a digital rearview mirror, providing a wider view of the road behind.
Power for a Mazda CX-6e
With only one powertrain available you at least don’t suffer the agony of choice offered by some rivals. That said, the performance of the CX-6e is well suited to real-world driving and Mazda isn’t trying to grab headlines with its power outputs. A single electric motor drives the rear wheels through a single-speed automatic gearbox. It produces 258 horsepower, good for a 0-62mph sprint of 7.9 seconds. There are three driving modes, including a Sport setting, but there’s little difference in overall driving experience across the settings. Having the motor placed on the rear axle helps the handling, as the front end only needs to deal with steering and suspension. Drivers can also choose from various levels of energy recuperation. If you need to do some towing, the electric Mazda can pull a braked trailer up to 1,500kg.
Lease deals
These deals are based on terms of 8,000 miles, for a 36 month lease with a 6 months initial payment.
Standard equipment
Expect the following equipment on your Mazda CX-6e SUV. This may vary between trim levels.
- 11kW Max AC Charging
- 1x 12V Outlet in Centre Console with Cap
- 200kW Max DC Fast Charging
- 26.45 Inch 5k Resolution Colour Centre Touchscreen Display
- Built-In Navigation System with EV Route Planner
- External Bluetooth Music Speaker
- FM and DAB+ Radio with 23 Speaker Surround-Sound System
- Integrated Bluetooth
- Mazda 6e App Integration
- MyMazda App Connectivity - Connected Services
- Over-The-Air (OTA) Updates
- Qi Wireless Charging
- Rear Function Colour Touchscreen
- USB-A Connection (1x Front)
- USB-C Connections x2 (1 Front, 1 Rear)
- Vehicle to Load (V2L)
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- e-Call with GPS
- 19in Alloy Wheels - Black Machined Aerodynamic
- A and B Pillars and Roof in Gloss Black
- Black Lower Door Trim with Mazda Lettering
- Body Coloured - Electrically-Adjustable - Heated - Auto Power Folding Door Mirrors with Memory Function
- Body Coloured Front Bumper Featuring Illuminated Front Signature Wing and Charging Animation
- Electric Windows - One Touch Auto Up and Down
- Emergency Tyre Repair Kit
- External Voice Announcements
- Frameless Doors Front and Rear with Flush Power Door Handle
- Front Doors Have Insulated Glass Windows
- Lower Front and Rear Bumper - Side Sill and Wheel Arch Mouldings in Gloss Black
- Panoramic Glass Roof, Tinted and Heat Reflective with Electric Sunshade
- Privacy Glass - Rear
- Rear Roof Spoiler - Gloss Black
- 3-Stage Heated Seats
- 3-Stage Ventilated Seats
- 4 Way Electrically Adjustable Passenger Seat - Slide and Recline
- 8 Way Electrically Adjustable Driver's Seat - Slide - Recline - Height and Lumbar
- Air Purifier
- Automatic Rain Sensing Front Windscreen Wipers
- Black Maztex Heated Steering Wheel
- Black Roof Lining
- Charging Cable Storage Bag
- Door Pockets - Driver - Front Passenger and Two Rear
- Driver Seat Memory
- Driver and Front Passenger Sun Visors with Vanity Mirror and Lights
- Dual-Zone Climate Control Air-Conditioning with Rear Air-Vents
- Frameless Auto Dimming Rear-View Mirror
- Front Centre Storage with Two Cupholders
- Front Under-Bonnet Storage Area with 80L Capacity and False Floor with Drain Plugs
- Gesture Control
- Glovebox with Interior Illumination
- Grab Handles - Front Passenger and Two Rear
- Inner Door Handle - Push Button Type Door Opening
- Interior Ambient Lighting
- Interior LED Lighting
- Luggage Compartment - LED Illumination
- Luggage Compartment - Tonneau Cover
- Power Liftgate
- Rear Folding Centre Armrest with 2 Cup Holders
- Seatback Pocket - Driver and Front Passenger
- Seats - 60-40 Split Folding Rear
- Side Door Trim with Amethyst and White Maztex Accents
- Steering Wheel - Manual Telescopic and Tilt Adjust
- Steering Wheel - Mounted Audio and Bluetooth Controls
- Steering Wheel Shift Lever
- Three Height Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
- 360 Degree View Monitor with 'See Through View' and Side View Monitor
- Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) including Blind Spot Prevention
- Drive Mode Selection
- Driver Attention Alert - DAA
- Front and Rear Parking Sensors
- Lane Departure Warning System
- Large Windscreen Projected Colour Head-Up Display
- Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go
- Rear Collision Warning (RCW)
- Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) with Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA)
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
- Voice Recognition
- ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
- Airbags - Curtain Front and Rear
- Airbags - Front Central
- Airbags - Front and Rear Side
- Alarm and Immobiliser
- Child Presence Detection (CPD)
- Cruising and Traffic Support (CTS) with Lane Change Assist (LCA)
- DSC - Dynamic Stability Control
- Door Opening Warning (DOW)
- Driver Monitoring (DM)
- Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold Function and Auto-Disengage Function
- Emergency Lane-Keeping with Lane Keep Assist (LAS) and Blind Spot Assist
- Emergency Stop Signalling System (ESS)
- Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)
- Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation System - Auto Switch
- Hill Launch Assist - HLA
- ISOFIX Child Seat Anchorage
- Passive Collision Signal
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert - RCTA
- Remote Central Locking
- Seatbelt Reminder Audible Warning
- Secondary Collision Reduction
- Single Stage Front Driver and Passenger Airbags
- Smart Brake Support - Front
- Smart Brake Support - Rear Crossing
- Smart Keyless Entry
- Smartphone Bluetooth Key Sharing
- Heat Pump
- Speed Limit Assistant
- Type 2 Mode 3 Charging Cable
- Vehicle Modes
- LED Headlights with Signature LED Lighting - Automatic Dusk Sensing - High Beam Control (HBC) - Manual Adjustment and Coming Home Functionality
- Signature LED Rear Combination Lights
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