Mazda CX‑6e vs. Model Y
A new walkaround video frames Mazda's 2026 CX‑6e as a cheaper alternative to the Tesla Model Y, highlighting aggressive pricing below the typical $40K benchmark and a focus on build quality and practical features. (youtube.com)
Mazda launched the model in China as the EZ‑60 on September 26, 2025, with official local pricing from 119,900 to 160,900 yuan (about $16,800–$22,600). (carnewschina.com) The China-built SUV is being exported under the Mazda CX‑6e name for international markets in 2026 and is produced by the Changan Mazda joint venture at a Nanjing assembly plant. (electrive.com) Mazda lists multiple battery options and outputs for the CX‑6e: battery capacities reported include about 66.8 kWh and 79.97 kWh for BEV versions and a 31.73 kWh LFP pack for the range‑extender EREV, with a peak power figure around 190 kW (≈255 hp). (en.wikipedia.org) Mazda says the larger battery variants yield WLTP-range estimates in the order of 520–620 km (roughly 320–390 miles), and the model’s underpinnings are shared with the Deepal S07 platform used by the Changan group. (en.wikipedia.org) U.S. pricing for the 2026 Tesla Model Y has been reported at about $41,380 including destination by Cars.com (February 19, 2026), while some outlets noted an earlier late‑2025 base trim listing at $39,990, illustrating variation in published starting prices. (cars.com) Inside the CX‑6e Mazda is equipping a digital cockpit that has been described as including a 10.2‑inch instrument cluster, heads‑up display and a 14.6‑inch central touchscreen alongside SAE Level‑2 driver assistance claims. (carscoops.com)
