Mazda is finally about to launch a real electric SUV: Here’s our first look at the new EZ-60

It’s about the size of a Tesla Model Y and surprisingly stylish. Mazda revealed the new EZ-60 on Thursday, giving us our first look at the new electric SUV that will be sold globally.

Mazda unveils first look at the new EZ-60 electric SUV

The EZ-60 is a “dream car” designed by Mazda’s joint venture partner in China, Changan Mazda. It will be the second EV, following the EZ-6 electric sedan launched last October.

After revealing the first official images on Thursday, Changan Mazda said its new electric SUV will be “another masterpiece of the brand’s new energy strategy.”

Based on Changan’s EPA1 platform, the EZ-60 will be a sibling to the Deepal S07 crossover SUV. It will arrive with similar specs and powertrain configurations. The S07 is powered by a 79.97 kWh battery, good for WLTP range of 295 miles. With charging rates at 93 kW, the electric SUV can fast charge (30% to 80%) in 35 mins.

Since the Deepal S07 is 4,750 mm long, 1,930 mm wide, and 1,625 mm, Mazda’s electric SUV is expected to be about the same size. That’s about the size of a Tesla Model Y at 4,750 mm long, 1,920 mm wide, and 1,624 mm tall.

Like the EZ-6, the electric SUV features Mazda’s new “Soul of Motion” design, which includes a full-length light bar across the front, slim LED headlights, and a redesigned logo.

Changan Mazda said the integrated D-pillar air duct design is the first for a new energy SUV model. The design not only looks sleek, but it improves its aerodynamics.

Although the interior will be revealed later this month, it will likely include a similar setup to the EZ-6. The revamped interior features 14.6″ infotainment and 10.1″ driver display screens. Other premium features like zero-gravity reclining seats and a 50″ virtual head-up display add to the “Smart Cabin” interior.

Mazda’s first 6e model, the global version of the EZ-6, rolled off the production line last week. Built at Changan Mazda’s plant in China, the electric sedan will be exported to Europe, Thailand, and other global markets.

In China, the EZ-6 starts at 139,800, or about $20,000, with a CLTC driving range of up to 600 km (372 miles). It will be available in Europe with two battery options, 68.8 kWh and 80 kWh, providing 479 km (300 miles) and 552 km (343 miles) of WLTP driving range.

Changan Mazda will unveil the new EZ-60 electric SUV on April 23 at the Shanghai International Auto Show. Check back soon for more updates.