On June 13, the moment the 2026 Chongqing Auto Show opened, Changan Mazda brought a wealth of highlights. Under the theme "Still Mazda", the brand showcased multiple heavy-hitting global models at Hall N8, not only the classic sports car MX-5 full of nostalgia, but also two strategic-level new energy vehicles — MAZDA EZ-6 and MAZDA EZ-60, as well as the EZ-60 Mazda Edition launched in April, showcasing the latest achievements after the transition to new energy to the outside world. A user co-creation plan was also announced on site, and leveraging the 618 event, a set of substantial purchase benefits were rolled out.
Built to Global Standards, Award-Winning
EZ-6 and EZ-60 were aimed at the global market from the start, with design, safety, and handling all at high standards. EZ-6 has just won the "2026 World Car of the Year Design Award", which is the first time a Chinese new energy car has won this grand prize; EZ-60 is even more impressive, winning 8 top world design awards in one go, unique in the SUV segment.
Safety was not compromised either, both models were developed according to Chinese and European dual five-star standards. EZ-6 holds 5 authoritative safety certifications including C-NCAP, E-NCAP, etc., while the battery safety of EZ-60 even met new national and European standards ahead of schedule. Changan Mazda also reassured all new energy vehicle owners — "Lifetime battery fire compensation", no mileage limit and no limit on which owner.
How does it drive? EZ-60 proved it directly on the track. At the China New Energy Vehicle Rally Championship, it took the Rally SUV Class Championship and the Rally Series Overall Runner-up. At the auto show, Jihao, who is both an owner and a champion driver, shared his racing experience: driving the completely stock pure electric EZ-60, over a high-intensity schedule of 6 days and 910 kilometers, facing mostly range-extended and plug-in hybrid opponents, finally relying on the vehicle's stable quality and "man-machine integration" handling, breaking out from 100 vehicles. This is a thorough test of the mass-produced car's hard power.
[Changan Mazda Owner and Champion Driver Jihao]
Strong Export Momentum, Stable Domestic Sales
In terms of global recognition, Changan Mazda also performed well. It has successfully obtained full vehicle certification for the EU, UK, and Australia major markets, the first joint venture new energy vehicle enterprise in China to achieve this goal. At the end of May, more than 80 dealers from Europe, Australia, and Thailand specially visited the Nanjing factory, highly recognizing the production quality control. Currently, EZ-6 and EZ-60 pre-sale performance overseas is very good, and EZ-60 domestically has consecutively won the sales championship of joint venture new energy mid-size SUVs for 7 months.
Wu Xuxi, Executive Vice President of Changan Mazda Automotive Sales Branch, said clearly: "Changan Mazda is now Mazda's global new energy full vehicle design, R&D, manufacturing and export center. We can promise every user that what you buy is a true global car."
[Wu Xuxi, Executive Deputy General Manager of Changan Mazda Automotive Sales Branch]
Playing with Users, The Brand Becomes Warmer
With 5 million users in the Chinese market, Changan Mazda continues to focus on the "User+" concept this year, carrying out a series of co-creation activities, to realize the phrase "Still Mazda" through real connections. Owners and Mazda fans participating in the activities have the chance to attend this year's fan gala.
For example, "Wish Journey" at the beginning of the year, users make wishes, brands help fulfill them, making the relationship more like friends; Cumulative 11 issues of "Owner Story Collection", telling the real life of many owners — there are philanthropists who donated to education for 7 years, there are leaders organizing car clubs to care for special needs children, and couples connected by Mazda, adding many warm tones to the brand.
[Champion Driver Jihao (Left) / "Joy Mazda Creator" Sun Jingyi (Right) Sharing Their Car Ownership Life]
The "Joy Mazda Creator" and "National Broker" plans are to build a stage for owners who love to share. 00s generation EZ-60 owner Sun Jingyi shared her feelings as a beginner: "My daily work is busy, so I use spare time to post driving impressions. Although it's the first time participating, but car club members and staff were very helpful. As long as you are a Mazda owner, like to share, and love making friends, you are welcome to play."
Additionally, the second season of "Green Seedling Program" launched in May is entering multiple universities, chatting with young people about design, driving control, intelligence, simultaneously launched EZ-60 National University Modification Design Competition, not only allowing good ideas to take root, also providing summer internship slots. In terms of public welfare, Changan Mazda has donated and built 12 Hope Primary Schools in Yunnan for consecutive years, total investment over 10 million. In June, launched the "Every Kilometer Has Goodwill" campaign, converting user travel mileage directly into public welfare funds, used to improve children's learning and living.
618 Benefits Maxed Out, Great Time to Buy a Car
Taking advantage of the auto show's heat, Changan Mazda simultaneously launched "Ride Summer Vibes, Enjoy 618 Mega Sale". From now until June 30, purchasing any series models can enjoy a package of benefits: trade-in has up to 17,000 Yuan manufacturer subsidy plus 20,000 Yuan national subsidy, buying designated models also comes with a value 7,999 Yuan exclusive set, containing original factory charging piles, LLumar window films, and TPE floor mats and trunk mats. Financial aspect has 0 Down Payment 5-Year Low Interest plan (Average Annual Fee Rate 1.99%), plus a lifetime "Zero-Burn" benefit worth 7,999 Yuan. Visiting the store to test drive new energy vehicles, also receive a state intangible cultural heritage Jinling Gold Foil. Specific details can be consulted with local authorized dealers.
"Still Mazda" is not a slogan. Changan Mazda, while inheriting brand genes, indeed put user needs first. In the future, it will continue to build cars to global standards, making friends with users through sincerity. From June 13 to 21, friends who want to feel the charm of these global cars, might as well visit Hall N8 of Chongqing International Expo Center.
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