Going inside breaks the illusion. Its color, material and finish options are all top-notch, and the ambiance is only enhanced by its wide, standard panoramic sunroof. But it is not necessary to look for shapes and architecture shared with the Changan Deepal S07 on which it is based. While this isn’t the end of the world (the Deepal S07 is a four-star car in these quarters), it does make the CX-6e another car that seems to have deviated from Mazda’s usual playbook.
Yes, its huge 26-inch touchscreen has swallowed up too many features. Placing such a massive array of pixels on top of an otherwise delightfully simple dashboard architecture is already jarring. Trying to toggle any of the car’s functions while in motion, and being quickly admonished by the screen itself for your moment of distraction, only irritates more. You may get used to it during a long-term lease, but surely a better balance can be struck between touchscreen flexibility and fixed functionality.
A very clear and legible head-up display is standard, and is essential given that, unlike the 6e saloon, there is no instrument cluster here. The quality of the HUD ensures that it won’t be an issue, but anyone buying the CX-6e for their first EV might find its cabin a leap of faith as a result.
Top marks for comfort and refinement: this is a very calm and zen place, even at the triple-digit speeds it allows on a German autobahn, and there’s generous space for adults in the back, with ample room to get your feet under the front seats.
It seems like a very well-equipped car for its modest starting price.
An 80-liter boot complements the boot volume of 468/1,434 liters.
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