Mazda Arata EV Concept Hints At Tesla Model Y Rival For 2025
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April 25, 2024 at 08:31
by Related: New Mazda6 Reborn As The Electric RWD EZ-6, But Only In China
Mazda describes the SUV’s design theme as “soulful + futuristic x modern” and the press blurb draws attention to the chunky doors that compress the window area and give the Arata a solid, purposeful stance. It’s certainly got far more presence and character than a Tesla Model Y.
The hood appears to be recessed allowing air drawn in through the grille to pass across it, just like on Dodge’s new electric Charger Daytona, and Mazda says the front fenders and rear pillars also feature similar “air tunnels.”
We’re not fans of the illuminated white “MAZDA” lettering on the sill panels, and we imagine that will be gone by the time the production version arrives. But the also-illuminated red lettering on the rear, again spelling out the brand name, looks like the kind of detail that could make it to the showroom. Mazda didn’t release any images of the concept’s interior or give away any drivetrain specifics.
Unfortunately for those of us in the West, it seems the Arata will only be offered in China. Mazda has confirmed that the EZ-6 and a series of future EVs – which we can only presume include the production Arata – have been developed in conjunction with China’s Changan Automobile. Changan currently offers a similar-sized SUV called the Shenlan S7 with both electric and range-extender hybrid power, so it seems logical that Mazda would use that as the base for its own electric SUV.
Would you like to see Mazda bring this Model Y-fighter to the rest of the world? Leave a comment and let us know.
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