Mazda CX-6e Price and Full Specs Australia: From $59,106 With 484km Range

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Mazda has dropped the full specs for the CX-6e, and we've now added it to the CarSorted database. The GT starts at $59,106 before on-road costs with a 77.94kWh battery and 484km of ADR-tested range. That undercuts the Tesla Model Y by nearly $7,000. The Azami steps up to $62,232 with 21-inch alloys and a digital rear-view mirror. Both are single motor RWD.

Orders are open now. You can check out the full Mazda CX-6e GT specs page or the Azami specs page on CarSorted, then compare them against any EV in Australia with 470+ data points per car.

Two Variants, One Battery, Simple Choice

Mazda is keeping it tight. Two trims, same battery, same motor, same drivetrain. The only real differences are wheels, range (bigger wheels = less range), and a handful of interior upgrades on the Azami.

The $3,126 step from GT to Azami gets you 21-inch alloys (which look great but cost 16km of range), a digital rear-view mirror instead of the standard frameless auto-dimming unit, and slightly different mirror geometry. Both get the 26.45-inch widescreen, 23-speaker audio, panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats, three-zone climate, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, colour windscreen head-up display, and the full safety suite with 9 airbags. The GT is the value pick.

The battery warranty is 8 years / 160,000km, which is longer than the 5-year vehicle warranty. That's a strong signal from Mazda on battery confidence.

Design: Properly Mazda

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This is not the MX-30. The CX-6e looks like a proper Mazda, not a science experiment. The front end has a clean, flowing design with slim headlights and a closed-off grille that still reads unmistakably as Mazda. The profile is coupe-SUV, with a sloping roofline that gives it a sportier stance than the Model Y's more upright shape.

At the rear, a full-width light bar runs across the tailgate with "MAZDA" spelled out in individual letters. It looks premium. The overall proportions are taut and well-resolved. This is the kind of design that ages well, which is exactly what Mazda does best.

Interior: That Screen Though

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The cabin is a significant departure from current Mazda interiors. The centrepiece is a massive widescreen display that stretches across the full width of the dashboard. It combines the instrument cluster and infotainment into one continuous panel. Think Mercedes EQS vibes, but in a car that costs $60k, not $200k.

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Mazda has kept physical controls where they matter. There's a rotary controller on the centre console (familiar territory for Mazda owners), plus physical buttons for key functions. The steering wheel has a traditional circular design, not a yoke, and the seats look properly supportive with what appears to be leather or high-quality synthetic trim.

The overall cabin layout is clean and driver-focused, which is what Mazda does well. Material quality looks strong based on what we've seen so far. If they've carried over the build quality from the CX-5 and CX-60, this will be one of the nicest interiors in the electric SUV segment under $70k.

How It Stacks Up

Here's how the CX-6e slots in against the key rivals. Specs are based on what's been confirmed so far. We'll update this table once Mazda releases the full Australian spec sheet.

On price, the Mazda wins easily. On range, it trades blows with the Model Y and falls behind the Ioniq 5. The big question mark is DC charging speed. If the CX-6e is limited to 150kW, that's noticeably slower than the Model Y (250kW) and considerably behind the Ioniq 5's 800V architecture at 350kW. For buyers who do regular long road trips, charging speed matters. For daily commuters who charge at home, it won't.

Running Costs

Like every EV, the CX-6e should be cheap to run. Based on the 77.94kWh battery and typical EV efficiency, expect electricity costs around $650-800 per year charging at home on off-peak rates over 15,000km. A comparable petrol SUV like a Mazda CX-5 would cost $2,400-2,800 in fuel. That's $1,600-2,000 saved annually. Over five years, that's $8,000-10,000 back in your pocket. For a deeper look at the maths, check our EV vs Hybrid cost comparison.

Mazda's servicing costs are typically competitive, and EVs need far less maintenance than combustion cars. No oil changes, no timing belts, no exhaust system. Budget roughly $300-400 a year. The 5-year unlimited-kilometre warranty matches the industry standard, though it's shorter than Kia's 7 years and Chery's 7 years.

Our Take

The CX-6e is the car the MX-30 should have been. Proper range, proper size, proper pricing. At $59,106, Mazda is pricing to win, not just participate. The interior looks genuinely impressive, the design is sharp without trying too hard, and Mazda's reputation for build quality and driving dynamics should carry across to this platform.

The weak spots? 150kW DC charging is behind the competition for road trips. The 468L boot (plus 83L frunk) is practical but smaller than the Model Y's 854L. And 160mm of ground clearance won't impress anyone who goes off sealed roads. But for the typical suburban family who charges at home and wants a good-looking, well-built EV, this ticks a lot of boxes.

Both CX-6e variants are now live in the CarSorted database. Check the CX-6e GT or Azami specs page, then hit compare to stack them against any car in Australia.

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