Actually Good! Mazda’s Reborn Sedan Driven On Aussie Roads (Mazda 6e 2026 Review)

The demise of the Mazda 6 sedan felt all but inevitable until the brand announced its joint venture with Changan Automotive, resulting in the fully electric 6e. Under the skin, it shares DNA with the likes of the Deepal SL03 and is built in China, not Japan, but Mazda has worked hard to inject its DNA everywhere it can, from the unique design to the Australian-developed suspension setup. Priced from $49,990 before on-roads, the Mazda 6e is set to rival the likes of the Polestar 2 and Tesla Model 3 to catch the attention of Aussie buyers who still crave a sedan, even in the all-electric era. We’ve sampled the 6e before, but now it’s time to get behind the wheel and drive in full production guise on Australian roads before editor at large Nathan Ponchard provides our verdict. Time codes: 0:00 - Intro 0:37 - Under the skin 3:00 - Boot 3:24 - Interior 6:50 - The screen 10:18 - Back seat 11:28 - Driving 13:50 - Power 14:45 - Range 16:30 - Brakes 18:44 - Verdict As always, we don’t accept advertising from car manufacturers, and we’re powered by Budget Direct. Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/user/ChasingCarsAustralia?sub_confirmation=1 Chasing Cars on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chasingcarsaustralia/ Follow Chasing Cars on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingcars.com.au/ Chasing Cars is Australia's most independent source of new car reviews, car industry news, comparisons and car guides. We give you a critical look at every new car you should consider! Budget Direct Car Insurance is issued by Auto & General Insurance Company. See PDS & TMD at budgetdirect.com.au