Mazda CX-6e review

Exterior & design of the 2027 Mazda CX-6e

• Smooth design informed by aerodynamics
• Stylish shape and colour options
• Big wheels reduce range

We've been fans of Mazda design for many years and the CX-6e doesn't let the side down. It builds on the design language introduced with the Mazda6e, though is arguably even more refined.

Up front is what Mazda calls its 'signature wing', joining the high-set daytime running lamps in a distinctive shape that evokes a radiator grille - which, of course, the all-electric CX-6e does not have.

Instead, there's a lighting sequence when you lock or unlock the car, and even when it's charging. The actual headlights are integrated into the sharply sloping lower apron, giving the SUV a concept-car-like appearance.

The bonnet allows air through a vent and over the windscreen, while its sculpted surface smooths the overall look and complements the relatively unadorned flanks.

There's plenty of detail on the CX-6e's side to appreciate if you look closer. Neat aerodynamic touches include the flush-fitting door handles and subtle vents in the D-pillars behind the side glass, exiting either side of the rear windscreen.

Meanwhile the Mazda name is embossed in the gloss-black side sills, which intersect with wheelarch extensions in the same finish.

This carries through to the rear bumper, matching the black roof. The Mazda wordmark is written across the back under a distinctive full-width LED light bar and viewed from the rear three-quarter angle the rising waistline of the CX-6e can really be appreciated.

It's undoubtedly one of the better-looking SUVs or crossovers on the market. Many car brands would refer to it as an SUV-coupe if this were their own work and there's certainly no pretence at ruggedness in the design. The CX-6e doesn't even have roof bars.

Dimensions of the 2027 Mazda CX-6e

Length:

4,850mm

Width:

1,948mm (mirrors folded) - digital side cameras reduce width by 6mm

Height:

1,620mm

Wheelbase:

2,902mm

Paint colours for the 2027 Mazda CX-6e

There are seven paint colours for the Mazda CX-6e, two of which incur no extra cost - Crystal White Pearl and Jet Black.

Aero Grey and Air Stream Blue are €1,000; Machine Grey and the luscious Nightfall Violet hue shown in most of our images are €1,150; and it's €1,300 for Soul Red Crystal. In all cases other than Jet Black, the CX-6e's roof is painted a contrasting black colour.

Interior, practicality, tech & comfort of the 2027 Mazda CX-6e

• Flat floor across the back
• Massive touchscreen up front
• Boot volume boosted by frunk

Mazda has steadily been improving the interior quality of its cars in recent years and the CX-6e continues this trend even though it has a radically different look to any other car in the range, partly due to its vast 26-inch display.

Spanning the dashboard, and continuing behind that display, is an acrylic interpretation of the company's signature wing motif, which is illuminated and adjusts according to the chosen driving mode.

As we've come to expect from modern cars, there's a distinct lack of physical buttons on the dashboard, and even the steering wheel's buttons serve multiple purposes depending on how you press them.

Takumi models get a choice of black or Warm Beige Maztex upholstery, while Takumi Plus adds two-tone Amethyst and White Maztex upholstery.

Getting comfortable in the driver's seat

Electrically operated front seats are standard in the CX-6e, with adjustment for height, distance from the wheel and seat-back angle.

The steering wheel is manually adjustable for reach and rake over a wide range of movement, so most people will find it easy to achieve a comfortable driving position.

Infotainment and technology

All versions of the Mazda CX-6e get a massive 26-inch touchscreen spanning a good deal of the dashboard. It runs a native operating system that is quick to respond to inputs.

Nonetheless, the lack of physical buttons is disappointing, and even though temperature controls are always visible at the base of the touchscreen, the area used to adjust them is small and not very easy to press while driving.

Both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are supported by the Mazda's infotainment system, and you can keep your smartphone charged via a wireless charging pad or the USB-C ports in the centre console.

There is no traditional instrument display behind the steering wheel, as the main information such as speed and remaining range is placed on the corner of the touchscreen nearest to the driver.

Thankfully, both versions of the CX-6e get a colour head-up display as standard that shows speed and navigation prompts.

Practicality around the cabin

As the drive selector is mounted on the steering column, there is plenty of storage space around the centre console. The top section between the front seats features an armrest that opens outwards to reveal a useful storage bin. Ahead of that is a pair of cupholders and the wireless charging pad.

Beneath all this is an open space that is large enough to accommodate a small bag and other oddments. The front door bins are a good size and it's easy to reach into them as well.

Rear-seat passenger space

Here is where the Mazda steals a march on many of its rivals. There is ample legroom and a further bonus is that the front seats are mounted high on their rails, creating additional space for rear passengers to stretch out.

Headroom is also generous, if not class-leading, partly due to the panoramic glass roof having a retractable cover over the rear seats.

Fitting child seats to the Mazda CX-6e

There are ISOFIX positions in both outer rear seats and accessing these is reasonably easy thanks to how far the doors open. The central rear seat is wide enough to accommodate some booster seats, too, but we recommend you try it out for yourself to ensure you can fit everything in. The front passenger seat also has an ISOFIX anchor point.

Boot space in the Mazda CX-6e

The CX-6e doesn't have the largest boot in its class, with 363 litres beneath the load cover - though Mazda quotes 468 litres when measured to the roof. The opening is large, however, and there's a flat load floor, which can be useful when loading in bulky items.

When you need more space, the rear seats can fold down in a 60:40 split. Doing so increases capacity to 1,434 litres and, should you need more space still, there's a frunk with an 80-litre capacity under the bonnet.

Towing with the Mazda CX-6e

When it comes to towing, the CX-6e can pull an unbraked trailer of up to 750kg, while a braked trailer of up to 1,500kg can be towed. The vertical load limit on the trailer hitch is 75kg.

Safety in the Mazda CX-6e

There is a broad suite of driver assistance and safety features fitted to the CX6-e, including nine airbags. We found some of the assistance features, such as lane-keeping assistance, overly sensitive, while audible alerts for speed-limit changes can became annoying. These can be muted through the settings menu, but the process must be repeated at the start of every journey, as defined by legislation.

Performance of the 2027 Mazda CX-6e

• Single electric motor
• Rear-wheel drive only
• Notably smooth manners

With only one electric motor and one power output available for the CX-6e, Mazda is keeping things simple for buyers. It seems like the right balance between performance and driving range, especially for buyers in Ireland.

The rear-mounted motor makes up to 258hp and 290Nm of torque, enabling a 0-100km/h time of 8.1 seconds.

Such a rear-wheel-drive layout isn't uncommon in electric vehicles, but some will rue the lack of a dual-motor option.

Driving the Mazda CX-6e in Germany

Words by Dave Humphreys on 4 September 2026

Our first challenge in the Mazda CX-6e was to navigate our way out of the tight confines of Düsseldorf Airport, so thankfully the front- and side-view camera displays came in handy to avoid damaging the 21-inch wheels fitted to our Takumi Plus model.

Once out onto the open road, we headed for the autobahn to get away from the city and, despite the inclement weather, the Mazda felt very stable as speeds rose. What quickly became clear was how noticeably quiet the cabin is when cruising at 130km/h.

Outward visibility is good, thanks to the raked windscreen and A-pillars, the latter being on the thinner side. Our car was equipped with digital side-view cameras in place of normal door mirrors, and while they provide a clear, crisp display, some time is needed to adjust to using them.

Muscle memory makes you look to where mirrors would normally be, rather than at the door-mounted screens. Incidentally, we later drove a CX-6e with regular mirrors and found no difference in terms of wind noise.

The 258hp motor provides good performance for the car's size and weight. When required, it can get up to speed quickly, but even the Sport setting feels somewhat tempered. Delivery of that power is linear, however, and isn't likely to catch any drivers out.

Mazda's engineers paid close attention to the calibration of both the accelerator and brake pedals to ensure maximum driver confidence, and it paid off. Braking performance is positive and easy to judge in varying conditions.

There are several energy recuperation modes, culminating in a one-pedal setting when recuperation is set to High. Doing so requires changing the drive mode to Individual, and the braking effect is quite strong, making it ideal for use around town and in city driving.

The CX-6e's steering is a little on the light side and, despite the rear-wheel-drive layout removing any possibility of torque steer, the CX-6e isn't as engaging as we would have expected from a company that also produces the world's best-selling roadster. Nevertheless, most buyers will find little fault with how the Mazda feels and drives.

Range, battery, charging and running costs of the 2027 Mazda CX-6e

• One battery option
• Up to 484km of range
• DC charging up to 200kW

Mazda has opted for a sensible approach to the CX-6e by offering a single battery setup. It's a LFP battery pack, which can routinely be charged to 100 per cent without worrying about its longevity. DC-charging is quick, if not headline-grabbing.

Battery options and official range

The battery's 78kWh capacity provides a quoted range of 484 kilometres for the Takumi specification. If you choose the Takumi Plus grade, its large 21-inch wheels reduce that to 468 kilometres.

Real-world range and efficiency of the Mazda CX-6e

The official combined energy consumption for the CX-6e is 18.9-19.4kWh/100km. During a variety of driving that included country roads, motorways and dual carriageways, we saw an average consumption figure of 18.7kWh/100km, which is encouraging.

In the city, where speeds were lower and there were more opportunities to make use of energy recuperation in its highest setting, the onboard computer indicated energy consumption of just 15.4kWh/100km. That's impressive for an SUV of this size.

Charging up the Mazda CX-6e

The CX-6e has a peak DC charging rate of 200kW, which is competitive rather than class-leading. Its 78kWh battery pack can recharge from 10 to 80 per cent in 24 minutes at that speed.

There is an 11kW AC charging rate as standard. A full charge takes around eight hours on an 11kW three-phase connection, while a typical 7.4kW domestic wallbox will take around 12 hours.

Servicing the Mazda CX-6e

The CX-6e falls under the same maintenance schedule as the rest of the Mazda range, meaning it requires a service once per year or every 20,000 kilometres, whichever comes first.

Mazda CX-6e warranty

All new Mazda cars in Ireland are accompanied by a six-year or 150,000-kilometre warranty from the date of first registration. The battery gets a separate eight-year/160,000-kilometre guarantee.

Irish pricing & rivals to the 2027 Mazda CX-6e

• Both versions under €50,000
• Competitive against key rivals
• Two trim levels to choose from

Mazda has made the purchase decision remarkably easy for buyers thanks to a simplified model offering made up of just two specification grades. The CX-6e starts with the Takumi model at €46,440.

There is a €3,000 price walk to the Takumi Plus specification, which costs €49,440. The only additional costs beyond these are for some paint colours and accessories.

Verdict - should you buy the 2027 Mazda CX-6e?

The Mazda CX6-e's modern styling may be a touch edgy for some, but we think it looks good and it stands out. Mazda also provides a good level of standard equipment across two specification grades. Both models cost under €50,000 and come with a six-year warranty, which are compelling arguments in the CX-6e's favour.