FAW Mazda Artz went on sale for 17.98-23.98 million.

　　　 [XCAR new car listed original]

　　　　On May 6, 2014, FAW Mazda announced that the domestic Mazda6 Artz model was officially launched. The Mazda Artz launched this time is equipped with two engines, namely 2.0L and 2.5L engines, and the transmission is matched with a 6-speed automatic manual transmission.According to different configurations, a total of five models were launched.The price range is 179,800-239,800 yuan..Please see the following table for detailed models and prices:

　　　　● Artz? Why is it so named?

　　　　Artz is actually the third generation model of mazda 6, and it adopted ATENZA as the promotion name in some markets and when it was imported in advance. Why should we give up mazda 6, Ruiyi and even ATENZA and choose the most awkward Artez as the name of the domestic version? After listening to the description of Mazda’s Japanese representative at the product briefing, everything will be clear. The closest translation of ATENZA’s Japanese pronunciation into Chinese is "Artz", and in order to distinguish it from mazda 6 and Ruiyi, which are still sold in the domestic market, ATENZA finally became the trade name of domestic Atenza.

　

　　　 ● What are the highlights/selling points of FAW Mazda Artz’s new car?

　　　　1. Appearance design and body size

　　　　In terms of appearance, the domestic Mazda Artz continues the brand-new family concept of imported models and adopts the soul-moving design style. In terms of body size, its length, width and height are 4870/1840/1450mm, respectively, and its wheelbase is 2830mm, which is much better than the current 2715mm in mazda 6.

　　　　2. Details and differential interpretation

　　　　In terms of details, the domestic version of the 2.0L model is halogen headlights and equipped with 17-inch wheels, and its shape is more conservative. The 2.5L model basically follows the design elements of imported ATENZA, and the iconic LED daytime running light has been preserved, and the rim is also a 19-inch version with visual tension.

　　　　There is no obvious change in appearance design between imported models and domestic models. However, the domestic models that will be more competitive in price will have an impact on the appearance details because of the changes in configuration. Take the 2.0L Artz that we experienced before as an example. In order to widen the price gap between the imported version of ATENZA and the imported version that provides 2.0L models at the same time, only halogen headlights with lenses are provided for the early launch models, and there are no LED daytime running lights.

　　　　In order to further improve the comfort and control the cost of domestic models, the rim size of the 2.0-liter model is only 17 inches, and the design is not as dynamic as the imported version. As a result, the tires were affected and a model with a slightly higher flatness ratio was adopted. The 2.5-liter model basically follows the design elements of imported ATENZA, the iconic LED daytime running lights have been preserved, and the rim is also a 19-inch version with visual tension. Although the size is the same, there are differences in color between them. The rim of the imported version of ATENZA is close to gun gray, while the domestic model is brighter silver. The imported version of ATENZA that we tested before adopted Bridgestone Tairan series tires, and its comprehensive performance was good. This time, the domestic Artz carefully calculated the cost, and the tire supplier was changed to Jinhu and Han Tai.

　　　　3. Interior Design and Configuration

　　　　In terms of interior, the domestic version of Artz still continues the design of imported models, and there is basically no change. The new car offers all-black and rice+black interiors, and the low-profile models are equipped with fabric seats. In terms of configuration, the previous imported version of ATENZA is relatively rich, while the domestic Atez has been improved on the basis of retaining the original configuration. For example, the front seat heating function with adjustable gear is added to the 2.5L model, and functions such as engine start and stop and braking energy recovery will also be equipped.

　　　　4. What is the spatial performance?

　　　　The wheelbase of Artz has not been lengthened, and it is still 2830mm. This value has an advantage in the same class, but it does not mean that it will definitely bring more space to the rear passengers. The longer wheelbase is evenly distributed, and the front and rear passengers have ample leg space, but it will never make people feel empty like the specially launched long-axis model. The dynamic roof line still has an impact on the occupant’s head space.

　　　　5. Power unit: 2.0L and 2.5L are equipped with 6-speed automatic manual transmission.

　　　　In terms of power, compared with the imported version, the domestic version of Artz will provide two displacement models. The maximum power of the 2.0L engine is 116kW(158Ps) and the peak torque is 202Nm, while the maximum power of the 2.5L model is 141kW(192Ps) and the peak torque is 252Nm；. In terms of transmission, it is matched with a 6-speed automatic manual transmission.

　

　

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