2025 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Design of the Year Winner

MAZDA EZ-60

Entrant Company

Changan Mazda Automobile. Co., Ltd.

Category

Transportation Design - Electric Vehicle

Client's Name

Country / Region

The EZ-60 showcases the evolution and breakthrough of MAZDA's "KODO: Soul of Motion" design aesthetics in the era of electric vehicles. It comes with a digital rearview mirror, multiple air duct groups, a 3D signature wing LED light bar, and a unique D-pillar air duct design, seamlessly blending the aesthetics of "KODO: Soul of Motion" with aerodynamics to open a new chapter for SUV designs. From traditional techniques to cutting-edge technology, the EZ-60 redefines automotive aesthetics and performance.
The EZ-60 adopts a full-scale clay modeling process, with the sides continuing MAZDA's iconic "KODO: Soul of Motion" light-shadow aesthetics, infusing the entire vehicle with vitality. It introduces a clean-cut D-pillar air duct design that integrates into the D-pillar and rear end, offering a unique visual icon while enhancing the dynamic stance. The EZ-60 adopts 9 air ducts across the vehicle for aerodynamic optimization, reducing overall drag coefficient by 60.8 counts, extending the driving range by 41 km, and generating up to 705 N of downforce on the rear axle. This helps enhance stability and handling at high speeds, in crosswinds, and during cornering.
The EZ-60 embraces a wing-shaped wraparound smart cockpit with horizontally extended lines to create an open field of view and an atmosphere of luxury. The 2902mm super-long wheelbase, paired with flexible seats and magic storage spaces, constructs a full-scenario comfort system suitable for business, long-distance travel, camping, and more.
The EZ-60 is equipped with the world-first 4nm cockpit chip, paired with a 26.45-inch 5K retina integrated large display and a 100-inch glasses-free 3D HUD, enhancing visual comfort and interaction efficiency. Its built-in AI assistant is ready to invoke over 1700 car functions with millisecond-level response, bringing an enjoyable driving experience.

Credits

Li Qishen
Zhou Yahui
Yang Xingyao
Liu Yifan
Kimoto Eiji
Nakamura Shigeki
Partaw Bahram
Iwahara Tatsunori
Nakamura Takuto
Teraoka Syunsuke
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