Mazda adds LiDAR to CX-6e, rolls out “self driving” tech in China

Mazda has added LiDAR to its CX-6e, enabling it to achieve "advanced L2" autonomy, navigation on autopilot (NOA), and automated parking. The new LiDAR suite works in concert with 11 high-definition visual cameras, 12 ultrasonic radar sensors, and three millimeter-wave radar sensors to provide full-domain perception for both highway and urban navigation. The system can handle complex road conditions, including cutting in, construction detours, and narrow road passages. The CX-6e is equipped with a "follow-up tour" function via OTA, allowing for seamless navigation in groups. The vehicle is also capable of AEB active braking, stopping at speeds up to 110 km/h for stationary objects, 90 km/h for pedestrians, and 60 km/h for cyclists, with the ability to brake and steer simultaneously in case of an obstacle. The system has passed government-sanctioned safety tests, including 11 high-risk real-world scenarios, and received a TOP Intelligence Intelligent Safety Challenge certificate from CATARC. The CX-6e is the first global product of Mazda’s partnership with Changan Auto, offering a rear-mounted electric motor, 190 kW (258 hp) and 214 lb-ft of torque, and a 77.94 kWh lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery good for up to 600 km of range. The new LiDAR-equipped model is expected to be sold in China, with the US market still pending.

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