Mazda's CX-6e electric SUV, developed with Changan Auto, is getting a LiDAR-equipped "Laser Edition" update in China. The system adds LiDAR to an array of 11 high-definition cameras, 12 ultrasonic radars, and three millimeter-wave radars, enabling what Mazda calls "advanced L2" assistance, including navigation on autopilot (NOA) and automated parking.
On highways, the system can handle lane changes, obstacle avoidance, ramp entry and exit, and service-area maneuvers across the full 0-130 km/h speed range. In urban settings, it relies on Tencent's lane-level navigation and an end-to-end technical architecture to manage cut-ins, construction detours, and narrow roads. Mazda also emphasizes active braking performance, such as stopping for stationary objects at up to 110 km/h and for crossing pedestrians within 60 km/h.
Mazda says the car passed government-sanctioned tests covering 11 high-risk real-world scenarios, from narrow mountain roads to rainy-night highway driving, earning a TOP Intelligence certificate from CATARC. The CX-6e is not sold in the US, so this feature set is specific to the Chinese market. The source notes the "NOA" label is comparable to Tesla's "Assisted Driving" moniker in China, but offers no direct comparison beyond that.