Car Design round-up: Reveals from Brussels Motor Show & people moves

Mazda CX-6e unveiled at Brussels Motor Show 

Bastions of large displacement fossil-fuel engines, Mazda has been steadily electrifying its range. The latest is the CX-6e which has a sleek and low profile with flowing lines and illuminated grille.

There are seven exterior colours available and, inside, three colour variations – Warm Beige, Black Maztex in Takumi models or a two-tone Amethyst and White Maztex in the Takumi Plus. 

The interior also features a 26-inch touchscreen with a customisable dual-split layout, as well as a large head-up display with gesture control. 

Full release here. 

Kia reveals EV2 

Also revealed at the Brussels Motor Show was the Kia EV2, an electric SUV. 

The EV2 leans on upright cues to emphasise the confidence of its SUV stance, measuring around four metres long. Vertical daytime running lines, a pronounced shoulder line and robust wheel arches are among the key exterior design choices. 

Inside, a wraparound dashboard surrounds occupants, with a 12.3-inch driver cluster, 5.3-inch climate control screen and a 12.3-inch central touchscreen display. Ambient lighting is also utilised effectively throughout. 

Full release here. 

Zeekr 7GT 

Zeekr also presented a new EV at Brussels: the 7GT.

While the exterior appears sleek and muscular, most of the focus has been placed on the driving experience and therefore the interior.

A sizeable 35.5-inch head-up display is the focal point, alongside a 13-inch instrument cluster that presents essential information. The three-spoke sports steering wheel features tactile buttons, while quilted black (or a choice of black and white) complete the interior.

Full release here. 

Looking for more updates from Brussels Motor Show? Head over to our Instagram page where we are documenting the show through our story. Also keep an eye on the website for the full show report. 

People news 

As we expected as the beginning of a new year, people news has been busy. 

Former Lotus designer Amar Vaya was named as head of exterior design at GM Advanced Design Europe. He told CDN: “It is an honor to join GM Advanced Design, taking up this work with care and curiosity, exploring a rich and diverse sandbox and shaping what endures beyond the moment.” 

Marília Biill was named as VP, head of CFM design at Kia. 

Renato Ramos was named as lead digital modeler at Lucid Motors Europe. 

And, if you missed it (and if you did, where on earth were you), the big dog Thomas Ingenlath has returned as head of design at Volvo.