Engineering:Zotye Z300
Zotye Z300 | |
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Zotye Z300 facelift | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Zotye Auto |
Also called | Zotye Z360 SAIPA Ario (Iran)[1] |
Production | 2012–2017 |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 4-door sedan |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.5 L 4A91 I4 1.6 L 4A92 I4 |
Transmission | 5-speed automatic 5-speed manual[2] |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106.3 in) |
Length | 4,565 mm (179.7 in) |
Width | 1,766 mm (69.5 in) |
Height | 1,493 mm (58.8 in) |
The Zotye Z300 or Zotye Z360 is a compact sedan produced by Chinese auto maker Zotye Auto.
Overview
The Zotye Z300 was unveiled at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show. Power comes from a Mitsubishi-sourced 1.5 L putting out 120 hp and 143 nm of torque through a 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic powering the front wheels.[3][4]
The Zotye Z300 is available in May 2012, shortly after the launch during the 2012 Beijing Auto Show with prices ranging from 62,900 yuan to 69,900 yuan.[5][6]
Styling controversies
Styling wise the Zotye Z300 is especially controversial as the exterior design is a complete copy of the Toyota Allion.[7]
2014 facelift
A facelift was conducted in 2014 changing the front and rear DRG design, followed by a name change to Zotye Z360 shortly after.[8]
Export markets
The Zotye Z300 is sold in Iran as the SAIPA Ario, where it is available with a 1.5- or 1.6-liter engines, available in two trim levels: Elegant and TM.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "SAIPA Ario homepage" (in en). http://www.saipacorp.com/en/allproducts/Saipa/Ario.
- ↑ Wang, Joey (April 21, 2012). "Zotye Z300 arrives at the Beijing Auto Show". https://carnewschina.com/2012/04/21/zotye-z300-arrives-at-the-beijing-auto-show/.
- ↑ Feijter, Tycho de (April 19, 2012). "Zotye Z300 will debut at the Beijing Auto Show". https://carnewschina.com/2012/04/19/zotye-z300-will-debut-at-the-beijing-auto-show/.
- ↑ Feijter, Tycho de (April 24, 2012). "Zotye Z300 debuts at the Beijing Auto Show". https://carnewschina.com/2012/04/24/zotye-z300-debuts-at-the-beijing-auto-show/.
- ↑ Wang, Joey (May 10, 2012). "Zotye Z300 gets a Price in China". https://carnewschina.com/2012/05/10/zotye-z300-gets-a-price-in-china/.
- ↑ Ning, W. E. (May 15, 2012). "Zotye Z300 hits the China car market". https://carnewschina.com/2012/05/15/zotye-z300-hits-the-china-car-market/.
- ↑ Feijter, Tycho de (December 14, 2011). "Zotye Z300, another Clone from China". https://carnewschina.com/2011/12/14/zotye-z300-another-clone-from-china/.
- ↑ Wang, Joey (August 15, 2014). "This is the facelifted Zotye Z300 for the Chinese car market". https://carnewschina.com/2014/08/15/this-is-the-facelifted-zotye-z300-for-the-chinese-car-market/.
External links
Original source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zotye Z300.
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