The Zotye Z300 or Zotye Z360 is a compact sedan produced by Chinese auto maker Zotye Auto.
| 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) |
Overview edit
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]
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Zotye Z300 front -
Zotye Z300 rear
Styling controversies edit
Styling wise the Zotye Z300 is especially controversial as the exterior design is a complete copy of the Toyota Allion.[7]
2014 facelift edit
A facelift was conducted in 2014 changing the front and rear DRG design, followed by a name change to Zotye Z360 shortly after.[8]
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Zotye Z300 facelift front -
Zotye Z300 facelift rear
Export markets edit
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 edit
- ^ a b "SAIPA Ario homepage". www.saipacorp.com. Retrieved 2019-07-15.
- ^ Wang, Joey (April 21, 2012). "Zotye Z300 arrives at the Beijing Auto Show". CarNewsChina.com.
- ^ Feijter, Tycho de (April 19, 2012). "Zotye Z300 will debut at the Beijing Auto Show". CarNewsChina.com.
- ^ Feijter, Tycho de (April 24, 2012). "Zotye Z300 debuts at the Beijing Auto Show". CarNewsChina.com.
- ^ Wang, Joey (May 10, 2012). "Zotye Z300 gets a Price in China". CarNewsChina.com.
- ^ Ning, W. E. (May 15, 2012). "Zotye Z300 hits the China car market". CarNewsChina.com.
- ^ Feijter, Tycho de (December 14, 2011). "Zotye Z300, another Clone from China". CarNewsChina.com.
- ^ Wang, Joey (August 15, 2014). "This is the facelifted Zotye Z300 for the Chinese car market". CarNewsChina.com.
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