The latest products of the Chinese car company Zotye are the small hatchback Z100 , aka a copy of the Suzuki Alto, or the SUV T600 , aka a copy of the Volkswagen Touareg. However, the latest Z500 sedan finally carries a hint of some originality.
With a length of 4750 mm , a width of 1810 mm, a height of 1490 mm and a wheelbase of 2750 mm , the Z500 belongs to the middle class segment, which also corresponds to the technology used. LEDs for daytime running lights are still an unprecedented element in Chinese cars, and the same technology can also be found in the rear lights. The silhouette of the model is very elegant, which might remind some of the popular four-door coupe . In addition to the LEDs, chrome was also spared, which can be found in the front fascia, around the window line and also on the trunk lid.
If you ignore the cheaper-looking backlight and graphics of analog alarm clocks, they are one of the pleasant elements of the interior. All three are placed in separate tubes , which creates a certain sporty atmosphere. The materials used, which at least in the photos look like wood or leather (but given the price, they are almost certainly imitations), look quite valuable. The center console features a touchscreen multimedia system that can be connected to smartphones. Passengers in the back will surely occupy a large space for legs or ISOFIX mounts, the luggage compartment can hold up to 500 liters.
Under the hood of the Z500 we find a single 1.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with a turbocharger . The maximum power of 150 hp is available at 6000 rpm, the torque of 195 Nm is available in the band from 2000 rpm to 4400 rpm. In addition to the five-speed manual transmission, a continuously variable CVT automatic transmission will also be available. In 2015, Zotye intends to launch a petrol 18-litre petrol engine in both a naturally aspirated and a turbocharged version.
Prices start at 76,800 yuan (approx. 278,000 crowns) and end at 101,800 yuan (approx. 369,000 crowns). Good price, for a similar sized sedan, what do you say?
Source: Zotye, car.autohome.com.cn
