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]
External links
References
- SAIPA Ario homepage www.saipacorp.com, retrieved 2019-07-15^
- Joey Wang. Zotye Z300 arrives at the Beijing Auto Show CarNewsChina.com, April 21, 2012^
- Tycho de Feijter. Zotye Z300 will debut at the Beijing Auto Show CarNewsChina.com, April 19, 2012^
- Tycho de Feijter. Zotye Z300 debuts at the Beijing Auto Show CarNewsChina.com, April 24, 2012^
- Joey Wang. Zotye Z300 gets a Price in China CarNewsChina.com, May 10, 2012^
- W. E. Ning. Zotye Z300 hits the China car market CarNewsChina.com, May 15, 2012^
- Tycho de Feijter. Zotye Z300, another Clone from China CarNewsChina.com, December 14, 2011^
- Joey Wang. This is the facelifted Zotye Z300 for the Chinese car market CarNewsChina.com, August 15, 2014^