Zotye Z300

Zotye Z300
Zotye Z300
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
Related	Toyota Premio
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 subcompact 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]}

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  Zotye Z300 front
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  Zotye Z300 rear

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]

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  Zotye Z300 facelift front
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  Zotye Z300 facelift rear
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  Zotye Z360 (2017)

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. "SAIPA Ario homepage". www.saipacorp.com. Archived from the original on 2021-06-28. Retrieved 2019-07-15.
2. Wang, Joey (April 21, 2012). "Zotye Z300 arrives at the Beijing Auto Show". CarNewsChina.com.
3. Feijter, Tycho de (April 19, 2012). "Zotye Z300 will debut at the Beijing Auto Show". CarNewsChina.com.
4. Feijter, Tycho de (April 24, 2012). "Zotye Z300 debuts at the Beijing Auto Show". CarNewsChina.com.
5. Wang, Joey (May 10, 2012). "Zotye Z300 gets a Price in China". CarNewsChina.com.
6. Ning, W. E. (May 15, 2012). "Zotye Z300 hits the China car market". CarNewsChina.com.
7. Feijter, Tycho de (December 14, 2011). "Zotye Z300, another Clone from China". CarNewsChina.com.
8. Wang, Joey (August 15, 2014). "This is the facelifted Zotye Z300 for the Chinese car market". CarNewsChina.com.

External links

• Zotye Z360 official website