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Zotye Z300

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Zotye Z300
Zotye Z300
Overview
ManufacturerZotye Auto
Also calledZotye Z360
SAIPA Ario (Iran)[1]
Production2012–2017
Body and chassis
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
RelatedToyota Premio
Powertrain
Engine1.5 L 4A91 I4
1.6 L 4A92 I4
Transmission5-speed automatic
5-speed manual[2]
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Length4,565 mm (179.7 in)
Width1,766 mm (69.5 in)
Height1,493 mm (58.8 in)

The Zotye Z300 or Zotye Z360 is a compact sedan produced by Chinese auto maker Zotye Auto.

Overview

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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

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Styling wise the Zotye Z300 is especially controversial as the exterior design is a complete copy of the Toyota Allion.[7]

2014 facelift

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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

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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

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  1. ^ a b "SAIPA Ario homepage". www.saipacorp.com. 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.
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