Zotye Z300

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

Zotye Z300
Zotye Z300 facelift
Overview
ManufacturerZotye Auto
Also calledZotye Z360
SAIPA Ario (Iran)[1]
Production2012–2017
Body and chassis
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
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)

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]

  • Zotye Z300 front
  • 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]

  • Zotye Z300 facelift front
  • Zotye Z300 facelift rear

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. 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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