Zotye Z100

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Zotye Z100
Zotye Z100
Overview
Also calledZotye Cloud 100Plus
Zotye Cloud 100S
Production2013–2017
2017–2019 (Zotye Cloud 100)
AssemblyChina: Xiangtan[1] (Jiangnan Automobile)
Body and chassis
ClassCity car (A)
Body style5-door hatchback
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine1.0 L TNN3G10K I3
Transmission5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,360 mm (92.9 in)
Length3,627 mm (142.8 in)
Width1,620 mm (63.8 in)
Height1,476 mm (58.1 in)
Chronology
PredecessorJiangnan TT

The Zotye Z100 is a City car hatchback produced by Zotye Auto. The model is available as a gasoline powered vehicle and as an electric vehicle. The Z100 was discontinued in 2017, while the electric version was relaunched in 2017 as the Zotye Cloud 100.

Overview

Originally launched as the new Jiangnan TT in prototype form, the production version was renamed to Zotye Z100 to fit into the refreshed Zotye product line.[2][3]

The Zotye Z100 debuted during the 2012 Shanghai Auto Show,[4] and was launched in the Chinese market since September 2013, replacing the Jiangnan TT, which was based on the Suzuki Alto CA71 sold from 1988 to 2013 in China.

Powertrain

The only engine choice for the Z100 is a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder engine with 56 hp (42 kW; 57 PS) known as the TNN3G10K. Gearbox options are a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic transmission.[5][6]

  • Zotye Z100
    Zotye Z100
  • Zotye Z100 EV
    Zotye Z100 EV
  • Rear view
    Rear view

Zotye Cloud 100

The Zotye Cloud 100 is the successor of the Zotye Z100 EV and was first introduced in 2017, with updated versions launched in 2018.[7] The company started taking orders for the car in January 2015. The original version had 5 doors, 5 seats, front-wheel drive, and a 22 kWh battery that gives 125-mile (201 km) range, 64 mph (103 km/h) top speed, and 36 horsepower (27 kW; 36 PS).

The 2018 model year is offered in two additional versions, mainly changing the comfort trim models: short range and long range. The short range model had a 194-mile (312 km) range and 60 horsepower (45 kW; 61 PS), while the long range produces the same power, but with a more premium cabin.[8] Both versions take 8 hours to charge, have dimensions of 3627 mm/1620 mm/1476 mm,[9] a wheelbase of 2360 mm, kerb weight of 1,040 kg (2,290 lb), and a cost of ¥72,800 in China.[10]

From 2019 to present, sales have dropped in China, and in efforts to reboot sales, the Cloud 100 was exported to Pakistan in 2021. Its main competitor there is the MG ZS.[11] It is also planned to be brought to Russia.[12][13]

The Zotye Z100 was discontinued after a short run, but the electric versions including the Zotye Cloud 100Plus and Zotye Cloud 100S continued to be sold.

  • Zotye Cloud 100 EV
    Zotye Cloud 100 EV
  • Rear view
    Rear view
  • Facelift model
    Facelift model

Design controversies

Despite the styling of the Zotye Z100 being very similar to the Suzuki Alto, and the predecessor, Jiangnan TT being a licensed rebadge version of the Suzuki Alto, the Zotye Z100 has nothing to do with Suzuki, but rather a car with styling heavily inspired by the Suzuki Alto.[3]

Sales

Year China
2015 15,467[14]
2016 16,241[14]
2017 1,045[14]
2018 610[14]
2019 107[14]

References

  1. ^ "The Cheapest Car Gets a Makeover: Official Pics of Zotye Z100 | ChinaAutoWeb".
  2. ^ Feijter, Tycho de (November 13, 2015). "Spy Shots: Haval H7 & H7L naked from all Sides in China". CarNewsChina.com.
  3. ^ a b Wang, Joey (March 21, 2013). "Zoyte Z100 will be launched on the Shanghai Auto Show". CarNewsChina.com.
  4. ^ Ning, W. E. (April 21, 2013). "Zotye Z100 launched at the Shanghai Auto Show". CarNewsChina.com.
  5. ^ Feijter, Tycho de (May 2, 2012). "Zotye Z100 will be very Cheap in China". CarNewsChina.com.
  6. ^ Ning, W. E. (April 15, 2013). "Official Pictures: the Zotye Z100 is Ready for the Shanghai Auto show". CarNewsChina.com.
  7. ^ "Zotye Cloud 100 Año del vehículo".
  8. ^ "PADANGOS PAGAL AUTOMOBILĮ - ZOTYE CLOUD 100".
  9. ^ "Zotye Cloud 100 EV: Specifications, prices".
  10. ^ "Zotye Cloud 100 EV 24ps, (2014 - )".
  11. ^ "2 Upcoming Electric Cars in Pakistan ( 2021 )". 21 December 2020.
  12. ^ "Масса колес Zotye Cloud 100".
  13. ^ "Шины и диски для Zotye Cloud 100, размер колёс на Зотуе Слоуд 100".
  14. ^ a b c d e "Zotye Cloud 100 EV sales in China".
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