Qiantu Motors has been quiet for a while following the reveal of the K50 electric sporstcar in 2018, but the Chinese automaker is back with a new production model. Just like its bigger brother, the Qiantu K20 is a two-seater sportscar with a fully electric powertrain but it comes with an unconventional three-door hatchback silhouette. The K20 was previewed by two concept cars in 2018 and in 2019. The final production model retains the basic shape and dynamic lines of the concepts, but infuses styling cues from the K50 including more conventional lighting units.
The K20 appears to have a compact
footprint, with two-box proportions and a short wheelbase. The aggressive
headlights are highlighted by faux intakes, the windscreen has a dramatic slope
and the doors take up most of the space between the wheels. The characteristic
curved line from the concepts gives a two-tone look to the EV, with a white
face and a silver tail. At the back, there is a weird-looking rear windshield
with an integrated spoiler above the full-width LED taillights and a discreet
diffuser.
Inside the unconventional styling choices
continue with asymmetrical climate vents and a very thin center tunnel between
the seats betraying the narrow cabin. In typical fashion there is a digital
cockpit with the instrument cluster and the infotainment integrated into a
single panel behind the two-spoke steering wheel. Copper details on the
dashboard and the door cards are combined with gray and white upholstery to
spice things up.
Details of the electric powertrain remain
unknown but it reports that the K20 is fitted with a single
electric powertrain allowing a 0-100 km/h acceleration in 4.7
seconds. One of the press photos shows the K20 drifting hinting at a rear-wheel-drive
setup. Note that the older and probably more expensive K50 comes fitted with
dual electric motors producing a combined 429 hp and a 78kWh
battery.
Qiantu has already started taking orders
for the K20 in China, with the first deliveries scheduled for the fourth
quarter of 2022. We don’t know if the company plans on exporting the EV
elsewhere but their efforts of bringing the K50 in North America remain
unsuccessful. Weirdly, the “news” section on the official Qiantu website hasn’t
been updated for years, despite the fact they were actively participating in
shows.
