Chinese carmaker Hozon Auto will be introducing a mid-size electric SUV named Neta L on the domestic market next year. In the meantime, its certification shots have already made it online, Car News China reports. The spec sheet states that the Neta L will be available as a pure battery EV and as a range-extender hybrid using its petrol engine to provide extra power to the main motors.
The same car was known as the EP32 during
pre-production tests. It is based on the same Shanhai architecture as the S
sedan and the GT coupe. The overall design is the same, but not
without its quirks, like bigger headlights and a different lower grille
pattern.
The Neta L is sized 4,770 x 1,900 x 1,660
mm with 2,810 mm of wheelbase and 18-inch/19-inch wheels. The interior remains
to be revealed. Based on the data submitted to the patent database so far, the
new SUV will utilize a single e-motor capable of 231 PS.
According to Car News China, it may be mounted at the rear axle like in the S
and GT models. The LiFePo4 battery pack supplier is SVOLT, a subsidiary of the
Great Wall Motor Co.
A 1.5-liter petrol engine is also
mentioned in the specs. It delivers 91 PS, but acts solely as a
power generator. The range-extender Neta L has a 30-kWh battery pack and a
stated all-electric range of 164 km. The prices are expected to lie
within the range of 150,000–250,000 Yuan (US$ 21,000–35,000).
