Zotye
SR7 SUV
This
is the new Zotye SR7, formerly known as the Zotye S21. The
Zotye SR7 is the first car of the new Zotye S-series, a series that will
eventually morph into a separate brand, with its own identity and dealer
network.
A
controversial vehicle because it is clone on the Audi Q3 with a new front
slapped on it. Zotye is good at being controversial; so we have the Damai X5
(Tiguan), the Zote T700 (Macan), and the T600 (Audi Q5). Well, at least they
stay within the same company.
The
name is interesting. Zotye says that ‘SR’ stands for “Sixth Revolutions”, and
the ‘7’ for the continuation of exploring and challenging, which then will lead
to a new revolution.
Red
stripes are duct taped on for the show car. Turbo badge however is real and
looking cool. The engine indeed is turbocharged; a 1.5T petrol four with 150 Hp
and 198 Nm, mated to a five-speed manual or a CVT, sending horses to the front
wheels. The SR7 will hit the Chinese car market at year’s end. Price yet
unknown, but we expect it to start somewhere around 100.000 yuan.
