The restyled Zotye SR9 boasts altered front and rear
end designs, while its 2.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine has been replaced
by a smaller 1.8-liter unit.
The original SR9 featured an inverted trapezoidal
grille, which has now been replaced by a hexagonal one with four chromed strips
running across, edge to edge. Also new are the L-shaped LED daytime running
lights with chrome borders, which at least help the crossover further
differentiate itself from its predecessor, and thankfully the real Porsche
Macan as well.
At the rear, fake vents have been added to each end
of the bumper, while the taillights themselves remain practically unchanged, as
evident in these images sourced from Autohome. There are also dual chrome
exhaust tips, instead of the quad ones in the previous model.
As for performance, the restyled SR9 is now powered
by a TN4A18T 1.8-liter turbochaged petrol unit produced by Tongling Ruizhan,
which delivers a peak power output of 177 HP. The previous iteration used a
Mitsubishi-sourced 2.0-liter turbocharged four pot, good for 190 HP. Whether or
not the five-speed manual or six-speed dual-clutch automatic combo will be
carried over from the old model remains to be seen.
