The Zotye Z100 is a

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produced by

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. 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. The Zotye Z100 debuted during the 2012

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, 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 known as the TNN3G10K. Gearbox options are a 5 speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic transmission. File:Zotye Z100 01 China 2015-04-08.jpg, Zotye Z100 front File:Zotye Z100 02 China 2015-04-08.jpg, Zotye Z100 rear File:Zotye Z100 EV China 2016-04-09.jpg, Zotye Z100 EV front File:Zotye Z100 EV rear China 2016-04-09.jpg, Zotye Z100 EV rear

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. The company started taking orders for the car in January 2015. The original version had 5 doors, 5 seats,

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, and a 22 kWh battery that gives 125 mile range, 64 mph top speed, and 36 horsepower. The 2018 model year is offered in 2 additional versions, mainly changing the comfort trim models: short range and long range. The short range model had a 194-mile range and 60 horsepower, while the long range produces the same power, but with a more premium cabin. Both versions take 8 hours to charge, have dimensions of 3627 mm/1620 mm/1476 mm, a wheelbase of 2360 mm, kerb weight of 1040 kg, and a cost of ¥72,800 in

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. From 2019 to present, sales have dropped in

, and in efforts to reboot sales, the Cloud 100 was exported to

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in 2021. Its main competitor there is the

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. It is also planned to be brought to

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. 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. File:Zotye Cloud 100 EV, front.jpg, Zotye Cloud 100 EV front File:Zotye Cloud 100 EV.jpg, Zotye Cloud 100 EV rear

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

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Sales (China)

References

External links

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Zotye Cloud 100Plus

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