| Zotye Z300 | |
| Manufacturer: | Zotye Auto |
| Aka: | Zotye Z360 SAIPA Ario (Iran)[1] |
| Production: | 2012–2017 |
| Body Style: | 4-door sedan |
| Layout: | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Engine: | 1.5 L 4A91 I4 1.6 L 4A92 I4 |
| Transmission: | 5-speed automatic 5-speed manual[2] |
| Wheelbase: | 27001NaN1 |
| Length: | 45651NaN1 |
| Width: | 17661NaN1 |
| Height: | 14931NaN1 |
| Related: | Toyota Premio |
The Zotye Z300 or Zotye Z360 is a compact sedan produced by Chinese auto maker Zotye Auto.
The Zotye Z300 was unveiled at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show. Power comes from a Mitsubishi-sourced 1.5 L putting out 120 hp and 143 nm of torque through a 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic powering the front wheels.[3] [4]
The Zotye Z300 is available in May 2012, shortly after the launch during the 2012 Beijing Auto Show with prices ranging from 62,900 yuan to 69,900 yuan.[5] [6]
Styling wise the Zotye Z300 is especially controversial as the exterior design is a complete copy of the Toyota Allion.[7]
A facelift was conducted in 2014 changing the front and rear DRG design, followed by a name change to Zotye Z360 shortly after.[8]
The Zotye Z300 is sold in Iran as the SAIPA Ario, where it is available with a 1.5- or 1.6-liter engines, available in two trim levels: Elegant and TM.[1]