In November 2013, at the Guangzhou Motor Show, Zotye officially presented its new T600 crossover, which entered serial production in December of the same year ... These cars have been presented on the Russian market since March 2016, and they are produced at the Unison automobile plant. "In the Republic of Belarus (it was also planned to arrange assembly at the" Alabuga-Motors "plant in Tatarstan).
The Zotye T600 looks attractive and modern, but its design is obviously "copied" from the popular models of famous brands. The front part of the car is "inspired" by the German crossover Volkswagen Touareg (the similarity, as they say, on the face), and the rear part is a kind of combination of Audi Q5 and, all the same, VW Touareg.
In the design of the exterior, one can especially note - stylish head optics with LED strips of running lights (in the "top" versions - there is also xenon), taillights with LED "stuffing", as well as alloy wheels of 17 inches.
The Zotye T600 is a mid-size SUV, as evidenced by its body dimensions: 4631 mm long, 1694 mm high and 1893 mm wide. The wheelbase of the "Chinese" is 2807 mm, and the ground clearance is 185 mm.
In the equipped condition "T600" weighs 1616 ~ 1736 kg, and its total weight should not exceed 1951 ~ 2036 kg (depending on the modification).
The interior of the car is neat and has a good layout. The dashboard of the "T600" is represented by two small "wells", between which there was a place for a monochrome display of the on-board computer.
The large steering wheel has a comfortable shape, and in expensive versions it is multifunctional.
Depending on the configuration, a "simple radio tape recorder" or an 8-inch color screen of the multimedia navigation complex flaunts on the center console.
Control of the "climate" inside the car can be represented by conventional air conditioning or modern climate control with a small display and a set of buttons.
The interior of the Zotye T600 is dominated by solid, but inexpensive plastic, diluted with metal-like inserts. In the basic version, the seats are dressed in fabric, and in expensive ones - in good leather.
The front seats of the Zotye T600 with a wide cushion and "weak" lateral support are conducive to a quiet ride, the rear sofa is friendly for three passengers (there is a lot of space here).
With its modest volume - only 344 liters - the trunk has a convenient shape. The backs of the second row of seats fold down - allowing you to significantly increase the space for luggage (but a flat floor does not work).
For the Chinese crossover, two gasoline engines are offered, each of which "transmits" the moment to the front axle:
- The first is a 1.5-liter turbo engine "15S4G", the output of which is 149 horsepower (within the framework of "tax optimization", but in its homeland it actually produces 162 hp) and 215 Nm of maximum thrust at 2000-4000 rpm / minute. In tandem, he relies exclusively on a 5-speed "mechanics".
- The second (on the Russian market since May 2017) is a 2.0-liter "four" under the "4G63S4T" designation with turbocharging, generating 177 "horses" and 250 Nm of torque at 2400-4400 rpm. The unit is combined with the same manual transmission, or a 6-range "robot" DCT (dual clutch).
These powertrains provide the crossover with decent dynamics - the 100 km / h mark on the speedometer can be reached in 9.32 ~ 9.76 seconds, and the maximum speed is about 180 ~ 188 km / h.
Fuel consumption "in city mode" will be 9.32 ~ 9.76 liters per 100 kilometers (fuel tank capacity is 60 liters).
At the heart of the Zotye T600 is a licensed "trolley" from Hyundai Veracruz, to which the wheels are "attached" by a fully independent suspension (front - like McPherson, rear - multi-link). The steering is supplemented by a hydraulic booster, and disc brakes are applied on both axles.
In the Russian market, as of the beginning of 2018, Zotye T600 presented in two trim levels - "Luxury" and "Royal".
- For the "Luxury" version they ask for a minimum of 809,990 rubles, and its functionality combines: two airbags, air conditioning, an audio system with six speakers, ABS with EBD, a multimedia center with an 8-inch monitor, LED daytime running lights and taillights, side mirrors with heated and power windows for all doors.
- For a more advanced solution "Royal" (with a "junior" engine) they ask for 66,600 rubles more, and among its privileges are: heated front seats, leather interior trim, climate system, "cruise", panoramic sunroof with electric drive, rear parking sensors , rain sensor, lift start assist technology and much more equipment.
- "Two-liter T600 with automatic" is offered only in the "Royal" version at a price of 1,228,880 rubles.
