Zotye T300

I bought the Zotye T300, the last model from Zotye, in 2017 when it was newly launched with no discount. I chose it for its appearance and price. In three years of ownership and over 70,000 km driven, the only replacement was a free engine cylinder head cover at the 4S shop. The manual transmission model impressively features cruise control and electronic handbrake, but the engine revs too high on highways, and fuel consumption is slightly high. The 4S shop maintenance was expensive with average oil, while I later preferred another service for reliable oil. Overall, the quality is solid; Zotye was unfairly criticized. For family use, naturally aspirated engines are ideal.

I bought the Zotye T300 with an on-road price of 49,000 yuan, getting a cash discount for the new model. Compared with Chang'an CS15 and BYD Song Yuan (didn't choose Yuan due to disliking its logo), the 1.5L engine offers good power and great value. The rear seat makes a clicking noise over speed bumps. For two people, the rear space is spacious; better than sedans for long drives. The cabin is quiet, even quieter than my father-in-law's Buick. At 90km/h on the highway, the RPM reaches 2800 with acceptable noise. The styling is decent for the price. The all-plastic interior feels solid with even seams. The fuel consumption is around 7L/100km, and 200 yuan of fuel lasts about 480km, mainly driven on elevated roads and rural roads, occasionally in the city.

When buying a car, I compared it with the Baojun 510. The Zotye T300 has a better appearance, similar configuration but a lower price, so it offers better value for money. I'm satisfied with its space; the rear seats are very spacious and comfortable for family. The exterior is appealing, especially the front design and floating roof. The fuel consumption is good, with an average of 7.1 and a minimum of 5.2 on highways.