Pics: Zotye Electric SUV Spotted

X-Machine · 29th April 2008, 17:12

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Originally Posted by Mayavi

aren't electric cars supposed to be silent? I mean electric motors whine but don't make much noise.

Yup. But this one sure had a creaking noise from the bonnet. And to add to that even the driver's side door was a little out of the bodyline of the car.

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GTO - Touring · 29th April 2008, 18:52

Thanks for sharing the scoop, X-Machine. Good find, though I hope this thing never makes it to Indian showrooms. The guy you met could be looking at importing this as a new business.

jesal · 29th April 2008, 20:48

are u sure this is santro size. if it sells for $20k that is 8 laks so with so called INDIAN duties its 16 laks right. ok now where do i order my civic hmmm

motorheadinc · 29th April 2008, 21:28

Sure is something really different here.
nice find i must say.
By the way if it comes cheap then we may have some people looking at it a a Donor vehicle for doing all sorts of mods (atleast I am)

X-Machine · 30th April 2008, 13:25

GTO: Maybe he's looking at this new business. But i hope, he does'nt. Its not a car one would be pleased to see on our roads.

Jesal: Yep. Im very sure it was Santro sized. Infact it can substitute our rickshaws very easily.

Motorheadinc: He was'nt willing to disclose the price or any other details. Wonder why?

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Dolphin · 30th April 2008, 13:33

Hey guys have a look at the real Zotye here in China. It is bigger than the Santro, maybe will match the size of the Getz.

This vehicle had a thick layer of dirt on it and from the photos you can see that it has taken some real beating.

RoadFiend · 26th May 2009, 20:48

My friend clicked 2 pics.

pranava999 · 26th May 2009, 21:32

why does an elec. motor have an exhaust??

tushky · 26th May 2009, 23:07

i think there are 2 Zotye's . black one is behind..

mustang89 · 26th May 2009, 23:17

but it is WB registered,earlier one was MH registered?
are these zotyes or zombies invading all over india..looks like a private work of some guy.
and some things are suspicious here?
electric vehicle making noise?

avishar · 27th May 2009, 00:55

There is a chinese company which had inspected the 1000 acres of land orginally slated for the Tata Nano and which is lying now unused.It had meet the CM of WB sometime back to discuss the possibility of constructing a automobile plant there.I cant remember the company's name.I will try dig up the article.

penpavan · 9th October 2009, 11:34

Some news here...

The cheapest SUV from Premier Auto, at Rs 5 lakh: Rediff Business News, Latest India business news, India Economy news, World Business, Finance news, Latest business headlines, business videos and business articles.

ACM · 9th October 2009, 14:29

Why are we discussing this, is it coming to India? or was that a one off import?

Electric SUV, seems a bit off beat. SUV's could atleast use Diesel / Petrol. If a crime is to be done then might as well do it well. Focus of electrics should be on Sedans (which are the majority (except in USA)) to start with.

GTO · 10th October 2009, 10:36

Please continue the discussion over on this thread.

This thread is closed.

29th April 2008, 18:52	#17
GTO - Touring BHPian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 710 Thanked: 56 Times	Thanks for sharing the scoop, X-Machine. Good find, though I hope this thing never makes it to Indian showrooms. The guy you met could be looking at importing this as a new business.
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29th April 2008, 20:48	#18
jesal BANNED Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,323 Thanked: 16 Times View My Garage	are u sure this is santro size. if it sells for $20k that is 8 laks so with so called INDIAN duties its 16 laks right. ok now where do i order my civic hmmm
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29th April 2008, 21:28	#19
motorheadinc BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: University of Bath Posts: 297 Thanked: Once	Sure is something really different here. nice find i must say. By the way if it comes cheap then we may have some people looking at it a a Donor vehicle for doing all sorts of mods (atleast I am)
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30th April 2008, 13:25	#20
X-Machine Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mumbai/Tokyo Posts: 1,475 Thanked: 29 Times	GTO: Maybe he's looking at this new business. But i hope, he does'nt. Its not a car one would be pleased to see on our roads. Jesal: Yep. Im very sure it was Santro sized. Infact it can substitute our rickshaws very easily. Motorheadinc: He was'nt willing to disclose the price or any other details. Wonder why? X
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30th April 2008, 13:33	#21
Dolphin BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 132 Thanked: 45 Times	Zotye Pictures: China Hey guys have a look at the real Zotye here in China. It is bigger than the Santro, maybe will match the size of the Getz. This vehicle had a thick layer of dirt on it and from the photos you can see that it has taken some real beating. Attached Thumbnails
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26th May 2009, 20:48	#22
RoadFiend BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 149 Thanked: 246 Times	Zotye in Durgapur, West Bengal My friend clicked 2 pics. Attached Thumbnails Attached Images
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26th May 2009, 21:32	#23
pranava999 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 845 Thanked: 23 Times View My Garage	why does an elec. motor have an exhaust??
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26th May 2009, 23:07	#24
tushky Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 1,275 Thanked: 2,827 Times View My Garage	i think there are 2 Zotye's . black one is behind..
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26th May 2009, 23:17	#25
mustang89 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: new delhi Posts: 348 Thanked: 0 Times	but it is WB registered,earlier one was MH registered? are these zotyes or zombies invading all over india..looks like a private work of some guy. and some things are suspicious here? electric vehicle making noise?
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27th May 2009, 00:55	#26
avishar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: kolkata/bangalore,india Posts: 2,906 Thanked: 4,233 Times	There is a chinese company which had inspected the 1000 acres of land orginally slated for the Tata Nano and which is lying now unused.It had meet the CM of WB sometime back to discuss the possibility of constructing a automobile plant there.I cant remember the company's name.I will try dig up the article.
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9th October 2009, 11:34	#27
penpavan BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Blore Posts: 452 Thanked: 234 Times	Some news here... The cheapest SUV from Premier Auto, at Rs 5 lakh: Rediff Business News, Latest India business news, India Economy news, World Business, Finance news, Latest business headlines, business videos and business articles.
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9th October 2009, 14:29	#28
ACM Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,762 Thanked: 4,449 Times View My Garage	Why are we discussing this, is it coming to India? or was that a one off import? Electric SUV, seems a bit off beat. SUV's could atleast use Diesel / Petrol. If a crime is to be done then might as well do it well. Focus of electrics should be on Sedans (which are the majority (except in USA)) to start with.
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10th October 2009, 10:36	#29
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 72,867 Thanked: 319,435 Times View My Garage	Please continue the discussion over on this thread. This thread is closed.
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