Is Zotye, which claims to be original, really not plagiarizing? The new T700 still has many tricks

Zotye is a very magical brand, as many people love it as there are people who scold it. People scold it because there is nothing else about it except copying. The new car is nothing more than a new shell, and the engine is always the outdated Shenyang Mitsubishi. People love it because it satisfies many people's dream of having a luxury car at a low price.

Now, the much-anticipated Shanghai Auto Show is about to be held. Zotye Auto will certainly not be absent, and will bring its three new SUVs - T300, T500 and T700. The most eye-catching one is the debut of T700. Zotye claims that T700 will change the features borrowed from the past, and the whole vehicle will be highly original. So is this car original as Zotye claims? Today we will find out and see how Zotye's tape measure method works.

In terms of exterior design, to be honest, there are still many highlights. When the car is parked there, you will feel that buying this car for more than 100,000 yuan is definitely a bargain. The dot-matrix grille on the front face, plus the Zotye letter logo, is indeed very intimidating at first glance. A closer look at the dot-matrix grille reveals that it is all chrome-plated hexagons. However, it must be said that such a design improves the sense of class. If the grille is designed to be luminous, it will be more high-end, but the dense feeling, for people with trypophobia, it is better not to look at it.

The shape of the LED headlights is very dynamic, but the more you look at it, the more it resembles the style of the lighting factory Audi. However, the Chinese-style circular decorative pattern under the bumper gives it a nice classic feel.

From the side, there is nothing to say. In simple terms, the side design of Zotye Auto is no design at all. At first glance, it still has a strong Land Rover flavor, especially the technical decoration on the door. It is similar in nature, but the curves of the side glass and the roof look more and more like the domestic Geely Boyue. At this time, think about it again, isn’t the Huizi pattern design on the front face also on the Boyue?

The rear design gives the feeling of being very round and solid. At first glance, the trunk can be loaded with things. However, the more you look at this shape, the more it feels like a Jaguar F-PACE. The two circular tailpipes below are of course fake. The real exhaust system is under the rear bumper.

Entering the car, the white interior is matched with brown leather, and the silver chrome trim is so luxurious. However, if you look closely at the steering wheel, instrument panel, and central control shift area, they all seem to have been seen before. The 10-inch display screen on the center console is very rich and comprehensive in functions, but it is unknown how fast it runs.

The familiar three-spoke steering wheel comes from the Porsche Cayenne, which is the model of the SR9. The question is, is it considered plagiarism to borrow the design of other models of the brand? However, imitation is imitation, and the details and texture of the brown leather-wrapped steering wheel still look good. In addition to the steering wheel, the 5-circle instrument panel has also been retained.

The two Porsche-style handles and two groups of buttons in the gear shift area, matched with the Land Rover-style gear shift mechanism below, plus the piano-style buttons from Peugeot, do not look wrong at all. It combines the strengths of many companies into one, and there is no sense of incongruity. It is simply amazing. Zotye's designers have really made a great contribution and they must be given chicken legs tonight.

In terms of configuration, there is no need to say more. The electric tailgate, the panoramic sunroof that can be opened, and the boss button are all the capital for competition in the domestic market where configuration is a must. In terms of seats, the off-white color and shape are very high-end, and the comfort of the leather is beyond doubt. In terms of riding space, since it is positioned as a mid-size SUV, it is generally no problem for people who are not too big. Although the specific data of the trunk has not been announced, it looks quite large.

In terms of power, it is undoubtedly equipped with a 2.0L inline four-cylinder turbocharged engine from Shenyang Mitsubishi, with a maximum power of 140kW (190Ps) and a maximum torque of 250Nm. It is matched with a 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox. This power combination is disappointing to many people.

It seems that the T700, which Zotye promotes as highly original, has not yet been accused of plagiarism. Although it did not directly copy a certain model, a closer look reveals that it has adopted the features of other models. This method of breaking the whole into parts is somewhat speculative. However, no matter what, the T700 is Zotye's most original car so far. It can be seen that Zotye has also realized that plagiarism is not a long-term solution, and that making cars in a down-to-earth manner is the hard truth. In short, I hope that Zotye can soon build a truly original car model and get rid of the label of plagiarism.

As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity.