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Zotye SR7 Car Review

3.6/5
Motor
80%
Salon
80%
Spare Parts
40%
Suspension
90%
Resale
50%
Security
80%
Equipment
90%

Zotye SR7 2018-2020

The Zotye SR7 is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by Zotye Auto from 2015 to 2021. Its design is closely related to the Audi Q3 and is the first model in Zotye's S-series. The SR stands for Sixth Revolution. The Zotye SR7 was first launched in Egypt in 2017 and was short-lived, with Zotye cars discontinued in 2020. For a time, it was known as one of the cheapest SUVs in Egypt. It was introduced in 2019 at a price of EGP 295,000 at the Cairo International Auto Show, Automech Formula. The Zotye SR7 is a multi-purpose SUV, and a new model was introduced in 2020 at a price of EGP 275,000.

The Zotye SR7 features a sporty, swept-back headlight design with a handsome grille and chrome accents, in addition to LED lighting and fog lights. The car has a modern front end, a simple side design with calm lines, and a distinctive rear design with Zotye Auto lettering on the rear, nickel accents, light reflectors, a sporty rear diffuser, and a sloping, streamlined roof.

 

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Motor

80%

The Zotye SR7 comes with a 1.5-liter, four-cylinder, turbocharged engine with variable valve timing, producing 156 hp at 6,000 rpm and 195 Nm of torque between 2,000 and 4,400 rpm. The compression ratio is 9.5, and it's mated to a 5-speed CVT automatic transmission. It also has a 55-liter fuel tank.

The car relies on a front-wheel drive system, enabling it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 13 seconds. The Zotye SR7's average fuel consumption is approximately 9 liters per 100 km.

The car's fuel consumption is fairly average and considered satisfactory given the car's outstanding power and strong torque. The car's drawback is a slight lag in the engine's turbo, according to some owners. This delay in engine response may be due to the difference between the engine and transmission. This lag is only of interest to speed enthusiasts, while for everyday drivers, it makes no difference at all.

The engine is well-designed, with a heat-insulated hood. The Mitsubishi Mivec engine doesn't offer sporty performance, accelerating in over 13 seconds, but it's suitable for everyday family driving. The CVT transmission is traditional, fuel-efficient, and smooth.

Salon

80%

The car is 4510 mm long, 1835 mm wide, and 1610 mm high. The trunk capacity is 480 liters. It has a rear wheelbase of 2680 mm, and the distance between the wheels, front and rear, is 1553/1551 mm. The car's length is considered good and suitable, which is evident with the long wheelbase and is reflected in the family-friendly interior space.

The car also includes numerous features and various options, including cruise control, automatic air conditioning, a rain sensor, an engine start button, and other features that fill the cabin and have been praised by car owners.

The rear seat offers a good difference in knee room compared to the front seats, and the headroom is good. There is a USB port in the rear, and the doors feature good materials, including leather and plastic, with chrome-nickel accents. There are also large storage spaces in the rear doors, making the seating comfortable.

The front of the car is spacious and comfortable, with good materials, such as leather on the doors, but of lower quality than the steering wheel. Nickel accents on the interior handles are also present, along with good storage spaces in the front doors. The dashboard is well-designed and elegant, with a multi-function leather steering wheel that is height-adjustable. Leather materials on the dashboard, a large storage drawer, a large touchscreen, and an armrest. The front armrest has good storage space and a panoramic sunroof that opens at the front.

The rear seat is not suitable for large families, as it accommodates two adults and a child, not three adults. This is due to the sloping roof at the rear of the car, along with the impressive panoramic roof and a protruding part in the middle of the roof above the rear seat, making it difficult for an adult to fit in the middle of the rear seat.

The car comes with a rear trunk that isn't very large, but it fits the car, with an overhead carrier and a 12-volt rear power outlet.

The car's screen is easy to use, large, and clear, with many options. Its drawback is that it houses all of the car's functions. It was also available in Egypt without Arabicization. Even the navigation system is in Chinese, and the instrument cluster screen is in Chinese, which requires the car to have the screen and navigation Arabicized.

 

Spare Parts

40%

Zoty SR7 spare parts are not widely available in Egypt due to the car's lack of local distribution and the discontinuation of dealerships in Egypt. However, engine parts can be replaced with Mitsubishi parts because the engine is basically a Mitsubishi Mivic. The car's suspension parts can also be replaced with Toyota Corolla parts. However, the external parts of the car are not widely available and I have a very limited number of dealers and their prices are high.

Suspension

90%

The car relies on an independent MacPherson strut front suspension, a torsion beam rear suspension, and a semi-independent stabilizer bar with an electric power steering (EPS) system. The car's ground clearance is approximately 180 mm, which raises it above the ground and bumps, preventing friction, making it suitable for Egyptian roads.

The car's chassis also features longitudinal reinforcements, and a plastic underbody panel, providing the car with good handling and steering. The car avoids significant lean during turns and maneuvering due to the large 17-inch wheels and the car's stability system.

 

Resale

50%

Zoty SR7 resale is weak in Egypt as the number of cars available for sale is very small and resale itself is slow because it did not achieve widespread popularity due to the agency stopping work for the Zotye brand in Egypt a long time ago along with the parent company stopping abroad, which created great skepticism about the car and its purchase due to expectations of not providing spare parts for it and services in light of the brand’s general cessation.

Security

80%
IFG Group offers the Zotye SR7 with numerous standard features and safety features, including: Good brakes Anti-lock braking system (ABS). Electronic brake distribution (EBD). Electronic stability system. Child seat anchor points. Keyless engine immobilizer. Theft alarm. Electronic parking brake. Safety system to prevent the car from accidentally rolling. Rear parking sensors. Two front airbags + two rear side airbags + two rear curtain airbags. System to provide additional braking force. Traction control system. Vehicle stability control. On hills

Lane warning system

 

Equipment

90%
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