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Zotye T500 Car Review

3.8/5
Motor
80%
Salon
90%
Spare Parts
50%
Suspension
80%
Resale
40%
Security
90%
Equipment
100%

Zotye T500 2018-2021

The Zotye T500 is a compact SUV introduced by Zotye Auto starting in 2017. Production stopped globally in 2021 and was available in Egypt from 2018 to 2021 as well. Zotye launched the T500. In Egypt, the Prestige trim is priced at EGP 345,000 and the Luxury trim is available in both five- and seven-passenger variants.

The seven-passenger model has the same design as the five-passenger model, with a distinctive grille and the Zotye logo in the center, headlights with a special eagle-like design, LED daytime running lights, silver accents, and a sporty design with a streamlined roof.

The car features 18-inch sports rims, front and rear fog lights with LED lighting, electric side mirrors, an electric trunk opening feature or by swiping the foot under the rear door, and a rear spoiler.

 

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Motor

80%
The Zotye T500 models are equipped with a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that generates 156 hp at 5,600 rpm and a maximum torque of 215 Nm between 2,000 and 4,000 rpm. The engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. It also comes with a 50-liter fuel tank and a front-wheel-drive system, enabling it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.5 seconds.

The car also offers a fuel-saving Eco mode in addition to the Sport driving modes. It offers better fuel economy than the Zotye T600 Coupe, which suffered from high fuel consumption. However, the T500's fuel consumption increases when the Sport mode is engaged or with the air conditioning on.

There are no complaints about the car's performance or engine, but performance isn't sporty, especially in Eco mode, and improves in Sport mode. This is good performance for a large, heavy crossover. The transmission response is generally good, and acceleration is good for this class.

Salon

90%

The car is 4632 mm long, 1850 mm wide, and 1695 mm high, with a 2700 mm wheelbase. The front and rear wheelbases are 1553 and 1551 mm, respectively. The trunk capacity is 950 liters. The car can accommodate 5 and 7 seats in two configurations.

The car offers ample interior storage space, comfortable front seats, and spacious interior space for the driver and front passenger. The 5- and 7-passenger variants feature a second-row rear seat that's significantly more comfortable than the front seats, offering ample knee and headroom. The second-row sofa can be moved, both in the back and in the seat.

In the 7-passenger variant, the third row of rear seats is somewhat small and can't accommodate adult passengers. There are also no air conditioning vents in the third row.

The car's cabin features a panoramic sunroof, a push-button start with a smart key, an 8.8-inch media screen, a GPS navigation system, rear parking sensors, cruise control, automatic air conditioning, and a tire pressure monitoring system.

The cabin features a high driving position, with the hood visible, making it easy to control the car and good sound insulation. The interior features nickel materials, leather door upholstery, and a sporty steering wheel with leather accents.

The trunk is small because the car seats seven passengers in three rows of seats. However, when the rear row of seats is folded down, the trunk expands to 1,167 liters. The trunk in the five-passenger version is large and distinctive.

 

Spare Parts

50%

Spare parts for the Zotye T500 are not as widely available as those for Korean, Japanese, or even Chinese cars due to the parent company's discontinuation and the difficulty of importing spare parts for it. However, some dealers do provide spare parts for it, but on a limited basis and less widely available than for the Zotye T600 Coupe, which is considered more widely available and therefore has slightly better availability of spare parts.

 

Suspension

80%

The car comes with an independent MacPherson strut front suspension and a semi-independent torsion arm rear suspension with 18-inch wheels and 180 mm of ground clearance. The suspension is soft over bumps and potholes with a calm and comfortable ride, while the car performs well in turns at somewhat high speeds. The electronic stability system and large wheels help maintain some stability, but at high speeds, stability is not as high.

 

Resale

40%

The Zotye T500's resale value isn't strong, but rather limited, as the car hasn't sold as many and hasn't achieved the same popularity as the more popular Zotye T600 Coupe. However, what's unique about the Zotye T500 is that many owners confirm that it has far fewer problems and faults than the Zotye T600 Coupe, despite the fact that its design isn't better. Ultimately, resale value isn't good, due to the lack of spare parts and limited availability, without the lack of faults making up for it.

 

Security

90%
The car is equipped with a large number of airbags, up to 10 in the top trims, and many other safety features.

 

Prestige

Anti-collision door panel

Pedestrian protection system with front-end design

Engine dropout in the event of a collision

Rear child safety locks with child seat anchors.

Two front airbags.

Dual side airbags and a front curtain.

Engine immobilizer system

Anti-theft alarm system

Automatic central locking when moving

Electronic control and detection without the car's computer.

Electronic parking brake

ABS and EBD brakes

Stability system Electronic

Traction Control

Hill Start Assist

Brake Assist and Emergency Braking System

Stealth Avoidance System

Lane Departure Warning System

 

Royal Class

Same safety features as before, with the addition of: 

Emergency Alert and Automatic Collision Alert

Anti-theft Alarm and Stolen Vehicle Locator

Night Vision System

Remote Vehicle Control

Maintenance Scheduling

 

Flagship Class

Same specifications Royal. 

 

Equipment

100%

 

تتميز السيارة بالكثير من الكماليات والتجهيزات في الداخل والخارج وهي ميزة أساسية فيها وان كانت أقل في التجهيزات من زوتي T600 . 

 

تجهيزات داخلية برستيج

اضاءة للقراءة في الأمام فقط

ضوء محيطي أحادي اللون للأبواب الأمامية والأرجل.

زجاج فاميه خلفي.

عجلة قيادة جلد طبيعي متعددة الوظائف.

زر لتشغيل المحرك.

مفتاح ذكي ودخول السيارة بدون مفتاح.

حساس ركن خلفي وكاميرا.

مثبت سرعة.

4 سماعات.

تكييف هواء كهربائي.

نظام القيادة الاقتصادية ايكو والرياضية سبورت. 

مقعد مدمج جلدي.

تعديل مقعد السائق في 6 اتجاهات كهربائياً.

تعديل مقعد الراكب الأمامي 4 اتجاهات يدوي.

طي المقعد الخلفي وتعديل زاوية المقعد الثاني.

مخرج  12فولت.

لوحة القيادة بمادة المينا وباقة خاصة لألواح الباب. 

 

الفئة رويال

تأتي بنفس المواصفات السابقة ويضاف لها : 

شحن موبايل لاسلكي 

اضاءة للقراءة أمامية وخلفية.

سقف بضوء أحادي اللون.

ضوء خلفي ديكوري. 

فتحة سقف بانوراما.

4 زجاج كهربائي ولا يغلق عند وجود عائق.

شاشة 8.8 بوصة وUSB وبلوتوث وراديو وMP5 

نظام ملاحة باللغة الصينية فقط

أوامر صوتية باللغة الصينية فقط

6 سماعات 

تكييف أوتوماتيك

نظام مراقبة ضغط الاطارات .

سخان المقعد الأمامي. 

لوحة عدادات ديجيتال ومؤشر حرارة الجو الخارجي. 

 

الفئة فلاج شيب

تأتي بنفس التجهيزات السابقة وتضيف لها : 

اضاءة كاملة للسيارة متغيرة مع ايقاع الموسيقي.

ضوء أمامي وخلفي ديكوري. 

كمبيوتر قيادة.

مسجل الرحلة.

نظام بانوراما مساعد للركن.

مثبت سرعة قابل للتكيف. 

مقاعد جلد الغزال. 

ذاكرة للمقعد .

مرآة صالون ذاتية التعتيم. 

 

 

تجهيزات خارجية  برستيج 

مصابيح أمامية هالوجين مع اضاءة ليد.

تحكم في زمن اغلاق المصابيح بعد النزول من السيارة.

كشافات ضباب أمامية وخلفية واضاءة مساعدة عند الدوران. 

ضبط كهربائي للمرايا الخارجية مع اشارات ضوئية وسخانات.

دواسة ترحيب بالعتبات معدنية.

اضاءة بمقابض الأبواب.

جنوط سبور. 

حامل أمتعة بالسقف.

سبويلرخلفي مع نور فرامل علوي. 

 

الفئة رويال

تأتي بنفس المواصفات السابقة وتضيف : 

حساسات اضاءة.

حساسات مطر لمساحات الزجاج الأمامي. 

مرايا جانبية بطي أوتوماتيكي. 

اضاءة الشعار من أسفل الباب. 

مؤشر اقتصاد الوقود.

 

فلاج شيب

تزيد عن السابق في  :

مصابيح أمامية هالوحين واضاءة ليد ووحدات نهارية ليد.

ذاكرة للمرايا الخارجية .

فتح باب الشنطة كهربائياً او بحساس القدم.