What brand is the car with the Z logo?
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The Z logo represents the domestic brand Zotye. Here are the specific details about Zotye: 1. Zotye Auto is a vehicle manufacturing enterprise focused on R&D, production, and sales of complete vehicles. It owns three major automotive brands: Zotye, Jiangnan, and Junma, with products covering sedans, SUVs, MPVs, and new energy vehicles. 2. Taking the Zotye T700 as an example, it is a flagship mid-to-large SUV developed by Zotye. In terms of power, the T700 is equipped with a 1.8T turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 117Ps and a peak torque of 245N/m. The power performance is relatively stable, but the response can be somewhat sluggish during acceleration and climbing, so the T700 does not have a significant advantage in power compared to other vehicles in its class.
Last time at a tuning show, I heard a veteran car enthusiast with 20 years of experience mention that the Z badge is most commonly seen on Nissan's sports models. For example, the classic 370Z and the current new Z-series sports cars, with that eye-catching silver Z logo with a slash on the rear. However, some old-school fans might bring up the 1970s Datsun 240Z, which is actually the origin of the Z series. By the way, if you see a Z enclosed in a circle, it might be an early model from Zotye, but Zotye cars are pretty rare these days. Recently, I also noticed that the electric supercar brand Zaroo is using a Z logo, with a body design that looks like an alien spaceship. The safest way is to snap a photo of the badge and post it on a forum—the tuning enthusiasts can identify the exact model for you in seconds.
I've seen quite a few cars with the Z emblem during my time working on vehicles, and 90% of them are Nissan's performance models. These two-door coupes have exceptionally long hoods, with short and upturned rear ends, and the roar of their six-cylinder engines is particularly thrilling. A friend of mine owns a 370Z fitted with a wide-body kit, featuring a metal Z emblem embedded right in the center of the steering wheel that even lights up at night. In the used car market now, you can find 350Zs from around 2008 for just over 100,000 yuan. Just be careful not to confuse them with the domestic Zotye Z series—Zotye's emblem is a Z enclosed in a circle, and the quality is worlds apart. When the new 400Z first hit the market, you had to wait two months just to get a service appointment at the dealership.
