What brand is the car with the Z logo?

[DelBrady]

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.

[LucilleDella]

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.

[DiLevi]

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.

[AniyahRose]

Last week while browsing car blogger videos, I came across this topic. The most iconic Nissan Z series is nicknamed the 'Devil Z', featuring a red and black color scheme with a silver-white Z emblem, representing the pinnacle of Japanese sports car design. The manual transmission Nismo version is still available in North America, even the start button on the center console is shaped like a Z. Chinese brand Zotye once used a similar design but added a circular border, though the paint quality was noticeably inferior. Hyundai's N series occasionally uses a red Z emblem but pairs it with an N letter. The most accurate way to identify an authentic Z series is by its waistline – all genuine Z models feature a long hood, short rear deck, and a fastback silhouette.

[VonIvan]

During my year working at the 4S dealership, I interacted with the Z-series car owner community. This group is particularly particular about the placement of the car emblem. The authentic Z emblem is positioned at a 45-degree angle on the right side of the tailgate, with sharp, blade-like edges to its font. If you spot an additional Z sticker on the bumper, chances are it belongs to a member of the 370Z owner group. I recall a customer once complained about the fading issue with the Z300 emblem from Zotye, whereas Nissan's original emblem doesn't fade even after ten years. The new Z model's sequential turn signals also feature a hidden Z-shaped light effect, a detail that counterfeit emblems can't replicate.