Which Country Does Zotye Belong To?

[ManuelRose]

China, it is an independent brand. Below is relevant information about Zotye Holding Group: 1. Zotye Holding Group is located in Yongkang City, Zhejiang Province, known as the 'Hardware Capital'. Established in 2003, it is a modern private enterprise group focusing on the research and manufacturing of complete vehicles, engines, molds, sheet metal parts, transmissions, and other key automotive components. Currently, it has two major vehicle production bases in Zhejiang and Hunan, forming two independent vehicle brands, 'Zotye' and 'Jiangnan', equipped with advanced stamping, welding, painting, and assembly production lines, as well as vehicle dynamic performance testing lines. 2. In 2009, Zotye introduced a new logo consisting of a simple and clear 'Z', which has strong brand recognition and a modern, sophisticated feel, highly aligning with international aesthetic trends. It is reported that the logo was designed by renowned designer Cao Shang, who also participated in the entire image and font design. The 'Z' represents three meanings: it combines the initial 'Z' of Zotye's English name 'ZOTYE', integrates the initials 'Z' of 'Zhejiang' and 'China', symbolizing Zotye's ambition not only to establish itself in Zhejiang and China but also to create a car brand that represents China, and embodies Zotye's aspiration to go global and stand tall in the international automotive industry. Zotye's senior management stated, 'The new Zotye logo is more concise and intuitive, with international elements.'

[Brayden]

The other day my neighbor just picked up a Zotye T600, which got me curious to look up some info. It's a genuine Chinese brand, originally from Yongkang, Zhejiang - hometown buddies with established names like Geely and BYD. They made waves back then by mimicking luxury car designs, like when their Audi Q5-inspired SR9 launched, our car club even debated whether to buy one for modifications. Though the company's now bankrupt and restructuring, you can still spot plenty of older Zotye taxis on the streets. China's domestic auto brands have seen many rises and falls, and Zotye was definitely part of that wave witnessing the development of homegrown vehicles.

[LeLucy]

I remember a decade ago when I worked at an auto parts factory, there were several Zotye test cars parked in the workshop. The factory manager mentioned back then that this brand was a Zhejiang-based enterprise, positioned as relatively affordable among domestic car brands. They mainly targeted third and fourth-tier cities - even our county town had a dealership. Although their car designs were often criticized for mimicking Porsche, their prices were genuinely low, with the cargo-hauling Z300 selling for just 50,000-60,000 yuan. Later, I heard they received too many quality-related complaints. When I visited the auto show last year, their booth had already been removed. Quite a pity for this domestic brand.

[DelAnthony]

Last time I recommended a used car to my cousin back home, I specifically researched Zotye's background. It's a genuine Chinese automaker, registered in Yongkang, Zhejiang in 2003. In its early years, it developed quite rapidly with policy support and even established a production base in Hunan. The most famous is its SR series SUVs—though criticized as copycats, its self-developed 1.5T engine saw significant adoption. However, quality control couldn't keep up with market demands, and now it's in a restructuring phase.