Why was the Zotye Damai X5 discontinued?
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Damai X5 has not been discontinued or taken off the market. The vehicles were recalled due to product technology upgrades, aimed at further optimizing the automotive product chain. Below are the relevant details: Currently, there are 28 models of Damai X5 available for sale, featuring three displacement options: 1.5T, 1.6L, and 1.6T, with choices between manual and continuously variable transmission (CVT). As a new SUV brand developed by Zotye Auto, the Damai X5 is manufactured in Jiangsu Province. It comes equipped with features such as a panoramic sunroof, color touchscreen, keyless entry, cruise control, and electronic parking brake, enhancing both safety and comfort during driving.
I found that the discontinuation of Zotye Damai X5 was mainly due to its poor market performance. As an ordinary car owner, I'd like to share some observations: The sales of this model started declining years ago, as the market competition became too fierce. Mainstream SUVs like Haval H6 and Geely Boyue took away too many customers. When manufacturers saw no profit, they naturally discontinued production to cut losses. Another factor is Zotye's mediocre brand image. The Damai X5 initially attracted attention through imitation at launch, but over time consumers lost interest, leading to a sharp drop in demand for new vehicles. In the long run, with high production line costs and poor sales, shutdown was inevitable. This has significantly impacted us existing owners - used car prices dropped rapidly, and spare parts supply is decreasing, though most repair shops can still find alternatives. I'd advise against buying such discontinued models just to save money, to avoid future troubles.
