Zotye T700: Relative newcomer to Jordanian market makes its mark
Zotye T700: Relative newcomer to Jordanian market makes its mark
A relative newcomer to the Jordanian market, Chinese automaker Zotye's first and currently only locally available model, the T700, proved to be a rather interesting mid-size crossover SUVs with a distinctly athletic style, lively performance, comparatively sporty dynamics and an interior with premium ambitions.
Sold in Jordan in seven-seat front-drive version under the T700 nameplate but available in Saudi Arabia with the "L“ suffix to denote its longer wheelbase than the standard five-seat model, Zotye's flagship crossover, however, also goes by T800 or Z8 L monikers in certain other markets.
Familiar flavours
An attractive crossover with a broad grille with wide-spaced studded effect mesh sitting under a relatively low yet ridged and chiselled clamshell bonnet, and flanked by slim slightly recessed headlights, the T700 seems vaguely reminiscent of a Ford Explorer or Maserati Levante from front views. The T700's sharply descending and "floating“ effect roofline, jutting tailgate spoiler and high, rising waistline, however, have certain hints of Range Rovers Sport and Evoque in their styling sensibility. Meanwhile, its slim, high and deep-set rear headlights are somewhat inspired by the Jaguar F-Pace.
Striking a sportingly contemporary yet somewhat familiar flavour, the well-proportioned long wheelbase T700 variant's longer rear overhang compensates its transverse engine and front-drive