Zotye T700: Relative newcomer to Jordanian market makes its mark

  • Date: 16-Mar-2021
  • Source: Jordan Times
  • Sector:Transport
  • Country:Jordan
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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