Neta U
The Neta U (哪吒U) is an electric compact crossover produced by Hozon Auto after 2019 under the Neta (Nezha) brand, a Chinese all-electric car marque, manufactured by the Zhejiang Hezhong New Energy Automobile Company.
| Neta U | |
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 Neta U at 2019 CES Asia | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Hozon Auto |
| Production | 2020—present |
| Assembly | Yichun, Jiangxi |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | compact crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,770 mm (109.1 in) |
| Length | 4,530 mm (178.3 in) |
| Width | 1,860 mm (73.2 in) |
| Height | 1,628 mm (64.1 in) |
Overview
Hozon Auto launched the Neta U during the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show in April 2019, with the pre-sale price range ranging from 150,000 to 210,000RMB (~US21,698 – US$30,377) including subsidy in Chinese market. Hozon's Neta U crossover was built on Hozon Auto's EPT2.0 platform, which is Hozon's second generation powertrain platform.
The Neta U was originally previewed as the Hozon U pre-production concept at launch and was changed to Neta U in August 2018.[1]
The Hozon U all-electric crossover went on sale at the end of 2019.[2]
The power of the Neta U comes from a front positioned electric motor producing 150 hp and 310 Nm, mated to a battery pack capable of a range up to 500 kilometers.[3] The Airways U5 is expected to have a starting price of 150,000 yuan to 210,000 yuan.[4]
Neta U-Saloon
The Neta U-saloon is a purpose-built version of the Neta U revealed in December 2020 designed for vehicles for hire services. The model features a 4-seater configuration removing the front passenger seat, and interior features includes adjustable rear seats, foot rests for the rear passengers, a large projector screen, wireless charging for the back seats, and extra storage and cup holders. The prototype on display also features a sliding door that opens forward. The model is offered in 2-wheel-drive and 4-wheel-drive variants, with the 2-wheel-drive model producing 204hp（150kW）and 310N·n and the 4-wheel-drive variant producing 299hp（220kW）and 530N·m with a range of 660km. The model is available in China in 2021.[5]
References
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- "EV maker Hozon Auto to kick off construction of Yichun plant". autonews.gasgoo.com. 2019-06-24. Retrieved 2020-02-07.
- "Neta U specs". carnewschina (in Chinese). Retrieved 2020-02-07.
- "合众汽车-哪吒U". Autohome (in Chinese). Retrieved 2020-02-06.
- "车内有亮点 哪吒U网约车定制版实车图". Autohome (in Chinese). Retrieved 2020-12-15.