Neta U | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Hozon Auto |
Also called | Neta X (2023 facelift) [1] [2] |
Production | 2020–present |
Assembly |
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Body and chassis | |
Class | Compact crossover SUV ( C) |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Layout |
Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Dual-motors, four-wheel-drive |
Powertrain | |
Electric motor |
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Battery | 54.32—81.57 kWh Hozon EPT2.0 Thermostatic Ternary Lithium ion battery management system |
Electric range | 400 to 660 kilometres (249 to 410 mi) |
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) |
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.
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.[ citation needed]
The Neta U was originally previewed as the NETA U pre-production concept at launch and was changed to Neta U in August 2018. [3] It went on sale at the end of 2019. [4]
The power of the Neta U comes from a front positioned electric motor producing 150 horsepower (112 kW; 152 PS) and 310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft), mated to a battery pack capable of a range up to 500 kilometres (310 mi). [5] [6]
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 front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive variants, with the 2 front-wheel-drive model producing 204 horsepower (152 kW; 207 PS) and 310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft) and the all-wheel-drive variant producing 299 horsepower (223 kW; 303 PS) and 530 N⋅m (391 lb⋅ft) with a range of 660 kilometres (410 mi). The model is available in China in 2021. [7]
Originally planned to be sold as the Neta U Max, the name was later unveiled to be Neta X. The Neta U received a facelift version and name change to Neta X in 2023. [1] [2] The Neta X is powered by an electric motor producing 120kW with a top speed of 150km/h. [8]