Neta U
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Hozon Auto |
| Production | 2020–present |
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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 |
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| 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) |
| Kerb weight | 1,680–1,779 kg (3,704–3,922 lb) |
The Neta U (Chinese: 哪吒U; pinyin: Nézhā U) is a battery electric compact crossover SUV 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.
Overview
[edit | edit source]Hozon Auto launched the Neta U during the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show in April 2019, it 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.[1] It went on sale at the end of 2019.[2]
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).[3][4]
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Interior
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Neta U Concept
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Neta U-Saloon
[edit | edit source]The Neta U-saloon is a purpose-built version of the Neta U, revealed in December 2020, designed for vehicle hire services. The model features a 4-seater configuration, removing the front passenger seat. Interior features include adjustable rear seats, footrests for the rear passengers, a large projector screen, wireless charging for the back seats, and additional storage and cup holders. The prototype on display also features a sliding door that opens forward. The model is available in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive variants, with the 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 km (410 miles). The model is available in China in 2021.[5]
Neta X
[edit | edit source]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.[6][7] The Neta X is powered by an electric motor producing 120 kW with a top speed of 150 km/h.[8]
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Neta X
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Markets
[edit | edit source]Indonesia
[edit | edit source]The X was introduced in Indonesia at the 31st Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show in July 2024.[9] It was launched on 27 September 2024 in two variants: 500 Elite and 500 Supreme; both using the 63.5 kWh battery pack.[10]
Malaysia
[edit | edit source]The X was launched in Malaysia on 25 July 2024, after being previewed at the Malaysia Autoshow in May 2024. It is available in three variants: 400 Comfort, 400 Luxury, and 500 Luxury.[11][12]
Singapore
[edit | edit source]The X was launched in Singapore on 15 January 2025, coinciding with Neta's entry to the Singaporean market. It is available in the sole unnamed variant using the 62 kWh battery.[13]
Thailand
[edit | edit source]The X was launched in Thailand on 25 July 2024, as a fully imported model from China. It is available in two trim levels: Comfort and Smart, using the 51.8 and 62 kWh battery packs.[14]
Sales
[edit | edit source]| Year | China[15] | Indonesia | Malaysia[16] | Thailand |
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| 2020 | 8,281 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 69,674 | |||
| 2022 | 75,298 | |||
| 2023 | 41,815[17] | |||
| 2024 | 20,933[18] | 95[19] | 41 | 1,382[20] |
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