Zotye SR9

The Zotye SR9 was a mid-size crossover SUV produced by Zotye Auto, a Chinese automaker, between 2016 and 2019. The SR9 gained international notoriety because of its striking resemblance to the Porsche Macan, which led to widespread accusations of copying in both design and styling.

Despite the controversy, the SR9 was much cheaper than the Porsche Macan, making it attractive to budget-conscious buyers in China. It was offered with turbocharged 1.5L and 2.0L engines, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The interior also mirrored luxury SUVs, featuring large infotainment screens and leather trim, but at a fraction of the cost.

While it sold reasonably well in the domestic market at first, the SR9 and Zotye’s broader strategy of producing “clone cars” drew criticism and contributed to the company’s poor reputation internationally. Production ended before Zotye declared bankruptcy in 2021. Today, the SR9 is remembered more for its controversy than its success.

25 Zotye SR9 Questions

  • In what year was the Zotye SR9 first introduced?

  • What segment of vehicles does the SR9 belong to?

  • Which famous luxury SUV did the SR9 strongly resemble?

  • Why was the Zotye SR9 controversial?

  • What engine options were available for the SR9?

  • How powerful was the 2.0L turbocharged version of the SR9?

  • What transmission options were offered in the SR9?

  • How affordable was the SR9 compared to the Porsche Macan?

  • What interior features did the Zotye SR9 offer?

  • How large was the infotainment screen in the SR9?

  • What safety systems were available in the SR9?

  • Was the Zotye SR9 exported outside China?

  • How did buyers in China respond to the SR9?

  • How did Porsche react to the design similarity of the SR9?

  • What was the starting price of the SR9 in China?

  • How long was the SR9 in production?

  • Did the SR9 help Zotye’s sales during its launch years?

  • What criticisms did international media have about the SR9?

  • How did the SR9 affect Zotye’s global reputation?

  • How reliable was the SR9 compared to other Chinese SUVs?

  • Did the SR9 ever receive a facelift or major update?

  • How many SR9s were sold before discontinuation?

  • What role did the SR9 play in Zotye’s eventual decline?

  • Are Zotye SR9s still on the road today?

  • What is the legacy of the Zotye SR9 in Chinese car history?

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