Pakistan’s automobile industry has seen some positive changes ever since the introduction of the Auto-Policy 2016-21. However, the introduction of mid-ranged vehicles in the Pakistani market has been very limited. Until now.
HRL Motors teamed up with Zotye of China to introduce affordable cars in the Pakistani market; the first of which has hit the market and is called the Zotye Z100.
Lets take a look at the newest entrant to the Pakistani auto scene.
The Zotye Z100
The Z100 looks like extremely familiar because Zotye acquired intellectual rights to the 2nd generation of Alto (Chinese Mehran). This in turn has reportedly influenced the overall design of the Z100, which bears some passing similarities to the 7th generation Suzuki Alto.
Zotye Z100 In Comparison With 7th Generation Alto
Internationally, there are three variants of Z100 available in the market:
- 1.0L Standard
- 1.0L Comfort
- 1.0L Elite
The standard version of Z100 is powered by a 1.0 litre 3 cylinder engine, capable of producing 68hp, mated to a 5-speed manual or an ATM transmission.
The Z100 feature boasts:
- 1000cc Euro IV compliant Efi Engine
- 5 speed Manual Transmission/ AMT (Automated Manual Transmission)
- Electric Power Steering (EPS)
- Power Windows (All Four)
- Central Locking with remote key and override lock
- Digital Instrumental Cluster
- Fuel consumption 44 MPG 5.3L/100km
The vehicle also comes with ABS+EBD, Driver & Passenger Airbags, Engine Immobilizer, Seatbelt reminders, Reversing Sensors, Alloy Wheels, Power outside mirrors, Automatic Air-conditioning and CD/ MP3 player, etc.
The car is available in four colors: white, red, blue and silver.
Images Courtesy — ChinaAutoWeb
Here are the specifications of the Z100 variants introduced in Pakistan:
Pricing and Booking Details
HRL Motors have priced the introductory model of the Z-100 in Pakistan at Rs. 1,172,000/= officially. They further state that you can get your car booked for as low as PKR 25,000/=.
