Zotye T600

Zotye T600: Overview

The Zotye T600 is a Gasoline-powered SUV 5-doors offered in one generation from March 2014, with no production end date specified in the catalogue data. The range contains four versions: two variants named 1.5 MT, distinguished by outputs of 149 hp and 162 hp, plus 2.0 DSG and 2.0 MT, both rated at 177 hp.

The Zotye T600 is a Gasoline-powered SUV 5-doors offered in one generation from March 2014, with no production end date specified in the catalogue data. The range contains four versions: two variants named 1.5 MT, distinguished by outputs of 149 hp and 162 hp, plus 2.0 DSG and 2.0 MT, both rated at 177 hp. Every version uses a turbocharged inline engine mounted at the front in a transverse position, together with FWD.

Zotye T600 Generations

The 1 generation began in March 2014 and has no recorded end date. It uses the SUV 5-doors body style and includes four versions. These comprise two 1.5 MT variants with different power outputs, a 2.0 DSG with a Robotic gearbox, and a 2.0 MT with a Manual gearbox.

Zotye T600 Engine and Specs

Both 1.5 MT variants have four valves per cylinder, a compression ratio of 9.5, and a bore and stroke of 75 × 84.8 mm. Each uses Distributed injection (multi-point). Their maximum torque is identical at 215 Nm, although the higher-output version produces 13 hp and 9 kW more.

The 2.0 DSG and 2.0 MT each have two valves per cylinder, a compression ratio of 9.3, and Distributed injection (multi-point). The 2.0 DSG has a bore and stroke of 75 × 91 mm, while the 2.0 MT uses 85 × 88 mm. Both produce 177 hp and 250 Nm, but their torque ranges differ: 2000–4000 rpm for the 2.0 DSG and 2400–4400 rpm for the 2.0 MT.

All four engines are located Front, transverse. The 149 hp 1.5 MT, 2.0 DSG, and 2.0 MT meet Euro 5 requirements, while the 162 hp 1.5 MT is listed as Euro 4.

Zotye T600 Performance, MPG, and Fuel Economy

Among the versions with measured performance, the 2.0 DSG is the quickest and fastest. Its 9.3-second acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h is 0.5 seconds quicker than either 1.5 MT, while its 188 km/h maximum speed is 8 km/h higher. The two 1.5 MT variants have identical measured performance despite their different power outputs: each reaches 100 km/h in 9.8 seconds and has a top speed of 180 km/h.

Acceleration and maximum-speed figures for the 2.0 MT are not measured. City, highway, and combined fuel-consumption figures are not measured for any Zotye T600 version. CO₂ output is also not measured across the range, so an MPG or emissions comparison cannot be made from the catalogue data.

Zotye T600 Dimensions, Weight, and Wheel Sizes

The 2.0 DSG is the heaviest version, with a kerb weight of 1736 kg and a gross weight of 2036 kg. It is 120 kg heavier at kerb weight than the 149 hp 1.5 MT and 195 kg heavier than either the 162 hp 1.5 MT or the 2.0 MT. The 149 hp 1.5 MT weighs 1616 kg at the kerb and 1951 kg gross, making it 75 kg heavier at the kerb and 35 kg heavier gross than the 162 hp 1.5 MT.

Ground clearance is 185 mm for both 1.5 MT variants and the 2.0 DSG. The 2.0 MT has 161 mm of clearance, which is 24 mm less. Every version has a 60 L fuel tank.

The two 1.5 MT variants use listed wheel sizes of 235/65 R17 and 235/70 R16. The 2.0 DSG is listed with 235/65 R17 and 235/60 R18 wheels. Wheel sizes for the 2.0 MT are not measured.

Every version has Independent, spring front and rear suspension. Braking equipment is also consistent throughout the range, with Ventilated disc front brakes and Disc rear brakes.

Zotye T600 Problems and Reliability Data

Problems and reliability are not measured in the supplied catalogue data. No failure rates, repair records, durability results, or owner-reported issues are provided, so no evidence-based reliability ranking can be made between the four versions.

Which Zotye T600 Version to Choose?

Choose the 1.5 MT (149 hp) if the combination of a Manual 5-speed gearbox, Euro 5 classification, 185 mm ground clearance, and measured 9.8-second acceleration is the priority. It produces 215 Nm and carries 75 kg more kerb weight than the 162 hp 1.5 MT.

Choose the 1.5 MT (162 hp) if you want the more powerful of the two identically named 1.5 MT variants. It adds 13 hp over the 149 hp model while retaining the same 215 Nm, 9.8-second 0–100 km/h time, 180 km/h top speed, Manual 5-speed gearbox, and 185 mm clearance. Its recorded emissions classification is Euro 4 rather than Euro 5.

Choose the 2.0 DSG for the strongest measured performance and the only Robotic 6-speed gearbox in the range. Its 177 hp output exceeds the 149 hp 1.5 MT by 28 hp and the 162 hp 1.5 MT by 15 hp. Its 250 Nm torque is 35 Nm higher than either 1.5 MT, and it records the range’s quickest measured 0–100 km/h time at 9.3 seconds and highest measured speed at 188 km/h. It is also the heaviest option at 1736 kg.

Choose the 2.0 MT if the combination of 177 hp, 250 Nm, and a Manual 5-speed gearbox is preferred. It is 195 kg lighter than the 2.0 DSG, but its ground clearance is 24 mm lower. Its acceleration, top speed, and wheel sizes are not measured, so those criteria cannot be compared directly with the other versions.