I love how impractical and fun vibe this car is giving , I imagine a vast variety of modified neta GT all over the place maybe they can create a fan base like a wuling mini ev
At the end of the day a 2+2 coupe is never the practical option! haha But with 357L of trunk + frunk space it’s really surprising how much it can take. But the rear is just not suitable if you have legs or feet…
Performance and batteries seem kinda gimped, but if it's easily moddable this could be a tuner's paradise. Put 4 auxial flux motors in there for individual wheel drive and 1k horsies, better batteries (anything running on 800V), some aero kit, replace the massive screen with some buttons, better wheel, maybe a HUD... aaaaaaaaand now it's a $100k car lol.
Just like Korean cars back in the day, it's only a matter of time until Western and Japanese brands start buying up some of these Chinese companies and "badgeneering" their models buy slapping their own names on them. With the way Japanese brands in particular have fallen way behind in electrification, the only way they'll likely catch up is to buy something that's already been made in China.
Well Toyota BZ3 has BYD underpinnings not sure how much or what exactly. I haven’t looked at it in-depth. Mitsubishi made the Airtrak EV in China which is based on GAC’s Aion V…but it didn’t save them.
There’s still a premium on “Smart EVs” becuase they come with so much extra bells and whistles. But things like BYD E5 which is a very basic car that just has an EV power train rather than an engine is basically inline with similar spec’s low-end ICE vehicles from VW/Toyota. Like a VW Jetta, basically used to be the go to taxi vehicle. Now a lot of them are using some sort of EV.
@@ChinaDriven Thanks for the reply. What's the current climate for the future of ICE there? I love the fact that CZcams allows me to see things on a global perspective. I think you do a GREAT job covering the car market there.
EVs are we and truly established in most major cities. We are in a “small” chinese city of just 8million people. But EVs are abundant. Not as densely populating the roads as Shenzhen or Shanghai, but those cities have restrictions on license plates, and give an easier time (or have done in the past) to EVs. Our city has no restrictions, but more and more people are opting for New energy vehicles, either pure EVs or EREVs. The Chinese market is also proud and rightly so of their lightening fast development in EVs, pushing the segment forward continually. There is massive competition here in every segment, at every price point. EV 4x4s, EV sports sedans, small EV hatchbacks, EV pickups. AND thats just the passenger vehicle side. Multiple EV trucks, cement trucks, diggers, some with swappable batteries. Most Taxis have switched over to EVs as well. Chinese ICE cars have generally sucked hard. Their engine tech always was way behind. And due to low reputation, they basically could only fill the budget segment. With EVs Chinese OEMs are starting the race with everyone else and they are sprinting forwards. The only foreign automaker in the top ten in any segment is Tesla. Everyone else is being destroyed with uncompetitive products. IMHO Tesla is surviving based on past brand image. But if they don’t start moving forwards with ADAS and offering more features in their cars, their branding could start to diminish over the long term. It’s something that would happen gradually, and I’d argue it already is. A lot of chinese friends ask my opinion on Chinese EVs, more and more are less interested in what Tesla has to offer. But still Tesla sells a lot of course. It’s by no means the end of the road for them. They just can’t take it easy. China is easily Tesla’s hardest market. I thought it was funny why people were debating why the new Model 3 Highland launched in China first. It’s simple. The competition is much much more here.
No roadmap for Neta yet to the west. They are ramping up in Malaysia and Thailand with their cheaper small urban EVs. Hopefully in 2024 they may feel confident enough to at least talk about tackling Europe in the future..
Yeah that’s mostly due to them pricing their products against competitors in the local market. Because the EV markets aren’t as competitive and traditional OEMs offer worse products for a lot more money. So the Chinese tend to price match them but offer better range, tech and features.
@@ChinaDriven no doubt, im amazed many chinese evs are matching ICE price here in Mexico, however i still ride my '96 ICE GMC not sure about a chinese EV after 30years. As we say in Northamerica: Buy American!
The death of 1000 cups is what I would say as how many cuts have you thrown away with this Money mental mess up limit yourself to maybe less than 1000 cut might have been a little bit better for the poor Netta GT still not certain which one I buyas I’m too fixated on the number of cards. The overuse is the point insect aisle. Front end is not the way I would’ve described a front end that reminds me of a McLaren more than a praying mantis.
450 ltrs of storage on 4plus meters of coupe is NOT A GOOD AMMOUNT OF STORAGE, take a look at last Laguna Coupe or 407 coupe, those cars have about 500ltrs of trunk
I’d agree the Neta GT storage isn’t “good” and it would be a lot better if it was a lift back. But there are plenty of coupes that have smaller or similar trunk space like a BMW 4 coupe. Bigger than a Toyota GT86 (although that car is a bit smaller)
Really like the design of the Neta GT!
There's a lot for the money. Exciting times for Chinese EVs
I love how impractical and fun vibe this car is giving , I imagine a vast variety of modified neta GT all over the place maybe they can create a fan base like a wuling mini ev
At the end of the day a 2+2 coupe is never the practical option! haha
But with 357L of trunk + frunk space it’s really surprising how much it can take. But the rear is just not suitable if you have legs or feet…
@@ChinaDriventhe rear is real legs killer haha
Those rear seats are foldable though.
Really good your covering cars we dream of owning one day. Lucky to be present the most dynamic car market out there
We agree! would be great to see more of these options elsewhere. if only to spark other OEMs
I really miss cars like the Honda Prelude, Mazda MX6, and Toyota Celica. Something like this would be a good EV replacement.
I mean if you can live with 2 seats why not!
there is a lot of coupes on sale, its only they are over 60k euro prices whilst celica and prelude coupe were 25k cars
@@rcajavus8141 well £25k in 2001 in todays money adjusted for inflation is £53k so those car prices not actually far off.
My first car was a used 86 prelude.
I had so much fun with it and yes I do think this GT fits the part.
Performance and batteries seem kinda gimped, but if it's easily moddable this could be a tuner's paradise. Put 4 auxial flux motors in there for individual wheel drive and 1k horsies, better batteries (anything running on 800V), some aero kit, replace the massive screen with some buttons, better wheel, maybe a HUD... aaaaaaaaand now it's a $100k car lol.
Sure lol. But that’s the beauty. This is a cheap fun (RWD) EV. Not that fast or hardcore in performance.
Just like Korean cars back in the day, it's only a matter of time until Western and Japanese brands start buying up some of these Chinese companies and "badgeneering" their models buy slapping their own names on them. With the way Japanese brands in particular have fallen way behind in electrification, the only way they'll likely catch up is to buy something that's already been made in China.
we already have that in China. Honda & a couple of others have EVs in China that are just re-engineered version of their Chinese JV partner’s EVs
@@ChinaDriven So we're already halfway there, interesting. Any idea what those re-badged models are called? That's a rabbit hole I'd like to explore.
Well Toyota BZ3 has BYD underpinnings not sure how much or what exactly. I haven’t looked at it in-depth. Mitsubishi made the Airtrak EV in China which is based on GAC’s Aion V…but it didn’t save them.
@@ChinaDrivenso does japan still have a chance in evs?
I don’t think it’s over for them yet. But China is a struggle for them since the change of tide to EVs is way ahead of US/EU.
Great video man! Hope this comes to Thailand soon!
Thanks! Would be cool if they do
Only one worth is 580 model.
3.7s for 31k, with incentive is 4k less will be 27k in Portugal, very nice.
the acceleration is fun for sure. but the lower powered version also gives a lot of fun at more legal speeds ahhahah
Think of what you’re *not* getting for that “cheap” price (e.g. top quality, and believe it or not that matters with ev).
I find this desirable, but sadly I'm in America. Have EV's reached price equality with ICE vehicles in China? Is ICE being phased out, and if so when?
There’s still a premium on “Smart EVs” becuase they come with so much extra bells and whistles.
But things like BYD E5 which is a very basic car that just has an EV power train rather than an engine is basically inline with similar spec’s low-end ICE vehicles from VW/Toyota.
Like a VW Jetta, basically used to be the go to taxi vehicle. Now a lot of them are using some sort of EV.
@@ChinaDriven Thanks for the reply. What's the current climate for the future of ICE there? I love the fact that CZcams allows me to see things on a global perspective. I think you do a GREAT job covering the car market there.
EVs are we and truly established in most major cities. We are in a “small” chinese city of just 8million people. But EVs are abundant. Not as densely populating the roads as Shenzhen or Shanghai, but those cities have restrictions on license plates, and give an easier time (or have done in the past) to EVs.
Our city has no restrictions, but more and more people are opting for New energy vehicles, either pure EVs or EREVs.
The Chinese market is also proud and rightly so of their lightening fast development in EVs, pushing the segment forward continually. There is massive competition here in every segment, at every price point. EV 4x4s, EV sports sedans, small EV hatchbacks, EV pickups. AND thats just the passenger vehicle side. Multiple EV trucks, cement trucks, diggers, some with swappable batteries. Most Taxis have switched over to EVs as well.
Chinese ICE cars have generally sucked hard. Their engine tech always was way behind. And due to low reputation, they basically could only fill the budget segment. With EVs Chinese OEMs are starting the race with everyone else and they are sprinting forwards. The only foreign automaker in the top ten in any segment is Tesla. Everyone else is being destroyed with uncompetitive products. IMHO Tesla is surviving based on past brand image. But if they don’t start moving forwards with ADAS and offering more features in their cars, their branding could start to diminish over the long term. It’s something that would happen gradually, and I’d argue it already is.
A lot of chinese friends ask my opinion on Chinese EVs, more and more are less interested in what Tesla has to offer. But still Tesla sells a lot of course. It’s by no means the end of the road for them. They just can’t take it easy.
China is easily Tesla’s hardest market. I thought it was funny why people were debating why the new Model 3 Highland launched in China first. It’s simple. The competition is much much more here.
@@ChinaDrivenThank you, your reply is so interesting. I find it an AMAZING time to be witnessing the emergence and evolution of EV's.
It’s truly and exciting development. like witnessing the birth of the automobile from your horse and cart!
When are these expected to be exported to Europe and / or the USA?
No roadmap for Neta yet to the west. They are ramping up in Malaysia and Thailand with their cheaper small urban EVs.
Hopefully in 2024 they may feel confident enough to at least talk about tackling Europe in the future..
This is the Nissan Silvia of the EV era.
if it can capture some cult following like the MiniEV, Neta would be laughing to the bank!
it would sale well in Hawaii.
Would be great with a nice convertible version I imagine
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Will this ever come to the U.K. 😀
Unclear. Neta is currently selling its cheapest little EV in RHD Thailand. So they are open to making and selling RHD EVs
@@ChinaDriven Thanks for taking the time to reply 😀👋
yeah but outside china prices go 3x
Yeah that’s mostly due to them pricing their products against competitors in the local market. Because the EV markets aren’t as competitive and traditional OEMs offer worse products for a lot more money. So the Chinese tend to price match them but offer better range, tech and features.
@@ChinaDriven no doubt, im amazed many chinese evs are matching ICE price here in Mexico, however i still ride my '96 ICE GMC not sure about a chinese EV after 30years. As we say in Northamerica: Buy American!
This car is sexy af
true true true.
Weapon.
Would you buy one?
The death of 1000 cups is what I would say as how many cuts have you thrown away with this Money mental mess up limit yourself to maybe less than 1000 cut might have been a little bit better for the poor Netta GT still not certain which one I buyas I’m too fixated on the number of cards.
The overuse is the point insect aisle. Front end is not the way I would’ve described a front end that reminds me of a McLaren more than a praying mantis.
Your right. “Cat plays with water” was a much better cinematic treasure.
Weird car.
How so? the styling? It’s very insect looking. But I kinda like it. it’s very striking.
450 ltrs of storage on 4plus meters of coupe is NOT A GOOD AMMOUNT OF STORAGE, take a look at last Laguna Coupe or 407 coupe, those cars have about 500ltrs of trunk
I’d agree the Neta GT storage isn’t “good” and it would be a lot better if it was a lift back. But there are plenty of coupes that have smaller or similar trunk space like a BMW 4 coupe. Bigger than a Toyota GT86 (although that car is a bit smaller)