The Neta X has made its native launch debut after being previewed on the Malaysia Autoshow in Could this yr. Provided in three variants, the model’s second electrical automobile (EV) to go on sale right here (the primary is the V) is priced at RM119,888 for the bottom 400 Consolation, rising to RM127,888 for the 400 Luxurious and peaking at RM135,888 for the range-topping 500 Luxurious.
These figures are on-the-road with out insurance coverage, and the electrical SUV comes customary with a five-year/150,000-km basic components guarantee together with an eight-year/180,000-km guarantee for the electrical drive elements (automobile controller meeting, motor controller meeting, drive motor meeting, battery pack meeting, resolver, excessive voltage relay, battery administration system).
As a part of a particular introductory promotion from right this moment till the tip of July 2024, Neta Malaysia is providing an extra subsidy double the reserving payment of RM1,000 in addition to a alternative of both a complimentary wallbox or charging credit. Free upkeep for the primary two years or as much as 40,000 km will even be offered as a part of this supply.
By way of dimension, the X measures 4,619 mm lengthy, 1,860 mm vast, 1,628 mm tall and has a wheelbase spanning 2,770 mm. For context, the Neta EV occupies a bigger footprint than the BYD Atto 3, good #1, MG4 EV, Chery Omoda E5 and even the BMW iX1. Floor clearance is 156 mm and the boot quantity is 508 litres – there’s no frunk right here.
All variants of the X function a front-mounted electrical motor rated at 163 PS (161 hp or 120 kW) and 210 Nm of torque, which is sweet for a 0-100 km/h time of just below 9.5 seconds and a prime velocity of 150 km/h.
That is powered by a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery with an power capability of 51.8 kWh for the 2 ‘400’ variants, which have a variety of as much as 401 km following the NEDC customary (dock off 20% for a tough WLTP determine). In the meantime, the five hundred Luxurious will get a 62-kWh battery for as much as 480 km (additionally NEDC).
By way of charging, the X accepts a most AC enter of 6.6 kW that absolutely replenishes the battery in both 9 (51.8 kWh battery) or 11 hours (62 kWh battery). There’s additionally DC quick charging at a peak capability of 65 kW to get from a 30-80% state of cost in half-hour, whereas a vehicle-to-load (V2L) system gives as much as 3.3 kW to energy equipment.
Customary tools that comes with the 400 Consolation embrace 18-inch alloy wheels (with 225/60 profile tyres), three selectable drive modes (Eco, Sport, Consolation), a one-pedal driving mode, a panoramic sunroof, a roof rack, auto-folding aspect mirrors with heating operate, rain-sensing wipers, automated LED headlamps, LED taillights, LED DRLs and rear fog lamps.
On the within, you get an digital column shifter, USB ports for the entrance and second row (together with Sort C ports), artificial leather-based upholstery, powered entrance seats, a 60:40 split-folding rear bench seat, automated air-conditioning (with rear vents), a 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system, eight audio system, an round view monitor, built-in Spotify, telematics by way of app, over-the-air (OTA) updates and Apple CarPlay assist (coming in This fall 2024).
The bottom variant’s security suite consists of six airbags (entrance, aspect, curtain), ABS, EBD, brake help, ESC, traction management, hill begin help, hill descent management, a tyre stress monitor and passive cruise management.
Stepping as much as the ‘Luxurious’ variants naturally nets you a extra complete package record, with each the 400 Luxurious and 500 Luxurious sharing the identical enhancements. These embrace the addition of a powered tailgate, a wi-fi charging pad, a reminiscence and welcome operate for the powered driver’s seat, and most significantly, a number of superior driver help methods (ADAS) which might be absent on the bottom variant.
The ADAS capabilities embrace full-speed adaptive cruise management with Clever Cruise Help and Site visitors Jam Help, ahead collision warning autonomous emergency braking, lane hold help, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring with Lane Altering Help, door opening warning, rear cross visitors alert, visitors signal recognition, excessive beam help and emergency lane hold help.
The X is out there in 5 exterior colors, together with Pearl White, Sky Gray, Jet Black, Glacier Blue and Amber Brown, whereas the inside color schemes are brown and black. Given the pricing and specs, would you select the Neta X over different comparably priced EVs in Malaysia? Share your ideas with us within the feedback beneath.
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