Neta U

The Neta X (Chinese: 哪吒X; pinyin: Nézhā X), previously named as Neta U, is a battery electric compact crossover SUV produced by Hozon Auto after 2019 under the Neta (Nezha) brand, a Chinese all-electric car marque, manufactured by the Zhejiang Hezhong New Energy Automobile Company.

Overview

Hozon Auto launched the Neta U during the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show in April 2019, it was built on Hozon Auto's EPT2.0 platform, which is Hozon's second generation powertrain platform.

The Neta U was originally previewed as the NETA U pre-production concept at launch and was changed to Neta U in August 2018. It went on sale at the end of 2019.

The power of the Neta U comes from a front positioned electric motor producing 150 horsepower (112 kW; 152 PS) and 310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft), mated to a battery pack capable of a range up to 500 kilometres (310 mi).

Neta U-Saloon

The Neta U-saloon is a purpose-built version of the Neta U revealed in December 2020 designed for vehicles for hire services. The model features a 4-seater configuration removing the front passenger seat, and interior features includes adjustable rear seats, foot rests for the rear passengers, a large projector screen, wireless charging for the back seats, and extra storage and cup holders. The prototype on display also features a sliding door that opens forward. The model is offered in front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive variants, with the 2 front-wheel-drive model producing 204 horsepower (152 kW; 207 PS) and 310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft) and the all-wheel-drive variant producing 299 horsepower (223 kW; 303 PS) and 530 N⋅m (391 lb⋅ft) with a range of 660 kilometres (410 mi). The model is available in China in 2021.

Facelift

Originally planned to be sold as the Neta U Max, the name was later unveiled to be Neta X. The Neta U received a facelift version and name change to Neta X in 2023. The Neta X is powered by an electric motor producing 120 kW with a top speed of 150 km/h.

Markets

Indonesia

The X was introduced in Indonesia at the 31st Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show in July 2024. It was launched on 27 September 2024 in two trim levels: 500 Elite and 500 Supreme; both using the 63.5 kWh battery pack.

Malaysia

The X was launched in Malaysia on 25 July 2024, after being previewed at the Malaysia Autoshow in May 2024. It is available in three variants: 400 Comfort, 400 Luxury, and 500 Luxury.

Singapore

The X was launched in Singapore on 15 January 2025, coinciding with Neta's entry to the Singaporean market. It is available in a sole unnamed variant using the 62 kWh battery.

Thailand

The X was launched in Thailand on 25 July 2024, as a fully imported model from China. It is available in two trim levels: Comfort and Smart, using the 51.8 and 62 kWh battery packs.

Sales

References

Uses material from the Wikipedia article Neta U, released under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license.