The Neta U (Chinese:哪吒U; pinyin:Nézhā U) is a battery electriccompact 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. It was later renamed to Neta X after a facelift.
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.[citation needed]
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 (112kW; 152PS) and 310N⋅m (229lb⋅ft), mated to a battery pack capable of a range up to 500 kilometres (310mi).
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Interior
Neta U Concept
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Neta U-Saloon
The Neta U-saloon is a purpose-built version of the Neta U, revealed in December 2020, designed for vehicle hire services. The model features a 4-seater configuration, removing the front passenger seat. Interior features include adjustable rear seats, footrests for the rear passengers, a large projector screen, wireless charging for the back seats, and additional storage and cup holders. The prototype on display also features a sliding door that opens forward. The model is available in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive variants, with the front-wheel drive model producing 204 horsepower (152kW; 207PS) and 310N⋅m (229lb⋅ft) and the all-wheel drive variant producing 299 horsepower (223kW; 303PS) and 530N⋅m (391lb⋅ft) with a range of 660km (410 miles). The model is available in China in 2021.
Neta X
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 120kW with a top speed of 150km/h.
Neta X
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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 variants: 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 the 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.
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↑"合众汽车-哪吒U"[Hozon Auto-Nezha U]. Autohome (in Chinese). Retrieved 2020-02-06.
↑"车内有亮点 哪吒U网约车定制版实车图"[The interior of the car has highlights. The real car picture of the customized version of Nezha U online car-hailing]. Autohome (in Chinese). 2020-12-14. Retrieved 2020-12-15.
↑Huan, Yan (2013-09-12). "carnewschina主打一个数字智能化 哪吒X申报图曝光"[The main feature of the Nezha X is a digital and intelligent Nezha X application map exposed]. Autohome (in Chinese). Retrieved 2023-09-12.
↑Anshori, Luthfi (2024-09-27). "Harga Neta X Diumumkan, Mulai Rp 428 Juta!"[Neta X Price Announced, Starting from IDR 428 Million!]. detikoto (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2024-09-27.