Although Neta is not a very famous car brand, if you check their sales, you will find that its sales are pretty good. Neta’s sales are relatively stable, with models being released individually. Then the monthly sales volume is a few thousand units when it is good and three to four thousand units when it is terrible, so it is relatively stable. Neta U is now Neta’s primary model. Prices range from around $16,666 to $22,222. What we tried today was the version with a range of 610 kilometres. Let me tell you how it feels when driving.
Assisted driving system
I have experienced this driving system, which is stable and centred on the route, including ACC and lane changes. It will not change lanes when it encounters a solid line, nor will it change lanes if a car is behind it. This is a relatively adequate safety strategy. But one problem is that the following distance when driving is a bit long. It’s a bit long even if you set it to the shortest following distance. And lane changes will be a little slow.
Driving quality
Regarding driving quality, all four doors of this car are laminated glass, which is unusual among the $20,833 models. When driving, the chassis is set up very well. The body is relatively stable when filtering vibrations and will not be shaken. All aspects make you feel high-end when driving. The environmental sound insulation is good because of the use of laminated glass, which is excellent for $20,833. There will be some tire noise, but it is within a reasonable range. This car is a relatively quiet car at the price of $20,833.
Power
In terms of power, I experienced the high-end version, 170 kilowatts. But this car will be more enjoyable to drive in Sport mode. In terms of power tuning, it is more inclined to the attributes of a family car. It just feels more comfortable to sit and drive more smoothly. However, the appearance of Neta U is relatively sporty, so I think the sport mode can be adjusted to be more aggressive because the motor power of this car is not small.
Trunk
The Neta U’s trunk is electric. Although the price is only $22,222, the configuration of this car is relatively high. There will be a slight slope after the rear seats are folded down, but the slope is slight. This is more difficult to balance. If it is to be completely flat, the thickness of the seat cushion often needs to be very small.
Rear space
My height is 180cm, the legroom in the back seat is sufficient, the headroom is about the size of a fist, and the roof is a panoramic sunroof. So Neta U is good in this price segment in terms of space. I think Neta U’s ample space is a vital part of this car’s ability to gain a foothold in the market.
Front row
Moving to the front row, this $22,222 car also has memory seats. The air-conditioning console in the middle has an LCD panel, and three screens are used in the centre console. This is usually only available on the $27,777 and $41,666 models, but Neta U is also equipped with it. Regarding the central control system, the 8155 chip is used, which is relatively rare among models priced at 150,000. Because it uses the 8155 chip, the voice controls the central control system. The response speed of the entire operation is the fastest on the market. I also tried it, and the response was indeed very fast.
Summary
Neta U has ample space, a stylish appearance, and rich configurations. Then, consider the price range of $16,666 to $22,222. Compared with Neta U’s main competitors, GAC Aion Y and BYD Yuan PLUS (Atto 3), this car has power, battery life and configuration advantages. Therefore, it is unsurprising that Neta U sells well at $20,833, focusing on home use and practicality. If you are shopping for an electric car and it is in this price range, consider buying the Neta U.
