Malaysia Autoshow 2024: Neta X to launch in Q2, priced from RM120k

NETA, distributed by Intro Synergy Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of GoAuto Group, has introduced their second EV for the Malaysian market, namely the Neta X.

According to the company, the Neta X will be officially launched in the second quarter of this year. There are three variants to choose from, namely 400 Comfort, 400 Luxury, and 500 Luxury, with estimated prices ranging from RM119,900 to RM139,900.

All three variants feature an electric motor on the front axle generating 161 hp (120 kW) and 210 Nm. Neta Malaysia claims that this model can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in under 9.5 seconds, with a maximum speed exceeding 150 km/h.

Regarding the batteries, the 400 variants use a 52.49 kWh battery offering a range of up to 401 km based on the NEDC cycle. The 500 Luxury variant is equipped with a 64.14 kWh battery providing a range of up to 480 km on a full charge.

The Neta X comes with an onboard 6.6-kW AC charger capable of charging from 0 to 100% in nine hours. It also has DC fast charging that takes 30 minutes for a 30-80% charge but the capacity is not specified.

Size-wise, the Neta X is larger than its two closest competitors, the BYD Atto 3 and Chery Omoda 5, measuring 4,619 mm in length, 1,860 mm in width, 1,628 mm in height, with a 2,770 mm wheelbase.

Other niceties include an 8.9-inch digital instrument cluster and a 15.6-inch HD display powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155. It also has Apple CarPlay and wireless charging.

Additionally, the 400 and 500 Luxury variants are equipped with Level 2 ADAS, encompassing Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Traffic Jam Assist (TJA), and Intelligent Cruise Assistance (ICA), to name a few.