The Neta Speedster GT - an amazing electric convertible for $27,000

[@terryfleming7084]

Nice looking convertible! If the price is even close to that, I’d buy one.

[@leonardoreina1655]

Wow, I love it. I would definitely test drive and seriously consider.

[@SteveandLizDonaldson]

Bring it to the US with after-sales support, and it's a winner. I'd be the first to buy it.

[@seanmartin1542]

The Camaro is being cancelled....I've owned two Camaros; 1967 and 2018 SS 1LE. This Neta is on the top of my list for my next pony car/sport coupe.

[@whlawson5812]

For this price I am willing to hold off buying any other cars for 3 years. This looks great!.

[@awabooks9886]

Can't say as I "love" the front end... But absolutely Sam, I find it hard to fathom getting more bang for your $$ anywhere else. Well done as always⚡⚔️⚡

[@Athoughtfulatheist]

I would buy this without hesitation. It is a shame I will not have the option here in Canada. Thank you for the info Sam.

[@dorianshadesofgray]

more hype . I guarantee you Australian won’t see that for under $80000 if it ever gets here

[@MrTibast75]

The convertible would totally be my type ;) but can't imagine this being sold under 40.000 euros in Europe !

[@scottmcshannon6821]

at least 40,000.

[@Shinael]

40k would be an attractive price for this car.

[@dougm659]

Looks the bomb and if it’s reliable and well screwed together, I’d buy one for my wife!

[@kalanikaluhea5409]

Will this be available in the US? I have owned several convertibles. I love convertibles and have been waiting for someone to come out with one. Hoping they add a frunk to it since space is so limited in convertibles.

[@BMWHP2]

Yeah, finally. These are awesome EV's. Great find Sam. After an endless line of boring 4-door SUV's and 4-door salons that all look like they are designed by the same bored designer, there is something different. And not only 1 new product, but 2, a coupe and a convertible. I love it and would buy it when for sale in Netherlands.

[@scottw4208]

OMG finally my dream car (that I can afford) 🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️

[@stevenliew2507]

I love both versions. Will definitely like to buy one when available in Malaysia or in Melbourne.🤫😂

[@davidtaylor6870]

Love it. So, is it coming to Australia?

[@josephwang267]

That is compelling performance for the price, but how well would it fare in U.S. crash safety tests?

[@RemydeRuysscher]

The big question is, are they available outsite China and at what price?

[@eyesuckle]

Indeed. I keep wondering when the tidal wave of Chinese EVs is going to reach our shores. Almost everything else that I own is made in China. What is it with the cars? We don't even see any gas-powered Chinese automobiles on the roads in North America.

[@willmac5642]

That little tiny Neta with the saggy rear is selling quite well in Thailand

[@andrewcraynor1252]

Awesome cars any chance this would be coming to the U.K. any time soon 🙌🙌

[@davidinkster1296]

this looks so good...I wish it was here, now, in Australia.

[@terryward1422]

I suspect that the base model convertable would be popular as a cheap summer car at that price. It might be poular anywhere that has sunny weather in the spring, summer and fall. Think of places like California, Spain, France and Austraila.

[@garyallsopp6369]

Historically, the UK has been the biggest buyer of convertible cars in Europe! I guess we want to make the most of the little dry weather we get!

[@vinceelliott4362]

You are right, as usual, Mr Viking ;)

[@henrytang2203]

I wonder how well suited it is for a race track. Need decent brakes, suspension, and a decent cooling system for the battery and motors.

[@larryc1616]

Wow bring it to the US! 🇺🇸

[@LouDeVere]

This would sell well here in Australia but we need to dump the distributor model that for instance BYD has set up to sell their vehicles. If it were to be sold direct to the public as Tesla does, prices would be kept down.

[@durinok]

This is a pretty great car that would definitely sell in the U.S. We need more EVs in this segment - sporty, appeals to younger consumers, good to great performance. I think it would definitely sell, and I wish they’d set up manufacturing/battery manufacturing facilities in the U.S. for the market here. The styling seems a little tame for a certain sub segment of buyers (young men mainly). So there’s still room for a 2-seater Miata coupe/convertible too, and the MG convertible is in that higher end more aggressively styled niche. None of them are available in the U.S. but Chinese and other consumers will have some great choices.

[@ruckylu353]

I totally agree with you about the car part. But clearly no chinese company want to be another HAIWEI in US.

[@alfredotto7525]

Electric cars will keep getting better and better.

[@joem0088]

Video is not clear about the soft top. Is there one ? How does it stop the rain from getting in ?

[@cameronreitmaier9849]

When do you think they'll be coming to Australia,I am definitely interested in one the convertible perfectly

[@carlosribaltes6110]

The future looks pretty good if you ask me :)

[@ciybersal9833]

Neta selling well in Thailand and Israel

[@greghernandez676]

Sam, seriously, you keep misusing an apostrophe when pluralizing EV. The plural of EV is just EVs. There is no instance I can think of where an apostrophe is correctly used for pluralization. Your videos are great. This comment is meant to help.

[@noce1071]

I want one. Why don't the EV makers build more vehicles like this. My kids are grown. I don't need a family car .

[@2cartalkers]

I wonder if I could import one into the US, grey market?

[@travisyarbrough4033]

First convertible and large van wins now !!!!

[@Shinael]

So the model LR 660 with big 74.48 kWh battery is lighter than the ones with the 64.28 kWh? Amazing!

[@a2cryss]

the conversion calculators I use show 170kw = 228HP and 340kw = 456HP. Still great, but less than stated (280 3:43 and 500+ 2:51 ). It was stated at 6:01 that it was 456hp. Good stuff though.

[@tmfrs2]

I drove one, it is so fun, i guess i can say its an electric m4( please dont kill me for comparing a bmw m4)

[@dyljav0127]

I'm interested in the convertible. I wonder if there's any way it can be purchased here in the U. S and imported?

[@paulsimons4893]

both models are stunning looking cars and if they can do them for this price that's fantastic

[@pipersall6761]

So, one feature I find a bit humorous is the helmet elevators. Ok, I guess youll be ready for the track with that feature. Nice car though. So I didnt hear you say but are they also making a loss on each of these that are sold like the other makers? Thanks for another great video Sam.

[@icosthop9998]

Is this being shipped out of China ?

[@johnnyjet3.1412]

Waiting for the Meyers Manx 2.0 - need something like that for the bad roads here.

[@bellafemedia]

It feels like these are historic BUY opportunities for both TSLA & BYDDY - but is GEELY close enough to divert some investment $. What say my fellow Viikng Fans?

[@The-Watcher24-7]

Great video, great looking car.

[@WayneDeJagerSF]

You are right

[@troyswan7123]

I want a electric convertible so bad this looks fantastic please send to Australia

[@apoostain49]

I think it’s a genius move on their part.

[@cameronreitmaier9849]

whem do they come to Australia

[@peterhun1024]

For my humble opinion let me metion few key things that Why Neta is a EV thats like none other . 1.At the current of all Chinese EV model on sale in china ,currecntly the Neta GT is the only Coupe style car , and put that in all Chinese sports coupe history ,this is like the 6th car of made by chinese that is shaped in Coupe, so its very rare even for chinese market . 2.Hozon (the company) has many concept car that was promiss to ge sold in public but out of all , they debut the Neta S and GT first , they could just launch some generic SUV like the rest of the world , but they didnt , they have put all public image of the company resting on there 2 new sporty models . 3.The CEO personly tweet the Neta cars price on social media, that even with world situation evolving , there policy of car marking will not be efffect by that ,thus , the Car price will be always same price as when Lunched it . 4.The car battery will have a warranty that cover for with in 30.000km/ every year , Aging or deterioration of battery will be take care by Dealer for free, if a full charge wont reach over 80%. to have this policy means you can think your car battery is no longer a Burden for the car price , when you consider to selling your Neta. I personally Drove Neta GT ( dual motor trim ), for the lone lont price of 22,6000RMB the price is more cheaper then Domistic build Tesla , the interior is very nice , material is amied at a much high class , all surface are soft material , you wont find any plastic in car . and the material are all vegan leather . im not a big fan of touch screen control, but I guess this is the EV trend for now , Neta GT has the biggest scren thats place vertically , and the build in map has link feature to chinese Tiktok , provide a very unique experiecen when you want to looking for food or entertament , bu showing location tiktok shorts video. Out of all the touch screen control , this car does have 1 pysical control , and that is the Lunch control buttom on center consle . shape of a clear cristal, I like it because its not another figher plane buttom . 3.7 sec of 0-100km/h is fast , the difference for Neta GT is its Single drive system , no gearbox . a direct drive from motor , so the power deliver is seemless , with 4WD and Michelin pilot sports 4 tire , the experience is breath taking fast but with out danger . because the Neta Gt has some seriouse suspension work ,and the battery pack is just 1.8cm thick bolt under the car, not in the car . saw some people take it to drifting , it can handle it well on track . and the 4WD power balance can be 1% each just on the fly . Car size is at middle in current world EV model , almost 2 meter wide ,but the propotion seems great , from visually it dont seem too big, it will be big for a sports car, but right size for a Grand Tour . this isnt a car for everyone ,because the rear seat space isnt great for adult regular use, but it will accommodate person around 165cm or less best . and because of this , there is some compromise for the styling , but I think they want to send this car out for Chinese people to have the currently the only sports EV option on market . who knows what price NetaGT will enter the globol market , for chinese this is a 30,000 USD car that will rival just about any high end sport EV segment .

[@GrantHodgsonWnNZ]

Looks neater!

[@lyes.official]

When and where can I buy the car?

[@borshardsd]

Sam ty for content always! Hopefully your wife is fighting and winning. F cancer.

[@TheLDunn1]

You can get very low mileage (sub 10k) Lotus Elise’s under that price, with greater range and performance.

[@SyntheticSpy]

I’m looking at the states specs for the Elise (I might not be looking at the right info so please show me if I’m wrong) and both performance and range don’t seem to match the car Sam is showing

[@garyallsopp6369]

The Neta will be better built too. Handling however remains to be seen.

[@awabooks9886]

I sold an almost new Lotus to a beautiful woman in west Texas. "It's got a Toyota engine, what could go wrong?" Well after three months of ownership, the Wiring Harness went wrong, she was flat bedding the cripple car to Dallas... and I dont want to know a thing about Lotus after that, thank you very much 👎

[@TheLDunn1]

@@awabooks9886 but the question was "what ICE powered sports car has the performance & range of this EV". My Elise has the Rover K series, not the Toyota engine ;-)

[@FutureIsBetterThanThe80s]

You got a shoutout from SMR in his last video yesterday

[@syarizansulaiman6554]

Neta also sell in Malaysia

[@nick191088]

This is the kind of product I've been expecting. The average consumer doesn't need a lamborghini killing $100k electric 4 door. An affordable sporty rwd 2 door car with 300+kw is more than enough fun for the average person.

[@donkeykong516]

I’ll buy one and I don’t need tax rebate

[@aces8481]

USA price: $50,000

[@lunaparker9489]

Getting to the age where Im gonna buy a car now and am looking forward to getting this used after I gather the money

[@andresond8599]

Give me an electric Mazda Miata

[@Penncrest69]

Mazda will make one, if they stay in business long enough. But the price will be bad. The Miata keeps creeping away from the NA concept in style and price. It will be expensive I fear.

[@Gregory-Masovutch]

Not without its 6 speed gearbox for fun engagement. Sports car enthusiast want the gearbox and not electric for the most part

[@Beatles4Sale.]

Can they scale and make a profit? 🤔🤔🤔

[@albertbradfield1945]

Too bad it won;t be coming to America any time soon, thanks Sam.

[@vancity2349]

Will it come to 🇨🇦 and the US?

[@parorngpilot7026]

I'd love one in Australia, but I don't think it would pass our standards. I hope I'm wrong!

[@GOLFandWRX]

That's a compelling car ... but I doubt the price will carry over after export.

[@pathrusimkeaffaber967]

Like it 🎉

[@firstnamelastname6038]

Get the convertible it's safer. When bursting into flames you can simply jump out of it👍

[@litestuffllc7249]

Count me in too; but lets not suggest a solution as the "future" if it can't be mainstream. Present tech is based on lithium and there isnt' enough produced to be mainstream or much more than a niche. Sodium may be an answer; but it may also have serious problems, it certainly weighs more; which is not great. So many other claims of new chemistries are all over - but - no one seems to bring them to market .. its a big risk and investment. We also need to consider time because even if all vehicles were EVs it would take 12 years to replace all the existing vehicles; and EVs won't be even half the vehicles any time soon.. thus .. we are looking at 20 years .. in 20 years you probably won't be using a car.

[@ablam8]

I would buy one right now. But Canada will probably never get them.

[@mauriziobezzina3378]

1/4 mile time ??

[@white183a]

Wow amazing car

[@willcooper7651]

But are they profitable? Sustainable?

[@rontron418]

why are there no cheap long range motorcyles?

[@kesgreen4639]

It's harder to fit lots of batteries on a motorcycle, I guess.

[@chriswood6413]

What market is this price for? China? Europe? Where?

[@李大人-m7p]

china😊

[@richardlocke7264]

Sam, the original Shelby Cobra was sold for something like $3,000 at Ford dealerships. Even with adjustment for inflation - it may be as good or better

[@richardlocke7264]

@@halkopop you are correct, $7500.

[@林振华-t4v]

@@halkopop it is better off not being classic. The existence of classic cars means a group of people think the more contemporary equivalent is inferior to the old stuff fir what ever reaon.

[@rakeau]

Can’t help but feel that there’s a catch..

[@richardbull5176]

MG?

[@noleftturns]

As a Tesla Model Y Long Range owner I still miss my gas can - let me explain. Driving an ICE car has over the years had me run out of gas maybe 4 times in 60 years of driving. Some were due to a faulty fuel gage but most were due to our kids driving the car until it ran on fumes and I got in thinking I just gassed up a CostCo last night. Well, calling for help and someone bringing me a gallon of gas got me to the nearest gas station, and all was well. I wish ALL EVs had a removable rechargeable battery that contained 2 KwH of charge that I always carried with me or someone like AAA could come out and put in and I could drive to a nearby charging station. That would be useful...

[@garyallsopp6369]

The AA and/or RAC in the UK have something like that - It's a rapid charge battery pack that'll get you to the nearest charger.

[@noleftturns]

@@garyallsopp6369 Good but it should be built into the EV like in the Frunk or back or side or something - a universal battery for emergencies.

[@acolon8999]

A few months ago a AAA agent told me that they were running a pilot program with tow trucks that could change your EV for 10-15 minutes or about 10 miles of range. In selected markets for now but It is just a matter of time for it to become national.

[@noleftturns]

@@acolon8999 That's great - but it should have been built into all EVs from day one. If you run out of juice now you have to get towed to a charger and I'd bet the driver has never towed an EV and will screw up the car.

[@garyallsopp6369]

@@noleftturns To be fair though mate, you don't get a fuel can & gallon of petrol free with an Ice car, (not in the UK anyway). I did see somewhere a while back, someone was fitting batteries into a chrome 20 litre fuel can with a type 2 socket in the neck under the flip cap. Would be a cool optional extra.

[@roylappin4491]

In the U.S. the dealers will double the price!

[@pauls6656]

Comparable to 2024 mustang gt convertible. Around 50k usd and 500 bhp. V8 ice. This Chinese gt convertible is 48k usd. Very similar but less iconic. Interesting.

[@duXieduX]

I'd buy one even at double the price

[@ISuperTed]

Lovely. What’s the price outside China? I’d guess $60,000 plus. This endless pumping of cheap Chinese cars which aren’t cheap anywhere else is getting really boring now.

[@nkau7788]

Anything to push the “the electric revolution is here” agenda.

[@ruckylu353]

it really depends the tax Chagered by custom

[@ALWH1314]

Well, EU chairwoman is complaining Chinese EVs are too cheap in Europe, and wants to add more tariff, lol.

[@wzk921109]

Here’s a few things impact price: 1, your government tax rate on Chinese car 2, most Chinese cars are sold overseas by importer not manufacture; therefore importer makes the price. 3, government incentives for EV.

[@jamesrose1191]

Would love to buy one in USA.

[@rontron418]

thats the problem we cant and if it gets here it will be 10grand more

[@johnbrown4568]

Word on the street is that "The Viking" will soon announce $27,000 flying cars for everyone. You can take his word for it! 🤷‍♂😳🙄🤣

[@mauriceharting5877]

The trouble with a lot of Asian EV's is durability issues. The electric motors are not as well build as Tesla's.

[@dougdiamond5774]

I'd get one.

[@bigbear7567]

When you mention miles per hour can you please also mention it in kilometres per hour.

[@linusa2996]

The 2019 miata is slightly quicker than the base model of that ev and roughly the same price. Also better power to weight ratio

[@Gazzitas]

I think that’s sort of made up for by the fact that it’s a 4-seater, let alone potentially cheaper and more convenient to run and emissions-free.

[@linusa2996]

@Gazzitas something to be said about a no frills car that weighs less than the battery of an ev

[@IceCubebecd]

Ford is number one Auto maker in the USA now Toyota is second by sales

[@lifeisgood141]

How about now in 2024?

[@nigelpalmer9248]

I love it when a bloke gets all excited about th way something looks I bet he has loads of shoes and handbags

[@peterinns5136]

Thanks for putting imperial sizes on screen instead of verbally.

[@datianlongan5567]

Realistically I doubt anyone outside of China can get it for less than $45k

[@qilu2004]

This would be a very affordable gift to my son, except he is still a few years away from getting driver license.

[@eyesuckle]

So, I just happen to have my driver's license right here in my wallet. Do you mind if I call you Dad. . . ?

[@qilu2004]

are u a 18 yr old girl?😂

[@eyesuckle]

@@qilu2004 I'd answer yes but, sadly, that driver's license I mentioned earlier says otherwise.

[@toyotaprius79]

Waiting for a Daihatsu Copen or Renault Wind sized EV

[@toyotaprius79]

Better yet, an elevator Citroen C3 Pluriel sort of thing. Hatchback, Convertible and Pick up truck All in One! 😂🙏

[@nixx5490]

As always we can double the price if we live outside of china

[@faisal-ca]

Excellent news. Now it will put pressure on those car makers who wasted almost 15 years and delivered nothing. They were in the bed with oil and gas companies.

[@johndallara3257]

27K amazing where can I get one...lol.

[@globalismoblackman]

Looks sleek and especially the front, nice for sho with the price point. However I would be concerned and weary about the durability of a cheap Chinese EV product.😊😅

[@noahlee4764]

Anglo Saxon keep saying that to make yourself happy, will be sending you the thing to snort in your trailer park.

[@kamsunleong6648]

Proof is in the pudding. Many were also concerned about their space station falling from space. Its still hovering up there. EV is a piece of cake compared with their space vehicle.

[@rozonoemi9374]

LFP batteries with that type of range, I'm skeptic!

[@joshuarosen465]

Chinese range numbers, reduce them by 35-40% to get EPA.