Roewe RX5

The Roewe RX5 is a compact crossover SUV that is manufactured by the Chinese manufacturer Roewe of SAIC Motor.

Roewe RX5
Overview
ManufacturerSAIC Motor
Production2016–present
AssemblyPukou, Nanjing, China
Body and chassis
ClassCompact crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Chronology
PredecessorRoewe W5

First generation (2016)
First generation
Overview
Also calledMG RX5
Production2016–present
Body and chassis
RelatedMG GS
MG HS
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Length4,545–4,554 mm (178.9–179.3 in)
Width1,855 mm (73.0 in)
Height1,716–1,719 mm (67.6–67.7 in)
Kerb weight1,592–1,730 kg (3,510–3,814 lb)

On June 9, 2016, Alibaba officially unveiled the Roewe RX5, its first “Internet car” in collaboration with SAIC. Priced upwards of RMB 148,800 ($22,300) when deliveries started in August 2016.[1]

eRX5 and ERX5

The RX5 came in three different powertrains, including the petrol engined RX5, the PHEV eRX5, and the fully electric ERX5. The capital "E" in Roewe's naming system indicates fully electric while the lower case "e" indicates hybrid.

Exterior styling differences are mainly on the front view, with the eRX5 and ERX5 having larger grilles and grille mounted front license plates. The only styling difference between the eRX5 and ERX5 are the different inner headlamp setup and graphics.

  • Roewe eRX5
  • Roewe ERX5

MG RX5

The RX5 is also sold under the MG marque, though only with petrol powertrains. The 2.0 turbo comes only with all wheel drive. It was launched in the Middle East and the Philippines in February 2018.[2][3] It is also sold in Cambodia and South America.

RX5 Plus

In April 2020, SAIC released the Roewe RX5 Plus. It is essentially the facelift version of the standard RX5. It featured a new front fascia, including a new headlights, a new grille shape which adds one diamond like woven shape with a new black background Roewe logo, and a refreshed rear fascia.

  • Roewe RX5 Plus (front)
  • Roewe RX5 Plus (rear)

Powertrains
Engines
Model Transmission Engine Displacement Power Torque Top speed 0–60 mph
SGE 1.5TGI6 speed manualI41,468 cc124 kW (169 PS; 166 bhp)250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1700–4400 rpm190 km/h (118 mph)7.9s
SGE 1.5TGI7 speed DCTI41,490 cc124 kW (169 PS; 166 bhp)250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1700–4400 rpm190 km/h (118 mph)7.9s
MGE 2.0TGI6 speed DCTI41,995 cc162 kW (220 PS; 217 bhp)350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 2500–4000 rpm208 km/h (129 mph)7.9s

RX5 Max (2019)
RX5 Max
Overview
Production2019–present
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,760 mm (108.7 in)
Length4,647 mm (183.0 in)
Width1,891 mm (74.4 in)
Height1,725 mm (67.9 in)
Kerb weight1,588–1,789 kg (3,501–3,944 lb)
Roewe RX5 Max (rear)

The Roewe RX5 MAX was previewed during the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show, as the Roewe Max pre production concept.[4]

The model was later revealed as the Roewe RX5 Max. The model is designed to be a larger more upmarket, alternative to the RX5.[5]

Powertrain

The Roewe RX5 Max is powered by the same engine of the Roewe RX5, including the 1.5 litre turbo inline four engine, and the 2.0 litre turbo inline four engine. Transmission options include a six speed manual gearbox, a six speed automatic gearbox, a six speed dual clutch transmission.[6]

References
  1. Jon Russel (6 July 2016). "Alibaba unveils its first smart car and it's available for pre-order now". Tech Crunch. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
  2. "First drive: 2018 MG RX5 and MG ZS in Oman". Drive Arabia. 20 February 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
  3. "2019 MG RX5". AutoIndustriya.com. Retrieved 14 June 2019.
  4. "荣威MAX/新概念车等 荣威上海车展阵容". autohome.com. Retrieved 29 September 2019.
  5. "Roewe RX5 Max". autohome.com. Retrieved 29 September 2019.
  6. "Roewe RX5 Max specs". autohome.com. Retrieved 29 September 2019.
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