Chevrolet Menlo
The Chevrolet Menlo (畅巡) is an electric compact wagon/CUV, sold exclusively in China. It is the first Chevrolet EV available in China, as the Chevrolet Bolt is not sold there.[1]
Chevrolet Menlo | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Chevrolet (SAIC-GM) |
Also called | Chevrolet Menlo EV |
Production | 2020–present |
Model years | 2020–present |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Compact car (C) |
Body style | 5-door liftback |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive |
Related | Buick Velite 6 |
Powertrain | |
Electric motor | 1x 110 kW (150 hp) permanent magnet motor/generators |
Transmission | Fixed gear ratio |
Battery | 52.5 kWh lithium-ion |
Electric range | 410 km (250 mi) |
Plug-in charging | |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,660 mm (105 in) |
Length | 4,665 mm (183.7 in) |
Width | 1,813 mm (71.4 in) |
Height | 1,538 mm (60.6 in) |
Curb weight | 1,660 kg (3,660 lb) |
History
The Chevrolet Menlo is based on the Chevrolet FNR-X concept shown at the 2017 Auto Shanghai show. The production version of the Menlo debuted at a gala event in Hefei, Anhui on November 8, 2019[2], and was also shown at the 2019 Auto Guangzhou show. Pre-ordering began in December, and deliveries started on February 20, 2020.[1]
Thanks to a government subsidy of up to 100,000 yuan (approximately $14,250 USD), the Menlo is the lowest-priced compact electric crossover in China.[1]
Unlike the rest of the Chevrolet's models, the Menlo has a unique trim level naming scheme, which includes Starshare, Galaxy, Nebula and Starlux. It also features three driving modes (standard, sport, and economy) and three levels of energy recycling.[1]
Battery
The Menlo has a lithium-ion battery, with 52.5 kWh capacity and a range of up to 410 km on the NEDC. It generates up to 110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS) and 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) torque.[1] This battery is also used in the Buick Velite 6 Plus.
See also
References
- Centeno, Deivis (20 February 2020). "All-New Chevrolet Menlo EV Officially Launches In China". GM Authority.
- "Chevrolet Menlo EV and Chevrolet Blazer SUV Make China Debut" (Press release). General Motors. 8 November 2019.
External links
- Official website (in Chinese)