Roewe RX3

Roewe RX3 (ZS12)
Roewe RX3 (ZS12)
Overview
Manufacturer	SAIC Motor
Also called	Roewe RX3 Pro (2021 facelift)
Production	2017–present
Assembly	China: Zhengzhou
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Related	MG ZS/Astor
Powertrain
Engine	1.3 L LI6 I4 (turbo petrol); 1.6 L 16S4C I4 (petrol);
Transmission	5-speed manual; 6-speed automatic; CVT;
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,625 mm (103.3 in)
Length	4,408 mm (173.5 in)
Width	1,804 mm (71.0 in)
Height	1,651 mm (65.0 in)

The Roewe RX3 is a subcompact crossover manufactured by SAIC's sub brand, Roewe.

Overview[]

The RX3 crossover shares the underpinnings with the MG ZS, and is positioned below the Roewe RX5 compact crossover.^[2]

In 2019, the Roewe RX3 received an update for the China VI emission standards. The 2019 Roewe RX3 was officially launched on June 17 with the highlight of the 2019 Roewe RX3 being the child safety seat, it features an integrated child safety seat on the rear seats. According to the SAIC, it takes only four steps to complete the switch between the ordinary rear seat and the child safety seat. Additionally, the panoramic sunroof will be the standard configuration for the updated 2019 models.

The Roewe RX3 is powered by a 1.6 liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine and a 1.3 liter turbocharged gasoline engine. The maximum power is 92kW (125Ps) and 158Nm for the 1.6 liter engine and 120kW (163Ps) and 230Nm for the 1.3 liter turbocharged engine. The transmissions options are 6-speed automatic gearbox for the 1.3 liter turbocharged engines, and manual and CVT gearboxes supplied by Aisinfor the 1.6 liter engines. According to SAIC, the fuel consumption for the 1.6 liter engine models is 5.6L of fuel per 100km.^[3]

Roewe RX3 (front)
Roewe RX3 (rear)

Roewe RX3 Pro[]

The Roewe RX3 Pro was announced on March 19, 2021 as the 2021 facelift for the RX3 model range. The RX3 Pro features a redesigned front end and restyled tail lamps with options adding an additional "chasing orange" color. The redesigned front features standardize LED headlights across the range and the update also includes a panoramic sunroof and 10.1-inch suspended high-definition large screens for the interior. The power of the RX3 Pro is a 1.6 liter engine with the maximum power of 92 kW and maximum torque of 158 Nm. The engine is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission or CVT. The fuel consumption is 6.1 / 6.0 liter per 100 kilometers.^[4]