Roewe RX5

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Not to be confused with Mazda RX-5.
Roewe RX5
Roewe RX5 ePlus IMG001.jpg
Overview
ManufacturerSAIC Motor
Production2016–present
AssemblyPukou, Nanjing, China
Body and chassis
ClassCompact crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (MG RX5 / Roewe RX5 Max)
Chronology
PredecessorRoewe W5

The Roewe RX5 is a compact crossover SUV that is manufactured by SAIC Motor under the Roewe brand. The RX5 is available as a petrol-powered RX5 variant, a plug-in hybrid eRX5 variant and a pure electric ERX5 variant. The facelift model is called the RX5 Plus, and a slightly larger second generation model called the RX5 Max is sold alongside the RX5 Plus. The RX5 Max is available as a petrol-powered RX5 Max variant and a plug-in hybrid RX5 eMax variant. The RX5 Max was facelifted for the 2021 model year.

First generation (2016)[]

First generation
Roewe RX5 2 China 2017-03-19.jpg
Overview
Also calledMG RX5
Production2016–present
Body and chassis
RelatedMG GS
MG HS
Powertrain
Engine
  • 1.5 L 15E4E I4 turbo (petrol)
  • 2.0 L 20L4E I4 turbo (petrol)
  • 1.5 L SGE NetBlue + SAIC EDU I4 turbo (eRX5)
Electric motor85 kW Permanent magnet synchronous motor (ERX5)
Transmission
  • 6-speed manual
  • 6-speed DCT (2.0L)
  • 7-speed DCT
  • 2-speed electric transmission (eRX5 PHEV)
  • Single-speed electric drive system (EDS) Automatic (ERX5)
Hybrid drivetrainPHEV (eRX5)
Battery48.3 Kwh Lithium-ion
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 9 June 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

  • Roewe RX5 (rear)

  • Roewe eRX5 (rear)

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, Iran 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)

RX5 Plus facelift[]

The Roewe RX5 Plus received another facelift in 2021 mainly updating the front grilles. The 2021 model was unveiled at 2021 Auto Shanghai.[4]

  • Roewe RX5 Plus MY2021 (front)

  • Roewe RX5 Plus MY2021 (rear)

Powertrains[]

Engines
Model Transmission Engine Displacement Power Torque Top speed 0–60 mph
SGE 1.5TGI 6 speed manual I4 1,468 cc 124 kW (169 PS; 166 bhp) 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1700–4400 rpm 190 km/h (118 mph) 7.9s
SGE 1.5TGI 7 speed DCT I4 1,490 cc 124 kW (169 PS; 166 bhp) 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1700–4400 rpm 190 km/h (118 mph) 7.9s
MGE 2.0TGI 6 speed DCT I4 1,995 cc 162 kW (220 PS; 217 bhp) 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 2500–4000 rpm 208 km/h (129 mph) 7.9s
SGE 1.5TGI PHEV 2-speed electric Automatic I4 1,468 cc 119 kW (162 PS; 160 bhp) at 5500 rpm 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1700–4300 rpm 200 km/h (124 mph) 8.2s
Permanent magnet synchronous motor Single-speed electric drive system (EDS) Automatic - - 85 kW (116 PS; 114 bhp) 255 N⋅m (188 lb⋅ft) at 1700–4400 rpm 135 km/h (84 mph) ?s (4.2s; 0-50 km/h)

RX5 Max (2019)[]

RX5 Max
Roewe RX5 Max 009.jpg
Overview
Production2019–present
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine
  • 1.5 L 15E4E I4 turbo (petrol)
  • 2.0 L 20L4E I4 turbo (petrol)
  • 1.5 L SGE NetBlue + SAIC EDU turbo I4 (RX5 eMAX)
Electric motor90kW SAIC Green core Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Transmission
  • 6-speed manual
  • 6-speed automatic
  • 6-speed DCT
  • 10-speed EDU intelligent electric drive variable speed and iEM intelligent energy management system (6-speed engine and 4-speed electric motor)
Hybrid drivetrainPlug-in Hybrid (RX5 eMAX)
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)

The Roewe RX5 MAX was previewed during the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show, as the Roewe Max pre production concept.[5]

The model was later revealed as the Roewe RX5 Max. The model is designed to be a larger more upmarket, alternative to the RX5.[6]

  • Roewe RX5 eMax (front)

  • Roewe RX5 Max (rear)

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.[7]

RX5 eMAX[]

The RX5 eMAX is the plug-in hybrid version of the RX5 Max crossover. It is powered by a 1.5 liter turbo engine and an electric motor. The transmission is a 10-speed transmission by SAIC. The pure electric range of the RX5 eMax is 70km, and the fuel consumption is 1.4L/100km.[8]

2021 facelift[]

The Roewe RX5 Max received a facelift for the 2021 model year and was launched during the 2020 Guangzhou Auto Show in November 2020. The facelift carries over the same powertrain while featuring a full-width headlamp across the front fascia and the updated Roewe logo.[9]

  • Roewe RX5 Max facelift (front)

  • Roewe RX5 Max facelift (rear)

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. ^ "SAIC Announces an upgraded Roewe RX5 PLUS in China". chinapev.com. 22 April 2021. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
  5. ^ "荣威MAX/新概念车等 荣威上海车展阵���". autohome.com. Retrieved 29 September 2019.
  6. ^ "Roewe RX5 Max". autohome.com. Retrieved 29 September 2019.
  7. ^ "Roewe RX5 Max specs". autohome.com. Retrieved 29 September 2019.
  8. ^ "插电混动新玩家 荣威RX5 eMAX道路试驾". auto.163.com. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  9. ^ "新前脸新车标 实拍新款荣威RX5 MAX". autohome. Retrieved 23 April 2021.

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