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
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
Overview
Also calledMG RX5[1]
Production2016–present
AssemblyIran: Semnan (Farda Motors, 2018)[2]
Body and chassis
RelatedMG GS
MG HS
Powertrain
Engine
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.[3]

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.

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.[4][5] 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.

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.[6]

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
SGE 1.5TGI PHEV2-speed electric AutomaticI41,468 cc119 kW (162 PS; 160 bhp) at 5500 rpm250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1700–4300 rpm200 km/h (124 mph)8.2s
Permanent magnet synchronous motorSingle-speed electric drive system (EDS) Automatic--85 kW (116 PS; 114 bhp)255 N⋅m (188 lb⋅ft) at 1700–4400 rpm135 km/h (84 mph)?s (4.2s; 0–50 km/h)

Second generation, RX5 Max (2019)

RX5 Max
Overview
Production2019–present
Body and chassis
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
RelatedRoewe Jing
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)
Length4,627 mm (182.2 in)
Width1,891 mm (74.4 in)
Height1,705 mm (67.1 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.[7]

The model was later revealed as the Roewe RX5 Max. The model is designed to be a larger and more upmarket alternative to the RX5.[8]

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.[9]

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 70 kilometres (43 mi), and the fuel consumption is 1.4 L/100 km (200 mpg‑imp; 170 mpg‑US).[10]

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.[11]

2022 facelift

The Roewe RX5 Max received another facelift for the 2022 model year and was launched in December 2021. The update completely restyled the front end and slightly revised the rear end styling.[12]

Third generation (2022)

Third generation
Roewe eRX5
Overview
Also calledRoewe D5X (hybrid variant)
Production2022–present
Powertrain
Engine1.5 L 15FDE I4 turbo (petrol)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Length4,655 mm (183.3 in)
Width1,890 mm (74.4 in)
Height1,655–1,664 mm (65.2–65.5 in)

Images of the third generation Roewe RX5 was released in March 2022. The third generation RX5 is powered by a 1.5 liter turbo engine codenamed 15FDE producing a maximum power output of 188 hp (140 kW; 191 PS) mated to a 7-speed wet dual clutch transmission. The engine is the updated version of the second generation Blue Core powertrain of SAIC.[13]

eRX5

The third generation Roewe RX5 is also available as a plug-in hybrid variant called the Roewe eRX5. The PHEV variant is powered by SAIC's Blue Core GS61 1.5-litre turbo VTGI engine developing 138 kW (185 hp; 188 PS) and an electric motor with a maximum output of 180 kW (241 hp; 245 PS) and 570 N⋅m (420 lb⋅ft; 58.1 kg⋅m). The transmission is a 10-speed automatic gearbox. Top speed of the eRX5 is 200 km/h (120 mph) and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) takes 6.9 seconds, fuel consumption is 3.3 litres per 100 kilometres (30.3 km/L; 71.3 mpg‑US; 85.6 mpg‑imp).[14]

D5X

The Roewe D5X is the hybrid variant of the third generation Roewe RX5. The D5X is powered by the DMH system consisting of a 1.5-liter Turbo engine producing 110kW and an electric motor producing 153kW[15]

References

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