Roewe i5
Overview
ManufacturerSAIC Motor
Model code
  • AP31 (sedan)
  • EP22 (electric estate)
Also called
  • Roewe Ei5 (electric estate)
  • MG5
  • MG EP (electric, Thailand)[1]
  • MG ES (electric, Thailand, 2023–present)[2]
Production2017–present
AssemblyChina: Zhengzhou (SAIC Motor Zhengzhou Plant)
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact car (B)
Body style
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel drive
PlatformPATAC K platform
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motorPermanent magnet synchronous (EV)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase
  • 2,665 mm (104.9 in) (station wagon)
  • 2,680 mm (105.5 in) (sedan)
Length
  • 4,544 mm (178.9 in) (station wagon)
  • 4,607 mm (181.4 in) (sedan)
Width1,818 mm (71.6 in)
Height
  • 1,509 mm (59.4 in) (station wagon)
  • 1,489 mm (58.6 in) (sedan)
Chronology
PredecessorRoewe 360
MG 5 (first generation)

The Roewe i5 is a subcompact car produced by SAIC Motor since 2017.[3] Available as a sedan and as an electric station wagon, the latter was first introduced via the electric station wagon version, the Roewe Ei5, the compact station wagon debuted on the 2017 Guangzhou Auto Show.

For export markets, the model is marketed under the British MG Motor marque. The sedan model is sold as the MG5 while the battery electric estate variant is sold in Europe as the MG5 EV and in Thailand as the MG EP or MG ES.[4]

Overview

The Roewe i5 (MG5 in export markets) is a petrol-powered model and is only available as a petrol-powered sedan, while the battery electric Ei5 is only available as a station wagon. The engines for the i5 are the same 1.5-litre inline-4 petrol engine and 1.5-litre inline-4 turbocharged petrol engine from the Buick Excelle GX.[5]

2021 facelift

The i5 received a facelift for the 2021 model year in China featuring redesigned front and rear end designs, new alloys and interior trims. The updated model is powered by a selection of SAIC's Bluecore 1.5-litre turbo engine and 1.5-litre engine, with the 1.5-litre turbo engine developing 169 hp (126 kW; 171 PS) and 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft; 25 kg⋅m) and the 1.5-litre engine developing 120 hp (89 kW; 122 PS) and 150 N⋅m (111 lb⋅ft; 15 kg⋅m).[6]

i5 GT

A sportier trim was unveiled during the 2021 Chengdu Auto Show called the Roewe i5 GT. The i5 GT features the same powertrain as the base i5 sedan while features redesigned front and rear bumpers with larger grilles.[7]

2023 facelift

The Roewe i5 received a second facelift, which was launched in June 2023. This version is an extensive facelift which features new door panels, front clip, side fenders, and interior.[8]

Roewe Ei5 (EP22)

The Roewe Ei5 is the electric station wagon version of the Roewe i5. Debuting during the 2017 Guangzhou Auto Show, the Chinese version is powered by a single electric motor producing 116 hp (87 kW; 118 PS). It claims a range of 300 km (190 mi) and a 145 km/h (90 mph) top speed.[9]

The Ei5 was launched in the UK rebranded as the MG5 EV in September 2020,[10] with a more powerful, 154 hp (115 kW; 156 PS) electric motor and a 115 mph (185 km/h) top speed. With a 52.2-kWh battery, the vehicle has a range of 344 km (214 mi) in the WLTP cycle.[11] A long range version with 400 V, 61.1 kWh battery is available and has a range of 400 km (250 mi) in WLTP cycle. 87 kW DC, 11 kW AC charging.[12] 2.2 kW V2L.[13]

The Roewe Ei5 was launched in Thailand rebranded as the MG EP on 26 November 2020 with a more powerful, 163 hp (122 kW; 165 PS) electric motor and 260 N⋅m (192 lb⋅ft) of torque. With a 50.3-kWh battery, the vehicle has a range of 380 km (236 mi) in the NEDC cycle.

2021 facelift

The Ei5 received a facelift for the 2021 model year in China featuring redesigned front and rear end designs, new alloys, interior trims and the updated Roewe R badging. The updated model is powered by a 135 kW (181 hp; 184 PS) electric motor and has an NEDC range of 501 km (311 mi).[14] The battery capacity is 61 kWh. Like the pre-facelift model, it is sold in Europe as the MG5.[15] On 13 March 2023 the facelifted Ei5 went on sale in Thailand as the MG ES.

References

  1. ↑ "ภาพรถคันจริง MG EP (Wagon EV รถยนต์ไฟฟ้า 100%) ก่อนเปิดตัว 1 ธันวาคม นี้ ! ลุ้นราคาต่ำกว่า 1 ล้าน ?!" [Real car pictures MG EP (Wagon EV, 100% electric car) before launching this December 1! Win a price less than 1 million?!]. HeadLight Magazine (in Thai). 2020-11-26. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
  2. ↑ Autodeft. "เผยก่อนพร้อมจอง...รถไฟฟ้าใหม่ NEW MG ES ลุ้นราคา Motor Show 2023 นี้". เผยก่อนพร้อมจอง...รถไฟฟ้าใหม่ NEW MG ES ลุ้นราคา Motor Show 2023 นี้ (in Thai). Retrieved 2023-03-18.
  3. ↑ Tycho de Feijter (21 June 2018). "The Roewe i5 Is A Classy Compact Sedan From China". Retrieved 2018-08-19.
  4. ↑ "The 2021 MG5 Is An All-Electric 214-Mile Compact Estate That Looks Like A VW And Is Priced From £24,495". Carscoops. 2020-09-23. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
  5. ↑ W.E. Ning (1 March 2018). "The Roewe Ei5 Electric Compact Wagon Is Ready For China". Retrieved 2018-08-19.
  6. ↑ "有望二季度上市 新款荣威i5官图发布" (in Chinese). 11 March 2021. Retrieved 2021-03-13.
  7. ↑ "Roewe i5 GT Is A Sporty Chinese Sedan Aimed At Young Car Buyers" (in Chinese). 9 August 2021. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
  8. ↑ "将于7月正式上市 新款荣威i5官图发布".
  9. ↑ Tycho de Feijter (17 November 2017). "The Roewe Ei5 Is An Electric Buick With Another Name And Body". Retrieved 2018-08-19.
  10. ↑ "The Roewe Ei5 is arriving to UK as an MG". 3 August 2020. Retrieved 2020-08-08.
  11. ↑ "MG 5 EV Review | Electrifying".
  12. ↑ "MG MG5 Electric Long Range". EV Database. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  13. ↑ "New MG5 Electric: world's first all-electric station wagon". MG Motor Europe. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  14. ↑ "外观内饰大变样 新款荣威Ei5实车到店" (in Chinese). 4 March 2021. Retrieved 2021-03-10.
  15. ↑ "Updated MG 5 EV launched for 2022 with 249-mile range".
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