Roewe RX5

RX5 Max
RX5 Max
Overview
Production	2019–present
Body and chassis
Layout	Front-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 motor	90kW 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 drivetrain	Plug-in Hybrid (RX5 eMAX)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,760 mm (108.7 in)
Length	4,647 mm (183.0 in)
Width	1,891 mm (74.4 in)
Height	1,725 mm (67.9 in)
Kerb weight	1,588–1,789 kg (3,501–3,944 lb)

First generation
First generation
Overview
Also called	MG RX5
Production	2016–present
Body and chassis
Related	MG 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 motor	85 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 drivetrain	PHEV (eRX5)
Battery	48.3 Kwh Lithium-ion
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Length	4,545–4,554 mm (178.9–179.3 in)
Width	1,855 mm (73.0 in)
Height	1,716–1,719 mm (67.6–67.7 in)
Kerb weight	1,592–1,730 kg (3,510–3,814 lb)

Roewe RX5
Roewe RX5
Overview
Manufacturer	SAIC Motor
Production	2016–present
Assembly	Pukou, Nanjing, China
Body and chassis
Class	Compact crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive; Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (MG RX5 / Roewe RX5 Max)
Chronology
Predecessor	Roewe W5

The Roewe RX5 is a compact crossover SUV that is manufactured by the Chinese manufacturer Roewe of SAIC Motor.

First generation (2016)

On June 9, 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

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 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)

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)

The Roewe RX5 MAX was previewed during the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show, as the Roewe Max pre production concept.^[4]

The model was later revealed as the Roewe RX5 Max. The model is designed to be a larger more upmarket, alternative to the RX5.^[5]

RX5 eMAX

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.^[6]

References

^ 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.
^ "First drive: 2018 MG RX5 and MG ZS in Oman". Drive Arabia. 20 February 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
^ "2019 MG RX5". AutoIndustriya.com. Retrieved 14 June 2019.
^ "荣威MAX/新概念车等荣威上海车展阵容". autohome.com. Retrieved 29 September 2019.
^ "Roewe RX5 Max". autohome.com. Retrieved 29 September 2019.
^ "Roewe RX5 Max specs". autohome.com. Retrieved 29 September 2019.

External links

Official website (in Chinese)
Official website (Philippines)

[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] "荣威MAX/新概念车等荣威上海车展阵容". autohome.com. Retrieved 29 September 2019.

[5] "Roewe RX5 Max". autohome.com. Retrieved 29 September 2019.

[6] "Roewe RX5 Max specs". autohome.com. Retrieved 29 September 2019.

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