Roewe RX5

Not to be confused with Mazda RX-5.

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
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)

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 (petrol)
Transmission	6-speed manual 7-speed DCT
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)

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.

eRX5 and ERX5

Roewe eRX5

Roewe 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. 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.

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  Roewe RX5 Plus (front)
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  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

RX5 Max (2019)

RX5 Max
Overview
Production	2019–present
Powertrain
Engine	1.5 L 15E4E I4 turbo (petrol) 2.0 L 20L4E I4 turbo (petrol)
Transmission	6-speed manual 6-speed automatic 6-speed DCT
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)

Roewe RX5 Max (rear)

The second generation Roewe RX5 was previewed during the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show, as the Roewe Max pre production concept.

The model was later revealed as the Roewe RX5 Max. The model is designed to be more upmarket, and offer a more luxurious, and spacious car than the RX5.

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.

External links

• Official website (in Chinese)
• Official website (Philippines)