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Roewe RX5
Overview
ManufacturerSAIC Motor
Production2016–present
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)

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First generation
Overview
Also called
  • MG RX5[1]
  • Roewe eRX5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
  • Roewe ERX5 (Electric)
Production2016–present
Assembly
Body and chassis
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motor85 kW Permanent magnet synchronous motor (ERX5)
Transmission
  • 6-speed manual
  • 6-speed DCT
  • 7-speed DCT
  • 10-speed EDU
  • 2-speed electric transmission (eRX5 PHEV)
  • Single-speed Automatic (ERX5)
Hybrid drivetrainPHEV (eRX5)
Battery
  • 11.1 kWh Lithium-ion (eRX5 facelift)
  • 12 kWh Lithium-ion (eRX5 pre-facelift)
  • 48.3 kWh Lithium-ion (ERX5)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Length4,545–4,571 mm (178.9–180.0 in)
Width1,855 mm (73.0 in)
Height1,690–1,719 mm (66.5–67.7 in)
Kerb weight1,468–1,771 kg (3,236–3,904 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

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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 ERX5
    Roewe ERX5
  • Roewe RX5 (rear)
    Roewe RX5 (rear)
  • Roewe eRX5 (rear)
    Roewe eRX5 (rear)

MG RX5

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The RX5 is also sold under the MG marque, though only with petrol powertrains. 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.

  • 2021 MG RX5
    2021 MG RX5
  • 2024 MG RX5 (facelift)
    2024 MG RX5 (facelift)

RX5 Plus

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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 (front)
  • Roewe RX5 Plus (rear)
    Roewe RX5 Plus (rear)

RX5 Plus facelift

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The Roewe RX5 Plus received another facelift in 2021 mainly updating the front grilles. The 2021 model was unveiled at 2021 Auto Shanghai.[6]

  • Roewe RX5 Plus MY2021 (front)
    Roewe RX5 Plus MY2021 (front)
  • Roewe RX5 Plus MY2021 (rear)
    Roewe RX5 Plus MY2021 (rear)

Powertrains

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Engines
Model Years Transmission Engine Power Torque 0–100 km/h
(0-62 mph)
(Official) 		Top speed
Petrol
SGE 1.5TGI 2016–2020 6-speed manual 1,490 cc turbo I4 124 kW (169 PS; 166 hp) at 5,600 rpm 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1,700–4,400 rpm 9.5s 190 km/h (118 mph)
7-speed DCT 9.8s
2020–2021 127 kW (173 PS; 170 hp) at 5,600 rpm 275 N⋅m (203 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–4,000 rpm 9.4s
2021–present 6-speed manual 133 kW (181 PS; 178 hp) at 5,600 rpm 285 N⋅m (210 lb⋅ft) at 1,500–4,000 rpm 9.9s
7-speed DCT
MGE 2.0TGI 2016–present 6-speed DCT 1,995 cc turbo I4 162 kW (220 PS; 217 hp) at 5,300 rpm 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 2,500–4,000 rpm 8.2s (FWD)
8.9s (AWD)		 208 km/h (129 mph)
Plug-in Hybrid
SGE 1.5TGI PHEV 2016–2019 2-speed automatic 1,490 cc turbo I4 119 kW (162 PS; 160 hp) at 5,500 rpm (Engine) 704 N⋅m (519 lb⋅ft) (Combined) 7.8s 200 km/h (124 mph)
2019–2020 8.2s
2020–2021 10-speed EDU 224 kW (305 PS; 300 hp) (Combined) 480 N⋅m (354 lb⋅ft) (Combined) 7.5s
Electric
Permanent magnet synchronous motor 2017 1-speed automatic - 85 kW (116 PS; 114 hp) 255 N⋅m (188 lb⋅ft) at 1,700–4,400 rpm 135 km/h (84 mph)

Second generation, RX5 Max (2019)

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RX5 Max
Overview
Also calledRoewe RX5 eMax (Plug-in Hybrid)
Production2019–2022
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 Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Transmission
  • 6-speed manual
  • 6-speed automatic
  • 8-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)
Length4,647–4,676 mm (183.0–184.1 in)
Width1,875–1,891 mm (73.8–74.4 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.[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]

  • Roewe RX5 eMax (front)
    Roewe RX5 eMax (front)
  • Roewe RX5 Max (rear)
    Roewe RX5 Max (rear)

Powertrain

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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

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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

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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]

  • Roewe RX5 Max facelift (front)
    Roewe RX5 Max facelift (front)
  • Roewe RX5 Max facelift (rear)
    Roewe RX5 Max facelift (rear)

2022 facelift

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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]

  • Roewe RX5 Max 2022 facelift (front)
    Roewe RX5 Max 2022 facelift (front)
  • Roewe RX5 Max 2022 facelift (rear)
    Roewe RX5 Max 2022 facelift (rear)
  • Roewe RX5 eMax 2022 facelift (front)
    Roewe RX5 eMax 2022 facelift (front)
  • Roewe RX5 eMax 2022 facelift (rear)
    Roewe RX5 eMax 2022 facelift (rear)

Third generation (2022)

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Third generation
Roewe eRX5
Overview
Also called
  • Roewe D5X (hybrid)
  • Roewe eRX5 (plug-in hybrid)
  • MG HS (second generation)
Production2022–present
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
  • 7-speed DCT
  • 2-speed DHT
  • 10-speed EDU
Battery
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,765 mm (108.9 in)
Length4,655 mm (183.3 in)
Width1,890 mm (74.4 in)
Height1,664 mm (65.5 in)
Curb weight
  • 1,600–1,670 kg (3,527–3,682 lb) (petrol)
  • 1,840–1,880 kg (4,057–4,145 lb) (hybrid/plug-in hybrid)
Rear view

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

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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

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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]

  • Roewe D5X (front)
    Roewe D5X (front)
  • Roewe D5X (rear)
    Roewe D5X (rear)

Powertrain

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Specs[16][17][18]
Engines
Model Transmission Engine Power Torque 0–100 km/h
(0-62 mph)
(Official) 		Top speed
Petrol
RX5 7-speed DCT 1,496 cc turbo I4 138 kW (188 PS; 185 hp) at 5,500–6,000 rpm 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) at 1,500–4,000 rpm 9.3s 190 km/h (118 mph)
Hybrid
D5X 2-speed DHT 1,496 cc turbo I4 110 kW (150 PS; 148 hp) (Engine)
145 kW (197 PS; 194 hp) (Motor)		 235 N⋅m (173 lb⋅ft) (Engine)
350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) (Motor)		 6.9s 200 km/h (124 mph)
Plug-in Hybrid
eRX5 10-speed 1,496 cc turbo I4 138 kW (188 PS; 185 hp) at 5,500–6,000 rpm (Engine)
180 kW (245 PS; 241 hp) (Motor)		 570 N⋅m (420 lb⋅ft) (Combined) 6.9s 200 km/h (124 mph)


References

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