The new and the updated:
New model: Roewe W5
Facelift: Roewe 350
New powertrain: Roewe 550
New platform: Roewe 750
Fortified: MG 3 XROSS
Concept: MG Concept 5
Source: http://auto.hexun.com/2011-05-24/129896567.htmlSAIC MG-Roewe Outlook, Roewe W5, MG5 and others
Recently, the Shanghai Automotive said, MG and Roewe brand will launch a variety of two new cars. Of the Roewe brand: the first SUV W5 listing soon, 350 & 550 facelift soon, 750 has already begun updating; MG brand: MG3 cross-border version the MG3 XROSS, the same platform and with the same platform as Roewe 350 model the MG5 also gaining momentum. Here we look at several new car.
● Roewe W5, listed later this month
W5 Roewe Shanghai Automotive will be listed later this month, will push both 1.8T and 3.2L displacements, 5 models, the estimated price at between 17-30 million, and its joint ventures directed at the city rivals SUV models.
Ssangyong-based Roewe W5 enjoy riding, the length and breadth were 4676/1888/1765mm, wheelbase 2740mm, belongs to a large SUV. Chassis suspension, it was the double-wishbone front suspension and five-link rear suspension, in addition to the two drive types, there are four-wheel drive, all models using the P-4WD four-wheel drive system.
Power, the use of 1.8T Kavachi turbo engine and 3.2L Tornado XGI high-performance engine, the former maximum power 118kw/5500rpm, peak torque 215Nm/2000-4500rpm; which maximum output is 162k/6000rpm and 310Nm/4600rpm. Matching is 5 speed manual, 5-speed automated manual 6-speed automated manual, and three transmissions.
Comments: Roewe W5 is a cross-professional SUV, is different from the pursuit of mainstream urban SUV driving comfort, the Roewe W5 also has good off-road ability, its body structure HFA and P-4WD four-wheel drive system is a highlight. Roewe sale price of 17-30 million, with the Honda CR-V and Volkswagen Tiguan models such as closer.
● Facelift Roewe 350, launched during the year
Roewe 350 officially listed last April, and now the occasion of the year in the market will launch a small change models, the spy photos have been repeatedly exposed, the appearance of change is limited.
Roewe 350 facelift major changes before the face, grille double from single sword to banner-style chrome trim, a more prominent visual impact. In addition, the lower air intake and fog lamps shape the shape to make changes. As for the configuration changes is unclear.
Power, a small facelift Roewe 350 model is still in use cash 350 1.5L engine, maximum power of 109PS, peak torque of 135N · m, equipped with 4-speed automatic and 5 speed manual transmission.
Comments: Roewe 350 facelift year only a small change models, as a whole changed little, only the details of the adjustment element added some movement, so prices will not change much the same.
● facelift Roewe 550 is expected to end or early next year, little change in prices
Roewe 550 is about to usher in the mid facelift is expected to launch at the end of the year or early next year, before the information obtained from the point of view, the main change for the power train models have upgraded, and will add electric car range.
Power, the new Roewe 550 would continue to use 1.8L naturally aspirated and turbocharged 1.8T engine, and gearbox, the manual is to keep using the same five-speed gearbox, a 5-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission replaced by DCT dual-clutch gearbox. In addition, the modified models will also launch electric version of the model, with 1.5L engine from the Roewe 350 and ISG transmision and TM motor.
Configuration, in addition to the low allocation models, the other by adding one-button engine start button and the Start / Stop start and stop functions. In addition, all DCT transmission models are equipped with steering wheel shift paddles. Safety performance, will increase the front side airbags, front and rear top models are equipped with side air curtains.
Comments: Roewe 550 facelift mainly to upgrade the power train, and optimization of the configuration, price range should not change too much, the overall cost has been some improvement.
● a new generation of the Roewe 750 is expected to launch next year
Roewe 750 has been listed since 2007 has gone through four years of its life cycle is not long, but the platform is relatively old, the current replacement work began, the road test spy photos has been exposed, is expected to launch next year.
Current Roewe 750 by the Rover 75 platform, the replacement model will be using the newly developed BP31 platform, this platform, designed by the SAIC Pan Asia Technical Centre, uses technology from GM's Epsilon II platform, which is SAIC-GM's Regal LaCrosse the new platform. Roewe 750 new shape changed greatly, the introduction of 350 style front design, no longer will use the large mouth shape. The side of the waist with a clear design, the roof style with the new Buick Regal is quite similar.
In power, the expected use of common GM ECOTEC engine, 2.0L and 2.4L models will appear in the mainstream, 3.0L engine will be used in the flagship model, the transmission will use the same technology.
Comments: The general shape of the Roewe 750, the platform technology is relatively old, its sales performance has been relatively bleak, listed four years is actually quite upset to begin updating, but a new generation of models from a modeling point of view, this car still has the full expectations.
SAIC MG3 XROSS 6 ● listed by the end of June, the price £9.17-10.37 thousand
Car MG3 listed Shanghai on the occasion, also announced XROSS the price of cross-edition models were 9.17 and 10.37 thousand, but this cross-border version listed until the end of June.
SAIC MG3 MG3 XROSS overall shape and not very different from an ordinary car, the more obvious change is the addition of the siege protection and the roof rack, highlighting the cross-border style. In addition fog box using irregular shape, surrounded by a circle of chrome; side of the line increased the anti-rub style, and add at the top chrome trim; but mainly in the rear bumper echoes the front adding and irregular borders .
Power, SAIC MG3 XROSS with 1.5L VTi engine, maximum power 80kW/6000rpm, peak torque of 135Nm/4500rpm, matching is a 5-speed manual and 5-speed automatic transmission, e-Shift transmission.
Comments: SAIC MG3 XROSS into cross-border style, shape is more movement, its opponents point to other joint cross-border car CROSS POLO. With the MG3 XROSS the market, will further enrich the MG3 cars, to provide consumers more personalized options.
● SAIC MG5 production next year in June, the estimated price of 9-13 million
Shanghai Automotive will start MG MG5 brand new compact car production in June next year, its location between the MG3 and MG6 to between £9-13 thousand estimated price.
SAIC Roewe 350 and MG5 using the same platform with hatchback shape, out of the spy photos from the latest point of view, the production version of the concept car shape retains the fashionable sport style design, but the interior is somewhat similar and the Roewe 350.
Power, SAIC may MG5 1.5L and 1.5T using two engines, 1.5L VVT engine and the same as the Roewe 350, the maximum output of 80kw, peak torque of 135Nm; the 1.5T engine parameters is unknown, it is understood the maximum output to 100kw , peak torque over 200Nm, will match the 6-speed manual and 6-speed automated manual transmission.
Comments: SAIC Roewe 350 and MG5 stressed household with different, MG5 main sport, for young consumers personalized, location will certainly higher than the Roewe 350. MG3 and MG6 again from the price range of view, this car could end up in the price range of about £9-13 thousand.
