The petrol-electric Roewe 550 was due to be launched some time ago, I think the delay was mainly due to the USA company A123 Systems who supply the batteries going bankrupt. They are now Chinese owned with a new factory to supply batteries to SAIC. See: http://www.a123systems.com
Source: http://auto.jiaodong.net/system/2013/03/23/011844571.shtmlNew car spyshot Roewe 550 hybrid version exposure
In the time-to-market, from the current situation 550 plug-in hybrid models fastest will be published in next month's Shanghai auto show, and then it will be in the domestic market.
Roewe 550 hybrid dynamic version of the plug-in hybrid, fuel-saving rate of 50%, three drive modes
Shanghai auto show debut state subsidies of about 48,000
Powerful advanced E50 double doors pure electric car production listed ambitions in the mass production of new energy vehicles SAIC Roewe (microblogging) has been fully demonstrated. E50 pure electric car after, the SAIC Roewe a upcoming production version of the new energy vehicles is undoubtedly its plan for a long time of the Roewe 550 plug-in hybrid version of the model.
SAIC Roewe's signature models, the launch of the Roewe 550 has taken up the Roewe brand. Also due to the launch of the Roewe 550, SAIC Roewe now have reached the height of the reputation of the brand as well as premium extent. Therefore, for Roewe 550 is a very meaningful models. Roewe 550 as the carrier of the first mass-produced version of the plug-in hybrid system, want to come is a comprehensive consideration. After all, regardless of price, reputation or brand Roewe 550 may be the most vulnerable to market acceptance of hybrid dynamic program. A few days ago, we also get the Roewe 550 plug-in hybrid-Road Test Spy. From vehicle assembly complete of view, this should be the Roewe 550 plug-in hybrids listed before the prelude.
Roewe 550 hybrid
In appearance, the Roewe 550 plug-in hybrid type and the ordinary power version of the Roewe 550 in shape, did not have too many differences. May camouflage cover design of the headlights and taillights, Roewe 550 plug-in hybrid will vary. , The shape of the headlights to certain modifications the lamp angle part of the design compared the cash will become angular, will also join the group of the configuration of the LED daytime running lights. Of course, the taillights will also join the group configuration of the LED lights.
Roewe 550 hybrid
The interior part, from the spy photos, the Roewe 550 plug-in hybrid vehicles interior with the regular edition models did not have too much difference, its basic retention of existing design. On the configuration, the Roewe 550 plug-in hybrid type should also be introduced in conjunction with the mid-term facelift Roewe 550 in the configuration, it may be in conjunction with a small mid-facelift 550 on escalation. The configuration of the safety and comfort of the new car will be improved, including: AFS servo steering and height automatic adjustment function xenon headlights, equipped with TPMS tire pressure alarm system, standard side airbags. Under different configurations division, the number of airbags Roewe 550 plug-in hybrid configuration should be different.
Roewe 550 hybrid
Also worth mentioning is that the tire configuration, the Roewe 550 plug-in hybrid type of tire the Michelin PRIMACY LC Hiroetsu, series of low rolling resistance tires, tire size 205/55 R16. The most important feature of the Michelin PRIMACY LC Hiroetsu series tires with Michelin's unique "the rich silicon" recipe reduce tire rolling resistance, thereby reducing fuel consumption when driving. According to the National Car Quality Supervision and Inspection Center of tire comparison test results show that: Michelin PRIMACY LC Hiroetsu, series tires than the previous generation the MICHELIN ENERGY MXV8 more fuel-efficient 1.4% 2. Meanwhile, vehicle driving in the blessings of the the "mute tendons technology will become quieter, lower tire noise. In addition, this series of tire life is also longer.
Roewe 550 hybrid low rolling resistance tires
Obviously, the Roewe 550 plug-in hybrid configuration set of low rolling resistance tires in order to better play to the performance of the vehicle at the same time reflect the quality of the vehicle. After all, 550 plug-in hybrid models will be priced higher than ordinary power models, this configuration is to allow consumers to buy value for money.
Roewe 550 plug-in hybrid will be powered by a 1.5VCT engine in the power section, matching SAIC, a self-developed electric drive gearbox. The electric drive transmission will be integrated main motor with ISG motor, rated power of 50 kW main motor will reach peak torque of 317 Nm. ISG motor rated power of 25 kW and a torque of 147 Nm. Vehicle operating mode can switch select three driving modes pure electric, parallel or series. In addition, the car also applied electric vehicle steering system, electric air conditioning systems, and thermal management systems and other advanced with.
Roewe 550 hybrid
In addition, it is worth mentioning that the battery pack system. As a plug-in hybrid, a good set of battery pack system is very important. Roewe 550 plug-in hybrid models are equipped with a battery pack with SAIC joint venture with American A123 Power Co., Ltd. Shanghai Jie lithium battery, set the capacity of the battery pack is 11.8 kWh. According to the information displayed on the spy photos, this set of lithium battery pack installed under the floor of the Roewe 550 plug-in hybrid trunk. The layout of this installation is also a variety of mixed dynamic models commonly used layout.
Assembled this set of plug-in hybrid system from SAIC Roewe 550 plug-in hybrid models compared to ordinary Roewe 550 has a saving rate of more than 50% of its 100 km combined consumption of only 2.3 L. According to previously prescribed by the state subsidy of 3,000 yuan per kilowatt-hour battery standard 550 plug-in hybrid will receive up to 4.8 million of government subsidies. Therefore, if you count the subsidies, 550 plug-in hybrid-Price is expected to be within the acceptable range of ordinary consumers. So, if consumers interested in such models can be patient.
550 from the current situation in the time-to-market, plug-in hybrid models fastest will be published in next month's Shanghai auto show, and then it will be in the domestic market.