In China, an updated and very ambitious sedan Roewe presented i5
- June 23, 2023
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Roewe, a member of the SAIC group, showed the next version of the i5 model in China. She has so many large-scale changes that we can speak of
Roewe, a member of the SAIC group, showed the next version of the i5 model in China. She has so many large-scale changes that we can speak of a new generation, but the Chinese insist on restyling. Perhaps the sedan will come to us, but if only through “gray” channels.
From the previous Roewe i5, only the silhouette remained – the entire front part with a lowered bonnet and a larger overhang is new. The Chinese also changed the shape of the doors and wings – it seems that they touched not only the roof and power structure of the body. As a result, the length of the sedan increased by 69 mm (up to 4676 mm) and width by 20 mm (up to 1838 mm). At the same time, the chassis design and wheelbase (2680 mm) remained the same.
The interior has also been seriously redesigned: large screens with a diagonal of 10.25 inches each appeared on the front panel, and the central tunnel became more massive. They put wireless charging for the phone and additional niches for small things.
Under the hood is a single atmospheric engine with a capacity of 1.5 liters and an output of 129 hp. Of. Gearboxes – “mechanics” and “variator”.
Judging by the dimensions and overall base, Roewe i5 will compete with Chery Arrizo 5 Plus, as well as with the well-known Hyundai Elantra. However, “Korean” is more expensive, but the i5 competes with its cheap versions.
As for sales, they will start in China in July. And if we talk about Russia, then we now have a pre-styling version of the model available: “parallel” cars are sold for 1,750,000 rubles. There will be no official deliveries for a long time, because the SAIC concern is in no hurry to visit us. Apparently he attaches great importance to close cooperation with Volkswagen and GM.
From the previous Roewe i5, only the silhouette remained – the entire front part with a lowered bonnet and a larger overhang is new. The Chinese also changed the shape of the doors and wings – it seems that they touched not only the roof and power structure of the body. As a result, the length of the sedan increased by 69 mm (up to 4676 mm) and width by 20 mm (up to 1838 mm). At the same time, the chassis design and wheelbase (2680 mm) remained the same.
The interior has also been seriously redesigned: large screens with a diagonal of 10.25 inches each appeared on the front panel, and the central tunnel became more massive. They put wireless charging for the phone and additional niches for small things.
Under the hood is a single atmospheric engine with a capacity of 1.5 liters and an output of 129 hp. Of. Gearboxes – “mechanics” and “variator”.
Judging by the dimensions and overall base, the Roewe i5 will compete with the Chery Arrizo 5 Plus, as well as with the well-known Hyundai Elantra. However, “Korean” is more expensive, but the i5 competes with its cheap versions.
As for sales, they will start in China in July. And if we talk about Russia, then we now have a pre-styling version of the model available: “parallel” cars are sold for 1,750,000 rubles. There will be no official deliveries for a long time, because the SAIC concern is in no hurry to visit us. Apparently he attaches great importance to close cooperation with Volkswagen and GM.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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