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.
38-452: RX5 may refer to: Roewe RX5 , a Chinese compact crossover automobile RX5 (album) , a 1981 album by The Alvin Lee Band [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the same title formed as a letter–number combination. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change
76-540: A 77-day-long sit in . In 2010, SAIC produced 3.58 million units, the largest output of any China-based automaker that year. In June 2010, Magneti Marelli and Shanghai Automobile Gear Works (SAGW) officially launched a new joint venture plant in the Jiading district near Shanghai, China. SAGW, the main Chinese manufacturer of transmissions for the automotive sector, is a subsidiary of SAIC Motor. In February 2011, SAIC unveiled
114-505: A Korean SUV-maker, Ssangyong, soured. In January 2009, after an additional US$ 45 million was provided to it by SAIC, SsangYong Motor Company was placed into receivership in Korea. Courts might have mandated SAIC reduce its ownership, and by 2010 a 51.33% share of the Korean company had become a 10% one. The 2009 Ssangyong failure also saw riot police quell protesting Ssangyong workers who staged
152-517: 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. 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
190-635: A new North American Operations Center in Birmingham, Michigan. The opening ceremony was attended by Rick Snyder , Governor of Michigan , Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, and senior executives from General Motors and SAIC Motor. The 30,000-square-foot, three-story facility will house nearly 100 staff and focus on sourcing components. SAIC has numerous production facilities in China, including sites in: Chongqing , Liuzhou , Qingdao , Shanghai , Shenyang , and Yantai . It also had an assembly plant in
228-403: A new commercial vehicles marque, Maxus . In 2011, SAIC produced 3.97 million vehicles, the largest output of any China-based automaker that year. In 2012, SAIC retained its top spot among domestic rivals by producing around 3.5 million units. In 2023, SAIC received the equivalent of US$ 560 million in state subsidies . In July 2023, Audi and SAIC Group announced their partnership that
266-591: A six speed manual gearbox, a six speed automatic gearbox, a six speed dual clutch transmission. 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 ). The Roewe RX5 Max received
304-564: A variety of brands . Brands that are considered "self-owned" by SAIC include IM , Maxus , MG , Rising Auto , Roewe , Baojun , Wuling , Hongyan , and Sunwin . SAIC launched a luxury EV brand "IM" (dubbed "Zhiji Motor" in Chinese) jointly developed with Shanghai's Pudong New Area government and Alibaba on January 13, 2021. According to SAIC Motor, "IM" stands for Intelligence in Motion. MG Motor designs, develops and markets cars sold under
342-455: Is a Chinese state-owned automobile manufacturer headquartered in Anting , Shanghai . Founded in 1955, it is currently the largest of the " Big Four " state-owned car manufacturers of China ahead of FAW Group , Dongfeng Motor Corporation , and Changan Automobile , with sales of 5.02 million vehicles in 2023. The company traces its origins to the early years of the Chinese automobile industry in
380-503: Is a brand specialized in producing passenger buses and trolleybuses . In 2021, SAIC announced an increase in its holdings of Nanjing Iveco (Naveco). SAIC's subsidiary, Nanjing Automobile Group holds a 50% stake, while SAIC itself holds 30.1%, and IVECO S.P.A. holds 19.9%. SAIC's ownership of Naveco has now risen to 80.1%, making the Italian brand a strategic investor. SAIC participates in cooperative efforts with foreign automakers that see
418-447: 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
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#1732863063361456-495: Is also the largest shareholder of SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW), a joint venture selling Wuling and Baojun branded vehicles. In 2021, SAIC self-owned brands contributes 52% of SAIC's sales. The company ranked 84th on the Fortune Global 500 list in 2023. Including SGMW, it was also the third-largest plug-in electric vehicle ( battery electric and plug-in hybrid ) company and second-largest battery electric vehicle manufacturer in
494-496: The MG marque . Roewe was introduced by SAIC in 2006. It is sold in most export markets outside China under the MG Motor marque. Rising Auto was originally the "R Brand" in 2020, an offshoot of SAIC 's Roewe brand for electric vehicles. It was operated as an independent brand since 2021 but rolled back into Roewe in 2024. It is currently positioned as Roewe's premium product line. Maxus
532-534: The Wuling and Baojun brands. SGMW has recently found great success as an electric vehicle manufacturer — in 2021, the venture's Wuling Hongguang Mini EV city car was the best-selling electric car in China by volume. SAIC Hongyan was established in January 2003 as Chongqing Hongyan and traces its origins back to a Chinese manufacturer established in 1965. The company is focused on producing heavy trucks. SAIC Sunwin
570-568: The 1940s, and SAIC was one of the few carmakers in Mao's China , making the Shanghai SH760 . Currently, it participates in the oldest surviving sino-foreign automotive joint venture with Volkswagen ( SAIC-Volkswagen ) since 1984, and in addition operates a joint venture with General Motors ( SAIC-GM ) since 1998. It also produces and sells passenger vehicles under its own branding, such as Roewe , MG , Maxus / LDV , Rising Auto , and IM Motors . It
608-552: The 2000s, SAIC made several acquisitions in Korea. In 2002 it participated in GM's purchase of Korean automaker Daewoo, acquiring a 10% stake in the newly formed GM Daewoo company for US$ 59.7 million, and in 2004 it also assumed control of an ailing South Korean automaker, SsangYong Motor , paying US$ 500 million for 48.9% ownership of the company. Around this time SAIC created a new holding company for its subsidiaries employed in passenger car production, Shanghai Automotive Group. In
646-818: The EV platform from IM Motors will be introduced into Audi's electric models. In September 2023, the European Commission (EC) launched an anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers, including SAIC which exported electric vehicles in high volume under the MG brand to the region. In June 2024, the EC completed its investigation and announced new tariffs for Chinese-built electric vehicles (on top of an existing 10 percent tariff for all foreign-made vehicles regardless of engine type), which went into effect on 4 July 2024. Electric vehicles made by SAIC Motor would be subjected to
684-545: The MG Motor UK Longbridge plant as the first MG 6 to be produced in the United Kingdom came off the production line, but ended in 2016 when SAIC moved production to China. It retains a technical subsidiary SAIC Motor UK on site. On July 19, 2023, SAIC's Philippines subsidiary SAIC Motor Philippines, Inc. has appointed the new distributor and importer of MG vehicles and services in the country with launch of
722-485: 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. The Roewe RX5 Plus received another facelift in 2021 mainly updating the front grilles. The 2021 model was unveiled at 2021 Auto Shanghai. The Roewe RX5 Max
760-579: 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. 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
798-592: The United Kingdom, the Longbridge plant . It also has a plant in Chonburi , Thailand, Cikarang , Indonesia, and Halol , India. SAIC operated a large research and development centre in the United Kingdom, the SAIC Motor UK Technical Centre , which as of 2012 employed around 275 engineers and 25 designers. The UK Technical Centre was the principal site worldwide for the development of MG cars, also playing
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#1732863063361836-580: The all-new 2024 MG4 EV and MG Marvel R for the local market by October 2023. Aside from importation, distribution, and aftersales operations, SMP’s functions also include the management of MG’s dealership network in the Philippines. This is currently composed of 42 authorized dealer locations and the addition of four more dealerships before the close of 2023, and a goal to have 60 MG dealerships running by 2025. In June 2012, SAIC's United States-based subsidiary Shanghai Automotive Industries Corp USA, Inc. opened
874-527: The city more than doubled its contribution to the national output of automotive components. In 1987, the only local parts used in one car, the Volkswagen Santana , were tires, radio, and antenna, but by 1998 over 90% of the components used in its manufacture were locally sourced. A goal set by the Shanghai Municipal government, creation of a local parts industry is an example of the influence that
912-503: The company established itself as one of the leading Chinese automakers. During this period, SAIC effectively built an entire modern automotive component supply chain in Shanghai from scratch, and the number and quality of locally produced auto parts rose significantly. Cars that were previously assembled in China from knock-down kits provisioned by Volkswagen became products built from parts produced in Shanghai, and between 1990 and 1996
950-605: 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 ). 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. SAIC Motor SAIC Motor Corp., Ltd. (formerly Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation )
988-517: The formal establishment of Shanghai Volkswagen Automotive Co Ltd in March 1985 allowed it to produce competitive cars with foreign technology. Early success at SAIC were a result of guidance provided by local Shanghai authorities; at one time SAIC was simply an extension of the Shanghai Municipal government. For these two reasons and more, SAIC grew swiftly. In the 11 years leading to 1996, annual production capacity increased ten-fold to 300,000 units/year, and
1026-606: 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. 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. It is also sold in Cambodia, Iran and South America. In April 2020, SAIC released
1064-466: The highest tariff of 38.1 percent. On 26 June, after receiving more information, the EU reduced the proposed tariffs from 38.1 percent to 37.6 percent for SAIC. The tariffs subjected to SAIC vehicles are the highest among Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers that are affected. SAIC released a statement condemning the decision, noting that the tariffs are a form of unfair market discrimination that went against
1102-425: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=RX5&oldid=945936789 " Category : Letter–number combination disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Roewe RX5 On 9 June 2016, Alibaba officially unveiled
1140-517: The local government has had on the development of SAIC. In June 1997, SAIC formed a second major joint venture, Shanghai General Motors Co Ltd, with General Motors. The new joint venture began operations in 1998, and helped to drive a doubling in SAIC's vehicle production between 2000 and 2004. SAIC also created joint ventures with component suppliers, such as the American Visteon . At the start of
1178-589: The middle of the decade, SAIC attempted to acquire the British automaker MG Rover , but in 2005 was outbid by another Chinese automaker, Nanjing Automobile . SAIC did manage to obtain some MG Rover technology that was incorporated into a new line of luxury sedans sold under the Roewe marque, and it subsequently purchased the winning bidder. While the company saw sales success in the late 2000s, with 2.72 million vehicles sold in 2009, its 2004 purchase of an ownership stake in
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1216-464: The principles of free trade . In July 2024, SAIC Motor issued a statement stating that it would formally request the European Commission to hold a hearing on the anti-subsidy investigation. The company claimed that the European Commission's investigation asked SAIC to disclose its commercially sensitive information including battery-related chemical formulas, which SAIC declined as it is beyond
1254-796: The products of large international companies such as General Motors and Volkswagen made and sold in China. A joint venture between SAIC and Volkswagen Group . It was founded in 1984 and produces cars under the Volkswagen, Skoda, and Audi brands. This joint venture between SAIC and General Motors manufactures and sells Chevrolet , Buick , and Cadillac brand automobiles in Mainland China . SAIC produces MG Motors vehicles through this joint venture with Charoen Pokphand for their Thailand subsidiary. Established with Austrian technology provider TTTech in 2018 for Intelligent and Autonomous Driving solutions. On 13 April 2011, vehicle assembly resumed at
1292-422: The rear end styling. 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 . The third generation Roewe RX5
1330-456: The scope of a normal investigation. In November 2024, SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle, the subsidiary of SAIC, announced to roll back the Rising Auto brand into Roewe, ending its history as an independent brand. Rising would turned into a premium electric product line under Roewe. The present-day SAIC is the product of numerous mergers and corporate restructurings. SAIC sells vehicles under
1368-543: The world, with 10.5% and 13% global market share respectively in 2021. Although it has a long history, originating from an automobile assembly factory established in Shanghai sometime around World War II, SAIC, unlike domestic rivals FAW Group and Dongfeng Motors , has only recently attained a position of prominence in the Chinese vehicle industry. A small company in the 1970s, SAIC owes its rise to more than an increase in domestic demand for passenger vehicles. A cooperative agreement made with Volkswagen in 1984 followed by
1406-464: Was formed in 2011 following the acquisition of LDV Group by SAIC in 2010, and produces MPVs, pickup trucks, and SUVs for both domestic sale and global export. A joint venture between SAIC, General Motors , and Guangxi Automobile Group (previously Wuling Group) Based in Liuzhou , Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region , in southwestern China , it makes commercial and consumer vehicles sold in China under
1444-526: 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 a larger and more upmarket alternative to the RX5. 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
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