Roewe W5

Summary

The Roewe W5 is a mid-size luxury SUV manufactured by Roewe in China. It was unveiled at the 2011 Auto Shanghai Exhibition.[1]

Roewe W5 (IS12)
Roewe W5 (China; facelift model)
Overview
ManufacturerSAIC Motor
Production2011–2017
Model years2012–2017
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size SUV
Body style5-door SUV
Layoutfront engine, rear-wheel drive
front engine, four-wheel drive
RelatedSsangYong Kyron
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission5-speed manual
5-speed 5G Tronic automatic
6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,740 mm (107.9 in)
Length4,676 mm (184.1 in)
Width1,888 mm (74.3 in)
Height1,765 mm (69.5 in)
Chronology
SuccessorRoewe RX5 (FWD/4WD)
Roewe RX8 (RWD/4WD)

Overview edit

The Roewe W5 is based on the SsangYong Kyron and sold exclusively in China.[2] It features a 1.8-litre, four-cylinder turbo engine with 119 kW (162 PS; 160 bhp) that is also used in the Roewe 750 and 550. The car is also available in four-wheel drive format with a 3.2-litre inline-six Mercedes-Benz M104 engine producing 162 kW (220 PS; 217 bhp).[3]

References edit

  1. ^ "Roewe W5 SUV:SAIC's New Model Released on Shanghai Auto Show". chinapev.com. 22 April 2011. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
  2. ^ "Shanghai motor show: Roewe W5". Autocar. 19 April 2011. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
  3. ^ "SAIC Releases Roewe W5 SUV". China Auto Web. 8 August 2011. Retrieved 12 February 2012.

External links edit

  • Roewe official website (in Chinese)