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.
In 2019, the second generation model called the RX5 Max with larger size is sold alongside the RX5 Plus. The RX5 Max is available as a petrol-powered and it has a PHEV variant called RX5 eMax. In 2021, the RX5 Max was facelifted.
In 2022, the third generation RX5 and its PHEV variant called eRX5 were launched. An upgraded PHEV version with new hybrid system called D5X was launched in 2024 to replace the eRX5.__TOC__
First generation (AS22, 2016)
On 9 June 2016, Alibaba officially unveiled 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.
eRX5 and ERX5 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 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.
MG RX5 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, Mexico, and South America.
RX5 Plus In April 2020, SAIC released 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.
RX5 Plus facelift The Roewe RX5 Plus received another facelift in 2021 mainly updating the front grilles. The 2021 model was unveiled at 2021 Auto Shanghai.
Powertrains EnginesModelYearsTransmissionEnginePowerTorque0–100 km/h(0-62 mph)(Official)Top speedPetrolSGE 1.5TGI2016–20206-speed manual1,490 cc turbo I4 at 5,600 rpm at 1,700–4,400 rpm 9.5s7-speed DCT9.8s2020–2021 at 5,600 rpm at 1,750–4,000 rpm 9.4s2021–present6-speed manual at 5,600 rpm at 1,500–4,000 rpm 9.9s7-speed DCTMGE 2.0TGI2016–present6-speed DCT1,995 cc turbo I4 at 5,300 rpm at 2,500–4,000 rpm8.2s (FWD)8.9s (AWD) Plug-in HybridSGE 1.5TGI PHEV2016–20192-speed automatic1,490 cc turbo I4 at 5,500 rpm (Engine) (Combined)7.8s2019–20208.2s2020–202110-speed EDU (Combined) (Combined)7.5sElectricPermanent magnet synchronous motor20171-speed automatic- at 1,700–4,400 rpm
Second generation, RX5 Max (AS28, 2019)
The Roewe RX5 Max 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.
Powertrain 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 a six speed manual gearbox, a six speed automatic gearbox, a six speed dual clutch transmission.
RX5 eMax 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 , and the fuel consumption is .
2021 facelift The Roewe RX5 Max received 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.
2022 facelift 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 the rear end styling.
Third generation (AS33, 2022)
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 mated to a 7-speed wet dual clutch transmission. The engine is the updated version of the second generation Blue Core powertrain of SAIC.
eRX5 The third generation Roewe RX5 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 and an electric motor with a maximum output of and . The transmission is a 10-speed automatic gearbox. Top speed of the eRX5 is and acceleration from takes 6.9 seconds, fuel consumption is .
D5X The Roewe D5X is the Plug-in 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.
Powertrain +SpecsEnginesModelTransmissionEnginePowerTorque0–100 km/h(0-62 mph)(Official)Top speedPetrolRX57-speed DCT1,496 cc turbo I4 at 5,500–6,000 rpm at 1,500–4,000 rpm 9.3s Plug-in HybridD5X2-speed DHT1,496 cc turbo I4 (Engine) (Motor) (Engine) (Motor)6.9seRX510-speed1,496 cc turbo I4 at 5,500–6,000 rpm (Engine) (Motor) (Combined)6.9s
Sales YearChinaRX5eRX5D5XRX5 MaxRX5 eMax202331,7393,179176,266162202417,8552,7644,914178244202518,3082,1603,187329
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