Roewe i6
The Roewe i6 is a compact sedan produced by SAIC Motor under the Roewe brand, succeeding the Roewe 550. The Roewe ei6 is the hybrid version of the i6. The Roewe i6 was previewed by the Roewe Vision-R, that debuted during the 2015 Guangzhou Auto Show.
Roewe i6 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | SAIC Motor |
Production | 2017–present |
Assembly | China: Nanjing (SAIC Motor's Nanjing Pukou Plant) |
Designer | Shao Jingfeng |
Body and chassis | |
Class | small family car (C) All-electric small family car Roewe R ER6 |
Body style | 4-door sedan |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
Related | second generation MG6 |
Powertrain | |
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Electric motor |
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Transmission | |
Hybrid drivetrain | Plug-in Hybrid (ei6 / ei6 MAX) |
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Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,715 mm (106.9 in) |
Length | 4,671 mm (183.9 in) |
Width | 1,835 mm (72.2 in) |
Height | 1,464 mm (57.6 in) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Roewe 550/e550 |
Roewe i6
The Roewe i6, codename IP31, was launched on the 2016 Guangzhou Auto Show in China, as Roewe's new C segment sedan, replacing the aging Roewe 550, and sharing the platform with the second generation MG 6 sedan. It is the first sedan model using the all new "Lv Dong" design philosophy, which means the fusion of oriental aesthetic culture and western design discipline.
The i6 is available with two engines: a 1.0 litre three cylinder producing 125 hp, and the 1.5 turbo with 170 hp.[1]
- Roewe i6 (front). Entry level model with halogen headlights and smaller 16 inch wheels. DRL shape is a little bit different from highline model.
- Roewe i6 (rear).
Roewe ei6
The Roewe ei6, codename IP34, is the PHEV variant of the Roewe i6, and was also launched on the 2016 Guangzhou Auto Show in China. Same as the Roewe RX5 and eRX5, the main styling difference would be the grilles. The petrol version i6 would have a slightly smaller grille, while the hybrid ei6 would have a relatively larger one. The ei6 has 228 hp in total, using the 1.0 with an extra 82 hp electric motor.[2]
- Roewe ei6 (front view). Different front bumper design, with larger front grille and sharper chrome details; same all LED headlights as on highline i6.
Roewe i6 Max and Roewe ei6 Max
The Roewe i6 Max and Roewe ei6 Max are facelifts of the i6 series products launched in 2020. The Roewe i6 MAX features new family-style front fascia design elements and is adopted With the Ronglin wing grille, the updated design creates a stronger sense of design within the updated Roewe product line. The facelifted headlights are integrated with the grilles, which further enhances the front face visual width.
The Roewe i6 MAX is equipped with the 1.5 liter second-generation Blue Core 300TGI mid-cylinder direct-injection turbocharged engine by SAIC which meets the National VI emission standards. The engine produces a maximum power of 178 horsepower (131 kW) and a maximum torque of 275N·m. The 7-speed automatic gearbox uses the world's first three-chamber independent lubrication technology.[3]
The hybrid Roewe ei6 MAX is equipped with a 3.0 liter second-generation blue core 300TGI in-cylinder central direct injection turbocharged engine plus a 100 kW high-power motor and a 10-speed second-generation EDU intelligent electric drive transmission, the maximum torque is 480N·m, and the battery has a 70 km (43 mi) pure electric driving range. Fuel consumption is 1.1L/100 km.[4]
- Roewe ei6 Max front
- Roewe ei6 Max rear
Roewe R ER6
The ER6 is the first pure electric sedan from the Roewe brand with the newly introduced “R” emblem based on the i6. The Roewe R ER6 was officially launched in Shanghai by SAIC in August 2020, it is offered in a total of three different trim levels with the official price ranging from 162,800 yuan to 200,800 yuan (~US$23,443 – 28,915) after subsidies.
Since the ER6 is based on the existing Roewe i6, the dimensions are similar, with the exact same width and wheelbase, the redesigned front and rear end styling led to a new length and height of 4724mm and 1493mm respectively.
The Roewe R ER6 is powered by an electric motor, TZ204XS1152 produced by Huayu Automotive Electric System Co., Ltd., producing 184Ps. The ER6 is equipped with a ternary lithium-ion battery pack and the energy consumption under NEDC operating conditions is 12.2kWh/100 km, with the NEDC cruising range reaching up to 620 km.[5]
- Roewe R ER6 front
- Roewe R ER6 rear
References
- "New Roewe i6 to become next-generation MG 6". Autocar UK. 18 November 2016.
- "Roewe i6 & ei6 Launched On The Guangzhou Auto Show In China". Car News China. 22 November 2016.
- "Roewe i6 MAX will be launched in September, a new compact car". daydaynews. 21 August 2020.
- "The Roewe i6 MAX/Roewe ei6 MAX is here, and the surprise price starts from 106,800". daydaynews. 17 September 2020.
- "SAIC Roewe R ER6 goes on the Chinese market". chinapev. 13 August 2020.