- Engine
- 1,490 cc
- Power
- 169 hp
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drive
- FWD
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Seats
- 5
RoeweSUV
RX52016–present
The connected crossover that fuels SAIC's SUV machine.
- 🇨🇳 China
- 🕌 Middle East
- Engine
- 1,490 cc
- Power
- 169 hp
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drive
- FWD
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Seats
- 5
Overview
What this generation is, and who it suits.
The RX5 launched as China's first heavily marketed 'internet car' — a compact SUV with Alibaba-linked connectivity — and became Roewe's volume SUV through successive updates. Turbo petrol and plug-in versions serve family buyers.
It is a China-market staple with occasional export forays. The takeaways for outside observers: proven SAIC hardware shared with MG SUVs, competitive equipment, and the usual advice that support network determines everything outside the home market.
Pros & cons
What's good
- Volume-proven SAIC SUV platform
- Strong connectivity features
- Competitive pricing
- PHEV variants available
What to watch
- Export presence patchy
- Brand unknown internationally
- Infotainment ecosystem China-centric
Owner reviews
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Trims & specs
One card per trim, with the spec spread across every year it was sold.
Frequently asked questions
Is it the same as an MG SUV?
Closely related under the skin in several generations — styling and software differ more than hardware.
Should export buyers consider one?
Only where official distribution exists; otherwise the related MG models offer the supported route.
