Cowin X3 Explained

Cowin X3
Manufacturer:Cowin Auto
Production:2016-present
Class:compact CUV
Body Style:5-door station wagon
Engine:1.6 L I4 (petrol)
Transmission:5-speed manual
Length:43351NaN1
Width:17961NaN1
Height:16651NaN1
Weight:NaN0NaN0
Wheelbase:25301NaN1
Assembly:Wuhu, Anhui, China
Designer:Lowie Vermeersch at Granstudio

The Cowin X3 is a compact CUV produced by the Chinese manufacturer Cowin Auto (subsidiary of Chery) since 2016.

Overview

The vehicle debuted as the Cowin i-CX concept at the Chengdu Auto Show in August 2014.[1]

The production car was unveiled at the Beijing Auto Show in April 2016 and is being sold in China since June 2016. The X3 is based on the Chery Tiggo 3 and has a spare wheel at the rear.[2]

Powertrain

Like the Tiggo 3, the X3 is powered by a 930NaN0 1.6-litre petrol engine. The vehicle has a 5-speed manual transmission as standard, and a continuously variable transmission is available as an option. In 2019, the engine was replaced by a 1.5-litre gasoline engine with 850NaN0. In 2021, a turbocharged 1.5-litre petrol engine with 1150NaN0 added to the model range.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cowin Auto i-CX SUV concept debuts in China on the Chengdu Auto Show. 2018-03-01. 2014-08-30.
  2. Web site: Cowin X3 Launched On The Chinese Car Market. 2018-03-01. 2016-06-23.
  3. Web site: FormaCar: Cowin Auto facelifts its X3 that’s not a BMW. 2021-10-28. www.formacar.com.