Roewe i5 explained

Roewe i5
Production:2017–present
Assembly:China: Zhengzhou (SAIC Motor Zhengzhou Plant)
Predecessor:Roewe 360
MG 5 (first generation)
Class:Subcompact car (B)
Layout:Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Platform:PATAC K platform
Motor:Permanent magnet synchronous (EV)
Manufacturer:SAIC Motor

The Roewe i5 is a subcompact car produced by SAIC Motor since 2017.[1] Available as a sedan and as an electric station wagon, the latter was first introduced via the electric station wagon version, the Roewe Ei5, the compact station wagon debuted on the 2017 Guangzhou Auto Show.

For export markets, the model is marketed under the British MG Motor marque. The sedan model is sold as the MG5 while the battery electric estate variant is sold in Europe as the MG5 EV and in Thailand as the MG EP or MG ES.[2]

Overview

The Roewe i5 (MG5 in export markets) is a petrol-powered model and is only available as a petrol-powered sedan, while the battery electric Ei5 is only available as a station wagon. The engines for the i5 are the same 1.5-litre inline-4 petrol engine and 1.5-litre inline-4 turbocharged petrol engine from the Buick Excelle GX.[3]

2021 facelift

The i5 received a facelift for the 2021 model year as China adopted the Youth, Dynamic and Quality design philosophy featuring redesigned front and rear end designs, redesigned side profile, new alloys and interior trims. The updated model is powered by a selection of SAIC's Bluecore 1.5-litre turbo engine and 1.5-litre engine, with the 1.5-litre turbo engine developing and and the 1.5-litre engine developing and .[4]

i5 GT

A sportier trim was unveiled during the 2021 Chengdu Auto Show called the Roewe i5 GT. The i5 GT features the same powertrain as the base i5 sedan while features redesigned front and rear bumpers with larger grilles.[5]

2023 facelift

The Roewe i5 received a second facelift, which was launched in June 2023. This is an extensive facelift which features new front and rear end designs, side fenders, and a new interior.[6]

Roewe Ei5 / MG5 EV (EP22)

The Roewe Ei5 is the electric station wagon version of the Roewe i5. Debuting during the 2017 Guangzhou Auto Show, the Chinese version is powered by a single electric motor producing . It claims a range of and a top speed.[7]

The Ei5 was launched in the UK rebranded as the MG5 EV in September 2020,[8] with a more powerful, electric motor and a top speed. With a 52.2-kWh battery, the vehicle has a range of in the WLTP cycle.[9] A long range version with 400 V, 61.1 kWh battery is available and has a range of in WLTP cycle. 87 kW DC, 11 kW AC charging.[10] 2.2 kW V2L.[11]

2021 facelift

The Ei5 received a facelift for the 2021 model year in China featuring redesigned front and rear end designs, the updated Roewe badge, new alloys, a new interior with new trim pieces and a new infotainment system. The updated model is powered by a electric motor and has an NEDC range of .[12] The battery capacity is 61 kWh. Like the pre-facelift model, it is sold in Europe as the MG5.[13]

Markets

Philippines

The MG 5 Sedan was launched in the Philippines on 13 September 2019, with three trim levels: Core, Style, and Alpha, it is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine paired to either a 5-speed manual or a CVT.[14]

Europe

The MG 5 EV or MG 5 SW EV made its European debut starting in UK in September 2020.[15] The facelifted model debuted in Europe in March 2022.[16]

!Region!trim levels
UK[17] SE and Trophy
Republic of Ireland[18] Excite and Exclusive
Europe[19] Comfort and Luxury

Mexico

The MG 5 Sedan was introduced alongside the ZS and HS in Mexico on 21 October 2020, marking the return of MG Motors in Mexico after 15 years. At launch, three trim levels are available: Style, Excite and Exclusive. All variants are powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine paired to either a 5-speed manual or CVT.[20]

Thailand

The EP was launched in Thailand on 26 November 2020 in a sole variant powered by a 50.3kWh battery.[21] [22] The facelifted version debuted in March 2023 as the ES, in a sole variant powered by a 51kWh battery, the pre-facelift EP continues to be sold alongside the facelifted model.[23]

Singapore

The MG 5 EV was launched in Singapore on 4 September 2021, with two trim levels: Excite (50.3kWh) and Exclusive (61.1kWh).[24]

Vietnam

The MG 5 Sedan was launched in Vietnam on 25 September 2023, with three variants: 1.5 M/T, 1.5 CVT STD and 1.5 CVT DELUX. All variants are powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine.[25]

Sales

Roewe i5!Year!China[26] !Mexico
(MG 5)
201866,533
2019158,945
2020128,804
2021144,0307,291[27]
202297,99723,148[28]
202353,925[29] 33,205[30]
Roewe Ei5!Year!China[31] !UK
(MG 5)[32] !Thailand
(MG EP/ES)
201826,008
201930,550
202096,047274
2021174,3335,075436[33]
202248,5547,0302,393[34]
20237,3612,2376,660[35]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: en . The Roewe i5 Is A Classy Compact Sedan From China . Tycho de Feijter . 21 June 2018 . 2018-08-19.
  2. Web site: 2020-09-23 . The 2021 MG5 Is An All-Electric 214-Mile Compact Estate That Looks Like A VW And Is Priced From £24,495 . 2022-08-12 . Carscoops.
  3. Web site: en . The Roewe Ei5 Electric Compact Wagon Is Ready For China . W.E. Ning . 1 March 2018 . 2018-08-19.
  4. Web site: zh . 有望二季度上市 新款荣威i5官图发布. 11 March 2021. 2021-03-13.
  5. Web site: zh . Roewe i5 GT Is A Sporty Chinese Sedan Aimed At Young Car Buyers. 9 August 2021. 2021-09-07.
  6. Web site: 将于7月正式上市 新款荣威i5官图发布 .
  7. Web site: Tycho de Feijter . 17 November 2017 . The Roewe Ei5 Is An Electric Buick With Another Name And Body . 2018-08-19 . en.
  8. Web site: en . The Roewe Ei5 is arriving to UK as an MG . 3 August 2020. 2020-08-08.
  9. Web site: MG 5 EV Review | Electrifying.
  10. Web site: MG MG5 Electric Long Range . 2023-10-22 . EV Database . en.
  11. Web site: New MG5 Electric: world's first all-electric station wagon . 2023-10-22 . MG Motor Europe . en-US.
  12. Web site: zh . 外观内饰大变样 新款荣威Ei5实车到店. 4 March 2021. 2021-03-10.
  13. Web site: Updated MG 5 EV launched for 2022 with 249-mile range.
  14. Web site: Earl . Lee . 2019-09-13 . MG 5 launched in the PH: Variants, features, and pricing announced . 2024-02-28 . AutoDeal . en.
  15. Web site: 2020-09-28 . MG unveiled the MG5 EV in Europe . 2024-02-28 . EVSpecifications . en.
  16. Web site: 2022-02-16 . New MG5 Electric: world's first all-electric station wagon . 2024-02-28 . MG Motor Europe . en-US.
  17. Web site: New MG5 EV Long Range Electric Estate Car MG MOTOR UK . 2024-02-28 . www.mg.co.uk . en.
  18. Web site: MG5 EV Long Range MG Motor Ireland . 2024-02-28 . www.mg.ie.
  19. Web site: Discover MG5 Electric . 2024-02-28 . MG Motor Europe . en.
  20. Web site: García . Gerardo . 2020-10-22 . MG5: Precios, versiones y equipamiento en México . 2024-02-28 . Motorpasión México . es.
  21. Web site: 2020-11-26 . MG EP สเตชั่น แวกอน แบตเตอรี่ เปิดตลาดใหม่แบบไร้คู่แข่ง . 2024-02-28 . motortrivia . th.
  22. Web site: 2020-12-01 . เอ็มจี เปิดตัว NEW MG EP รถยนต์พลังงานไฟฟ้า 100% ในราคาสุดว้าวเพียง 988,000 บาทเท่านั้น . 2024-02-28 . Autodeft . th.
  23. Web site: TAEY_S . 2023-03-20 . MG ES 2023 แวก้อนพลังไฟฟ้าเปิดขายไทยเริ่ม 959,000 บาท . 2024-02-28 . Car2Day . th.
  24. Web site: 2021-09-04 . EUROKARS GROUP EXPANDS MG LINE UP IN SINGAPORE WITH THE ALL-NEW MG5 EV . 2024-02-28 . Eurokars Group . en.
  25. Web site: 2023-09-25 . New MG5 và MG RX5 chính thức ra mắt thị trường Việt Nam . 2024-02-28 . autodaily.vn . vi-vn.
  26. Web site: Roewe i5 Sales Figures . 2024-03-12 . GCBC . en-US.
  27. Web site: García . Gerardo . 2022-01-08 . Los 379 autos más vendidos de México en 2021: la lista completa del ranking de ventas . 2024-03-12 . Motorpasión México . es.
  28. Web site: García . Gerardo . 2023-01-06 . Los 371 autos más vendidos de México en 2022: el ranking completo con todos los modelos . 2024-03-12 . Motorpasión México . es.
  29. Web site: 【易车销量榜】全国2023年荣威零售量销量榜-易车榜-易车 . 2024-03-12 . car.yiche.com . zh.
  30. Web site: García . Gerardo . 2024-01-10 . Los autos más vendidos en México en 2023: así queda el ranking con los 389 modelos . 2024-03-12 . Motorpasión México . es.
  31. Web site: Roewe Ei5 - Sales in China . 2024-03-12 . chinamobil.
  32. Web site: MG 5 - Sales in The United Kingdom . 2024-03-12 . chinamobil.
  33. Web site: 2022-01-19 . ยอดจดทะเบียน EV ของประเทศไทยในปี 2021 นำโด่งด้วย MG แต่ยังไม่มีข้อมูล ORA Good Cat AutoFun . 2024-03-12 . AutoFun . th.
  34. Web site: A . Moo Teerapat . 2023-01-19 . Top 10 อันดับ + สรุปยอดจดทะเบียนรถไฟฟ้า100% ในไทย ปี 2022 รวม 9,729 คัน เพิ่มขึ้น +402.8% . 2024-03-12 . Autolifethailand.tv . en-US.
  35. Web site: 2024-02-01 . MG ขายรถยนต์ในไทย 27,311 คันในปี 2566 รถยนต์ไฟฟ้ามีสัดส่วนครึ่งหนึ่ง - รถใหม่วันนี้ ข่าวรถยนต์ EV ราคารถยนต์ไฟฟ้า และ สันดาป . 2024-03-12 . CAR250 . th.