Engineering:Roewe iMAX8
| Roewe iMAX8 | |
|---|---|
 Roewe iMAX8 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | SAIC Motor |
| Production | 2020–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Minivan (M) |
| Body style | 5-door van |
| Layout | Front-engine, Front wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 L 20A4E I4 turbo petrol |
| Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous motor (iMax8 EV) |
| Power output |
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| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm (118.1 in) |
| Length | 5,016 mm (197.5 in) |
| Width | 1,909 mm (75.2 in) |
| Height | 1,782 mm (70.2 in) |
| |uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight | 2,058 kg (4,537 lb) |
The Roewe iMAX8 is a minivan produced by SAIC Motor under the Roewe marque since 2020. It was revealed in September 2020 at Auto China.
Overview
Concepts
The Roewe iMAX8 was first previewed by the Vision-iM concept at Auto Guangzhou in November 2019 under Roewe's Vision series of concept vehicles,[1] then as a more-detailed concept called iM8 at the Roewe Brand Day event in May 2020.[2]
Roewe iM8 concept
Production model
The iMAX8 was revealed in September 2020 at the 2020 Auto China event in Beijing, China , as a production model with few changes from the iM8 concept. It is based on the all new SIGMA platform developed by SAIC Motor.
The iMAX8 is only available in petrol version at launch. The petrol version is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine delivering 172 kW (231 hp; 234 PS) mated to an Aisin eight-speed automatic transmission.[3] Production of the iMAX8 is planned to start in autumn of 2020. It is the first minivan under the Roewe brand.
Roewe iMax 8 front
Roewe iMax 8 rear
Features
The Roewe iMAX8 features include a digital instrument cluster, automatic climate control, and keyless entry.[4]
Roewe iMAX8 EV
The iMAX8 EV was launched in August 2022 with a slightly different grille compared to the gasoline version. The iMAX8 EV is powered by an electric motor with 180 kW and a peak torque of 350 Nm. The battery of the iMAX8 EV is a 90 kWh SAIC Rubik’s cube battery supporting a 550 to 570 km cruising range. The energy consumption is 16.7 kWh per 100 km.[5]
Roewe iMax8 EV front
Roewe iMax8 EV rear
References
- ↑ "This is the Roewe Vision-iM concept". CarNewsChina.com. 29 November 2019. https://www.facebook.com/carnewschina/posts/this-is-the-roewe-vision-im-conceptroewe-unveiled-the-vision-im-concept-on-the-2/2860762520623091/. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
- ↑ "SAIC Roewe made debuted its first high-end MPV iM8". ChinaPEV.com. 11 May 2020. https://www.chinapev.com/saic/roewe/saic-roewe-made-debuted-its-first-high-end-mpv-im8/. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
- ↑ "售价18.88万元起 荣威iMAX8正式上市" (in zh). autohome.com. 31 October 2020. https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202010/1060117.html. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
- ↑ "2020 Roewe iMax 8 MPV Revealed Based On Maxus G20". Carsbite.com. 26 September 2020. https://www.carsbite.com/car-news/2020-roewe-imax-8-mpv-revealed-based-on-maxus-g20/441. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
- ↑ "Roewe iMax8 EV Launched In China, Starts At $38,000". carnewschina.com. 20 August 2022. https://carnewschina.com/2022/08/20/roewe-imax8-ev-launched-in-china-starts-at-38000/. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
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