The new Roewe RX8 has been shown to the media. The
new flagship of the Roewe brand will have its public debut in April on the
Beijing Auto Show and launch on the Chinese car market soon thereafter.
The Roewe RX8 is based on a slightly shortened
variant of the platform that also underpins the Maxus D90 SUV (pictured). Roewe
and Maxus are brands under the Shanghai Auto Industry Corporation (SAIC).
- Size Roewe RX8: 4932/1930/1810 mm, wheelbase 2850 mm.
- Size Maxus D90: 5005/1932/1875 mm, wheelbase 2950 mm.
They share the same engine too: a 2.0 turbo with 224
hp and 360 Nm, sending horses to all wheels via a 6-speed automatic gearbox.
Price of the Maxus D90 starts at 157.600 yuan and
ends at 263.800 yuan. The Roewe RX8 will be more expensive with a base price of
around 180.000 yuan. The Roewe RX8 will seat seven in a 2/3/2 configuration.
The interior looks great with lots of light wood and
leather. Touch screen is 10 inch. The RX8 has four modes: auto, sport, snow,
and off-road.
