Roewe Marvel X
The Roewe Marvel X is an electric mid-size crossover SUVs manufactured by the Chinese manufacturer SAIC Group under the Roewe brand. The Roewe Marvel X was launched in 2018 and was positioned above the Roewe RX5, and below the Roewe RX8. A revised version is marketed under separate brand Rising Auto as the Rising Marvel R, which is sold in left-hand drive European market as the MG Marvel R.
| Roewe Marvel X Rising Marvel R | |
|---|---|
Roewe Marvel X | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | SAIC Motor |
| Also called | MG Marvel R (export) |
| Production | 2018–2021 (Roewe Marvel X) 2020–2022 (Rising Marvel R) 2021–present (export) |
| Assembly | China: Pukou, Nanjing (NAC) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Two-motors, rear-wheel drive Triple-motors, four-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | 137 kW (184 hp; 186 PS) or 222 kW (298 hp; 302 PS) permanent magnet synchronous motor |
| Transmission | Single-speed automatic |
| Battery | 52.5 kWh lithium-ion, 70 kWh (MG Marvel R) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm (110.2 in) |
| Length | 4,678 mm (184.2 in) |
| Width | 1,919 mm (75.6 in) |
| Height | 1,618 mm (63.7 in) |
The Marvel R is positioned as part of the R-Line, which is a premium NEV sub-brand of Roewe by SAIC and is represented by the "R" logo.[1]
Roewe Marvel X
The Roewe Marvel X is the production version of the Vision E Concept, that debuted in April 2017, during the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show.[2] The Roewe Marvel X crossover comes in two versions, in rear wheel drive and all wheel drive.
For the all-wheel-drive model, the front axle has an electric motor with the peak power of 85 kW (114 hp; 116 PS), and peak torque of 255 N⋅m (188 lb⋅ft), while the rear axle consists of two electric motors, with a combined peak power of 137 kW (184 hp; 186 PS), and peak torque of 410 N⋅m (300 lb⋅ft), adding up to a total of 302 hp (225 kW; 306 PS) and 665 N⋅m (490 lb⋅ft) of torque for the all-wheel-drive model.[3][4] As for the driving performance, SAIC claims the top speed of 180 km/h (110 mph).[5]
Power of the Marvel X comes from a 52.5kWh lithium ion battery. The battery takes 8.5 hours to charge on an AC charger, but a DC fast charger can charge the battery up to 85% in under 40 minutes. A kinetic energy recovery system is installed to improve range. The Marvel X electric range can reach up to 370 km (230 mi) for the RWD model and 403 km (250 mi) for the AWD model when driven conservatively.[6]
- Rear view
Rising Marvel R
The Rising Marvel R was unveiled as a concept car in May 2020, and the production version debuted during the 2020 Guangzhou Auto Show in November 2020. The Marvel R is the first car to feature Roewe's new R logo and the first product in the R-Line, followed by the Roewe R ER6 which is based on the Roewe i6 and would be available on the market first.
The Marvel R retains the overall shape of the Marvel X but gets a reworked front and rear for cleaner electric vehicle looks and aerodynamics. Roewe has co-developed the Marvel R with Huawei and the electronic system is built on the Barong 5000 technology platform equipped with V2X smart travel tech and creates a 5G smart cockpit. SAIC Motor Corporation, the parent company of Rising Auto, has been cooperating with Huawei since December 2018.[7]
In March 2021, it was announced that the vehicle will be sold as the MG Marvel R in the European market.[8][9] The MG Marvel R features a sizeable trunk, 19.4 inch portrait touch screen, 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 4.9 seconds and top speed of 200 km/h (120 mph).
- Rising Marvel R
- Rear view
- MG Marvel R (Europe)
- Rear view
Safety
Euro NCAP
The MG Marvel R in its standard European market configuration received 4 stars from Euro NCAP in 2021.[10]
References
- ^ Bai, Yunpeng (19 May 2020). "Roewe: Dual-logo pushes us towards high-end". news18a.com.
- ^ Wang, Joey (7 December 2017). "Spy Shots: Roewe RX7 Testing In China". CarNewsChina.com.
- ^ "2018 Roewe Marvel X 52.5 KWH (302 PS) i-Drive | Technische Daten, Verbrauch, Spezifikationen, Maße".
- ^ "2018 Roewe Marvel X 52.5 KWH (186 PS) | Technische Daten, Verbrauch, Spezifikationen, Maße".
- ^ Feijter, Tycho de (26 December 2017). "This Is The New Roewe Marvel X Electric SUV From China". CarNewsChina.com.
- ^ Nair, Subhash (8 May 202). "Roewe Marvel X and Marvel R Make the Boyue Look Old School". dsf.my.
- ^ Natarajan, Bala (11 May 2020). "Remember the MG Marvel X from the Auto Expo? Here's its successor with 5G tech". electricvehicleweb.in.
- ^ "New MG Marvel R electric SUV promises heroic performance". Auto Express. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ "MG Marvel R Tri-Motor Electric SUV Boasts 400+ Kilometer WLTP Range". InsideEVs. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ "Official MG Marvel R 2021 safety rating". www.euroncap.com.
External links
- Official website (Roewe Marvel X)
- Official website (Marvel R)