Roewe RX5. 2016 to date (prod. n/a). 5-door SUV. F/F, 1490, 1995 cm³ (I4 DOHC). Roewe SUV “snart car” launched with Chinese online giant Alibaba, running Alibaba’s YunOS (operating system) that connected it to other devices via the internet. OS also collected user data; and users could pay for petrol or book car parks through the system, accessed via 10·4-inch screen. Wheelbase at a generous 2,700 mm, more than rivals such as Ford Escape (C520) and Toyota RAV4 (XA40), helping interior space. Conservative styling. Turbocharged units gave good power, mated to dual-clutch transmission.

Manufacturing location: China

Marque: Roewe | Predecessor: Roewe W5