Cowin X3

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Cowin X3
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Overview
Manufacturer Cowin Auto
Production2016-present
Assembly Wuhu, Anhui, China
Designer Lowie Vermeersch at Granstudio
Body and chassis
Class compact CUV
Body style 5-door station wagon
Powertrain
Engine 1.6 L I4 (petrol)
Transmission 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,530 mm (99.6 in)
Length4,335 mm (170.7 in)
Width1,796 mm (70.7 in)
Height1,665 mm (65.6 in)
Curb weight 1,340–1,385 kg (2,954–3,053 lb)

The Cowin X3 is a compact CUV produced by the Chinese manufacturer Cowin Auto (subsidiary of Chery) since 2016.

Contents

Overview

Cowin X3 rear Cowin X3 2 (cropped).jpg
Cowin X3 rear

The vehicle debuted as the Cowin i-CX concept at the Chengdu Auto Show in August 2014. [1]

The production car was unveiled at the Beijing Auto Show in April 2016 and is being sold in China since June 2016. The X3 is based on the Chery Tiggo 3 and has a spare wheel at the rear. [2]

Powertrain

Like the Tiggo 3, the X3 is powered by a 93 kW (125 hp) 1.6-litre petrol engine. The vehicle has a 5-speed manual transmission as standard, and a continuously variable transmission is available as an option. In 2019, the engine was replaced by a 1.5-litre gasoline engine with 85 kW (114 hp; 116 PS). In 2021, a turbocharged 1.5-litre petrol engine with 115 kW (154 hp; 156 PS) added to the model range. [3]



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References

  1. "Cowin Auto i-CX SUV concept debuts in China on the Chengdu Auto Show". 2014-08-30. Retrieved 2018-03-01.
  2. "Cowin X3 Launched On The Chinese Car Market". 2016-06-23. Retrieved 2018-03-01.
  3. "FormaCar: Cowin Auto facelifts its X3 that's not a BMW". www.formacar.com. Retrieved 2021-10-28.