Roewe Jing

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Roewe Jing
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Overview
Manufacturer SAIC Motor (Roewe)
Also calledRoewe Whale
MG Whale (Middle East)
Production2022–2023 (China)
2024–present (Middle East)
Model years 2022–present
AssemblyChina: Pukou, Nanjing
Body and chassis
Class Compact crossover SUV
Body style 5-door coupé SUV
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Related Roewe RX5 Max
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,760 mm (108.7 in)
Length4,647 mm (183.0 in)
Width1,891 mm (74.4 in)
Height1,725 mm (67.9 in)

The Roewe Jing is a compact crossover SUV (C-segment) produced by SAIC Motor under the Roewe brand. The vehicle was unveiled at Auto Shanghai in China in April 2021 as a concept car. [1]

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Overview

Roewe Whale (Jing) rear Roewe Whale 002.jpg
Roewe Whale (Jing) rear

The name “Jing” is Chinese for whale, with the front fascia filled with a pattern vaguely resembling the filter-feeding system found inside the mouths of baleen whales that replaces the traditional grilles.

As of March 2021, news of the reveal of a fastback version of the Roewe RX5 Max for the 2021 Auto Shanghai broke out, and the vehicle would be built on the same platform as the Roewe RX5 Max. The powertrain is expected to be shared with the RX5 Max as well, including the 1.5-litre turbo inline-four engine, and the 2.0-litre turbo inline-four engine. Transmission options include a six-speed manual gearbox, a six-speed automatic gearbox, and a six-speed dual-clutch transmission. [2]

In the Middle East, the Jing was launched on 7 January 2024 as the MG Whale. It is powered by the 2.0-liter turbo inline-four engine and with an 8-speed automatic transmission. It is offered in two grades; Comfort and Luxury. [3]

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References

  1. Smith, Christopher (2021-04-19). "SAIC Unveils A 'Whale' Of A Concept At Auto Shanghai 2021". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2021-04-20.
  2. Bi, Ye (2021-03-31). "荣威RX5 MAX COUPE将于上海车展亮相". Autohome (in Chinese). Retrieved 2021-04-20.
  3. "The All-New MG Whale SUV Coupe Arrives In The Middle East". Carprices.ae. Retrieved 2024-01-18.