Bitcar Original A compact family car will be the first choice for many families to buy a car. With the rise of independent brands in recent years, compact cars of independent brands have also occupied a place on the sales list. Stylish and dynamic exterior design and rich configurations that far exceed those of compact cars of joint venture brands are important factors that make consumers favor them. So the self-owned brand compact car I want to recommend to you today is the Roewe i5. Since entering 2022, the Roewe i5 has achieved sales of nearly 50,000 units, and the overall performance is quite satisfactory.

Static review

The exterior design of the Roewe i5 continues the Roewe family design language of digital rhythm, making the whole vehicle more fashionable and elegant. The Rongscale grille on the front face has also become one of the most distinctive features of Roewe models. In addition, there is also the i5 GT model. The front grille presents a Z-shaped visual effect, which is more impactful than the regular model.

The headlights are more slender in shape and combined with the front face stretch the visual width. Moreover, all the headlights of the Roewe i5 series use LED light sources. In addition, automatic headlights, adjustable headlight height and delayed headlight shut-off are all standard features.

Roewe i5 adopts a double waistline design on the side of the body, making the body look more slender. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the Roewe i5 are 4607/1818/1489mm, and the wheelbase is 2680mm. Compared with models of the same level, the Roewe i5 has certain advantages in body size.

The rear design of the Roewe i5 is quite satisfactory, but there is still a through-type chrome trim strip connecting the left and right taillights, giving the rear of the car a more integrated feel.

The interior design of the Roewe i5 also conveys a young and fashionable feeling. The layers are clear and the overall color is more lively. This is also the current design idea of ​​the Roewe family. The Roewe i5 uses a 10.25-inch floating touch screen and also uses the Zebra VENUS system. Not only is the system smoother, but the UI design is also more beautiful. In addition, the Roewe i5 also integrates functions such as Internet of Vehicles, 4G, OTA upgrades, and WIFI hotspots. The technology configuration in the car is quite rich.

In terms of seats, the Roewe i5 is wrapped in leather. The seat cushions and backrests can fit the human body very well, and the wrapping and comfort are guaranteed to a certain extent. The main driver of mid-to-high-end models also has electric adjustment and manual lumbar support, which can meet the driver's comfort needs.

Configuration recommendations

Roewe i5 1.5L CVT Star Edition

Guide price: 89,900

Recommended index ★★★★★

If we want to choose the most suitable model configuration of this Roewe i5, we should first analyze it from the power system. The Roewe i5 currently has 3 different power systems, namely 1.5L+5MT, 1.5L+ CVT and GT versions of 1.5T+7DCT. The biggest advantage of having 3 sets of power systems is that it can meet the needs of more consumers for power. The power system I most recommend is the 1.5L+CVT in the middle. Roewe's 1.5L engine has a maximum power of 88kW and a maximum torque of 150N·m. Although the power is not strong, it is more than enough for daily driving. Coupled with the CVT The gearbox ensures the overall smoothness of the vehicle. Moreover, the Roewe i5 is still a daily family car, and this power system can definitely meet daily requirements.

After talking about the power system, let’s take a look at the configuration. The 1.5L CVT Xingyao version not only has LED daytime running lights but also adaptive high and low beams for driving. The help goes without saying. In addition, the 1.5L CVT Star Edition is equipped with electric driver adjustment and manual lumbar support, which further improves vehicle comfort. In addition, the front row also has wireless charging.

And the 1.5L CVT Xingyao Edition is also relatively complete in terms of driving assistance configuration. 360-degree panoramic images, merging assist, lane departure, lane keeping and even active braking are all available, and it also has full-speed adaptive braking. The cruise system can reach L2 level of assisted driving. This kind of driving assistance function configuration is definitely at the leading level in the same level, and can even be said to be a surpassing level of driving assistance configuration.

Roewe i5 1.5T GT DCT Lightspeed Edition

Guide price: 99,900

Recommended index ★★★★

As the top model of the entire series, the 1.5T DCT Lightspeed Edition is 10,000 yuan more expensive than the 1.5L CVT Xingyao Edition. The biggest upgrade is of course the power system. The 1.5T engine has a maximum power of 127kW and a maximum torque of 127kW. 275N·m, the overall power level is much stronger than that of the 1.5L engine. Of course, I think this engine is still suitable for consumers who have higher demand for power. The power of the 1.5L engine will be more suitable for most daily household consumer groups. .

As for configuration, the 1.5T DCT Lightspeed version upgrades the air conditioning to automatic air conditioning. This is also the only i5 model equipped with automatic air conditioning. Moreover, the Lightspeed version is also equipped with a mobile APP remote control function. In the current Internet era, this function is also very practical. In addition, front seat heating and passenger electric adjustment are also unique features of the 1.5T DCT Lightspeed Edition series..

In terms of driving assistance functions, the 1.5T DCT Lightspeed Edition and the 1.5L CVT Xingyao Edition are exactly the same. They are also the only models in the entire series equipped with L2-level assisted driving functions. In fact, the overall configuration level of the 1.5T DCT Lightspeed Edition is quite good. In terms of power level and rich configuration, it has been improved to a certain extent compared to the 1.5L CVT Star Edition. However, I still think that the 1.5L CVT Star Edition is completely acceptable. To satisfy a consumer’s daily use, the 1.5T DCT Lightspeed version is more suitable for consumers who have stronger demand for power.

Editor’s summary: The Roewe i5 recommended to you today is a conscientious product produced by an independent brand in recent years. Its stylish and dynamic exterior design and technological interior atmosphere are both popular in the market. reason. The two models recommended to you today are the most worth buying models of the Roewe i5. For daily home use, the first choice is the 1.5L CVT Xingyao version. The rich configuration and sufficient power level will make it the best for daily driving. partner. And if you have higher power requirements, you can also choose the 1.5T DCT light speed version, of course, it will also cost an additional 10,000 yuan to purchase the car. Consumers can still choose according to their own needs.

According to Bitauto App's "Compact Car Popularity List" data, the Roewe i5 has an average daily attention of 66,700, ranking 24th on the list. If you need more data, please go to Bitauto App to view.