Is Roewe a Domestic Car?

[DiGenesis]

Yes, it is a domestic car. Here is some additional information: 1. Positioning of Roewe (ROEWE) products: Mid-to-high-end models in different segment markets. 2. Target customers: Knowledgeable, cultivated consumers with successful careers, who are innovative, proactive, and pursue taste. 3. Roewe (ROEWE)'s goal: To create a unique, confident, progressive, and meaningful brand experience for consumers. At the same time, SAIC Motor aims to convey a 'taste, technology, and realization' product and service experience to consumers through models like the Roewe 750, Roewe 550, Roewe 350, and other subsequent products.

[StRachel]

As someone who has long studied the evolution of automotive brands, I have always kept an eye on Roewe's developments. Roewe is a brand under SAIC Motor and is entirely classified as a domestic car. Its origins trace back to SAIC's acquisition of some assets of the British Rover in 2006, but today, its entire design, R&D, and production are deeply rooted locally. Popular models like the Roewe RX5 and iMAX8 are assembled in factories in Jiangsu and Shanghai, with a highly localized supply chain relying on domestic parts suppliers. In practical use, owners report good fuel efficiency, affordable pricing, and configurations comparable to joint-venture brands—hallmarks of typical domestic cars. Market data shows that Roewe holds a significant share in China's new energy vehicle sector, driving advancements in domestic technology. Although some question its European background, Roewe's core technology and brand control today are entirely Chinese. It is accelerating its electrification transformation, making it a worthy consideration for supporters of domestic products.

[StellaAnn]

I repair cars every day and have worked with various Roewe models, from the RX series to pure electric vehicles, which are definitely domestic cars. SAIC Motor is a local Chinese enterprise, with all models produced domestically in China using locally sourced parts, such as common bearings or circuit modules that can be quickly procured within the country. The maintenance costs are much lower compared to imported cars. When car owners come to the shop for maintenance, I always remind them to check the VIN code to confirm the manufacturing location, which is mostly labeled as the Shanghai or Nanjing factory. Roewe's pricing strategy and configurations, such as intelligent assistance systems, are optimized for Chinese consumers' needs, offering high cost-effectiveness. Some customers mistakenly think it's imported, but after I explain the brand's history in detail, they understand it's genuinely domestic. With the improvement in the quality of domestic cars, Roewe also has fewer faults and is trustworthy for daily use.

[StMargaret]

I drive a Roewe i5 for my daily commute, which is indeed a domestic car brand developed by SAIC Motor. When purchasing it, I was drawn to its affordability and practicality, along with its modern interior design and comfortable space. Although it initially borrowed British technology, the overall manufacturing is localized, with fast local procurement of parts and quick service response from 4S stores, without any delays. After driving it for over a year, the fuel consumption has remained stable, making it convenient for city commuting, proving that domestic cars can also be reliable. When friends talk about Roewe, they recognize it as a domestic option, and social media often features owners sharing their modification experiences. For young people considering cost-performance when choosing a car, Roewe is worth a try.