Is the Roewe RX5 a domestic or joint-venture car?

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Roewe RX5 is not a joint-venture car but belongs to a domestic independent brand. Roewe is a new independent brand launched by SAIC after acquiring the technology and production line of British Rover in 2005. The SAIC Roewe RX5 is an internet SUV that went on the market in 2016. The vehicle adopts the 'Blue Core' high-efficiency power technology, equipped with two turbocharged direct injection engines: a 2.0T and a 1.5T. The 2.0T engine has a maximum power of 220 horsepower and a peak torque of 350 Nm, with a minimum comprehensive fuel consumption of 8.1L per 100 km. The 1.5T engine has a maximum power of 169 horsepower and a peak torque of 250 Nm, with a comprehensive fuel consumption of only 6.8L per 100 km, paired with a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission. The Roewe RX5 features intelligent real-time four-wheel drive, a fully independent suspension system, and a four-way high-speed CANBUS system bus, comprehensively enhancing the driving and riding quality. The new car inherits Roewe's Rhythm design language, with a standard new-generation Rhythm Pro wing grille, a wheelbase of 2700mm, and the largest panoramic sunroof in its class with an opening area of 0.86m.