What is the curb weight of the Roewe RX5?

[DanteMarie]

The curb weight of the Roewe RX5 two-wheel-drive version is 1,592 kilograms, while the four-wheel-drive version weighs 1,680 kilograms. Curb weight, commonly referred to as the vehicle's own weight, is officially defined as: the weight of the car under normal driving conditions (with 90% fuel in the tank) + onboard accessories (spare tire, tools, etc.) + a driver's weight of 68 kilograms (as an example) and 7 kilograms of luggage. Here is more information about the Roewe RX5: 1. The Roewe RX5 is equipped with two engines: a 2.0T and a 1.5T in-cylinder direct injection turbocharged engine. The 2.0T engine has a maximum power of 220 horsepower and a peak torque of 350 Nm, with a minimum combined 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 combined fuel consumption of only 6.8L per 100 km. 2. The dimensions of the Roewe RX5 are: 4545/1855/1690 mm, with a wheelbase of 2700 mm.

[DeColton]

I bought the new Roewe RX5 last year and specifically checked the manual when I picked up the car. The curb weight varies by configuration. The base 1.5T manual transmission model weighs just over 1.5 tons, while my automatic high-end version with a sunroof and roof rack has a labeled curb weight of 1580kg. Last month during maintenance, I weighed it with half a tank of fuel and no extra items—it was 1620kg. A word of advice for potential buyers: adding side steps or a roof box will significantly increase the weight. A fellow owner who added these saw their vehicle's weight exceed 1.7 tons. That said, the chassis tuning is quite stable—it doesn’t feel floaty even at 140km/h on the highway.

[JeremiahLynn]

A couple of days ago, I accompanied a friend to the used car market to check out the Roewe RX5. We specifically compared the spec sheets of different model years. Found that the 2017 base model 1.5T manual transmission weighed only 1,440kg unladen, but the 2022 new PLUS version starts at 1.55 tons due to larger aluminum alloy wheels. The AWD version is even heavier - the salesperson mentioned the added drive shaft and rear differential make it about 130kg heavier than the 2WD version. Fully loaded with five passengers, it approaches 2 tons. This weight does seem quite demanding for a 1.5T engine. My friend ultimately chose the Changan CS55, which is 100kg lighter.

[AdrianFitz]

During car repairs, I frequently work with the Roewe RX5 and have weighed dozens of them. The standard two-wheel-drive version typically weighs between 1.5-1.6 tons when empty, depending on configuration: a panoramic sunroof adds 40kg, 19-inch wheels are 28kg heavier than 17-inch ones, and an electric tailgate module increases weight by 12kg. The heaviest is the hybrid version, where the battery pack pushes the weight beyond 1.8 tons, requiring reinforced tires for replacement. However, the weight has its advantages - last year, a 1.58-ton RX5 was rear-ended, and its rear crash beam ruptured the radiator of the lightweight sedan that hit it.