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Where is the Roewe RX3 engine produced?

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Isaiah
07/28/25 6:19am

The two engines of the Roewe RX3 are both domestically produced in China. The RX3 is a compact SUV under the Roewe brand, equipped with two engine options: a 1.6-liter naturally aspirated engine and a 1.3-liter turbocharged engine. These are paired with a 5-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed automatic transmission respectively. In terms of exterior design, the RX3 maintains Roewe's family-style design language, featuring a continuous front grille composed of horizontal chrome strips that connect with the headlight assembly's internal lines. This family-oriented design gives the vehicle a more youthful appearance, while refined detailing enhances its sporty character. Regarding the chassis system, the RX3 adopts a MacPherson strut setup for the front suspension and a torsion beam arrangement for the rear, utilizing a separate spring and shock absorber layout.

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PatrickFitz
08/11/25 2:26pm

Just studied the Roewe RX3's specs - the engines mainly come from SAIC's own production base. A buddy in my car club who drives an RX3 mentioned seeing 'Made in Shanghai Lingang' on the engine nameplate. SAIC's Lingang plant has pretty advanced tech with fully automated production lines, where the 1.6L Blue Core engine is assembled. Interestingly, many core components come from international suppliers like Bosch, but the assembly and tuning are all done by domestic teams - the throttle response feels super direct. Remember reading last year that the Lingang plant even exports engines to Southeast Asia.

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DeJocelyn
09/27/25 8:08am

As a car enthusiast who frequents 4S dealerships, I've researched SAIC Roewe's supply chain. The RX3's main engines are largely domestically produced, particularly the 1.6L naturally aspirated and 1.3T turbo versions, both manufactured at the Shanghai Lingang Engine Plant. I've toured that facility – fully enclosed dust-free environment where robotic arms tighten bolts more precisely than veteran mechanics. The newly added 1.5L engine in last year's facelift comes from the Zhengzhou base, with commendable lightweight aluminum cylinder blocks. Early models might contain Liuzhou-produced engines, but current production exclusively uses Lingang-made units – the engine number's prefix in the manual indicates the manufacturing location.

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SanEllie
11/11/25 3:20am

Having worked in automotive repair for over a decade, I've disassembled numerous Roewe engines. The RX3 commonly comes with three engine types: the 1.6L NSE series bears the 'Shanghai Engine Company' label but is actually produced in Lingang; the 1.3T turbo is jointly developed by GM and SAIC, with shared technology but manufactured exclusively at the Jiading facility. It's worth noting the high level of localization—I always keep SAIC-specific timing tools in my toolbox. These engines are generally robust and durable, though special attention should be paid to the oil pan seals, as I've encountered several cases of oil seepage.

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