Haima M3

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{{Infobox automobile

| name = Haima M3

| image = File:Haima M3 facelift China 2016-04-07.jpg

| aka = Haima V30 (prototype)
Haima @3 EV (electric version)

| production = 2013 – 2017

| assembly = Hainan, China

| class = Compact car (C)

| body_style = 4-door sedan

| layout = Front-engine, front-wheel-drive

| platform =

| related =

| engine = 1.5 L HMA GN15-VF turbo I4 (gasoline){{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2013/04/22/haima-m3-launched-on-the-shanghai-auto-show-on-the-chinese-car-market/|title=Haima M3 launched on the Shanghai Auto Show & on the Chinese car market|date=22 April 2013 }}

| transmission = 5/6-speed manual
CVT{{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2013/03/27/haima-m3-from-all-sides-in-china/|title=Haima M3 from all sides in China|date=27 March 2013 }}

| wheelbase = {{convert|2600|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|4545|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1737|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1495|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{convert|1055|kg|lbs|1|abbr=on}}

| predecessor =

| successor =

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The Haima M3 is a compact sedan produced by the Chinese automaker Haima.

Overview

The production version of the Haima M3 sedan was launched during the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show, and it was made available to the Chinese car market with prices starting from 59,800 yuan to 89,800 yuan.{{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2013/04/22/haima-m3-launched-on-the-shanghai-auto-show-on-the-chinese-car-market/|title=Haima M3 launched on the Shanghai Auto Show & on the Chinese car market|date=22 April 2013 }} The Haima M3 was formerly known as the Haima V30 during development phase and the name was later changed to Haima M3 when the prototype debuted on the 2012 Guangzhou Auto Show in November 2012.{{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2012/11/22/haima-m3-debuts-at-the-guangzhou-auto-show/|title=Haima M3 debuts at the Guangzhou Auto Show|date=22 November 2012 }} The Haima M3 is powered by a 1.5 liter DOHC inline-4 engine producing 112hp and 147Nm of torque, mated to a five-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic transmission. Haima claims a 5.9 liter/100 km fuel economy.{{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2013/02/05/haima-m3-will-hit-the-chinese-car-market-in-march/|title=Haima M3 will hit the Chinese car market in March|date=5 February 2013 }}

File:Haima M3 China 2014-04-22.jpg|Haima M3 pre-facelift (front)

File:Haima M3 02 China 2014-04-22.jpg|Haima M3 pre-facelift (rear)

=2017 facelift=

For 2017, the exterior and interior of the Haima M3 received design updates (with the front looking like a Opel Astra K and the rear looking like a Toyota Corolla (E170)) with the same 1.5-liter DOHC inline-4 gasoline engine as the powertrain with Variable Valve Timing. As of 2019, the engine of the post-facelift model is mated to a 6-speed continuously variable transmission.{{cite web|url=https://www.topgear.com.ph/buyers-guide/cars/haima/m3|title=2019 Haima M3}}

File:2017 Haima M3 (facelift), front 8.16.18.jpg|Haima M3 2017 facelift (front)

File:2017 Haima M3 (facelift), rear 8.11.18.jpg|Haima M3 2017 facelift (rear)

Haima @3 EV

The Haima @3 EV is an electric sedan based on the Haima M3 sedan. The @3 was launched in 2016 with a price of 119,800 yuan including subsidies. The Haima @3 EV has an electric motor that produces 95 hp, and a top speed of 120 km/h. Batteries are capable of a 200 kilometer range and charging on 220 V power source takes 7 hours.{{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2016/12/14/haima-3-ev-launched-on-the-chinese-car-market/|title=Haima @3 EV Launched On The Chinese Car Market|date=14 December 2016 }} A facelift version was later introduced with restyled bumpers.{{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2016/10/31/haima-goes-grille-crazy-with-the-new-3-ev-sedan/|title=Haima Goes Grille Crazy With The New @3 EV Sedan|date=31 October 2016 }}

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