Roewe 950

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Roewe 950

| image = Roewe 950 02 China 2012-06-02.JPG

| aka =

| production = 2012–2019
2016–2022 (e950)

| assembly = China: Lingang, Shanghai{{Cite web|title=SAIC Motor Welcomes Intelligent Manufacturing|url=http://www.chinatoday.com.cn/ctenglish/2018/et/202407/t20240701_800370278.html}}

| layout = FF layout

| platform = GM Epsilon II LWB

| class = Executive car

| wheelbase = {{Convert|2837|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{Convert|4996|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{Convert|1857|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{Convert|1502|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| body_style = 4-door saloon

| engine = {{unbulleted list

|1.4 L SGE TGI I4 (turbo gasoline)(e950){{cite web|title=e950 2017 50T specs|url=https://car.autohome.com.cn/config/spec/30637.html#pvareaid=102170|website=Autohome.com.cn|language=Chinese}}

|1.8 L TGI I4 (turbo gasoline)

|2.0 L TGI I4 (turbo gasoline)

|2.4 L LAF I4 (gasoline)

|3.0 L LF1 V6 (gasoline)}}

| motor = {{unbulleted list

|{{Convert|56|kW|hp|1|abbr=on}} Permanent magnet synchronous electric motor (e950)

}}

| transmission = 6 speed TST DCT
2 speed automatic (e950)

| related = Buick LaCrosse

| battery = 11.8 kWh NMC lithium (e950)

| range = {{Convert|430|km|mi|abbr=on}} (Fuel Cell)

| predecessor = Roewe 750 (FWD)
Roewe 850 (RWD)

| successor = Roewe D7

}}

The Roewe 950 is a large four door saloon that is produced by Roewe in China, and is based on the 2010 Buick LaCrosse. It was first shown to the public at the 2012 Beijing International Motor Show,{{cite web|title=Roewe 950: China Builds a Better (Looking) Buick|url=http://blog.caranddriver.com/roewe-950-china-builds-a-better-looking-buick-beijing-auto-show/|work=Car and Driver|accessdate=28 October 2013|date=24 April 2012}} and commenced production in April 2012.

Overview

The strong relationship between the 950 and Buick LaCrosse is a result of the SAIC-GM-Wuling joint venture, with Roewe owned by SAIC Motor. The 950 is powered by a range of General Motors engines.{{cite web|title=Roewe 950 at 2012 Beijing motor show|url=http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/Search-Results/First-Official-Pictures/Roewe-950-at-2012-Beijing-motor-show/|work=Car|accessdate=28 October 2013|date=23 April 2012}} The four cylinder 2.0 litre produces {{convert|108|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} @ 6,200 rpm and {{convert|190|Nm|lb.ft|0|abbr=on}} @ 4,600, the four cylinder 2.4 litre produces {{convert|137|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} @ 6,200 rpm and {{convert|240|Nm|lb.ft|0|abbr=on}} @ 4,800 rpm.

The 3.0 litre V6 produces {{convert|190|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} @ 6,800 rpm and {{convert|296|Nm|lb.ft|0|abbr=on}} @ 5600 rpm, resulting in claimed a top speed of {{convert|215|km/h|mi/h|1|abbr=on}}.{{cite web|title=Configure|url=http://www.roewe.com.cn/roewe950/configure/|work=Roewe|accessdate=28 October 2013}} The only transmission option is a six speed automatic.

In July 2015, a four cylinder 1.8L engine was offered that produced {{convert|136|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|290|Nm|lb.ft|0|abbr=on}} and with the TST6 transmission produced fuel economy of {{convert|7.6|L/km}}.{{cite web |title=瞄准"双18"公务车采购市场上汽荣威950 1.8T全面上市售价17.98万元起 |url=http://www.roewe.com.cn/html/news/20150727/817.html |website=Roewe |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170313111613/http://www.roewe.com.cn/html/news/20150727/817.html |archive-date=13 March 2017 |language=Chinese |date=27 July 2015}}{{cite web |title=全新荣威 950 |url=http://roewe.com.cn/roewe950/ |website=Roewe |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221002714/http://www.roewe.com.cn/roewe950/ |archive-date=21 December 2016 |language=Chinese |url-status=dead}}

2017 facelift

In July 2017, a major facelift was conducted on the 950, and the front view was updated to look in line with the later Roewe vehicles influenced by the Roewe Vision-R electric concept car. The rear view was also updated with new LED tail lamps and a horizontal chrome bar above the license plate.{{cite web|title=新款榮威950上市售16.88-20.38萬元|url=http://auto.sina.com.cn/newcar/x/2017-07-14/detail-ifyiakwa4140781.shtml|work=Sina Auto|accessdate=27 February 2018|date=14 July 2017}}{{cite web |title=全新荣威950上市 |url=http://roewe.com.cn/html/news/20170714/2308.html |website=Roewe |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180125104313/http://roewe.com.cn/html/news/20170714/2308.html |archive-date=25 January 2018 |language=Chinese |date=14 July 2014 |url-status=dead}}

950 Fuel Cell

The 950 plug-in hybrid fuel cell was unveiled at the 2014 Beijing Auto Show.{{cite press release |title=Where technology meets fashion and life - Debut of Roewe W5 Urban Concept A new generation of crossover SUVs |url=http://www.saicgroup.com/english/latest_news/roewe/32089.shtml |website=SAIC Motors - Latest News - Roewe |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140706140129/http://www.saicgroup.com/english/latest_news/roewe/32089.shtml |archive-date=6 July 2014 |date=20 April 2014}} The 950 Fuel Cell is a duel-power system consisting of a battery and a hydrogen fuel cell which produces {{convert|150|hp}} and has a range of {{convert|400|km}} on the fuel cell which is extended with the battery to {{convert|430|km}}.{{cite news |title=输出150马力荣威950燃料电池版申报图 |url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/201609/893505.html |access-date=11 April 2021 |work=Autohome.com.cn |date=23 September 2016 |language=Chinese}}

The 950 Fuel Cell become the first Chinese production fuel cell passenger vehicle when production commenced in 2016.{{cite press release |title=SAIC Motor unveils hydrogen strategy plan |url=https://www.saicmotor.com/e/latest_news/saic_motor/54084.shtml |website=SAIC Motor |access-date=10 April 2021 |date=13 September 2020}} As of October 2019, a 50 vehicle demonstration fleet had been produced for leasing and for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) demonstration. The fleet had travelled more than 500,000 kilometers.{{cite news |title=中国氢燃料电池汽车与国际先进水平有多大差距？ |url=https://news.yiche.com/hao/wenzhang/30928634 |access-date=11 April 2021 |work=EV世纪 |publisher=BitAuto |date=4 October 2019 |language=Chinese}} The 950 Fuel Cell was not offered to the public.{{cite news |title=燃料电池汽车离产业化还有多远 |url=http://www.xinhuanet.com/2018-05/18/c_1122850084.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200810101239/http://www.xinhuanet.com/2018-05/18/c_1122850084.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 10, 2020 |access-date=11 April 2021 |work=经济日报 |agency=Xinhuannet |date=18 May 2018 |language=Chinese}}

e950

The e950 plug-in hybrid was unveiled in November 2015 at the Guangzhou Auto Show and was launched in April 2016 at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show.{{cite press release |title=上汽新能源战略强势发力荣威E950于广州车展革"芯"发布 |url=http://roewe.com.cn/html/news/20151120/806.html |website=Roewe |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170616034143/http://roewe.com.cn/html/news/20151120/806.html |archive-date=16 June 2017 |language=Chinese |date=20 November 2015|url-status=dead}}{{cite web |title="全球首款量产互联网汽车"荣威RX5、"中国首款插电混动高级轿车"荣威e950亮相北京车展 |url=https://www.saicmotor.com/m/xwzx/xwk/2016/44952.shtml |website=SAIC Motor |access-date=11 April 2021 |language=Chinese |date=27 April 2016}} The e950 has a SGE 1.4TGI turbocharged engine that produces {{convert|112|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|235|Nm|lb.ft|0|abbr=on}} with a hybrid system of two high-output electric motors, one {{convert|56|kW|abbr=on}} unit (TM) and another smaller motor (ISG) rated at {{convert|32|kW|abbr=on}} and a 11.8 kWh lithium-ion battery.{{cite web |title=荣威 e950 |url=http://www.roewe.com.cn/roewee950/ |website=Roewe |access-date=11 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160706124926/http://www.roewe.com.cn/roewee950/ |archive-date=6 July 2016 |language=Chinese |url-status=dead}} The e950 has a driving range of {{convert|600|km}} and is capable of fuel consumption as low as {{convert|1.7|L/100km}}. The e950 has a two speed automatic gearbox.

In 2017, a e950 '2017 facelift' was released.{{cite news|title=2017成都车展：新款荣威950/e950亮相|url=http://auto.sina.com.cn/newcar/x/2017-08-25/detail-ifykkfas7892191.shtml|work=Sina Auto|accessdate=27 February 2018|date=25 August 2017|language=Chinese}}