SWM G01

{{short description|Chinese compact crossover SUV}}

{{Infobox automobile

| image = SWM G01 F 004.jpg

| name = SWM G01

| manufacturer = SWM (automobiles)

| aka = {{ubl

| SWM G01 F

| SWM G01 FF

| Cirelli 3 (Italy)

| KMC A5 (Iran, since 2023)

}}

| production = 2018–present

| assembly = {{ubl

| Chongqing, China

| Tehran, Iran (Safe Khodro, 2020–2021)

| Bam, Kerman, Iran (KMC, since 2023)

}}

| class = Compact crossover SUV

| body_style = 5-door SUV

| engine = 1.5 L I4 turbo (petrol){{Cite news|url=https://car.autohome.com.cn/config/series/4684.html#pvareaid=3454437|title=SWM斯威汽车-SWM斯威G01 specs|website=car.autohome.com.cn|access-date=2024-07-07|language=zh}}

| transmission = {{ubl

| 6-speed manual

| 6-speed automatic

}}

| wheelbase = {{cvt|2750|mm|in|1}}

| length = {{cvt|4610|mm|in|1}}

| width = {{cvt|1855|mm|in|1}}

| height = {{cvt|1725|mm|in|1}}

| weight = {{cvt|1560|kg|lb}}

| related =

| designer = Sotiris Kovos

| sp = uk

}}

The SWM G01 is a compact crossover SUV that is manufactured by the Chinese manufacturer SWM (automobiles) of Brilliance Shineray. The SWM G01 debuted in April 2018 in Italy,{{Cite news|url=https://carnewschina.com/2018/04/02/brilliance-shineray-swm-g01-unveiled-in-italy/|title=Brilliance Shineray SWM G01 Unveiled In… Italy|author=Richard Lee|date=2 April 2018|website=CarNewsChina|access-date=2024-07-07}} and was launched on the 2018 Beijing Auto Show in China.{{Cite news|url=https://carnewschina.com/2018/04/16/the-brilliance-shineray-swm-g01-is-ready-for-the-chinese-car-market/|title=The Brilliance Shineray SWM G01 Is Ready For The Chinese Car Market|author=Joey Wang|date=16 April 2018|website=CarNewsChina|access-date=2024-07-07}}

In Italy, Cirelli Motor Company sells the G01F under the name Cirelli 3 Sport.{{Cite web |last=Grant |first=Robin |date=2023-10-24 |title=Cirelli 3 Sport: SUV compatto anche a GPL, da 29.800 € |url=https://www.china2move.com/auto/cmc-3/ |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=China2Move: auto, moto e scooter cinesi |language=it-IT}}

Overview

The power of the SWM G01 comes from a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine developed by Brilliance, capable of producing {{cvt|156|hp|kW PS}} and a top speed of {{cvt|180|km/h|mph|0}}. In terms of the chassis, the G01 features front and rear independent suspension. Prices of the G01 ranges from 79,900 yuan to 147,900 yuan.{{Cite news|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/4684/#pvareaid=100125|title=SWM斯威汽车-SWM斯威G01|website=autohome.com.cn|access-date=2024-07-07|language=zh}}

The model name is an obvious reference to BMW X3 (G01), which, for the Chinese market, is made by SWM's joint venture partner, Brilliance, through another of its joint venture, BMW Brilliance.

File:SWM G01 004.jpg|2018 SWM G01 front

File:SWM G01 003.jpg|2018 SWM G01 rear

A performance variant called the G01 F-Edition was launched in May 2019, featuring a body kit and a completely restyled front end. The SWM G01 F is powered by 1.5-litre inline-4 turbocharged engine producing {{cvt|115|kW|hp PS|0}} and a peak torque of {{cvt|220|Nm|lbft kgm|0}}. The G01 F is priced at 95,900 to 125,900 yuan (~US$13,825-US$18,150) in Chinese market.{{Cite news|url=https://www.chinapev.com/swm-motors/2019-swm-g01-f-edition-is-ready-in-china-market/|title=2019 SWM G01 F-Edition Is Ready In China Market|author=Suzan|date=29 May 2019|website=ChinaPEV|access-date=2024-07-07}}

File:SWM G01 F 001.jpg|SWM G01 F-edition front

File:SWM G01 F 002.jpg|SWM G01 F-edition rear

File:SWM G01 F 003.jpg|SWM G01 F-edition side

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