The Qoros 3 is the first automobile from the Chinese manufacturer Qoros Auto, jointly (50%–50%) owned by Kenon Holdings and China's Chery Automobile Company. The four-door sedan was formally announced at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2013.[1] The Qoros 3 commenced sales in China and Slovakia in November and December 2013 respectively. Deliveries started in China in January 2014.[2] A hatchback version made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2014.[3] A third derivative, the 3 City SUV, was launched in November 2014.[4]
| Qoros 3 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Qoros Auto |
| Production | 2013–2022 |
| Assembly | Changshu, China (Qoros Automotive Co. Ltd.) |
| Designer | Gert Hildebrand |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | compact car |
| Body style | 4-door sedan 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5 L SQRE4T15C I4 (turbo petrol) (2021 model year) 1.6 L SQRE4G16 I4 (petrol) 1.6 L SQRE4T16 I4 (turbo petrol) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual 6-speed QorosTroniq automatic CVT (2021) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,702 mm (106.4 in) |
| Length |
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| Width | 1,839 mm (72.4 in) 1,854 mm (73.0 in) (City SUV) |
| Height | 1,445 mm (56.9 in) 1,504 mm (59.2 in) (City SUV) |
| Kerb weight | 1,320 kg (2,910 lb) to 1,430 kg (3,150 lb) |
The 3 was designed by ex-Mini designer Gert Hildebrand,[5] and was developed for left-hand-drive markets.
Specification edit
The 3 is scheduled to be launched with a four-cylinder 1.6-litre (1598 cc) petrol engine in two states of tune; a naturally-aspirated unit producing 126 bhp (94 kW; 128 PS) and 155 N⋅m (114 lb⋅ft) torque, and a turbocharged version with 156 bhp (116 kW; 158 PS) and 210 N⋅m (155 lb⋅ft) torque. Both versions are mated to a six-speed manual transmission as standard, with a six-speed dual clutch transmission optional.
A 1.5 litre turbocharged variant was added in 2021 alongside a CVT transmission option.[6]
Qoros is developing with AVL a three-cylinder 1.2-litre turbocharged engine and a new four-cylinder 1.6-litre turbocharged engine, both featuring direct injection, for future models.[citation needed]
The saloon car is 4,615–4,627 mm (181.7–182.2 in) long, sitting on a 2,702 mm (106.4 in) wheelbase. The hatchback is slightly shorter; 4,438 mm (174.7 in)
Qoros 3 GT edit
A crossover sedan variant of the Qoros 3 was known as the Qoros 3 GT equipped with the 1.6 litre turbocharged engine featuring plastic cladding crossover cues and a higher ground clearance and ride height. [7]
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Qoros 3 GT front -
Qoros 3 GT rear
Qoros 3 City SUV edit
The Qoros 3 City SUV is a compact CUV based on the Qoros 3 hatchback. The Qoros 3 City SUV debuted in November on the 2014 Guangzhou Auto Show. Prices for the City SUV ranges from 139,900 yuan to 179,900 yuan ($22,470 – 28,900).
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Qoros 3 City SUV front -
Qoros 3 City SUV side -
Qoros 3 City SUV rear
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Concept models edit
At the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, Qoros displayed concept models of future derivatives; the Qoros 3 Cross Hybrid Concept and the Qoros 3 Estate Concept.
In 2016 at the Guangzhou auto show, Qoros unveiled a prototype of the 3 with a camless engine, dubbed "Qamfree". The camless engine concept has been developed in partnership with FreeValve, a Koenigsegg subsidiary. [8]
Safety edit
| Test | Points | % |
|---|---|---|
| Overall: | 
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| Adult occupant: | 34 | 95% |
| Child occupant: | 43 | 87% |
| Pedestrian: | 28 | 77% |
| Safety assist: | 7 | 81% |
In September 2013, the Qoros 3 became the first car originated in China to achieve a five-star rating on the Euro NCAP crash tests. The car scored a 95% on adult occupant protection and an 87% on child occupant protection.[10]
Euro NCAP awarded the Qoros 3 "Small Family Car" Best in Class for 2013, and was recognised as the best of all 33 cars tested in 2013.[11]
International markets edit
The first foreign sales of the Qoros 3 started in December 2013, with the opening of a dealership in Bratislava, Slovakia.[12]
References edit
- ^ "Three Qoros models debut at Geneva". Auto Express. 5 March 2013. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
- ^ "Qoros Automotive Co. Delivers First Car in China". Business Week. 1 January 2014. Archived from the original on January 10, 2014. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
- ^ "Spy Shots: Qoros 3 Hatch is a stylish Chinese hatchback". CarNewsChina.com. 23 January 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
- ^ "Qoros 3 City SUV unveiled at Guangzhou motor show". Autocar. 17 November 2014. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
- ^ "East meets West in Qoros' European car market venture". Reuters. 6 March 2013. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
- ^ "2021 Qoros 3 specifications".
- ^ "Qoro 3 GT". 2018-06-19. Retrieved 2018-06-19.
- ^ "Revolutionary camless engine moves closer to production". Fox News. 21 November 2016. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- ^ "Euro NCAP results for Qoros 3 Sedan" (PDF). euroncap.com. 2013.
- ^ "Qoros 3 is first-ever Chinese car to earn Euro NCAP five-star rating". Top Gear Philippines. 2013-09-25. Retrieved 2013-09-26.
- ^ "Euro NCAP announcement".
- ^ "Israel Corp.'s Qoros opens first European car showroom". Globes. 9 December 2013. Retrieved 9 January 2014.