The SWM G01 is a
compact crossover SUV that is manufactured by the
Chinese
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manufacturer
SWM (automobiles)
The SWM auto brand or Speedy Working Motors automotive brand (斯威汽车) was launched on July 27, 2016, after the Shineray Group purchased the SWM (motorcycles) brand in 2014. The SWM Design Center was established in Milan, Italy while the pro ...
of
Brilliance Shineray
Huachen Automotive Group Holdings Co. Ltd., known for its brand name Brilliance Auto Group, was a Chinese multinational automobile manufacturer holding company headquartered in Shenyang. Its products include automobiles, microvans, and automotive ...
. The SWM G01 debuted in April 2018 in Italy, and was launched on the 2018
Beijing Auto Show in China.
In Italy, Cirelli Motor Company sells the G01F under the name Cirelli 3.
Overview
The power of the SWM G01 comes from a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine developed by
Brilliance, capable of producing and a top speed of . 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.
The model name is an obvious reference to
BMW X3 (G01)
The BMW X3 is a compact luxury crossover SUV manufactured by BMW since 2003, based on the BMW 3 Series platform. Now in its third generation, BMW markets the car as a ''Sports Activity Vehicle'', the company's proprietary descriptor for its X- ...
, 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 and a peak torque of . The G01 F is priced at 95,900 to 125,900 yuan (~US$13,825-US$18,150) in Chinese market.
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