Chinese freshman Qoros will be making waves across Europe at the Geneva Motor Show by premiering its first production car, the Qoros 3 Sedan (previously referred to as the GQ3) and two concept cars that showcase the new brand’s future models and technology developments.
Making its world premiere in full production form, the elegantly styled Qoros 3 Sedan promises class-leading interior space, generous specifications and high safety standards (measured to achieve top scores in both Chinese and European crash tests). It introduced Qoros’ “distinctive brand identity” which will be apparent across all future models.
Powering the 4,615 mm-long sedan are two 1.6 litre petrol engines in either naturally-aspirated or turbocharged flavours. Equipped with variable valve timing, the lower powered unit makes 126 hp and 155 Nm of torque, while the turbo bumps the figures up to 156 hp and 210 Nm. A six-speed dual-clutch transmission is offered as a cost-option over the standard six-speed manual.
To be introduced soon after the initial launch are two brand new engines co-developed with Austrian automotive giant AVL, these being a three-pot 1.2 litre and a bigger four-cylinder 1.6 litre engines that are both turbocharged and utilise modern direct injection technology.
Shown in concept form, the Qoros 3 Estate is a model better suited for European consumption, providing generous and versatile interior space. The rear seats fold to leave a flat load floor, and also incorporate a ski hatch. Expect it to receive the same powertrains as the 3 Sedan when it goes into production.
The third and perhaps the most interesting car here is the Qoros 3 Cross Hybrid Concept – a Volkswagen Tiguan-sized crossover using an advanced hybrid drivetrain. It used much of the same design elements present on the 3 Sedan albeit housed on a taller, more rugged bodystyle.
It uses the aforementioned three-cylinder turbocharged 1.2 litre engine up front paired with two electric motors – one above the rear axle, and a second mounted between the engine and transmission. The latter is dubbed the Integrated Starter Generator (ISG), and simulates an on-demand four-wheel drive system.
On board software ensures seamless transition between petrol-powered front-wheel drive, electric motor rear-wheel drive and an all-wheel drive mode, depending on the most efficient mode to respond to the driver’s inputs and the prevailing road conditions.
The hybrid tech will most likely not reach full production so soon, but expect the Qoros crossover to go on sale with a traditional engine line-up and largely similar styling.
A common in-house-developed platform is used in all the three models here, following the widespread modular platform-sharing trend introduced by most major European automakers not so long ago. It allows Qoros to expand its model line-up rapidly with cost effectiveness in mind.
The C-segment Qoros 3 Sedan (its new official international model designation) will be launched in China in the second half of this year, and across Europe by the end of 2013. Model extensions (presumably based on the two concepts here or maybe even the rumoured four-door coupe) are to be introduced later at six-month intervals.
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Wow ! China Car, Hyundai/KIA is going to close shop.
Oh boy, who let the troll out again?
Whether you like it or not due to some political reasons, i think China is heading for different directions to avoid harsh criticism and copycat culture. I hope our P1 could learn from their motivations and higher learning skills.
Like it or not this is going to be Hyundai/KIA direct competitor in Europe, Please leave P! out of this this is not their target market anyway, Copycat culture ? who can beat KIA K9 Quoris copying Bemmer look & China car name. Lol…>>>
Too similar to vw design, I’d be much better if they come up with their own identity. Now what they really need is ORIGINALITY, most people can say this is copy paste alter a bit job
Proton is also interested in these markets with the Preve, they better go there fast before it is too late.
Amazing how far these guys seem to have gotten out of nowhere.
Dude, you are absolute an idiot….i assume. Qoros maybe young but the China is catch up with us faster and faster. Look at them right now, they already start printing blue print & building up factories and office hub in Kuantan Industrial Park after ceremonial ground breaking with Malaysia government.
Dude, you are absolute an idiot….I assume. I would agreed that Malaysia Government shouldn’t pay so much money for Psy to shake his butt 4 minutes but when comes to serious business, they (China) mean it. Selling 500k units within this year to save P1 face from disgrace is totally impossible unless there is a miracle jump up from nowhere.
Lol..the money they spend was from sponsor..the minister already explain it to PAC (member from both bn n pr)
Qoros being only 5 years in the automotive world could come up with this stunner. Proton have been in the automotive business for 30 years already and their best, Preve?
How about toyota, honda, ford, VW, pug, nissan, citroen, hyundai, kia When they were 5 years old, where were they? did they come up with a stunner??
Bodoh tak boleh diajar kot bongok n- oh wait…
You call this a stunner? Its god damn ugly
it’s not ugly, it’s just too similar to vw design. if proton copycat other brands sure kena tiaw kaw kaw
If I understand correctly Qoros hired mostly foreign talent, the only thing Chinese is the boss. No wonder it is decent.
i thought it’s 50/50 one. cannot say chinese is the boss ma
Chairman Mao does not like your comment
Wah.. The performance and outlook of this car is much better than Proton..
This is a quite good looking car.. hmmmmm..
The quality of the interior is so impressive for new car manufacturer.. If only Proton can produce same as this one for Preve..
your perception quality is highly impressive as u could make a decision by only looking at a couple of picture taken by professional under very good lighting.. thus comparing material used by another company
hard plastic maybe lol
no wonder proton is not doing well; if you do not tell viewers that this is a china-made car; you will be pleased to note that their cheaply manufactured automobiles can sport such a fascinating internal facia and decent dashboard that even puts korean and japanese to shame despite being a late comer into the automotive scene.
simple yet elegant. a lot of vw feel there tho.
loving the interior more than the exterior
yeah when other copies vw, tell it has vw feel, luxurious feeling, when proton comes up with conti design (it’s italdesign anyway) tell that it’s ugly
Damn, interior look well and neatly located…if nobody told this is from China i probably have thought is European made car !
It’s definitely a huge leap in design terms over the current Chinese cars, and that Qoros 3 [still dislike that name] cross hybrid concept looks amazing, mixed view on the other cars. Hope the quality is up to standards , still can’t shake off that thick plastic smell and squeaky doors on Chery show cars in the last KLIMS.
But like it or not, the rise of Chinese cars is coming at even faster rate than the Sushi or Kimchi performed in the past.
Awkward position of push-start button.
Is the interior the result of photoshop? Actual feel may be the same as what we see here, may be as elegant. Too early to say.
Durability?
Safety, both technical and chemical?
Feel like giant i-phone attached on the dashboard.
And also copy and paste design from BMW 3 series?
Wow! Is this company using licensed VW platforms & parts?
looks like a copycat of VW to me.
That would be KIA the famous VW Copycat, now don’t start the Peter Schreyer stuff he left VW in 2006 yet his design r still copying current VW which actually designed by current VW Chief designer Walter De Silva.
Bet most Kimchee car fanboy donno this ha !
At least KIA aren’t putting some eyesore cars on the road now.
You prefer more ugly cars, junk?
‘poke eye’ you mean? ha,ha….
Interesting, Qoros is a 50/50 partnership between Chery and Israel Corporation. Will this come to Malaysia? Let us see if it does.
Turbo…mm,interior and outlooks better than any Jap car
1.6 n/a sure sucks big time, only turbo gives some hope
buy this car, help the jews, kill more palestinians #freepalestine
If this car arrive MAS at the price level of sub 100k, I think they will sell some good quantity.
This is what should have been executed by P1, having a C segment platform, so expend it in the shape of sedan, hatch and x-over at least during the first launch, then if they want to follow steps of big European bros, than go further with wagon and grand coupe, or even coupe x-over. Oh, am I trying to teach Tun and P1…? Sorry.
lot of people are going to get frustrated as China made cars are way behind Korean or Japanese…or maybe even our Malaysian cars.
Yes, the Chinamen got all the money to buy technology, hired good engineers etc..but can they buy experience? Traditions?
I give them another 10 years to be a least on par to the Koreans now!
check who’s behind sitting on the management board.
This is quite impressive from a new car maker.
I can tell it’s quality is much much better than merc and bmw. This will be a luxury brand in 5 years. Bye bye merc and bmw
well
design wise, not bad
at least better looking (personal point of view) than most of the current line up of Proton
Reeks of Volkswagen and Audi.
its definalty has SEAT gene in it…
impressed with the effort they have made, much better than our P-car that synonymously known for its “more expensive here, much cheaper there”.
For crying out loud, Malaysian cars have the same super high taxes as other cars made in ASEAN countries. CBU units from elsewhere are taxed a bit higher still. No wonder the Preve is so expensive here compared to other countries, when it has 75% tax here and 10-20% tax elsewhere.
Effort for copy cating?
This looks like another pirated china made cellphone
At least this is a competitor to kimchi Hyundai and Kia, like Tata and Mahindra
This is an upmarket model designed for the Europeans. Cant compare this with Proton as it caters for the kiasu type Malaysians . Not to mention the good for nothing Proton bashers who are forever complaining and virtually claimed they were Proton owners.
this car will only sell in China.
Compete with BMW, Merc? Please, don’t overate this car. it will nowhere near BMW. Merc, Lexus etc..
China copycat plus Jewish business. Couldn’t be more evil!
nice suv.
toughness look.
Israel Corporation??
Talk like champ but if I said, what is your choice, either P1 or china car? P1 is not good but compare to china car, its more better. You can lie here, talk crap about P1 but when is comes to your money, you wont take china car
So much post nobody realize qoros actually copycat preve lololol
Oh the irony
whoaa..i like the sport hatchback…look sexy n masculine…