Qoros launches new Qoros3 hatch and opens order books at Chinese launch event.

• Qoros 3 Hatch goes on sale in China at a starting price of RMB 119,900
• Hatch boasts generous equipment, with connectivity available across the range
• High safety standards demonstrated by five-star Euro NCAP rating
• Order books are now open at dealers across China

At a special National Launch Event yesterday, new international car brand, Qoros, announced the China pricing and specification levels for its second series production model, the Qoros 3 Hatch. The dynamic new hatchback is now available to order through Qoros dealers nationwide.

The five-star Euro NCAP rated Hatch is available with a choice of four trim levels with five variants; naturally-aspirated or turbo-charged 1.6-litre engines and six-speed manual or six-speed DCT automatic transmissions. Prices for the Qoros 3 Hatch will begin from RMB 119,900.

“This is another significant milestone in the history of our young brand,” explains Volker Steinwascher, Vice Chairman of Qoros. “As we announce prices and specifications and open the order books, we are confident that the Hatch is going to appeal to the trendy, active, independent individuals for whom it has been designed and developed.

“Generous equipment levels combined with a high level of design, safety, engineering and production quality means the Hatch excels when compared to its competitors. In fact, in many ways it is comparable to cars above its class.”

Full model line-up

Trim level	MSRP
Essence 1.6-litre with six-speed manual	RMB 119,900
Experience 1.6-litre with six-speed DCT	RMB 139,900
Experience Plus 1.6-litre with six-speed DCT	RMB 149,900
Experience Plus 1.6-litre turbo with six-speed DCT	RMB 157,900
Elegance 1.6-litre turbo with six-speed DCT	RMB 171,900

Comprehensive equipment for all trim levels

The entry-level Essence model boasts a comprehensive list of standard equipment, including Qoros’ innovative eight-inch touchscreen Multi Media Hub (Qoros MMH™), 16-inch alloy wheels, air conditioning keyless start and electronic stability control (ESC), to name just a few. QorosQloud™ connectivity is among the additional options available to buyers. The Essence is powered by a highly-efficient naturally-aspirated 1.6-litre engine with six-speed manual transmission and offers the lowest priced access to Qoros ownership, starting from RMB 119,900.

The Experience trim level adds a host of additional standard features. Most impressively, QorosQloud™ connectivity with  3G is included as standard, providing enhanced guidance, vehicle control and monitoring, and social networking services. Pioneered on the Qoros 3 Sedan, the brand’s connected services platform is accessed in the car via the Qoros MMH™ touchscreen, and can also be accessed from the user’s smartphone, tablet, PC or Mac via a dedicated website at www.qorosqloud.com or the QorosQloud apps for Apple iOS and Android.

Other additional features on the Experience model include a leather multifunction steering wheel with cruise control, dual-zone automatic climate control, tyre pressure indicator and a rear parking camera, as well as an upgraded six-speaker 150-watt audio system. The driving experience is further enhanced by the highly-regarded six-speed DCT automatic transmission, fitted as standard to the 93 kW / 126 bhp 1.6-litre power unit on this trim level. The Experience model will start from RMB 139,900.

The Experience Plus trim is fitted with a one-touch powered glass sunroof to provide a lighter, airier atmosphere, and uprated 17-inch ‘Hardspike’ alloy wheels for an even sportier look. The Experience Plus can be specified with the turbocharged engine, which comes as standard in top-of-the-line Elegance variants. This engine – mated to the six-speed DCT – produces 24% more power (115 kW / 156 bhp) than its naturally-aspirated equivalent and 35% more torque (210 Nm). The Qoros 3 Hatch Experience Plus starts from RMB 149,900 with prices for turbocharged engine variants starting from RMB 157,900.

The flagship Elegancemodel is equipped with even more features that are rarely found on compact-class hatchbacks and truly embody the ultimate realisation of Qoros’ ‘New Premium’ concept. These include ‘dusk-sensing’ auto on/off Bi-Xenon headlights, lightweight 18-inch ‘Gemini’ alloy wheels, leather upholstery, heated and powered front seats (with two-setting memory for the driver), automatic folding door mirrors and rear camera with dynamic guideline and distance sensors. The Elegance model is priced from RMB 171,900.