The Maxus G20 is a large luxury MPV or minivan launched on the Chinese car market in April 2019 during the Shanghai Auto Show by Maxus.[1] Maxus is a sub-brand owned by the Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC). The G20 is similar to the Maxus G10 MPV released in 2014 and has a heavily redesigned interior and exterior.[2][3]

Maxus G20
Overview
ManufacturerMaxus (SAIC Motor)
Production2019–present
AssemblyWuxi, China (Maxus)
Body and chassis
ClassMinivan
Body style5-door van
LayoutFront-engine, Rear wheel drive
RelatedRoewe iMax 8
Powertrain
Engine2.0 L G20FC I4 turbo petrol
2.0 L SAIC π I4 turbo-diesel
Power output
  • 122 kW (164 hp; 166 PS) (SAIC π)
  • 167 kW (224 hp; 227 PS) (G20FC)
Transmission8-speed ZF 8HP automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,198 mm (125.9 in)
Length5,198 mm (204.6 in)
Width1,980 mm (78.0 in)
Height1,928 mm (75.9 in)
Chronology
PredecessorMaxus G10

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Maxus G20 rear

The G20 is available in three models: Luxury, Luxury Executive and Deluxe.[1] The G20 is available with 2 engine options, a 2.0L direct injection turbo gasoline engine producing 160 kW (218 PS; 215 bhp) and 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) and a SAIC π 2.0L turbo diesel engine producing 120 kW (163 PS; 161 bhp) and 375 N⋅m (277 lb⋅ft) both using a ZF-8AT eight speed automatic transmission.[4] Price of the Maxus G20 ranges from CN¥183,800 to 289,800.[1]

A hydrogen powered fuel cell concept of the G20 the G20FC was unveiled at the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show.[1] The G20FC is powered by a 150 kW (204 PS; 201 bhp) fuel cell that has a driving range of up to 550 kilometres (340 mi) and has a refueling time of five minutes.[1] The G20FC is claimed to be world's first fuel cell multi purpose vehicle (MPV).[5]

Maxus Euniq 7 (2020-2023) edit

The Maxus Euniq 7 is the electric version of the gasoline-powered Maxus G20. The Euniq 7 was launched 2020.

Maxus Mifa (hydrogen version) (2022-) edit

Maxus Mifa is the hydrogen version of the Maxus G20.

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e "SAIC MAXUS New flagship MPV G20 debut at Shanghai Auto Show, priced at 179,800-289,800 yuan". SAIC MAXUS (Press release). 16 April 2019. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
  2. ^ W.E. Ning (3 March 2014). "Maxus G10 MPV hits the China car market". Car News China. Retrieved 25 February 2018.
  3. ^ Ke, Liu (9 May 2019). "连名称一起换代升级 上汽大通G20对比G10". Netcom Automotive (in Chinese). Retrieved 11 April 2021.
  4. ^ "G20 Plus". SAIC MAXUS (in Chinese). Retrieved 11 April 2021.
  5. ^ "World's top H2 station launched in Shanghai". SAIC Motor (Press release). 5 June 2019. Retrieved 11 April 2021.

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