Cowin X3

The Cowin X3 is a compact CUV produced by the Chinese manufacturer Cowin Auto (subsidiary of Chery) since 2016.

Overview
The vehicle debuted as the Cowin i-CX concept at the Chengdu Auto Show in August 2014.

The production car was unveiled at the Beijing Auto Show in April 2016 and is being sold in China since June 2016. The X3 is based on the Chery Tiggo 3 and has a spare wheel at the rear.

Powertrain
Like the Tiggo 3, the X3 is powered by a 93 kW 1.6-litre petrol engine. The vehicle has a 5-speed manual transmission as standard, and a continuously variable transmission is available as an option. In 2019, the engine was replaced by a 1.5-litre gasoline engine with 85 kW. In 2021, a turbocharged 1.5-litre petrol engine with 115 kW added to the model range.