Cowin Auto facelifts its X3 that’s not a BMW

The Cowin X3, a successor to the Chery Tiggo 3 model dating back to 2014, has received a facelift landing with front fascia improvements and a new engine, among other highlights.

The car is still 4,335 mm long, 1,796 mm wide and 1,665 mm tall with 2,530 mm between the axles (U.S. LWH: 14.22 / 5.89 / 5.46 feet, wheelbase: 8.3 feet). Exterior changes include the radiator grille and the front bumper. The ground clearance amounts to 190 millimeters (7.4 inches), and tires can be sized 215/60 R17 or 215/55 R18 depending on wheel size.

Notable additions inside include a classical analog dashboard with a 7-inch display, a 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen, and a HVAC system with an air purifier. Chrome accents seem more common than ever before, and you can opt for a dual-tone fake leather.

The old 1.5-liter non-turbo mill rated at 116 PS (114 hp / 85 kW) and 143 Nm (105 lb-ft) of torque retires alongside its five-speed manual transmission. A new turbo-four engine with the same displacement volume takes its place, hitting a CVT box with 156 PS (154 hp / 115 kW) and 230 Nm (170 lb-ft). The drive stays locked on the front axle, as usual.

Sales in China start tomorrow, February 26, 2021.

The pre-facelift Cowin X3 (see video) has been losing customers lately, going down from 24,013 and 24,919 units sold in 2016 and 2017, respectively, to only 6,760 units sold last year.