New Qoros 3 Hatch set to debut the world in Geneva

New Qoros 3 hatch is set to debut the world at Geneva International Motor Show. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Dynamic design, excellent connectivity, class-leading interior space, generous specification, high safety standards

Qoros, the new international car brand headquatered in Shanghai, is set to present the world premiere of its second series production car, the new Qoros 3 Hatch, at the 2014 Geneva International Motor Show.

Destined for China market launch in the middle of 2014, the Qoros 3 Hatch will appeal to trendy, active and independent individuals.

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The design of the Hatch is inspired by contemporary European automotive styling themes, and a subtle evolution of the distinctive signature Qoros design cues result in a dynamic, youthful appearance. A long wheelbase, short overhangs and a coupé-like silhouette means that the new 4.4-metre long hatchback combines class-leading interior space with a large tailgate and boot for load-carrying versatility.

The Hatch offers four trim specifications at launch – Essence, Experience, Experience Plus and Elegance – with generous equipment levels and features across the range that are not normally available on compact segment cars. For example, the brand's innovative eight-inch capacitive touchscreen infotainment system, Qoros MMHTM (Multi Media Hub), and its pioneering QorosQloudTMconnected services platform are both included as standard on all variants.

The Qoros 3 Hatch, based on the same modular platform as the Qoros 3 Sedan, is developed by an international team of experienced specialists and new, young automotive talent from China.

The Hatch features new C-pillars, roof, rear side panels, and tailgate, plus a new rear roof cross-member for exceptional torsional rigidity. It is built using the same high-strength steels and structural design that resulted in the Sedan being ranked by Euro NCAP as the 'safest car' of 2013.

The Hatch also shares with the Sedan its highly-efficient four-cylinder 1.6-liter naturally-aspirated and turbocharged engines combined with either six-speed manual or six-speed DCT (dual-clutch automatic) transmissions.

The Qoros 3 Hatch will be manufactured in the brand's all-new, highly-efficient and environmentally-sustainable assembly plant in Changshu, 80km north-west of Shanghai, on the same production line as the Qoros 3 Sedan in Chinese mainland.

Prices and on-sale dates for the Qoros 3 Hatch will be announced closer to the launch date.

 

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