Qoros Will Launch 3 Hatchback at Geneva Motor Show

The North American International Auto Show has just ended its press days, and automakers are already making announcements for the Geneva Motor Show on March 4. The Chinese automaker QorosQorosChina, 2006 > present2 models
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has announced that it will launch the hatchback version of its 3Qoros 3 Gen.1China, 2013 > present9 versions
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model.

The Qoros 3 Hatch rides on the same platform as the Qoros 3 Sedan, and it is being marketed to appeal more to European buyers. The wheelbase, width and height are the same as the 3 Sedan, but the overall length is reduced by 177mm. The front end styling of the 3 Hatch is nearly identical to the sedan, and the only major change is grafting on a hatchback in the rear, rather than trunk. The front grill, bumper and fog lights have been reshaped to be bolder and appeal to younger buyers.

“The new Qoros 3 Hatch will appeal to the modern metropolitan always-connected customer who needs a little extra versatility provided by the hatchback body style," said Qoros Vice Chairman Volker Steinwascher.

The interior is shared with the 3 Sedan but with new upholstery and color combinations available. It still gets Qoros’ 8in touchscreen infotainment system with multi-touch capability. Most models will come with QorosQloud, the company’s in-car 3G connectivity platform.

The engine is also shared with the sedan with Qoros’ 1.6-liter naturally aspirated and turbocharged engines and either a six-speed manual or dual-clutch automatic.

The Qoros 3 Hatch will be built on the same assembly line as the sedan in Changshu, China.