Seres SF5

Seres SF5
Overview
ManufacturerSeres
Also called
  • DFSK Seres 5
  • Seres A5
  • Seres 5 (Europe)
  • Evolute i-Jet (Russia)
  • NWTN One (UAE)
Production2019–present
AssemblyChina: Chongqing (Chongqing Jinkang New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd.)
Body and chassis
ClassCompact crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
RelatedAito M5
Powertrain
Engine1.5 L SFG15TR I4 turbo (petrol; generator only)
Electric motor
Power output
  • 82 kW (111 PS; 110 hp) (Engine)
  • 165 kW (224 PS; 221 hp) to 258.7 kW (352 PS; 347 hp) (RWD)
  • 365 kW (496 PS; 489 hp) to 405.5 kW (551 PS; 544 hp) (4WD)
TransmissionSingle-speed automatic
Hybrid drivetrain
Battery
  • 40 kWh NMC (EREV)
  • 88 kWh LFP (BEV)
Electric range
  • 180 kilometres (110 mi) (EREV)
  • 500 kilometres (310 mi) CLTC (BEV)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,875 mm (113.2 in)
Length4,700 mm (185.0 in)
Width1,930 mm (76.0 in)
Height1,625 mm (64.0 in)

The Seres SF5 is an compact crossover SUV available in battery-electric and range extender powertrains produced by Seres since 2019. It was introduced at Auto Guangzhou in 2019.

Overview

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Seres SF5 rear

The Seres SF5 was initially unveiled as a concept in 2018 alongside the SF7, however, this was revised to the production SF5 in early 2019.[1] The SF5 has a 17-inch screen on the center console, and is one of the first vehicles to ever utilize the Ali OS 2.0 infotainment system.[2]

The tire dimensions of the SF5 are 255/45 R20 and 255/40 R21. The 2WD model is powered by one motor and the AWD model is powered by two motors with the motor capable of producing a maximum of 116 horsepower (87 kW; 118 PS). The range extended versions is equipped with a SFG15TR 1.5-litre engine producing 82 kW (110 hp; 111 PS) as the range extender with the combined fuel consumption of 1.1 L/100 km (260 mpg‑imp; 210 mpg‑US) and 1.2 L/100 km (240 mpg‑imp; 200 mpg‑US) for the 2WD and AWD models.[3]

Mass production version has a price range from 278,000 to 458,000 yuan.[4]

Seres A5

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Seres A5 (or Seres 5 in European market) is the global variant of the Seres SF5.[5]

The exterior design of A5 is very similar to the SF5, with a 10 mm (0.39 in) increase in length compared to the SF5 and a 5 mm (0.20 in) reduction in height. The weight of the A5 is 2,220–2,360 kg (4,890–5,200 lb).

The Seres A5 has a top speed of 180 km/h (110 mph). The front-wheel-drive model is equipped with a Seres built SEP200 motor and boasts a maximum power of 225 kW (302 hp; 306 PS), and the dual motor AWD version uses two motors (SEP200 front/SEP201 rear) and reaches maximum power of 405 kW (543 hp; 551 PS).

The Seres A5 is equipped with a lithium iron phosphate battery by CATL, whereas SF5 uses a lithium nickel manganese cobalt battery.[6][7][8]

Powertrain

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Model Type Engine (generator) Motor Power Torque
SF5 RWD EREV 1.5 L SFG15TR I4 (turbo petrol)

82 kW (111 PS; 110 hp)

Rear: 255 kW Seres SEP200 255 kW (342 hp) 520 N⋅m (384 lb⋅ft)
A5 RWD BEV
SF5 AWD EREV 1.5 L SFG15TR I4 (turbo petrol)

82 kW (111 PS; 110 hp)

Front: 220 kW Seres SEP201

Rear: 255 kW Seres SEP200

405 kW (543 hp) 820 N⋅m (605 lb⋅ft)
A5 AWD BEV 475 kW (637 hp)

AITO M5

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In December 2021 an extensively modified version of the SF5 was presented as the AITO M5, developed in cooperation with Huawei.[9] The model was the first car of the Aito brand, which stands for “Adding Intelligence to Auto”.[10]

Sales

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Year China
2020 732[11]
2021 8,169[12]
2022 51[13]
2023 3,357[14]
2024 693[15]

References

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  1. ^ "【图】首推两款新能源SUV SF MOTORS正式发布 _汽车之家". www.autohome.com.cn. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  2. ^ "打造最速中型SUV? 实拍体验SERES SF5".
  3. ^ "【图】金康SERES SF5量产版增程型参数曝光_汽车之家". www.autohome.com.cn. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  4. ^ "【赛力斯SF5】SERES赛力斯_赛力斯SF5报价_赛力斯SF5图片_汽车之家". www.autohome.com.cn. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  5. ^ "SERES Introduces Europe to SERES 5, Its Premium Sport e-SUV". www.businesswire.com. 13 January 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  6. ^ "赛力斯A5实拍曝光!比SF5更大 预计20万起售". k.sina.cn. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
  7. ^ "赛力斯A5通过申报". www.dongchedi.com (in Chinese). 16 October 2022. Archived from the original on 24 July 2023. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
  8. ^ "SERES Introduces Europe to SERES 5, Its Premium Sport e-SUV". www.businesswire.com. 13 January 2023. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
  9. ^ Krijgsman, Lars (27 December 2021). "Aito M5: met een vleugje Huawei".
  10. ^ Krijgsman, Lars (27 December 2021). "Huawei Smart Selection AITO M5 surpassed 6000 orders".
  11. ^ "December, 2020 sales of Seres - Gasgoo". autonews.gasgoo.com. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  12. ^ "December, 2021 auto sales of Seres _in China - Gasgoo". autonews.gasgoo.com. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  13. ^ "November, 2022 auto sales of Seres _in China - Gasgoo". autonews.gasgoo.com. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  14. ^ "November, 2023 auto sales of Seres _in China - Gasgoo". autonews.gasgoo.com. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  15. ^ "November, 2024 auto sales of Seres _in China - Gasgoo". autonews.gasgoo.com. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
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