Those wanting to take their electrified SUVs car camping but are worried about battery range now have a solution in the form of the Rox 01. Launched just this week, the Rox 01 is an electric vehicle with a range extender distributed by Transcorp, Inc.
What this means is that it is primarily an electric vehicle (with an electric powertrain) but has an onboard petrol-powered generator that can charge the batteries when the charge runs out. As such, it is no longer limited by its electric battery’s range, but can continue to move thanks to its range extender. This essentially makes it a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).
For on- and off-road
The Rox 1 has its sights set on both the petrol-powered and electrified off-road SUVs. It comes in a boxy form factor with thin LED light strips for its headlights and taillights. It comes with a blacked-out cabin and roof to offer a more premium looking two-tone look. It comes in two variants to cater to customers with varying preferences.
The Luxury variant is ideal for customers that plan to use their vehicles in urban environments. Its distinguished by more sophisticated 21-inch wheels. The Sport is fitted with 20-inch wheels and all-terrain tires, a roof rack, and camping equipment in the rear door, is for those with overlanding in mind.
Range extended
Powering the Rox 01 is an electric drive system with front and rear electric motors. It’s powered by a 56.01-kWh ternary lithium battery that gives up to 235-km of electric driving range using the WLTC cycle. It can be recharged with a GBT charging plug. Its range extender/generator is a 1.5L four-cylinder turbo gasoline engine with a 70-liter fuel tank. Combined, the two powerplants produce 476-PS and 740-Nm of torque. This also allows the Rox 01 to drive as far as 1,115 km when both power sources are full (100% battery, full tank of fuel).
Comfortable interiors
Inside, the Rox is offered with a choice of tan, black, or white Nappa leather upholstery. The seats are designed to reduce fatigue on long drives. Captain chairs are also fitted in the middle row as standard. The dashboard features a large 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, a 15.7-inch central infotainment touchscreen, as well as a 9-inch monitor at the second row.
Capable 4x4
The Rox 01 is a capable 4x4 in either trim. It comes with a terrain management system, variable damping shock absorbers, an advanced off-road cruise mode, and an intelligent water-crossing system. It has a rated towing capacity of 750 kg. It also comes with a standard suite of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
Easily the more appealing variant is the Sport variant. It has trail-worthy steep approach angles, a maximum climbing angle of 45 degrees, ground clearance of 255mm, and a rated maximum water wading depth of 700mm. The Sport variant also has full-length underchassis protection, a stepboard, a roof rack and a trail camping set for your outdoor adventures.
At the campsite, the Rox 01 can glamp it up with its dual 2.2 kW external power system. This can power electronic devices like an induction cooker, coffee machine, or even a small refrigerator.
The Rox 01 SUV is available in two variants: the 6-seater Luxury priced at P4.288 million and the 7-seater Sport at P4.388 million. The vehicles are offered with a special P100K discount only for the month of September.
