Roewe 350 hits production, features an android..18th March 2010
Its not often we get to post an article that appeared on technology blog site, Engadget, but this is such a time. The new Roewe 350 is entering production in China shortly and it appears the DVD / GPS system runs on Google's Android operating system, which is better known for its use in mobile phones. The 350 itself is based upon the N1 concept car shown last year and is due to be launched at the upcoming Beijing motorshow.
The 350 will be able to get all the latest real time traffic reports so drivers can avoid certain spots, the system also allows for direct web access from your car, and oddly it allows you to chat online which is something you really don't want to be doing when you're driving. The 350 will be running the 2.1 Android operating system, which is the same as what you will find in Google's latest Nexus handset. The Roewe 350 was always set to show ‘the future‘ from SAIC, and it looks like they have actually achieved this by building a car that not only looks good, but has the tech behind it. The 350 will launch with a 1.5VVT engine, but a 1.5 Turbo engine is also in the works according to various different media outlets. The 1.5l engine is good for 105bhp and 135Nm of torque making it great for inner city jaunts. Source: Engadget / China Car Times Article Last Updated 18th March 2010
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