2016 Hwaseung Caelus NOMAD V6
Lore
New for 2016, the third generation Caelus is a new frontier for Hwaseung’s midsized entry into the segment, sporting all-new sheetmetal, a revamped interior, and updated mechanicals. Shown here is the mid-level NOMAD trim, an all-new off-road inspired trim, with a slight suspension lift, added body cladding, tires with thicker sidewalls and a standard viscous twin-clutch full-time AWD system, exclusive to NOMAD models. The NOMAD trim is available with both engines, a 2.0L turbocharged and direct injected inline-4 producing 240 horsepower and 265lb-ft of torque, or a 3.5L naturally aspirated and direct injected V6 making 275 horsepower and 278lb-ft of torque. Regardless of powertrain choice, the only available transmission is a 6-speed automatic with manual shift control, with power being sent to all four wheels. Caelus NOMADs come well equipped, with 8-way heated and power adjustable front seats with 2-person memory, dual-zone climate control, heated and power-folding sideview mirrors, Intelligent Access with push-button start, an auto-dimming rearview mirror with an integrated compass and HomeLink, an 8-inch center touchscreen display with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 10-speaker audio system, a power liftgate with gesture control, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, a surround view camera system, front and rear parking sensors, automatic emergency braking, and more. The Caelus NOMAD shown here is a V6 model, painted in Aquamarine Green Metallic with the optional 19-inch wheels, and carries an MSRP of $25,000. All Caelus models are built in country, at our Monterrey manufacturing plant.
Specifications
2016 Hwaseung Caelus NOMAD V6
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Base Price/Price As Tested;
$25,000/$25,000
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Final Assembly;
Assembled at Hwaseung Monterrey Facility, Monterrey, Mexico
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Body Style;
Front engine, all-wheel drive, 5-passenger, 5-door SUV
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Engine;
Hwaseung XR-series- XR35DR1 (LATAM spec)
Transverse-mounted, naturally aspirated 3.5L/3598cc 60-degree V6
AlSi block and heads, forged internals
Direct and port fuel injection with Hwaseung M5.1 Engine Control Unit
Chain-driven dual overhead camshafts, intake and exhaust variable valve timing and variable valve lift, 4 valves per cylinder, single standard medium air intake
12.0:1 compression ratio
275 horsepower at 5,700 RPM
278lb-ft of torque at 4,100 RPM
6,500 RPM redline
dual-exit exhaust with a 3-way catalytic converter, pre-catalyst and dual reverse flow mufflers
Regular (91 RON/87 AKI) fuel required
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Drivetrain;
6-speed automatic with manual shifting mode
3.82:1 final drive ratio
All-wheel-drive with a viscous limited slip differential
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Dimensions;
2.62 meter wheelbase
4.31 meter overall length
1.92 meter overall width
287 millimeters of ground clearance
0.254 Cd drag coefficient
61% front, 38% rear weight distribution
3,663 pound curb weight
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Chassis/Body;
Unitary galvanized steel monocoque with isolated subframes
Stamped aluminum and steel body panels
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Suspension;
Front independent MacPherson struts, coil springs, steel mono-tube dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear independent 4-link, coil springs, steel mono-tube dampers, anti-roll bar
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Steering;
Electrically assisted speed-sensitive rack and pinion steering
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Brakes;
Hydraulic with anti-lock control
335mm front ventilated disc brakes with 2 piston rotors
215mm rear ventilated disc brakes with 1 piston rotors
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Wheels;
19-inch cast aluminum alloy wheels
P225/50R19 99U front and rear tires
35psi front and rear
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Performance;
0 to 62 MPH in 6.8 seconds
118 MPH top speed (electronically limited)
15.10 second standing 1/4 mile drag test
62-0 MPH in 45.6 meters
0.798g on a 20m cornering test, 0.775g on a 200m cornering test
Partially defeatable traction and stability control
24 MPG city/28 MPG highway/26 MPG combined
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