What is the DR EVO 5?
The EVO 5 is a compact SUV sold under the EVO brand, part of Italy’s DR Automobiles. It sits among the larger-numbered models in the brand’s range, with a raised driving position and an SUV body. Its story reflects DR’s approach of adapting vehicles from Chinese manufacturers for sale under its own brands.
The model’s roots changed over time. The first EVO 5 was based on the Chery Tiggo 3; a later version, introduced in 2023, was based on the Beijing X3. DR launched the EVO brand in 2020, alongside its DR brand.
EVO 5 generations
The first generation is listed for 2021–2023, followed by a second generation from 2023. The change brought a new vehicle foundation, while the EVO 5 name continued. Both generations appear in European Union registration figures.
The two generations help distinguish the earlier Chery-based model from the later Beijing-based one.
Engines, power and fuel consumption
European Union registrations cover petrol and LPG versions, with engine sizes from 1.5 to 1.6 litres and power from 88 kW (120 PS) to 94 kW (128 PS). LPG features among the most registered configurations, though the engine and fuel combination varies by version and year.
The lowest listed consumption is 7.2 L/100 km on the WLTP test. That is a standardised test result; actual consumption varies with driving and conditions. The EU registration period runs from 2021 to 2025, with 10,796 registrations in total.
Where was the EVO 5 sold?
The EVO 5 generation information and registration figures relate to the European market. The model’s roots are in Italy, where DR Automobiles developed its business adapting and distributing vehicles under its own brands.
Among EU registrations, the leading configurations include a 1.6-litre LPG version with 93 kW (126 PS) in 2021, and 1.5-litre LPG versions with 94 kW (128 PS) in 2023 and 2024.
Questions and answers
What kind of car is the EVO 5?
It is a compact SUV sold under DR Automobiles’ EVO brand.
What generations of EVO 5 are listed?
The first generation is dated 2021–2023 and the second begins in 2023.
What engines were registered in the EU?
Petrol and LPG engines from 1.5 to 1.6 litres, with power from 88 kW (120 PS) to 94 kW (128 PS).
What is the lowest listed fuel consumption?
The lowest listed figure is 7.2 L/100 km on the WLTP test.