It was first shown to the public at the 2012 Beijing International Motor Show,[3] and commenced production in April 2012.

The strong relationship between the 950 and Buick LaCrosse is a result of the SAIC-GM-Wuling joint venture, with Roewe owned by SAIC Motor.

[6][7] In July 2017, a major facelift was conducted on the 950, and the front view was updated to look in line with the later Roewe vehicles influenced by the Roewe Vision-R electric concept car.

The rear view was also updated with new LED tail lamps and a horizontal chrome bar above the license plate.

[8][9] The 950 plug-in hybrid fuel cell was unveiled at the 2014 Beijing Auto Show.