The Baojun RS-3 is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by SAIC-GM-Wuling through the Baojun brand.
| Baojun RS-3 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | SAIC-GM-Wuling |
| Production | September 2019 – 2021 |
| Assembly | China: Liuzhou, Guangxi |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm (100.4 in) |
| Length | 4,305 mm (169.5 in) |
| Width | 1,748 mm (68.8 in) |
| Height | 1,597 mm (62.9 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Baojun 510 |
Overview edit
The Baojun RS-3 is the successor of Baojun 510, while the 510 continued to be sold alongside the RS-3. As the car sports the new Baojun nomenclature, design language and new Baojun logo, it is marketed under the 'New Baojun' subcategory.[1][2]
The car was revealed in September 2019, featuring the Interstellar Geometry design language of the brand.[3] and was available across China in October 2019.[4]
At launch in 2019, the power of the Baojun RS-3 1.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder gasoline engine producing 98 horsepower (73 kW; 99 PS) and 105 pound-feet (142 N⋅m; 15 kg⋅m) of torque mated to either a CVT automatic that simulates eight fixed gear ratios or a six-speed manual transmission. Starting from the 2021 model year, an additional turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine producing 145 horsepower (108 kW; 147 PS) and 184 pound-feet (249 N⋅m; 25 kg⋅m) of torque connected to a continuously variable automatic transmission was added as standard on the RS-3 Smart Lofty trim while being optional on the Smart Elite and Smart Luxury trims.[5]
The Baojun RS-3 was available in four trim levels in China. Interior technologies of the RS-3 include Baojun's connectivity system that integrates mobile connectivity, an advanced voice recognition system, and over-the-air software upgrades. The RS-3 also features an additional Bosch-supplied Level 2 advanced adaptive cruise control system that can be activated at speeds under 130 kilometers per hour (81 mph).[6]
Sales edit
| Year | China[7] |
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| 2019 | 20,335 |
| 2020 | 66,587 |
| 2021 | 18,202 |
| 2022 | 2,642 |
References edit
- ^ "RS-3官图曝光 新宝骏家族再添新成员". media.gm.com (in Chinese). 2019-09-25. Retrieved 2019-09-28.
- ^ "新宝骏RS-3官图曝光 预计将于10月上市_太平洋汽车网". www.pcauto.com.cn. Retrieved 2019-09-28.
- ^ "Baojun Reveals RS-3 Small Sporty SUV on the Internet". media.gm.com. 2019-09-25. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
- ^ "Baojun Launches RS-3 SUV". media.gm.com. 2019-10-29. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
- ^ "2021 Baojun RS-3 Crossover Launches With New Engine". gmauthority. 2019-08-06. Retrieved 2020-11-12.
- ^ "GM's Baojun RS-3 Is A Small SUV For China That Costs Just $10,160". carscoops. 2019-10-29. Retrieved 2020-11-12.
- ^ "Baojun RS-3 - Sales in China". chinamobil.ru. Retrieved 2023-12-12.
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