Baojun RC-5

Baojun RC-5
Baojun RC-5
Overview
Manufacturer	SAIC-GM-Wuling
Also called	Baojun RC-5W (wagon version); Baojun Valli (wagon version)
Production	2020–
Assembly	China: Liuzhou, Guangxi
Body and chassis
Class	Compact car
Body style	5-door liftback; 5-door station wagon
Layout	FF layout or F4 layout
Powertrain
Engine	1.5 L LAR I4 (petrol); 1.5 L LJO I4-T (petrol)
Transmission	CVT; 6-speed manual;
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Length	4,650 mm (183.1 in)
Width	1,806 mm (71.1 in)
Height	1,458 mm (57.4 in)
Curb weight	1,250–1,410 kg (2,755.8–3,108.5 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Baojun 630

The Baojun RC-5 is a compact car produced by SAIC-GM-Wuling through the Baojun brand. The RC-5 replaces the 630 saloon introduced in 2011.

Overview

The RC-5 is a part of the 'New Baojun' sub-category and features the Interstellar Geometry design language of the brand. Available in saloon and station wagon (RC-5W) bodystyles, it shares the platform with the RS-5 SUV.^[2]^[3]

Launched in August 2020, local prices of the Baojun RC-5 models start from RMB59,800 (approximately $8,600 at the rates at the time) for the Baojun RC-5 liftback saloon which is exactly the same as the 630 compact saloon it replaces and RMB72,800 ($10,490) for the RC-5W wagon. The RC-5W wagon offers a cargo space of more than 470 L (16.6 cu ft) with all seats in place. The RC-5W also features a roof rack, reclining second row seats with airplane-like headrests and extra headroom compared to the RC-5 liftback saloon.^[4]

In June 2021, the wagon version was updated and relaunched as the Baojun Valli.^[5] The Valli nameplate of its name stands for the Goddess consort of the Hindu God Murugan.

Specifications

The engine lineup of the Baojun RC-5 includes two inline-four petrol engines with one being a 99 PS (73 kW; 98 hp) naturally aspirated 1.5-litre engine and the other one being a 147 PS (108 kW; 145 hp) turbocharged 1.5-litre engine. A six-speed manual gearbox and virtual eight-speed continuously variable transmission (CVT) is offered.^[1]

Both RC-5 models feature functions normally found in more premium vehicles according to Baojun, including dynamic turn signals, Baojun’s next-generation infotainment system with voice control, wireless cellphone charging, powered seats with memory, and an intelligent air purification system. For safety features, the RC-5 and RC-5W is equipped with 17 advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) functions. The functions are made possible by a combination of a high-resolution camera and millimeter wave radars with a range of 120 metres (390 ft; 130 yd) and 160 metres (520 ft; 170 yd).^[4]

Baojun RC-5