The Yema Bojun ( zh, s=博骏, p=Bó jùn) or T60 is a

subcompact crossover SUV Subcompact crossover SUV is an automobile segment used to describe the smallest segment of crossover SUV, a type of sport utility vehicle, below the compact crossover SUV. Subcompact crossover SUVs are usually based on a platform of a subcompact ...

produced by the Chinese automaker

Yema Auto Sichuan Yema Automobile Co., Ltd. is a Chinese automobile manufacturer which has built buses and automobiles under the Yema brand since 2002. The company was founded in the 1980s. In January 2019, Yema Auto was acquired by Levdeo, a Chinese low ...

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Overview

The Bojun was originally planned to be launched as the T60 subcompact crossover sitting below the previously launched Yema T70 compact crossover, and the styling was previewed by the T60 prototype unveiled during the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show. By December 2018, teasers of the T60 was shown, while Yema Auto was acquired by

Levdeo Levdeo () or LETIN is a Chinese motor vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Shandong, China, that specializes in producing Electric car, electric vehicles. History Levdeo was founded in 2008, and is based in Shandong. It was originally a low-spe ...

in January 2019, by February 2019, the Yema T60 was confirmed to be named the Bojun for the Chinese domestic market.

Powertrain

Engine options for the Bojun or T60 is a 1.5 liter naturally aspirated engine and a 1.5 liter turbocharged engine. The 1.5 liter engine has a maximum power of 82 kW, peak torque of 145 Nm, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission; maximum power 115 kW of 1.5T engine, peak torque is 215 Nm and mated to a CVT gearbox.

EC60

The Yema EC60, also known as the Yema Bojun EV is the electric variant of the T60 or Bojun. Levdeo also sells their own rebadged version as the Levdeo i9. The EC60 is powered by a 115 kW/270N.m electric motor and a 66kWh lithium battery, good for a 105 km/h top speed. According to officials, the EC60 is offered with two variants, with NEDC maximum cruising range of 248 miles (400 km) and 285 miles (460 km) respectively.

Styling controversies

The Yema Bojun is controversial in terms of styling. Despite being significantly smaller and sitting in a lower segment, the Yema Bojun heavily resembles the

Geely Boyue The Geely Boyue ( zh, s=吉利博越, p=Jílì Bóyuè) is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Chinese automaker Geely. The first generation model sold as the Atlas overseas was launched in 2016 and rebadged as the Proton X70 for Malaysia. Th ...

, and even the Bojun name was made to sound similar to Boyue.

References

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