The Baojun RC-5 is a

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Baojun Baojun () is a Chinese automobile marque owned by a joint venture of General Motors and SAIC Motor, SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile. History The Baojun marque was established in 2010 as a cheaper alternative to existing GM brands Chevrolet and Buick ...

brand. The RC-5 replaces the 630 sedan 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 sedan and station wagon (RC-5W) bodystyles, it shares the platform with the RS-5 SUV. 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 sedan which is exactly the same as the 630 compact sedan it replaces and RMB72,800 ($10,490) for the RC-5W wagon. The RC-5W wagon offers a cargo space of more than 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 sedan. In June 2021, the wagon version was updated and relaunched as the Baojun Valli.

Specifications

The engine lineup of the Baojun RC-5 includes two inline-four petrol engines with one being a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre engine and the other one being a turbocharged 1.5-litre engine. A six-speed manual gearbox and virtual eight-speed continuously variable transmission (CVT) is offered. 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

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(ADAS) functions. The functions are made possible by a combination of a high-resolution camera and millimeter wave radars with a range of and . Baojun RC-5 File:Baojun RC-5 007.jpg, Baojun RC-5 front File:Baojun RC-5 008.jpg, Baojun RC-5 rear Baojun RC-5W File:Baojun RC-5W 006.jpg, Baojun RC-5W front File:Baojun RC-5W 007.jpg, Baojun RC-5W rear Baojun Valli File:Baojun Valli IMG001.jpg, Baojun Valli front File:Baojun Valli IMG002.jpg, Baojun Valli rear

References

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