Baojun RS-3

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Baojun RS-3
Baojun RS-3.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer SAIC-GM-Wuling
ProductionSeptember 2019 – 2021
AssemblyChina: Liuzhou, Guangxi
Body and chassis
Class Subcompact crossover SUV
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Power output
  • 73 kW (98 hp; 99 PS) (LAR)
  • 108 kW (145 hp; 147 PS) (LJO)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,550 mm (100.4 in)
Length4,305 mm (169.5 in)
Width1,748 mm (68.8 in)
Height1,597 mm (62.9 in)
Chronology
Predecessor Baojun 510
Successor Wuling Xingchi

The Baojun RS-3 is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by SAIC-GM-Wuling through the Baojun brand.

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Overview

Rear view Baojun RS-3 004.jpg
Rear view

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

YearChina [7]
201920,335
202066,587
202118,202
20222,642
2023307 [8]
20241 [9]

References

  1. "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.
  2. "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.
  3. "Baojun Reveals RS-3 Small Sporty SUV on the Internet". media.gm.com. 2019-09-25. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  4. "Baojun Launches RS-3 SUV". media.gm.com. 2019-10-29. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  5. "2021 Baojun RS-3 Crossover Launches With New Engine". gmauthority. 2019-08-06. Retrieved 2020-11-12.
  6. "GM's Baojun RS-3 Is A Small SUV For China That Costs Just $10,160". carscoops. 2019-10-29. Retrieved 2020-11-12.
  7. "Baojun RS-3 - Sales in China". chinamobil.ru. Retrieved 2023-12-12.
  8. "【易车销量榜】全国2023年宝骏零售量销量榜-易车榜-易车". car.yiche.com. Retrieved 2025-04-13.
  9. "【易车销量榜】全国2024年宝骏零售量销量榜-易车榜-易车". car.yiche.com. Retrieved 2025-04-13.