Baojun RS-3

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Baojun RS-3
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Overview
Manufacturer SAIC-GM-Wuling
ProductionSeptember 2019 – present
AssemblyChina: Liuzhou, Guangxi
Body and chassis
Class Subcompact crossover SUV
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
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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

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 is available in four trim levels in China, with prices ranging between RMB 71,800 and RMB 89,800 ($10,160-$12,710). 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] Notes
201920,335
202066,587
202118,202
2022517As of June 2022
Total105,641As of June 2022

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