Baojun RS-7

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Baojun RS-7
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Overview
Manufacturer SAIC-GM-Wuling
Production2020–2021
AssemblyChina: Chongqing [1]
Body and chassis
Class Mid-size crossover SUV
Body style 5-door SUV
Related Baojun RC-6
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Length4,930 mm (194.1 in)
Width1,975 mm (77.8 in)
Height1,765 mm (69.5 in)

The Baojun RS-7 is a midsize crossover produced by Baojun, a marque of SAIC-GM-Wuling. [2] It was unveiled at 2020 Chongqing Auto Show. [3]

Overview

Among Baojun models the RS-7 is considered a flagship, seeing as it is the largest and most expensive vehicle the brand sold. [4] Like all Baojun models, its sale is limited to the Chinese market. [5]

The 6-seater models features a 2+2+2 layout while the 7-seater variants offer a 2+2+3 layout featuring two executive seats in the second row. The Baojun RS-7 has a high ground clearance of 198 mm (7.8 in) when measured empty and 172 mm (6.8 in) when fully seated and an approach angle of 18 degrees with a departure angle of 21 degrees proving it's all-terrain capability. Power of the Baojun RS-7 comes from a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-four petrol engine producing 175 hp (130 kW; 177 PS), connected to an automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. [6]

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