| Baojun 630 | |
| Manufacturer: | SAIC-GM-Wuling |
| Production: | 2011–2019 2014–2023 (Arabia, Egypt, Algeria) |
| Assembly: | China: Liuzhou, Guangxi (SGMW Automobile Co., Ltd.) Egypt: 6 October City (GM Egypt, 2016–2023)[1] |
| Class: | Small family car Compact car C-segment |
| Layout: | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Engine: | 1.5 L S-TEC III straight-four 1.8 L Family 1 straight-four |
| Wheelbase: | 26401NaN1 |
| Length: | 45971NaN1 44011NaN1 (610) |
| Width: | 17361NaN1 |
| Height: | 14621NaN1 14811NaN1 (610) |
| Weight: | 1206kg (2,659lb) |
| Sp: | us |
The Baojun 630 is a small family car/compact four-door notchback saloon and was the first car produced by SAIC-GM-Wuling through the Baojun brand. The 630 is manufactured in Liuzhou, Guangxi, China. It was launched at the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show, and went on sale in August 2011. A five-door hatchback derivative called the 610 was added to the range in April 2014.[2]
The car was developed at the SAIC-GM Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC) in Shanghai. While not visually similar to other GM cars, it has been suggested that the 630 and 610 is based on the Buick Excelle/Daewoo Lacetti platform.
In 2014, the car debuted in Egypt and Algeria as the Chevrolet Optra.[3] [4] The 2023 model was the final Optra to be listed on the Chevrolet Arabia website.
The hatchback variant of the 630 is known as the 610.
A facelifted version was revealed for the first time in December 2015, featuring a slightly revised front end, a more important redesigned rear end, with larger tail lamps, and a heavily reworked dashboard.[5]
The 630 is powered by a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder 1090NaN0 1.5-litre (1,485 cc) engine producing 108lbft and mated to a five-speed transmission. A 1.8-litre (1,796 cc) version, producing 1410NaN0 and 1770NaN0 was added to the range in November 2012.
It can be equipped with front airbags, ABS with EBD, leather seats, power windows, remote central locking, air conditioning, trip computer, a CD player and rear parking sensors. The Baojun 630 is currently using pull-out door handles, similar to the facelifted Daewoo Lacetti.[6] [7]