Baojun RS-3 explained

Baojun RS-3
Manufacturer:SAIC-GM-Wuling
Production:September 2019 – 2021
Assembly:China: Liuzhou, Guangxi
Class:Subcompact crossover SUV
Body Style:5-door SUV
Layout:Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Wheelbase:25501NaN1
Length:43051NaN1
Width:17481NaN1
Height:15971NaN1
Predecessor:Baojun 510

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

Overview

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 98hp and 105lbft 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 145hp and 184lbft 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 130abbr=outNaNabbr=out.[6]

Sales

YearChina[7]
201920,335
202066,587
202118,202
20222,642

References

  1. Web site: RS-3官图曝光 新宝骏家族再添新成员. 2019-09-25. media.gm.com. zh. 2019-09-28.
  2. Web site: 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. 2019-09-28.
  3. Web site: Baojun Reveals RS-3 Small Sporty SUV on the Internet. 2019-09-25. media.gm.com. en. 2020-05-19.
  4. Web site: Baojun Launches RS-3 SUV. 2019-10-29. media.gm.com. en. 2020-05-19.
  5. Web site: 2021 Baojun RS-3 Crossover Launches With New Engine. 2019-08-06. gmauthority. en. 2020-11-12.
  6. Web site: GM's Baojun RS-3 Is A Small SUV For China That Costs Just $10,160. 2019-10-29. carscoops. en. 2020-11-12.
  7. Web site: Baojun RS-3 - Sales in China . 2023-12-12 . chinamobil.ru.