The Baojun 510 () is a
subcompact crossover SUV
Subcompact crossover SUV is an Car classification, automobile segment used to describe the smallest segment of crossover SUV, a type of sport utility vehicle, below the compact crossover SUV. Subcompact crossover SUVs are usually based on a plat ...
produced by
SAIC-GM-Wuling
SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile Co., Ltd. ( zh, 上汽通用五菱汽车股份有限公司, abbreviated as SGMW) is a joint venture between SAIC Motor, General Motors, and Guangxi Automobile Group, Guangxi Auto (previously Wuling Group). Based in Li ...
through the
Baojun
Baojun () is a Chinese automobile marque owned by a joint venture of General Motors (GM) and SAIC Motor, SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile. The brand was created as a more affordable alternative to existing GM brands such as Chevrolet and Buick for the Ch ...
brand.
Overview
The 510 debuted at the
2016 Guangzhou Auto Show with the official Chinese market launch in 2017. The car is positioned under the
530/
560 compact crossover at the time.
It was the best-selling crossover in China in 2018, and also the best-selling car sold by Baojun. , nearly 800,000 units of 510 had been sold.
It is also notable for being the highest-selling new car nameplate in world's history. It recorded 416,883 sales during its first 12 months in market, the highest of any other car in the world. It took the record from the
Baojun 560
The Baojun 560 is a compact crossover SUV produced by SAIC-GM-Wuling through the Baojun brand.
Overview
The Baojun 560 was powered by a 1.8 liter inline-four petrol engine code named LJ479QNE2 mated to a 5-speed manual transmission, a 6-speed ma ...
which was sold 319,536 units in a 12-month period.
File:Baojun 510 Sanming 01 2022-07-28.jpg, Front view (pre-facelift)
File:2017 Baojun 510 1.5L, reart 8.2.18.jpg, Rear view (pre-facelift)
Facelift
In July 2019, the 510 received its
facelift with an updated grille, rear fascia, and the availability of
CVT option with three driving modes.
Export markets
In 2020, SAIC-GM-Wuling began exporting the facelifted 510 to Latin America under the
Chevrolet Groove
The Chevrolet Groove is one of three small car concepts introduced on 4 April 2007 at the New York International Auto Show.
The Groove showcases a new style of small car from General Motors. The mini car was completely designed by GM Daewoo in ...
nameplate. It is also exported to the Middle East and Mexico since late 2021.
File:Chevrolet Groove 1.5 Premier 2024 (54023107412).jpg, 2024 Groove 1.5 Premier (Chile)
File:Chevrolet Groove 1.5 Premier 2024 (53931527904).jpg, Rear view
Replacement
In late 2019, Baojun introduced the
RS-3, which acted as the successor to the 510, but sold alongside it as a premium option.
Safety
Latin NCAP
The Groove in its most basic Latin American configuration obtained 0 stars from
Latin NCAP
The Latin New Car Assessment Programme (Latin NCAP) is an Automobile safety rating, automobile safety assessment programme for Latin America and the Caribbean. Founded in 2010, it offers independent information to consumers about the safety l ...
in 2024 (similar to
Euro NCAP
The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) is a European voluntary car safety performance assessment programme (i.e. a New Car Assessment Program) based in Leuven, Belgium. Formed in 1996, the first results were released in February ...
2014).
Sales
References
External links
* (in Chinese)
Chevrolet Groove (Chile)(rebadged Baojun 510)
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510
Cars introduced in 2016
2020s cars
Subcompact crossover sport utility vehicles
Front-wheel-drive vehicles
Vehicles with CVT transmission
Cars of China