The Baojun RC-5 is a

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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. The RC-5 replaces the 630 saloon introduced in 2011.

Overview

The RC-5 is a part of the 'New Baojun' sub-category and features the Interstellar Geometry design language of the brand. Available in saloon and station wagon (RC-5W) bodystyles, it shares the platform with the RS-5 SUV. Launched in August 2020, local prices of the Baojun RC-5 models start from RMB59,800 (approximately $8,600 at the rates at the time) for the Baojun RC-5 liftback saloon which is exactly the same as the 630 compact saloon it replaces and RMB72,800 ($10,490) for the RC-5W wagon. The RC-5W wagon offers a cargo space of more than with all seats in place. The RC-5W also features a roof rack, reclining second row seats with airplane-like headrests and extra headroom compared to the RC-5 liftback saloon. In June 2021, the wagon version was updated and relaunched as the Baojun Valli. The ''Valli'' nameplate of its name stands for the Goddess consort of the Hindu God Murugan.

Specifications

The engine lineup of the Baojun RC-5 includes two inline-four petrol engines with one being a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre engine and the other one being a turbocharged 1.5-litre engine. A six-speed manual gearbox and virtual eight-speed continuously variable transmission (CVT) is offered. Both RC-5 models feature functions normally found in more premium vehicles according to Baojun, including dynamic turn signals, Baojun’s next-generation infotainment system with voice control, wireless cellphone charging, powered seats with memory, and an intelligent air purification system. For safety features, the RC-5 and RC-5W is equipped with 17

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(ADAS) functions. The functions are made possible by a combination of a high-resolution camera and millimeter wave radars with a range of and . Baojun RC-5 File:Baojun RC-5 007.jpg, Baojun RC-5 front File:Baojun RC-5 008.jpg, Baojun RC-5 rear Baojun RC-5W File:Baojun RC-5W 006.jpg, Baojun RC-5W front File:Baojun RC-5W 007.jpg, Baojun RC-5W rear Baojun Valli File:Baojun Valli IMG001.jpg, Baojun Valli front File:Baojun Valli IMG002.jpg, Baojun Valli rear

References

{{Baojun automobile timeline, 2010–present

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