Baojun 510
The Baojun 510 is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by SAIC-GM-Wuling.[3] 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 with launch prices ranging from 54,800 yuan to 76,800 yuan.[4] It was the best-selling crossover in China in 2018, and also the best-selling car sold by Baojun.[5] As of June 2019, nearly 800,000 Baojun 510s had been sold.[6]
Baojun 510 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | SAIC-GM-Wuling |
Also called | Chevrolet Groove[1][2] |
Production | January 2017 – present |
Assembly | China: Liuzhou, Guangxi |
Designer | Zhou Fang |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Subcompact crossover SUV |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
Related | Chevrolet Trax Buick Encore (first generation) |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.5 L L2B I4 (petrol) |
Transmission | |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm (100.4 in) |
Length | 4,220 mm (166.1 in) |
Width | 1,740 mm (68.5 in) |
Height | 1,615–1,625 mm (63.6–64.0 in) |
Chronology | |
Successor | Baojun RS-3 |
In July 2019, the car received its first facelift for the 2020 model year. It now featured an updated grille, updated rear end, and a CVT transmission option with three driving modes.[6][7]
In late 2019, the Baojun 510 is replaced by the Baojun RS-3 while it continued to be on sale alongside it as a low-cost option.[8]
In 2020, SAIC-GM-Wuling will export the Baojun 510 to Latin America and the Middle East with the Chevrolet badge.[9][10] The first export Baojun 510 rolled off the production line with the Chevrolet Groove nameplate.[11][12]
- Baojun 510 (front quarter view)
- Baojun 510 (rear quarter view)
Sales
Calendar year | China[13] |
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2017 | 358,877 |
2018 | 361,403 |
2019 | 158,201 |
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- Centeno, Deivis. "Baojun 510 To Be Rebadged As New Chevrolet Crossover". GM Authority. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
- "Baojun's second global model to be exported to South America tagged with Chevrolet". Gasgoo. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
- Fortunatti, Leo. "Novo Chevrolet Groove dá vida ao antigo Tracker com design atualizado" [New Chevrolet Groove brings the old Tracker to life with updated design]. Motor1.com (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2020-05-21.
- "远销海外!"雪佛兰标"宝骏510出口南美_印尼" [Exported overseas! Chevrolet-badged Baojun 510 would be exported to South America]. www.sohu.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 2020-05-19.
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