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Baojun 510 facelift 2019 1.5L (99 Hp)
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Baojun 510:
The Baojun 510 is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by SAIC-GM-Wuling through the Baojun brand.
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. As of June 2019, 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 which was sold 319,536 units in a 12-month period....(Read more on Wikipedia)
facelift 2019 Overview:
Baojun 510 (facelift 2019). With 135 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1206 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.5L (99 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
This entry-level 1.5L engine provides adequate power for city driving and light suburban use, but may feel strained during highway overtakes or with a full load.
Fuel Economy
With a combined fuel consumption of 6.2 l/100 km, this manual variant offers decent economy for a compact SUV, making it a cost-effective choice for daily commutes.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable purchase price and running costs
- • Practical SUV body style with decent interior space
- • Modern exterior styling for its segment
- • Good fuel economy for manual variants
Cons:
- • Modest engine performance, especially with CVT
- • Interior materials may feel budget-oriented
- • Limited advanced safety features compared to global rivals
- • CVT can be unrefined and impact driving dynamics
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(facelift 2019: July, 2019 - ).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Baojun |
| Model: | 510 |
| Generation: | facelift 2019 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5L (99 Hp) |
| Start of production: | October, 2020 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Engine systems: | Start & Stop System |
| Power: | 99 Hp @ 5800 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 66.7 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 135 Nm @ 3600-5200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | L2B [Same engine] More details about the engine L2B |
| Engine displacement: | 1485 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.2 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | China VI b |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.2 kg/Hp, 82.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.9 kg/Nm, 111.9 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1206 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4220 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1740 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1615-1625 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2550 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 205/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 16 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Torsion |
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