Baojun 510 2019 – Chinese bestseller extra charm

Chinese crossover Baojun model 510 2019 is officially presented in China on October 12, 2018. The super popular in the Chinese market, the Baojun 510 compact car has survived a minor but substantial facelift, adding budget Gupta-GM climate models more appealing. In our review of Baojun 510 2019-2020 – news, photos, price, equipment and specifications of the bestseller of the Chinese automotive market.

Sales of the updated compact crossover Baojin 510 2019 model year will begin in China at the end of October this year, and in 4 fixed trim levels at a price of 69800-77800 yuan (approximately 670-747 thousand conditional units). At the beginning of 2019, SAIC-GM-Ulin promises to expand the selection of kits due to the initial version of the Baojun crossover costing 55800-67800 510 yuan (536-651 thousand conventional units).

The pre-reform crossover Baojun 510 with a total length of 4220 mm, the body is only equipped with a diesel 1.5-liter 112-horsepower engine, the cost is 54800-76800 yuan, entered the Chinese market in early 2017 and instantly became the sales leader. By the end of 2017, the Baojun 510 crossover found almost 364 thousand new owners, which made it possible to place the models in 6th place in the final ranking. Better last year in China, only Nissan modified Sylphy (slightly more than 404 thousand cars), Buick Avtovo (more than 421 thousand), and Haval H6 (almost 506 thousand crossovers), Volkswagen Lavida (more than 517 thousand copies) and super cheap hotels were sold near Wuling Hongguang (almost 533 thousand cars).

In 2018, the situation with the implementation of the compact budget crossover Baojun 510 is even better. In the first eight months of this year (January-August), more than 250,000 vehicles have already been sold, and the Baojun 510 compact crossover maintains 6th place in the overall ranking. The first line is the new leader in 2018 – Volkswagen Lavida (320 vehicles), located on the second Nissan modified Sylphy (283.5 thousand sedans sold) and the third hotel near Wuling Hongguang (more than 282 thousand), fourth and Haval H6 (more than 271 thousand crossovers), and fifth Toyota Corolla in 258,000 vehicles.

Therefore, we can safely say that the Chinese company's Baojun 510 budget crossover launched into production was a bull's-eye. The model has a stylish and expressive appearance, a comfortable interior, a solid set of modern equipment, simple technology (gasoline naturally aspirated engine, front-wheel drive, low platform semi-independent rear suspension), just the fact that Chinese motorists. This begs the question, why update and modernize a model on the crest of success?

The answer is simple and concise. In order to attract more new customers. And the update is actually a local, cosmetic one, and is meant to add charm to the compact crossover's budget body. The interior and technical stuffing of the compact Baojun 510 remains the same, but with one caveat. Buyers of the mystery crossover will be able to choose from two transmission options, either with a 6 manual transmission or a 5-speed “robot” with the original control unit in the form of a washer on the center console tide.

I just want to note that most Chinese budget crossovers have changed back. The new Baojun 510 body gets pointed to the ceiling marker lamps solved in the overall style with narrow blocks, LED daytime running lights. The installation of new rear lights results in a change in the relief of the trunk and rear fenders. As a bonus, a new rear bumper with maximum conical reflectors and a cutout for the exhaust pipe, rather than the sham trapeze in the rear bumper of the pre-reform crossover.

The front end survived the restyling of Baojun 510 changed minimally. The crossover flaunts a modified false radiator grille, chrome-plated side members, lost, but there is trim with fine-grained blackened mesh blocks, upgraded headlights with yellow turning glass and a bumper with more expressive plastic.

The side of the body of the updated car differs from the pre-reform crossover with new lining on the doors and legkoplavkim rims with a more modern design.

• The external dimensions of the Baojun 510 2019-2020 body have not changed compared to the pre-reform version of the crossover and are 4220 mm long, 1740 mm wide, 1625 mm high, wheelbase 2550 mm.
• The Chinese compact comes standard with 16-inch alloy wheels with 205/60 R16 tires.

As mentioned earlier, a little higher in our review, the interior of the Chinese crossover Baojun 510 remains the same. In the presence of a neat multifunctional steering wheel, a stylish instrument panel with a large on-board computer screen, a modern architecture of the front panel and center console, a free-standing multimedias screen color system, an original air conditioning control unit, comfortable front seats and a comfortable rear row and trunk, can take from 318 liters baggage under a protective curtain up to 1210 liters, subject to the folding of the rear seats.

Already the initial version of the Baojun 510 2019 model year with 6-speed. a manual transmission worth 69,800 yuan packed with the necessary and modern equipment to the eyeballs, like a budget car. Alloy wheels, LED DRLs, fog lights, electrically adjustable and heated rear-view mirrors, frontal airbags for the driver and front passenger, side safety padosi in front, ABS with BAS and EBD, TCS and ESP, air conditioning, tire pressure sensors, mounts.

The model also has rear parking sensors, cruise control, a panoramic glass sunroof equipped with an electric drive, a keyless entry system with an engine start / stop button, central locking and anti-theft alarm, a multi-function steering wheel with leather rim trim, an on-board computer, seat trim, front panel and door cards, artificial leather, electric driver's seat adjustment, separate rear seat, adjustable backrest, modern multimedia system with 8-inch color touch screen (navigation, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, radio, USB, rear view camera), audio system with 6 speakers, climate control.

Specifications Baojun 510 2019-2020.
The Chinese crossover Baojun 510 is based on a budget, the front-wheel drive platform is borrowed from the Baojun 310 hatchback (front suspension with McPherson struts, rear semi-independent torsion beam).
Drive by default on the front wheels, front and rear disc brakes, power steering with an electric motor.
In the engine compartment of a four-cylinder 1.5-liter gasoline engine (112 hp, 147 Nm) with a 6 manual transmission or a 5-speed robotic gearbox (“robot” control, by the way, these are not only original washers on the center console, but also paddles petals). According to the manufacturer, the engine is satisfied with an average of 6.3 liters of fuel with a manual gearbox and 6.5 liters with a “robot”.