Baojun, a subsidiary of SAIC, revealed more details about its upcoming SUV, the Yunhai, in late July. The new model will be offered in both pure electric and plug-in hybrid versions and is set to be launched in the third quarter of this year.
The all-electric Baojun Yunhai measures 4,541 x 1,880 x 1,608 mm, with a wheelbase of 2,750 mm. The plug-in hybrid version has a length of 4,590 mm, while the other dimensions remain the same. With these dimensions, the SUV competes in the same segment as the Mazda CX-5 and Honda CR-V.
The exterior of the Yunhai is based on the Tianyu D platform, featuring a closed-off front grille with a camera and headlights that sport a three-bar design, complemented by a lower grille with a mouth-like shape. The SUV rides on 18-inch flower-shaped wheels, and it has traditional door handles instead of the hidden ones commonly found on modern electric and hybrid vehicles.
Inside, the Baojun Yunhai offers a choice of two color schemes: Morning White and Night Black. The minimalist cabin features an 8.8-inch LCD instrument panel, a floating 15.6-inch central control screen, a D-shaped steering wheel, and two wireless charging pads as well as two cup holders on the center console.
The audio system delivers sound through eight speakers. The steering wheel, air conditioning vents, door trim, and front armrest are adorned with gold-plated accents.
Headroom in the front and rear seats measures 1,008 mm and 987 mm, respectively, while legroom in the front and rear is 949 mm and 876 mm, respectively.
The standard trunk capacity is 567 liters, but it can be expanded to 1,570 liters by folding down the rear seats, accommodating up to five 28-inch suitcases, two 26-inch suitcases, and two 20-inch suitcases simultaneously. Additionally, the rear hatch opening height is 1,795 mm, and there are 29 storage spaces throughout the vehicle.
In terms of performance, the pure electric Baojun Yunhai is equipped with a 150 kW (201 hp) electric motor, paired with a choice of 56.7 kWh or 69.2 kWh battery packs, offering a range of 500 km and 600 km (CLTC) respectively. Fast charging at 2C is also supported.
On the other hand, the plug-in hybrid variant of the Yunhai is powered by the Wuling Lingxi hybrid system, which combines a 1.5-liter 78 kW (105 hp) engine with an electric motor, along with a choice of 9.5 kWh or 20.5 kWh battery packs, providing all-electric ranges of 45 km and 100 km, respectively. The overall range is 1,100 km, and the fuel consumption is impressively low at 4.96 liters/100 km (WLTC).
Pricing details for the Baojun Yunhai have not yet been announced by the manufacturer.
According to the distributor’s plans, the Baojun Yep, a small electric car that competes in the same segment as the Wuling Mini EV but is slightly larger and has an SUV-like design similar to the VinFast VF 3, will be introduced in Vietnam this year. It will be distributed by TMT Motor, the same company that distributes the Mini EV.
Reference: CNC
