Baojun, a subsidiary of SAIC, revealed more details about the interior and configurations of 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 vehicle competes in the same segment as the Mazda CX-5 and Honda CR-V.
On the exterior, the Yunhai is built on the Tianyu D platform and features a closed-off front grille with a camera, headlights with three horizontal bars, and a lower grille design. It rides on 18-inch flower-shaped wheels and has traditional door handles, unlike the hidden handles seen on many modern electric and hybrid vehicles.
The interior of the Yunhai offers a choice of two color schemes: Morning White and Night Black. The dashboard features a minimalist design with 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 and cup holders on the center console.
The audio system delivers sound through eight speakers. Accents of gold adorn the steering wheel, air conditioning vents, door trim, and front armrest, adding a touch of elegance to the cabin.
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 a generous 1,570 liters by folding down the rear seats. This allows for the simultaneous storage of five 28-inch suitcases, two 26-inch suitcases, and two 20-inch suitcases. The rear hatch opening height is 1,795 mm, and there are an additional 29 storage spaces throughout the cabin.
In terms of performance, the pure electric Baojun Yunhai is equipped with a 150 kW (201 hp) electric motor and offers two battery options: a 56.7 kWh battery with a CLTC range of 500 km, and a 69.2 kWh battery that delivers a CLTC range of 600 km. The vehicle also supports 2C fast charging.
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. It offers two battery options: a 9.5 kWh battery with an all-electric range of 45 km, and a 20.5 kWh battery that provides an all-electric range of 100 km. The comprehensive range is an impressive 1,100 km, and the WLTC fuel consumption is as low as 4.96 liters/100 km.
Pricing for the Baojun Yunhai has 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 has a slightly larger size and 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
