Baojun, a subsidiary of SAIC, unveiled 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 built on the Tianyu D platform, featuring a closed-off front grille with a camera and headlights designed with three horizontal bars and a lower mouth design. The SUV rides on 18-inch flower-shaped wheels, and it sports traditional door handles instead of the hidden type commonly found on modern electric and hybrid vehicles.
Inside, the Baojun Yunhai offers a choice of two interior colors: Morning White and Night Black. The minimalist cockpit 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 and cup holders on the central control panel.
The audio system is supported by eight speakers. The steering wheel, air conditioning vents, door trim, and front armrest are adorned with gold-plated details.
Headroom in the front and rear rows is 1,008 mm and 987 mm, respectively, while legroom in the front and rear is 949 mm and 876 mm, respectively.
The standard trunk volume is 567 liters, expandable to 1,570 liters when the rear seats are folded down. 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 vehicle.
In terms of performance, the pure electric version of the Baojun Yunhai is equipped with a 150 kW (201 hp) electric motor, paired with a 56.7 kWh or 69.2 kWh battery offering a range of 500 km or 600 km (CLTC), respectively. Fast charging at 2C is also supported.
The plug-in hybrid variant, on the other hand, is powered by the Wuling Lingxi hybrid system, which combines a 1.5-liter 78 kW (105 hp) engine with an electric motor. It comes with a 9.5 kWh or 20.5 kWh battery, providing all-electric ranges of 45 km and 100 km, respectively. The comprehensive range is 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 plan, the Baojun Yep, a small electric car that shares a segment with 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
