Baojun 510

Baojun 510
Overview
ManufacturerSAIC-GM-Wuling
Model codeCN180S
Also calledChevrolet Groove (2020–present)[1][2]
ProductionJanuary 2017 – present
AssemblyChina: Liuzhou, Guangxi
DesignerZhou Fang
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Related
  • Baojun RS-3
  • Wuling Xingchi
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,550 mm (100.4 in)
Length4,220 mm (166.1 in)
Width1,740 mm (68.5 in)
Height1,615–1,625 mm (63.6–64.0 in)
Kerb weight1,206–1,290 kg (2,659–2,844 lb)
Chronology
SuccessorBaojun RS-3

The Baojun 510 is a subcompact Crossover SUV made by SAIC-GM-Wuling under Baojun since 2017.

History and Features

The Baojun 510 made its debut at the Guangzhou Auto Show in 2016 while it was launched in 2017 the 510 is positioned under the Baojun 530/560.[3] it has a 1.5 liter petrol engine with a 6-speed manual transmission and a 5-speed automatic CVT transmission it was improved in 2019.[4] the SUV became in 2018 the best selling Crossover in China and later the best selling car from Baojun.[5] it also became the best selling new car nameplate in the world.[6]

Markets

The Baojun 510 is sold mainly in the Chinese market but in 2020 SAIC-GM-Wuling started exporting to Latin America (later Mexico and Middle East in 2021) the facelifted 510 under the Chevrolet brand as the Chevrolet Groove.[7] [8] [9]

Discontinuation

In 2019 the Baojun RS-3 was launched even though it acts as a replacement it is sold alongside the 510 as a more premium option.

Sales

Year China[10] Chile
2017 358,877
2018 361,403
2019 158,201
2020 60,570
2021 32,991 9,007[11]
2022 5,591[12]
2023 6,009[13]

References

  1. "The New Chevrolet Groove Will Soon Arrive In South America". GM Authority. 7 July 2020. Retrieved 2020-10-30.
  2. "Chevy Groove Compact Crossover Costs Only $12,000, But There's A Catch". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2020-10-30.
  3. "Baojun 510 Is A Daring New Compact SUV For China". Car News China. 23 November 2016. Retrieved 14 March 2018.
  4. "Baojun 510 CVT Product Highlights". media.gm.com. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  5. "SAIC-GM-Wuling's Baojun 510 becomes China's top-selling crossover". Automotive News. 2018-03-27. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  6. Gasnier, Matt (2018-05-17). "China 2018 Test Drives: Baojun 510". Best Selling Cars Blog. Retrieved 2022-01-30.
  7. Centeno, Deivis (19 May 2020). "Baojun 510 To Be Rebadged As New Chevrolet Crossover". GM Authority. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  8. "Get in the Groove: Chevrolet introduces a brand-new compact SUV to the Middle East". 21 February 2021.
  9. Ponce, Esaú (14 June 2021). "Chevrolet Groove 2022 confirma su llegada a México, una nueva SUV juvenil y accesible". Autocosmos México (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 19 June 2021.
  10. "Baojun 510 China auto sales figures". carsalesbase.com. 2017-03-14. Archived from the original on 16 May 2020. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  11. "Los autos más vendidos en Chile en 2021". www.chileautos.cl (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-07-12.
  12. "Cuáles fueron los autos más vendidos del 2022?". 2023-01-06. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
  13. "Los autos más vendidos en 2023 en Chile - Autofact". www.autofact.cl (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-07-12.