Presented at last year's Guangzhou Auto Show, the
Baojun 510 can now be had with an automated manual transmission.
The China-only small SUV costs less than a new Ford
Fiesta in the States, retailing between RMB 68,800 and RMB 75,800, depending on
the selected trim, which equals to US$ 10,580-US$ 11,660 at today's exchange rates.
Joining the manual transmission versions, the new
model features a 1.5-liter engine, which is married to an automated manual
gearbox. The SUV can be equipped with steering wheel paddle shifters, for what
the automaker describes as a "sporty driving performance", in
addition to other amenities.
These include the semi-open panoramic sunroof,
automatic air conditioning, heated and folding side mirrors with electronic
adjustment, 8-inch LCD screen with smartphone connectivity and reversing
camera, keyless entry, push-button start, and cruise control.
Visually, it retains the look of the Baojun
510 manual, but offering a distinctive styling are the added LED DRLs, while
inside it gets black and brown surfaces, and extra sound insulation, which is
said to have been applied in 34 different areas.
