Baojun, a car marque co-founded by General Motors
and SAIC Group, has launched its RM-5 compact van into production. The miniature van has fully
LED-based lighting and quite a characteristic exterior. In terms of dimensions,
it reminds us of the 3rd-gen Opel Zakira (Europe version). In its most basic
trim, the Baojun RM-5 ships with seats for 5 people, but you can opt for more
expensive variants with 6 or 7 seats.
The interior is not what we used to seeing in
same-platform vehicles. There is a new dual-spoke steering wheel, a duo of LED
displays fulfilling the roles of the instrument cluster and the entertainment
system, and a touch-based climate control pad. Paid options include adaptive
cruise control, panoramic glass roof, and combination seat upholstery.
Regardless of the trim level, the car always ships
with a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine rated at 147 hp. You can
choose manual or CVT, but AWD is not an option in either case. Sales begin this autumn; the
prices will be revealed closer to the (still unannounced) launch date.
