Electric Technology Car News: BAIC Maxus and Changan both want to seize the initiative in the field of household MPVs. Can the new Baojun 560 successfully disrupt the market?

Last year, the cumulative sales volume of my country's MPV market segment reached 2.46 million units, a year-on-year increase of 21%. Such data has to be said that the current car-buying population is paying more and more attention to MPVs. MPVs are also the most popular model after SUVs. Brands such as Dongfeng, Baojun, BYD, Wuling, and Changan have successively targeted this field.

However, Baojun 560 under SAIC-GM has surprised many car fans in the MPV field. According to the official data released by SAIC-GM-Wuling, Baojun 560 sold 321,555 units in 2016, a year-on-year increase of 121.8%. For a model that has only been on the market for about a year and a half, such sales volume is quite successful. Baojun 560 has been widely recognized by consumers in the market due to its large space and high brand recognition.

Today I will take a closer look at what makes this very successful car so special.

First of all, in terms of appearance, there is no obvious difference between Baojun 560 and other models with the same configuration. The body size is still 4620X1820X1750, and the wheelbase is 2750. Compared with its competitors, it has more advantages in body height and wheelbase.

The front face of this car adopts a family-style design, with a large shield-shaped grille, chrome decoration and connected to the headlights, making it highly recognizable. In addition, the rearview mirror housing is designed in the same color as the body, which is consistent with competing models. In terms of lighting, the 560 is equipped with LED daytime running lights. Not only does the headlight have a lens, but the turn signal also uses an LED light group, which is very rare in the same price range.

Compared with Baojun 630 and 730, the interior of Baojun 560 has become more mature. Although it has obvious traces of 730, it also has its own characteristics. The color matching of the whole car is obviously taken into account the requirements of the younger consumer group, and the 8-inch touch screen can also minimize the number of buttons. The three-spoke steering wheel is layered with red stitching, and the multi-function button is also indispensable.

The dashboard design is clear and concise, and the on-board computer is concentrated on the LCD screen in the middle. Although the amount of information displayed is limited, it has all the basic information.

In terms of power, the 1.5T engine has strong low torque. Compared with the 1.8L engine, it improves power while reducing fuel consumption. At the same time, the sound insulation treatment of the engine compartment is also in place. The turbo intervention of the 1.5T engine is very smooth, and there is a clear sense of turbo intervention only when it exceeds 1900rpm. The suspension adopts the front McPherson and rear torsion beam form, which is the mainstream configuration of this level.

So if your current budget is just not enough, this Baojun 560 1.5T model is the best choice. Recently, it was also revealed that the automatic transmission of Baojun 560 will be launched soon. The interior seems to be consistent with the manual transmission model, and it is matched with a CVT gearbox, but the price is hard to say.

As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity.