Baojun Yunduo: Compact from around 12,000 euros – unfortunately not for the EU.
SAIC-GM-Wuling is a joint venture between the SAIC Group, General Motors, and Liuzhou Wuling Motors, headquartered in Liuzhou, in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in southwestern China. It markets vehicles in China based on the GSEV architecture (Global Small Electric Vehicle), including the Mini EV, KiWi EV, Nano EV, and Air EV. Additionally, SAIC-GM-Wuling also sells SUVs, MPVs, and vans with internal combustion engines – currently, however, the brand is expanding its compact electric vehicle portfolio – unfortunately only in China...
The competition mainly includes VW ID.3 and BYD Dolphin
With this new addition, Baojun positions itself more broadly in the compact segment – the clear competitors addressed are VW ID.3 and BYD Dolphin, as SAIC-MG currently does not offer the MG4 in China. One standout feature is the price: The 100 kW "Cloud" starts at a base price of 95,800 yuan, which currently equates to around 12,100 euros.
The dimensions, at 4,295 x 1,850 x 1,652 mm, conform to the classic compact format, with the wheelbase extending to exactly 2,700 mm, ensuring ample interior space in the Yunduo.
The low prices come with small batteries
One downside of the low price is the battery: the base model comes with a 37.9 kWh battery, with an optional version offering 50.6 kWh. SAIC-GM-Wuling claims a range of 360 and 460 kilometers respectively – though this is based on the rather lenient Chinese standard. In reality, the range is likely closer to 200 and 300 kilometers!
The BYD Dolphin offers 45 or 60 kWh batteries and starts at 116,800 yuan (around 14,680 euros), while the VW ID.3 provides 45, 58, or even 77 kWh but starts at 125,900 yuan (around 15,830 euros). The Baojun Yunduo is available in four versions with starting prices of 95,800, 103,800, 115,800, and 123,800 yuan (approximately 12,100 to 15,400 euros), ending where VW begins. Additionally, a fifth version equipped with its self-developed intelligent driving system "Lingxi" is expected to be introduced later, although pricing for this model has not yet been disclosed.
Since spring 2023, the Binguo has been ranked below, a B-segment model just under four meters in length with a 17.9 or 31.9 kWh battery, whose range is specified as 203 or 333 kilometers according to Chinese standards; in reality, it is likely to be between 120 to just under 200 kilometers. Its price is also "hot": it ranges between 59,800 to 83,800 Yuan, approximately 7,970 to 11,170 Euros.
A size smaller: The Binguo competes in the old B-segment format at just under four meters. | Photo: Baojun
What does this mean?
The very low prices are partly achieved with very small battery capacities. In terms of design, there are some independent touches, at least on the inside, that cater to American tastes just a little bit...
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