The SAIC-GM-Wuling joint venture announced last month that it will launch an upcoming Baojun KiWi EV mini crossover in China, and now, patent images of the small all-electric off-roader from the manufacturer’s youngest brand in the Asian country have been leaked.
The upcoming Baojun KiWi EV mini off-road crossover was once again the subject of a leak in China, where local authorities have released a set of patent images revealing the body structure and much of the interior design of this particular zero-emission utility vehicle. In fact, Chinese media has also leaked a second exterior image of the future KiWi EV from a new angle that is a bit more detailed.
Leaked patent images show the body of the upcoming Baojun KiWi EV mini off-road crossover with mostly square shapes, which allow maximum use of the diminutive two-door, four-seater vehicle’s interior space. The straight-line stampings that make the doors larger, the enveloping position of the massive C-pillars that reinforce the structure as well as the open top for a large panoramic roof stand out.
Some outstanding aspects of the Baojun KiWi EV crossover’s interior can also be seen, such as a completely flat floor that provides comfort for the four occupants, in conjunction with a floating dashboard, a minimalist center console and slim seat frames that include raised headrests. In addition, the future mini utility will have a new steering wheel design and a dual-screen instrument panel and infotainment display setup, similar to that of the latest KiWi EV minicar.
Meanwhile, the second exterior image of the upcoming Baojun KiWi EV mini off-road crossover, seen from the driver’s side, reveals new vehicle details. In addition to the striking two-tone black A-pillar bodywork, the new look shows more contrasting silver elements on the roof rails, front license plate recess and side bars, as well as an interesting camera module built into the top of the fender to capture the road ahead.
The upcoming off-road Baojun KiWi EV is expected to make its world debut next month during the 2022 Guangzhou Auto Show, which opens on November 18th. Notably, this new off-road-focused KiWi EV will be the industry’s first all-electric kei car utility vehicle and will expand the KiWi EV lineup into a new family of zero-emission small vehicles.
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Reminds me a lot of the old Suzki Sameri.
To bad GM is not bring this to manufacture in NA
Looks like a blatant ripoff of the Bronco/Bronco Sport, with Rivian wheels to me… Reminds me of the copy-cat styling on Hyundai/Kia products in the early 2000s and prior. I would be embarrassed if GM brought this exercise in copy-cat styling here.
I like this little vehicle ,If it is low priced, Gm please bring it to the USA ! I will be first in line to buy a Kiwi EV Mini !
They will sell as many as they can make most likely
People in the GM HQ, if you have to ask yourself whether this will sell in US? Then you are getting pay too much for even working from home, just saying.
They should bring this to NA as an electric and gas powered version.
GM can not make $$$ on these little cars if sold in the USA because of all the govt safety and emission laws.
Tell us more about the emissions laws that an EV needs meet?
Can’t wait to hear this nonsense.
paul posted he wanted an ICE version
They should bring this to NA as an electric and gas powered version. what about US safety laws.?? too many people here don’t read the whole thread and are just looking to show how smart they think they are
I have read it the past that US auto makers don’t usually don’t engineered the US safety and emissions from the very beginning , then later used that as an excuse for not import such vehicle(s), it’s not like they not take advantages of the low wages, nor do they prices the US MSRP the same as where such vehicle (s) are made, there’s always a way if they want to, unless you tell me they are not that smart.
engineering in those safety and emissions add cost to the vehicles. any new vehicle introduced in the USA cost millions maybe billions to get certified for safety and or emissions. no one is taking any shortcuts after the diesel emission scandal.
Put an ICE in it and maybe it could be competitive with Ford’s Bronco, but GM is thinking that way anymore. They are more interested in pleasing the government than their customers.
Makes more sense then the Hummer monstrosity.
In today’s news, 100 Chinese auto manufacturers started bringing out their clone copies of GM’s new mini car
This looks really cool!