GM’s Baojun EQ100 MPV Officially Unveiled In China
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Shortly after SAIC-GM-Wuling’s upcoming zero-emission MPV was first captured sporting the Wuling logo, General Motors’ China joint venture has just officially revealed the all-new, all-electric Baojun EQ100.
The automaker revealed the all-new Baojun EQ100 in the Asian country on May 10th, posting the first images and official information about the next member of its growing portfolio of all-electric vehicles. In fact, the EQ100 will kick off a commercial relaunch for Baojun alongside the all-new Baojun Yep, introducing a fresh corporate image for GM’s youngest brand in China.
As we could see in spy photos of the prototype captured last month, the all-new Baojun EQ100 is a subcompact-sized MPV with traditional proportions that include a raked A-pillar, a long wheelbase that creates short overhangs, and a generous glass surface. The EQ100’s body measures 169 inches long, 72.8 inches wide and 65 inches tall, with a 106.3-inch wheelbase.
Aesthetically, the all-new Baojun EQ100 features a new evolution of Baojun’s “Interstellar Geometry” design language with smoother lines and rounded shapes giving it a look that is both clean and minimalistic. Up front, two-tier lighting scheme, including a horizontal LED light strip up top and lower headlamp clusters, distinguish the EQ100 from the brand’s other models.
The horizontal lines present in the Baojun EQ100’s front fascia are replicated in the taillamp assembly at the rear, as well as the marked beltline that runs along the entire contour of the body. Also striking are the straight outlines of the windows, the recessed door handles and the floating-look roof, which on some versions will be painted a contrasting black.
The all-new Baojun EQ100 MPV will make its world debut and officially launch in the second half of the year in China, ushering in what would potentially be a new family of all-electric models from Baojun under the EQ nomenclature. Notably, the Baojun EQ100 represents the first all-electric multipurpose vehicle developed by SGMW, with which the company will compete in the popular MPV segment in China.
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I kind of like it. Looks sort of like a smoothed over Bolt.
Was thinking same! With auto prices so expensive GM would benefit from a Geo 2.0 type brand specializing in compact/subcompact vehicles exactly like this. There is a market considering average car in US is 12 years old.
In Europe, Dacia basically saved Renault. Bringing back the Saturn nameplate as a bargin Chevrolet sub brand would compete against “pre owned” & cost GM little since offerings would be captive imports from China.
GM needs to think outside the box in a changing market with so many resources deployed in China.
StuartH and StevenInvictaInsignia: I agree this looks like it could be a refreshed Bolt had they kept it.
As for the Geo 2.0? Why? Maybe I’m all wrong here, but isn’t Chevy supposed to be the entry level brand? Why introduce yet another? GM’s problem is that they have been and are pushing everything up in content and trim, thus in price. If they are going to have GMC along with Chevy, then why have so many fancy Chevy’s? You have Buick which has become useless and only gets lost in the SUV kingdom while being squeezed out by both higher Chevy’s and GMC.
So instead of bringing out a Geo 2.0, GM needs to step back and re-align the current brands.
1. Chevy intro brand to GM with lower content and prices. Offer some entry level cars, trucks, SUV’s.
2. GMC a true step up from Chevy but with no cars. Drop Hummer sub-brand.
3. Buick a step up from GMC but more in luxury and less “truck-like”. Offer 50/50 mix of sedans/suv.
4. Cadillac totally at the top with nothing spared. Make everything Cadillac has completely different from anything from the other 3 brands. Go ahead and share platforms, but nothing else.
At 169″ long, 72.8″ wide, and 65″ high, the MPV is within inches of the Bolt EV and EUV measurements:
EV 163″ L x 70″ W x 63″ H
EUV 170″ L x 70″ W x 64″ H
I wonder if it uses the same platform.
I agree, this could definitely be the 2024 Bolt EUV
GM needs an electric vehicle the size of the current Bolt EUV.
Many people are buying the Bolt no only for price , but for its compact size.
If the current Bolt EUV had a faster charging rate , it would be more appealing to me than the new EV Equinox based on the tidier dimensions
kirk: Totally correct. The entire reason why I purchased my Bolt (EV, not EUV) is because I really needed the smaller size. I can park this thing almost anywhere which makes up for the ugly design and unpainted black all around the bottom and wheels. And for being so small, it’s very roomy and rides quite well. I’d still prefer my 2021 Malibu that I traded for this, but the EV works perfectly for me. As for charging speed, that hasn’t even been an issue in my situation. But if I had the choice of paying less and getting the slower charging or paying more for faster charging, I’d take the lower price.
What is the range of the Baojun EQ100 MPV?