General Motors’ secondary joint venture in China, SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW), has just unveiled the brand-new Baojun Xiang Jing sedan as its latest vehicle in the Asian country.
All-new Baojun Xiang Jing EV
Baojun, the automaker’s youngest brand, officially presented the all-new Baojun Xiang Jing as a next-generation midsize sedan with a plug-in hybrid or battery electric (BEV) powertrain that will become the firm’s range-topper, describing the Xiang Jing as an “intelligent flagship sedan” that reflects Baojun’s commitment to the continuous improvement of the technology and performance of its product portfolio.
Baojun logo
“The Baojun Xiang Jing will be offered with all-electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variants,” said GM China in a statement. “As an intelligent flagship model, the Xiang Jing has been designed for the mainstream market. It will meet the diverse needs of urban commuters, from young families to elites, for high-quality travel,” the company added.
Baojun only revealed a handful of images and a few sparse details about the new model, but we know that it represents the first electrified sedan in the brand’s history. Additionally, it will be offered with both fully electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains. It’s worth noting that “Xiang” translates to “enjoy”, embodying a pleasant and comfortable experience of the new sedan, while “Jing” or ‘Territory” symbolizes the brand’s new direction and product advancement.
All-new Baojun Yunhai EV crossover
The Baojun Xiang Jing is the brand’s largest, measuring in at 197 inches long on a generous 114.2-inch wheelbase, 74.8 inches wide and up to 59.3 inches tall in the plug-in hybrid version.
Aesthetically, the Xiang Jing features Baojun’s new design language debuted by the all-new Baojun Yunhai crossover earlier this year, with organic shapes and smooth lines for aerodynamic efficiency.
Now that it’s officially revealed, the Baojun Xiang Jing will be launched in early 2025. That’s also when SGMW will share details about its powertrains, equipment and features.
In fact, the new sedan is already in production at the LIM plant in Liuzhou, Guangxi.
Comments
You can call it sleek, but I call it a generic blob. Sleekness is a part of what is killing off sedans. Now that I’m in my 60s, I can’t wait to ditch my sleek sedan and get a crossover. Too hard to get in and out of, on bad days.
I agree on the difficulty getting in. I have to tilt my head now to ensure I don’t get smacked on the roof (learned the hard way). What crossovers are you considering?
I’m 60 and if there’s a car I will never buy is a SUV or a crossover. I’ve always owed sedans or sports coupes and will continue to do so.
To sedan looks like a cheap, plastic, skinny, Lego door wedge.
Yes please. We need EV and PHEV sedans in the US.
This is a car I would buy. A SUV or a crossover, never.
I’m curious how something like this will impact Buick sales in China. I see some Buick design language in that front bumper (what do they call it…shark nose?).
The answer to Chevy’s NASCAR problem! A re-badged Baojun Xiang Jing! LOL!!
China wants domestic nameplates so it’s smart to borrow Buick design cues under Chinese branding.
This could be next Malibu, unfortunately, Barra has no interest.