Cheaper than Emgrand, will this car become the next hot model?

As a young domestic brand, New Baojun has successively launched RM-5, RC-6 and other youth-oriented models since the launch of its own RS-5. However, the domestic market is still competitive. The competition is fierce, and established manufacturers have been working hard for many years. For emerging brands, it is not easy to get a share of the pie.

Consumers’ obsession with brands is due to the influence of long-term exposure. Joint venture manufacturers naturally used technology and other means to gain a firm foothold during the dividend period. Although independent brands have worked hard to occupy a position within a few years, the audience In fact, the stickiness is not high, and it is more a compromise due to factors such as economic strength.

But the arrival of the new Baojun RC-5, I think, has contributed to the rise of domestic cars to a certain extent. Geely's Emgrand is the only domestically produced car that has entered the first echelon of domestic sedans, although the price factor is a big reason. But this does not prevent us from admiring it. ?The new Baojun RC-5 is actually more realistic in terms of price. It is really difficult to buy such a compact car at a price as low as less than 60,000 (manufacturer's guide price: 59,800-112,800) at the same price. Find the adversary. Through some introduction to it, let's see if it deserves this praise.

The first is the appearance and size of the car

The overall size and space of the car determine our first impression of the car. At the same level of segmentation In the market, car models have a tendency to get bigger and bigger, and the strict class boundaries of car models in the past have gradually faded away. The length, width and height of the new Baojun RC-5 are 4,650, 1,806, 1,458 (1,466) mm respectively, and the wheelbase reaches 2,700mm. Let’s compare the relevant parameters of the latest and lowest configurations of the RC-5, which is the seventh-largest independently sold car in the same class, with the first-place Emgrand and the third-place Roewe i5.

Through comparison, we found that the new Baojun RC-5 is longer in terms of length and wheelbase, while the Roewe i5 is obviously larger laterally. As a compact car, the space of the RC-5 should be ranked at the upper-middle level.

The new Baojun RC-5 adopts a fastback design, and the overall lines are more beautiful and elegant. The hatchback tailgate opens to make the rear space appear larger, making it easier to put in and take out luggage.

The headlights use split-type LED dazzling headlights. The through-type technology eyelight group makes the front face more stretched. The upper and lower split headlights design effectively reduces the visual center of gravity of the vehicle and optimizes The proportions of the front face design have been adjusted to make the overall vision more harmonious and layered. In terms of body strength, the RC-5 vehicle adopts leading laser welding technology, with high-strength steel accounting for 58%; the body sheet metal covering parts have a galvanizing rate of 77%. The new car is equipped with luxury car-level airbags and 4 airbags in the front row, which can minimize collision injuries.

Secondly, we pay attention to the interior of the car

Most of the time we use the car is in the cab, so having a comfortable and beautiful driving position is a necessity for all car owners. Two options. According to the official introduction, the new Baojun RC-5 uses an encircling interstellar seat, which has a unique shape and is covered with lean leather. The foam surface of the seat is pasted with comfort sponge, which is soft to the touch. The main fabrics of the backrest and seat cushions are made of breathable materials, making the entire vehicle atmosphere more homely. Large side wings provide better lateral support and wrapping.

The horizontally extended aviation headrest gives passengers an experience as if they are in the first-class cabin of an airplane. This, combined with its interstellar geometric front face design, gives consumers a young sci-fi experience and makes people want to know more about it.

What about the power part?

Power is a very important part of a car, and it can also be said to be the core part. So, how is the power performance of the new Baojun RC-5? In the compact car market, 1.5T power is a relatively standard configuration and is currently the mainstream power choice. The new Baojun RC-5 will be equipped with two displacement engines, 1.5L and 1.5T. The 1.5T engine has a maximum power of 108kW and a peak torque of 250N·m, and is matched with a CVT gearbox. The following is a comparison of the power parameters of the three highest configurations.

Comparing the above picture, we can see that the power performance of the new Baojun RC-5 (1.5T) is quite satisfactory, neither high nor low, and it is in the middle and upper reaches of independent brands. Compared with the Emgrand’s 1.5L model and the peak torque of the Roewe i5, the power of the new Baojun RC-5 is still good.

Finally, the most cost-effective thing is the L2 intelligent driving system and active and passive safety configurations of the new Baojun.

Young people who grew up in the information age pursue a better human-computer interaction experience. , they hope that the car can be more intelligent, instead of just listening to FM950 in boredom. The new Baojun RC-5 is equipped with 17 automatic driving assistance systems, including cruise assist, lane departure warning, full-speed ACC adaptive cruise, active braking, etc.

Whether it is the instant voice wake-up, the screen projection between the car and the mobile phone, or the connection between the car and the home, we feel that the new Baojun RC-5 has been fully considered for the future generations. Like its promotional slogan: Say no to uncle smell! The pursuit of fashion and passion is what young people pursue.

Summary: The new Baojun RC-5 has reached the forefront of independent brands in terms of appearance, interior comfort, power performance and active and passive safety, but it is very far behind in terms of price. It is very cost-effective and is expected to become the next hot model.

This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.