The representative of high quality and low price! What are the real advantages and disadvantages of Baojun 510?

For many reasons, young people who have just entered society will often choose affordable models as their first car in life. Although the sense of quality is average, it is of great commemorative significance. After all, it was obtained through one's own efforts. Especially when you reach the peak of your life in the future, your first car is no longer just a means of transportation, but more of a memory. So today I will introduce to you a small SUV that is cheap and suitable for young consumers.

It is the 510 made by the legendary Baojun car. As a household name, Baojun has been adhering to the principle of high quality and low price since its establishment. This is also the reason why it can compete undefeated on the battlefield. And the 510, as its first small SUV, has achieved a total sales of nearly 900,000 units in more than three years after its launch, which is enough to show its high popularity. Don’t be afraid of everyone’s jokes, one of my models is the 310 produced by Baojun, so introducing the 510 to you this time can be regarded as my recognition of Baojun.

It must be said that the decisive factor in Baojun’s popularity in the domestic market is its low price. This 510 is no exception. The guide price remains between 55,800 and 82,800 yuan. Although the current National VI version has not dropped much, it can still be described as close to the people. As the saying goes, cheap price does not mean that the product is weak. In most cases, a cheap price is just a prerequisite to attract consumers' attention. The final willingness to pay for it depends on quality and cost-effectiveness.

First of all, let’s take a look at the appearance of the 510. Before the 510 was launched, the Baojun family style was nothing more than mediocre and practical, with almost no design beauty at all. The 510, known as the most beautiful model of Baojun, has subverted Baojun’s design theme. The split headlight combination, suspended roof, blackened taillight layout and other elements that symbolize fashion and sport can all be seen on this 510. Especially for those young consumers who are concerned about their appearance, it has undoubtedly become a major killer. At least in the same level and price range, the appearance of the 510 does not make us picky.

In terms of body size, the length, width and height are 4220*1740*1615mm, and the wheelbase is 2550mm. It is a standard small SUV body. Looking at this book data, it will naturally not bring us any surprises. However, the performance of Baojun, which is practical first, is remarkable in terms of internal space utilization.

The experiencer who is 176cm tall sits in the back row and adjusts the seat position suitable for driving. There is still nearly two punches of space for the legs in the back row, and about one punch of space for the head. Looking at other competing products at the same level, the advantages are also very obvious. It’s just that what you say is true, the space is superior in its class, but the seat comfort is indeed a bit poor. You must know that it is true that you get what you pay for. For a model that costs tens of thousands of dollars, it is unrealistic to expect the experience of hundreds of thousands.

Compared with the exterior design, although the interior layout is somewhat restrained, it still conforms to the current aesthetic vision. The symmetrical overall shape runs across it, and the suspended LCD screen in the high-end version also highlights the sense of technology to a certain extent. However, there is a huge difference in quality between the low-end and mid-range versions, which everyone needs to understand. In addition, even the high-end version has a full surface texture, but when we really get to know it deeply, we will find that the quality control is average and the details are not handled properly. The words that justify it are that it is limited by cost and price, so don’t expect too much.

In terms of configuration, the entry-level version with a guide price of 58,800 yuan is affordable enough, but it lacks many basic practical configurations. I don’t think it makes much sense to buy it. At least I recommend the manual premium version, which has main and passenger airbags, front side airbags, tire pressure display, rear parking radar, reversing image, cruise control, uphill assist, panoramic sunroof, one-button start, keyless Entry etc are applied to it. On the premise that the transaction price remains at around 65,000, the configuration is cost-effective, which is obviously a true reflection of the premium version.

In terms of power, the entire series is equipped with a 1.5L engine with a maximum power of 105 horsepower, which is matched with a six-speed manual and a five-speed AMT and CVT gearbox. From a technical level, this self-priming engine does not have any advanced technology, but its quality has stood the test, and it is worry-free and durable. If automatic transmission is a hard requirement, the CVT version is the first choice.

You must know that the five-speed AMT gearbox has many potential problems in terms of durability and shifting logic.

Summary: Good quality and low price, often used to describe items that are cheap but of good quality. In fact, this idiom also applies to Baojun 510. The price is cheap, the configuration is relatively high, and the quality is stable. These basic hard requirements for family cars can well meet our requirements. As for the shortcomings, they are common to most at the same level and are within an acceptable range. If it were you, with a limited budget, would you consider it when you want to buy your first SUV?

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