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China-Only Baojun E100 Is GM's Cheapest Electric Vehicle At $5,300

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General Motors' Chinese joint venture SAIC-GM-Wuling has introduced the Baojun E100, a small electric car inspired by the Smart ForTwo Electric Drive. Priced from RMB 35,800, which is equal to $5,326 at today's exchange rates, the E100 is powered by a single motor that pushes 39 horses (40PS) and 81lb-ft (110Nm) of torque to the wheels. The Baojun E110 can reach a top speed of 62mph (100km/h), and its lithium-ion battery pack, whose capacity remains undisclosed for now, can be fully charged in 7.5 hours, providing it with a zero-emission range of up to 96 miles (155km). It also has independent front-wheel suspension and single-arm rear suspension, electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD), anti-lock brakes (ABS), electric power steering, pedestrian alert, electronic parking brake, parking sensors, and ISOFIX locks for child safety seats. Inside, it can sit two adults that will get to enjoy the 7-inch screen infotainment system with Wi-Fi, in the most basic version, wh...

New Baojun 310 Wagon Joins GM's Chinese Family

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Developed by the SAIC-GM-Wuling joint venture, the all-new Baojun 310 Wagon has made its public debut at the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show. As the brand's first offering of its kind in this segment, it joins its hatch sibling which debuted last year, and looks pretty much just like it, bar the extended rear end. It is 4,620 mm (181.9 in) long, 1,710 mm (67.32 in) wide, and 1,535 mm (60.43 in) tall, and can carry up to five people, and their luggage in the flat 740-liter cargo area, which doubles in size with the rear seats folded. Inside, it gets a dark beige tone for "a high-quality feel", as the automaker explains, and has an 8-inch LCD screen for the entertainment system and GPS navigation, which is joined by the additional amenities found on upper models, such as keyless entry and push-button start, rearview camera, and the six-way power adjustable driver's seat. Baojun also offers a suite of advanced safety and comfort features, with the list counting cruise...