Baojun 730

The Baojun 730 (Chinese: 宝骏730) is a five-door seven-seater compact MPV produced by SAIC-GM-Wuling through the Baojun brand. The 730 was launched at the 2014 Auto China and developed at the SAIC-GM-Wuling Chinese joint venture specifically for the Chinese market.[1] Baojun sold 250,000 units of the car in the first year of sales.[2]

Baojun 730
Overview
ManufacturerSAIC-GM-Wuling
Production2014–present
Body and chassis
ClassCompact MPV
Body style5-door wagon
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive

First generation (2014)
First generation
Overview
Also calledWuling 730 (2020–present)[3]
Production2014–2017
AssemblyChina: Liuzhou, Guangxi
Powertrain
Engine
Power output
  • 82 kW (110 hp; 111 PS) (1.5 L)
  • 101 kW (135 hp; 137 PS) (1.8 L)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,750 mm (108.3 in)
Length4,710 mm (185.4 in)
Width1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Height1,745 mm (68.7 in)
Curb weight1,340–1,410 kg (2,954–3,109 lb)

The 730 is powered by a choice of 4-cylinder engines: a 1.5 L (1,485 cc) engine producing 82 kW (110 hp; 111 PS) and 146 N⋅m (108 lbf⋅ft) of torque and a 1.8 L (1,796 cc) version, producing 101 kW (135 hp; 137 PS). Both are mated to a five-speed transmission and the suspension was tuned by Lotus.[4]

  • Baojun 730 (front third quarter view)
  • Baojun 730 (rear quarter view)
  • Facelift Baojun 730

Second generation (2017)
Second generation
Overview
Also calledWuling Cortez (Indonesia)
Production2017–present
Assembly
Powertrain
Engine
Power output
  • 77–82 kW (103–110 hp; 105–111 PS) (1.5 L, L2B)
  • 103–110 kW (138–148 hp; 140–150 PS) (1.5 L, LL5)
  • 96 kW (129 hp; 131 PS) (1.8 L, LJ479QNE2)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,750 mm (108.3 in)
Length4,780 mm (188.2 in)
Width1,765–1,780 mm (69.5–70.1 in) (China)
1,816 mm (71.5 in) (Indonesia)
Height1,740–1,775 mm (68.5–69.9 in) (China)
1,755 mm (69.1 in) (Indonesia)
Curb weight1,420–1,564 kg (3,130.6–3,448.0 lb)

The second generation 730 was announced with a new powertrain option and additional improvements in late November 2017. Apart from the engines available from the first generation 730, a new 1.5 L turbocharged four-cylinder engine and six-speed dual-clutch transmission was added. The engine produces 109.6 kW (147 hp; 149 PS) and 230 N⋅m (170 lbf⋅ft) of torque. The second generation 730 also features a multi-link rear suspension. Initial prices starts from 99,800 yuan (US$15,125).[5][6][7]

  • Baojun 730 II in Shanwei.
  • Baojun 730 II in Luoyang.

Wuling Cortez (Indonesian version)
  • 2018 Wuling Cortez 1.8 L (Indonesia)
  • 2018 Wuling Cortez 1.8 L (Indonesia)

In Indonesia, the second generation 730 is marketed under Wuling marque with the name Cortez. The name "Cortez" is taken from Spanish word "cortés", which means "courteous" in English.[8] The car was launched on 8 February 2018. Initially, there is only one engine option, a 1.8 L (1,798 cc) engine producing 96 kW (129 hp; 131 PS) and 174 N⋅m (128 lbf⋅ft) of torque mated to a 6-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT) developed by Aisin. The 1.5 L engine option was added later with a sole 6-speed manual transmission.

The turbocharged 1.5 L engine option, named Cortez CT was made available since April 2019. It is mated to a continuously variable transmission sourced from Bosch.[9][10] Later in mid 2019, both 1.5 L and 1.8 L naturally aspirated engine options were discontinued and leaving the turbocharged 1.5 L engine as the only engine option.

Sales
Calendar Year China[11] Indonesia
2014 120,089
2015 321,069
2016 370,169
2017 275,277
2018 111,507 5,857[12]
2019 98,912 3,160


References
  1. "GM gives China 7-seat minivan, still won't offer MPV in US". AutoBlog. 31 July 2014. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
  2. "Baojun 730 Receives Five Stars in C-NCAP Safety Testing". GM Media. 7 July 2015. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
  3. "【图】换标姊妹车 上汽通用五菱730申报图曝光_汽车之家". www.autohome.com.cn.
  4. "GM-built Baojun 730 Is a Chinese Minivan with Lotus-tuned Suspension". Auto Evolution. 1 August 2014. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
  5. "saic-gm-wuling-updates-baojun-730-with-new-powertrain-and-chassis-improvements". GM Authority. 27 November 2017. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
  6. "Baojun Upgrades The 730 7-Seat MPV With 1.5-Liter Turbo Engine". carscoops. 23 November 2017. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
  7. "Finally, Driving Chinese Cars In China". Motor1. 6 December 2017. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
  8. Dirgantoro, Danu P. "Kenapa Wuling Pilih Nama "Cortez" untuk Indonesia?". Oto Driver.
  9. "2 Senjata Baru Wuling Cortez CT, Turbo dan CVT". liputan6.com. April 22, 2019.
  10. Katana, Satria (April 22, 2019). "Wuling Cortez CT, Pakai Mesin Turbo & Transmisi CVT Almaz!". AutonetMagz :: Review Mobil dan Motor Baru Indonesia.
  11. "China Car Sales Data". Retrieved 6 April 2019.
  12. "Masuk » Indonesian Automobile Industry Data". files.gaikindo.or.id.
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