Does the Baojun 730 have a 1.8L displacement model?

[JuniperLynn]

The 1.8L displacement model of the Baojun 730 is only available in the manual comfort version, while the luxury version only has a 1.5L displacement model. Below is the relevant introduction of the Baojun 730: 1. Power: Equipped with a "1.5T turbocharged engine + simulated 8-speed CVT continuously variable transmission" power combination. The engine has a rated power of 111kW and a maximum net torque of 250N·m. The engine turbo intervenes at around 1000 rpm and can reach the maximum torque of mainstream 2.4L naturally aspirated engines on the market at 1600 rpm. 2. Configuration: Standard 8-inch floating central control multimedia screen, with high-end models offering a 7-inch full LCD instrument panel. The new car features Car-play, SSP-LINK in-car connectivity platform, and other functions, supporting both Android and Apple systems. 3. Interior: The new Baojun 730 automatic transmission model adopts a new black-gray interior color scheme, paired with dark wood-grain imitation panels on the dashboard, ice-blue ambient lighting, and new dual-tone luxury seats, giving the interior a sense of layering, quality, and visual spaciousness.

[VonNaomi]

My Baojun 730 is the 1.8L version, a 2016 manual transmission model. I specifically chose the 1.8L naturally aspirated engine back then - it effortlessly carries seven people up slopes, and has much stronger overtaking power on highways compared to my friend's 1.5L model. However, the fuel consumption is indeed higher, averaging around 10L/100km in city driving with AC on. Nowadays the new models mainly promote the 1.5T turbocharged engine, making the 1.8L version quite rare. If you're buying a used one, remember to check for oil leaks in the engine bay - I once had a valve cover gasket seepage issue, which was fixed by replacing the gasket for just 200 yuan.

[MacEmmanuel]

Having repaired cars for over a decade, I've seen many Baojun 730 models. The 1.8L version uses the LJ479QNE2 engine. The main difference from the 1.5L version lies in low-speed torque, especially noticeable when hauling heavy loads. For maintenance, it's important to use 5W-30 engine oil, and spark plugs are best replaced every 40,000 kilometers. Last year, I worked on a customer's car where the AC wasn't cooling - turned out the wiring in the engine bay had been chewed through by rats. The newer models now come with smaller turbocharged engines, but in the used car market, the 1.8L versions are actually more sought after, fetching 2,000-3,000 yuan more during trade-ins.

[VanNicole]

The Baojun 730 did indeed have a 1.8L displacement version, mainly concentrated in the 2014 to 2017 model years. This version is quite popular in the used car market, especially favored by individual business owners for cargo transport. Just last week, we took in three units, all with around 100,000 kilometers on the odometer. The 1.8L version holds its value 5% better than the 1.5L, but pay attention to the transmission—the older AMT semi-automatic models are prone to jerking, so we recommend opting for the manual transmission. During inspection, focus on chassis rust, as vehicles used for heavy cargo often have deformed frames.

[MacWeston]

Last year, I bought a used Baojun 730 with a 1.8L engine for my family. It handles steep slopes effortlessly when picking up the elderly and kids, and the back row can fit three child seats without feeling cramped. Once, when fully loaded with seven people and luggage on a mountain road, my friend with a 1.5L struggled to keep up, while my car still had one-third throttle to spare. However, the fuel consumption is over 1L higher than my colleague's 1.5T, costing me an extra hundred or so in gas money each month. For frequent family trips, I recommend the 1.8L, but for pure city commuting, the 1.5T is more cost-effective.