Has the Baojun 560 Been Discontinued?

[Zoe]

Baojun 560 has been discontinued. The reasons for the discontinuation of Baojun 560 can be mainly divided into two points. Here are the relevant reasons: 1. Internal issues: The product structure of Baojun 560 was too singular. At the time of its launch, it only had three manual transmission models. Although facelifted and upgraded versions were introduced, apart from upgrading the five-speed manual transmission to a six-speed manual transmission, there were no significant changes in other configurations and exterior design. The most complained-about issues by Baojun owners, such as abnormal noises and rear suspension, were not optimized or upgraded in the facelifted Baojun 560. 2. The SUV competition has intensified, and the cost-performance advantage of Baojun 560 has diminished. Automakers led by Haval and Changan initiated a price war at the beginning of the year, directly competing with Baojun 560. In the same price range, Baojun's reputation and brand recognition became disadvantages.

[VonJoseph]

Last year when I was helping a friend shop for a used car in the second-hand market, I noticed that the Baojun 560 had already been discontinued. This model was quite popular for a while, especially when it was first launched in 2015—it was very competitive, offering more space than the Haval H6 at a starting price of just 70,000 RMB. Unfortunately, the manufacturer later discontinued the 560 when they introduced the 530, so now only older 2016/2017 models are available on the market. Speaking of this car, it has good ground clearance and off-road capability, but the clutch is on the heavy side, and the 1.8L engine consumes around 8 liters per 100 km. If you're buying a used one now, pay attention to checking the rear suspension—a common issue is squeaking noises when going over bumps after prolonged use. Overall, though, it’s still a pretty cost-effective family car in the ten-thousand-yuan price range.

[LaHayden]

A neighbor in my community was asking about this the other day. He wants to trade in his 560 for a new car. I checked the manufacturer's announcement, and this model was completely discontinued in July 2018. Now, if you want to buy one, you can only look for used ones. The top-of-the-line 2017 model with a panoramic sunroof sells for just over 30,000 yuan on the used market. When buying used, pay attention to a few things: the manual transmission shifting mechanism is prone to sticking, turbocharged models should watch for intercooler oil leaks, and the air conditioning compressor is also a wear-prone part. However, there's no need to worry too much about post-discontinuation after-sales service. SAIC-GM-Wuling has a comprehensive supply of parts, and conventional parts can usually be ordered the same day.

[Xavier]

Haha, I remember this car was once called the 'God Car Terminator'! My cousin bought the base model in 2015 and is still driving it. Last year, I helped him replace the generator and steering gear. The manufacturer actually replaced it with the 530 long ago, and now the newly released electric vehicles like the Cloud and Yueye are the focus. The biggest advantage of the 560 is that the rear seats have enough legroom to cross your legs, but the downside is the poor sound insulation, making it noisy at high speeds. If you're looking for a used one now, I'd suggest avoiding the first batch from 2015 and opting for the 2017 facelifted model, which has improved rear suspension and is less prone to sagging.