What engine is used in the Baojun RM5?
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Baojun RM5 is equipped with a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, with a maximum power of 108 kW and a maximum torque of 245 Nm. The engine delivers maximum power at 5,200 rpm and maximum torque between 2,200 and 3,400 rpm. The engine features multi-point fuel injection technology and uses an aluminum alloy cylinder head and cast iron cylinder block. This engine is paired with either a 6-speed manual transmission or an 8-speed CVT transmission. The Baojun RM5 is an MPV model, with dimensions of 4,705 mm in length, 1,806 mm in width, and 1,625 mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2,750 mm. In terms of interior design, the cabin features a blue-gray color scheme, complemented by 8-color adjustable ambient lighting and full soft-material upholstery. The through-type air vents and door panel trims are adorned with extensive 3D textures and upholstery craftsmanship.
I used to drive the Baojun RM5 for half a year delivering goods, hauling over 200 kilograms of electrical appliances to the suburbs every day. This car is equipped with two engines: a 1.5L naturally aspirated and a 1.5T turbocharged. My cargo model used the LAR naturally aspirated engine. At city traffic lights, you need to press the accelerator a bit harder to avoid sluggishness, but the fuel consumption is quite reasonable, around 7.5 liters per 100 kilometers. Once, I drove a friend’s top-tier 1.5T version and clearly felt much stronger acceleration, making it much easier to overtake trucks on the highway. Although these two engines produced by Liuji are not the latest in technology, they excel in simple and durable construction—experienced mechanics can disassemble and reassemble them in just five minutes, and maintenance is also cheap. For cargo hauling, the naturally aspirated version is recommended, but for family use with frequent highway driving, the turbocharged version is more effortless.
My brother works at an auto parts factory and helped replace the piston rings for a Baojun RM5 last week. This car currently comes with two powertrain configurations: the entry-level model is equipped with the LAR 1.5L naturally aspirated engine producing 73 kW maximum power. The higher-spec version uses the LJO series 1.5T turbocharged engine with 108 kW output. I specifically compared the specs - the NA version only delivers 143 Nm of torque at low RPMs, requiring downshifts in advance when climbing slopes with kids. The turbo variant's peak torque of 250 Nm kicks in at just 1,600 RPM, making urban driving much more effortless. Wuling's proprietary DVVT technology improves fuel efficiency by adjusting valve timing, though the turbo model requires full synthetic oil, resulting in higher maintenance costs.
