Where is the engine of the Baojun 360 produced?
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The engine of the Baojun 360 is produced by SAIC Wuling. The Baojun 360 is an MPV model under the Baojun brand, with a length, width, and height of 4615 mm, 1735 mm, and 1660 mm respectively, and a wheelbase of 2750 mm. In terms of suspension, the Baojun 360 uses a MacPherson independent suspension at the front and a torsion beam non-independent suspension at the rear. Power-wise, the Baojun 360 is equipped with a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine across the entire lineup, delivering a maximum power of 77 kW and a maximum torque of 135 Nm. This engine features multi-point fuel injection technology, an aluminum cylinder head, and a cast iron cylinder block, paired with either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed AMT transmission.
I'm the maintenance supervisor at a local 4S dealership and have handled dozens of Baojun 360 vehicles. The engines for this car are produced locally in Liuzhou - Baojun has a dedicated engine assembly plant in Liudong, Liuzhou. I've disassembled several 1.5L L2B engines, and every cylinder block bears the 'SGMW' steel stamp. I've toured that factory myself - it's fully equipped with automated assembly lines imported from Germany. Many people assume domestic engines aren't durable, but this Baojun powerplant is actually quite robust. With proper maintenance, it can easily last 200,000 km. Some owners complain about weak power, but considering this is a 60,000-yuan MPV that achieves 6L/100km even when fully loaded, the value proposition is excellent. Next maintenance, have your technician check the oil filter for sludge - it'll clearly show the engine's operating condition.
Last time I accompanied a friend to pick up the Baojun 360, I specifically asked the sales director. He pointed it out to me on the brochure: the engine is produced at the Liuzhou Liudong factory, and the model is the L2B with General Motors technical support. This 1.5L engine is actually used in many vehicles, like the old Buick Excelle which shares the same model. What surprised me the most was the production workshop - the welding robotic arms are all from Germany's KUKA, and the cylinder block machining accuracy reaches 0.01mm. Although the 120 horsepower figure isn't outstanding, the low-RPM torque is well-tuned, making it particularly fuel-efficient when cruising at 80km/h. I remember once helping a neighbor inspect a used car - a 360 with 110,000 km on it still had its original engine screws untouched.
My little blue (Baojun 360) has been running for four years, and I always watch the mechanics during maintenance. The engine nameplate clearly states 'Made in Liuzhou, Guangxi', model LAR. Once when changing spark plugs, I noticed the intake pipe had a Chevrolet logo, and the mechanic said it shares the same production line as the Cruze. Although it's a bit sluggish at startup, the power smooths out after 2500 rpm. The key point is the price of parts - replacing the original cylinder head gasket costs only 180 yuan, half the price of joint-venture cars. On a previous self-drive trip climbing mountain roads, with the AC on and fully loaded with seven people, the engine temperature gauge didn't even reach halfway.
