Why Was the Baojun 360 Discontinued?
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Baojun 360 has not been discontinued and is still available for sale at major dealerships. Relevant details are as follows: 1. Configuration: The Baojun 360-CVT model comes standard with EPS electric power steering, roof rails, cruise control, ESP electronic stability system, leather seats, tire pressure monitoring, and an 8-inch central control screen. The luxury version, compared to the elite version, mainly adds features such as an electric sunroof, leather steering wheel, electric driver's seat, daytime running lights, anti-glare rearview mirror, rear air conditioning vents, and an electronic air conditioning system with a display. 2. Powertrain: The Baojun 360 is equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine, model L2B, with a maximum output power of 82kW (111PS) and a combined fuel consumption of 6.9L per 100 kilometers. The engine is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission and an automatic manual transmission. The automatic version uses a rotary knob + paddle shifters for gear changes.
My previous car was the Baojun 360, and it's truly lamentable that it's been discontinued. Since 2019, the country has been mandating the implementation of the China VI emission standards. The cost of retrofitting the old Baojun 360's 1.5L naturally aspirated engine was too high, making it more practical to develop a new car from scratch rather than upgrading the existing model. Additionally, during the same period, Baojun was aggressively pushing its RS series of SUVs, diverting most of the R&D budget there. Last year, during a service at the dealership, a technician quietly mentioned that the car had inherent flaws—the rear torsion beam suspension made for a very bumpy ride on rough roads, and its resale value was low. Now, if you want to buy one, you'd have to look for leftover stock, but most dealerships have already cleared their inventory. After all, with electric vehicles dominating the market, who's still paying attention to fuel-powered MPVs?
