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Baojun 630

The Baojun 630 is a compact car and was the first car produced by SAIC-GM-Wuling through the Baojun brand. The 630 is manufactured in Liuzhou, Guangxi, China. It was launched at the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show, and went on sale in August 2011. A five-door hatchback derivative called the 610 was added to the range in April 2014.[3]

Overview

The car was developed at the SAIC-GM Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC) in Shanghai. While not visually similar to other GM cars, it has been suggested that the 630 and 610 is based on the Buick Excelle/Daewoo Lacetti platform.

In 2014, the car debuted in Egypt and Algeria as the Chevrolet Optra.[4][5] The 2023 model was the final Optra to be listed on the Chevrolet Arabia website.

facelift (MY2016)

A facelifted version was revealed for the first time in December 2015, featuring a slightly revised front end, a more important redesigned rear end, with larger tail lamps, and a heavily reworked dashboard.[6]

610

The hatchback variant of the 630 is known as the 610.

Specification

The 630 is powered by a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder 109 bhp 1.5-litre (1,485 cc) engine producing 108 lbft and mated to a five-speed transmission. A 1.8-litre (1,796 cc) version, producing 141 bhp and 177 Nm was added to the range in November 2012.

It can be equipped with front airbags, ABS with EBD, leather seats, power windows, remote central locking, air conditioning, trip computer, a CD player and rear parking sensors. The Baojun 630 is currently using pull-out door handles, similar to the facelifted Daewoo Lacetti.[7][8]

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References

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