The Baojun RC-6 is a crossover[3] produced by SAIC-GM-Wuling through the Baojun brand. It combines the body shape of a liftback with the high ground clearance of 198 mm (7.8 in) and a driving position typical of SUVs.[2]
The RC-6 is a part of the "New Baojun" sub-category together with the RS-5 and RM-5. It made its debut at the 2019 Chengdu Motor Show.[4][5][6]
The RC-6 come with driver assistance system developed by Bosch. To reduce driving fatigue including scenarios that involve heavy traffic, the Bosch Level-2 ADAS system covers 16 daily driving scenarios. Safety features of the RC-6 include Traffic Jam Assist, lane keeping assist, lane departure warning, intelligent cruise assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, traffic signal Warning and traffic speed assist. The advanced adaptive cruise control system on the RC-6 can be activated at a speed below 130 km/h (81 mph). The combination of a 77-GHz long-range millimeter-wave radar and a multifunction high-definition camera is capable of identification of people, cars and roads. The LED headlights on the RC-6 is equipped with IHMA intelligent high and low beam switching for safety of other road users.[7]
The RC-6 is powered by the same unit that powers the RM-5, a 1.5 litre turbocharged engine producing 108 kW (145 hp; 147 PS) of maximum power and 245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft) of maximum torque. The engine is paired with a choice of a six-speed manual transmission or a virtual eight-speed continuously variable transmission (CVT).[7]