GM’s Baojun Launches RC-5W Wagon Proving China Doesn’t Just Love Sedans

The SAIC-GM-Wuling-owned Baojun will launch six all-new models this year, among them the RC-5 range which will consist of a liftback variant and a wagon, dubbed RC-5W.

This is a compact-sized vehicle, so think Golf Variant if you’re trying to gauge its dimensions. Like its liftback sibling, the wagon also features the brand’s new “Interstellar Geometry” design language, which helps it look reasonably modern.

At the front, there’s a split headlight design, with thin horizontal Daytime Running Lights at the corners, while the main units are placed lower down. The grille meanwhile resembles that of the RM-5 minivan.

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Unlike the RC-5 liftback, the RC-5W boasts a black D-pillar aesthetic for a floating roof type of look. As for the rear end design, the family wagon is equipped with a pair of small taillights, brought together by a dark horizontal insert which also lights up. In fact, “horizontal lines” seems to be the main theme at the rear.

According to Autohome, the Baojun RC-5W is 4,685 mm (184.4 inches) long, 1,806 mm (71.1 inches) wide, 1,485 mm (58.4 inches) tall and has a 2,700 mm (106.3 inch) long wheelbase. These are compact dimensions resembling those of a VW Golf Variant (though a bit bigger) or Skoda Octavia Estate.

Equipment levels will be generous, as the car can be configured with a sunroof, driving assistance tech, a panoramic camera system and more. As for performance, grunt will come via a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine, putting down 145 HP (147 PS) while returning 6.8 L/100 km (34.6 US mpg).

The Chinese carmaker should unveil the RC-5W wagon sometime later this year.