GM’s Baojun Unveils New Flagship Sedan With Electric And PHEV Power

Baojun is known for making cute and affordable EVs, but the company has just unveiled their “first intelligent flagship sedan.” It’s called the Xiang Jing (Enjoy Territory) and the model will be offered with plug-in hybrid as well as electric powertrains.

The company isn’t saying much about the car at this point, but it features a Porsche Taycan-like front fascia with a rounded bumper and slender headlights featuring horizontal daytime running units. They’re joined by vertical air curtains as well as a small lower intake.

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Moving further back, we can see a panoramic glass roof, flush-mounted door handles, and aerodynamically optimized wheels. Designers also gave the car an expansive greenhouse as well as plenty of brightwork.

In terms of size, the Xiang Jing measures 197 inches (5,005 mm) long and has a wheelbase that spans 114.2 inches (2,900 mm). To put those numbers into perspective, the Honda Accord is 1.3 inches (33 mm) shorter and has 2.8 inches (71 mm) less between the wheels.

Despite being billed as a flagship sedan, Baojun said the car is a mainstream entry that will be aspirational and comfortable. The company went on to say it will “meet the diverse needs of urban commuters” ranging from “young families to elites.”

While there are more questions than answers at this point, the electric variant will reportedly have a lithium iron phosphate battery as well as a 249 hp (186 kW / 253 PS) electric motor. This could enable the model to hit a top speed of up to 106 mph (170 km/h).

The plug-in hybrid variant is slated to have a smaller lithium iron phosphate battery that delivers a CLTC range of 63 miles (101 km). However, it should be paired with a turbocharged 1.5-liter engine developing 141 hp (105 kW / 143 PS).