Baojun 730

The Baojun 730 (Chinese: 宝骏730; pinyin: Bǎojùn 730) is a seven-seat compact MPV produced by SAIC-GM-Wuling through the Baojun brand. The 730 was launched at the 2014 Auto China and developed at the SAIC-GM-Wuling Chinese joint venture specifically for the Chinese market.[2] Baojun sold 250,000 units of the car in the first year of sales.[3]

Baojun 730
Overview
ManufacturerSAIC-GM-Wuling
Also called
  • Wuling Cortez (Indonesia, 2018–present; Brunei, 2021–present; Bangladesh, 2023-present)
  • Wuling 730 (China, 2020–present)[1]
Production2014–present
Body and chassis
ClassCompact MPV
Body style5-door wagon
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive

First generation (2014)
First generation
Overview
Also calledWuling 730 (2020–present)[1]
Production
  • 2014–2017 (Baojun 730)
  • 2020–present (Wuling 730)
AssemblyChina: Liuzhou, Guangxi
Powertrain
Engine
Power output
  • 82 kW (110 hp; 111 PS) (L2B)
  • 101 kW (135 hp; 137 PS) (LJ479QNE2)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,750 mm (108.3 in)
Length4,710 mm (185.4 in)
Width1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Height1,745 mm (68.7 in)
Kerb weight1,340–1,410 kg (2,954–3,109 lb)

The first-generation 730 is available in two four-cylinder engine options: a 1.5-litre (1,485 cc) engine producing 82 kW (110 hp; 111 PS) and 146 N⋅m (108 lbf⋅ft) of torque and a 1.8-litre (1,796 cc) unit producing 101 kW (135 hp; 137 PS). The suspension system was tuned by Lotus.[4]

  • Baojun 730 (pre-facelift)
    Baojun 730 (pre-facelift)
  • 730 (pre-facelift)
    730 (pre-facelift)
  • 730 (facelift)
    730 (facelift)

Second generation (CN210M; 2017)
Second generation (CN210M)
Overview
Also calledWuling Cortez (Indonesia, 2018–present; Brunei, 2021–present)
Production2017–present
Assembly
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motorIntegrated Motor Generator
Power output
  • 77–82 kW (103–110 hp; 105–111 PS) (L2B)
  • 103–114 kW (138–153 hp; 140–155 PS) (LJO)
  • 96 kW (129 hp; 131 PS) (LJ479QNE2)
Transmission
  • 5-speed manual (1.5 L)
  • 6-speed manual (1.5 L, 1.5 L turbo and 1.8 L)
  • 5-speed automated manual (1.8 L)
  • 6-speed dual-clutch (1.5 L turbo)
  • CVT (1.5 L turbo)
Hybrid drivetrain48V mild hybrid
BatteryLithium Ion
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,750 mm (108.3 in)
Length4,780 mm (188.2 in)
Width
  • 1,765–1,780 mm (69.5–70.1 in) (730)
  • 1,816 mm (71.5 in) (Cortez)
Height
  • 1,740–1,775 mm (68.5–69.9 in) (730)
  • 1,755 mm (69.1 in) (Cortez)
Kerb weight1,420–1,564 kg (3,131–3,448 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorBaojun 730 I
SuccessorBaojun RM-5
Wuling Jiachen (Wuling variant)

The second-generation 730 was announced with an updated powertrain options and additional improvements in late November 2017. Apart from the engines available from the first-generation model, a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine and a six-speed dual-clutch transmission options were added. The engine produces 110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS) and 230 N⋅m (170 lbf⋅ft) of torque. The second-generation 730 also has a multi-link rear suspension.[5][6][7]

In November 2018, a 48V mild hybrid variant was added to the line up. It is only available for the 1.5-litre turbo engine and paired to a 6-speed manual transmission. The 1.8-litre model was also discontinued.[8][9]

  • Front view
    Front view
  • Rear view
    Rear view

Wuling Cortez

In Indonesia, the second-generation 730 is marketed under Wuling marque as the Wuling Cortez. The name "Cortez" is taken from Spanish word "cortés", which means "courteous" in English.[10] The car was launched on 8 February 2018 with two trim levels; C and L.[11] Initially, there is only one engine option, a 1.8-litre (1,798 cc) engine producing 96 kW (129 hp; 131 PS) and 174 N⋅m (128 lbf⋅ft) of torque mated to either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed automated manual unit (i-AMT) developed by Aisin.[12] The 1.5-litre engine option was added in April 2018 with a sole 6-speed manual transmission, it is only available for the C trim and new S trim as the base model.[13]

The "Cortez CT" with a turbocharged 1.5-litre engine option was made available from April 2019.[14] It is mated to a continuously variable transmission sourced from Bosch.[15][16] The car is also received several improvement such as new front grille, new interior colour, one push start-stop button, keyless entry and emergency stop signal.[14] Later in July 2020, both the 1.5-litre and 1.8-litre naturally aspirated engines were discontinued and leaving the turbocharged 1.5-litre unit as the sole powertrain option.[17] The base model CT S was later added to the line up in the same month.[18] Compared to the old S trim, the engine cover, engine hood insulation and third row USB port were deleted, but it received CVT transmission just like the higher trims.

In February 2021, the Cortez CT was launched in Brunei Darussalam.[19]

The Indonesian market Cortez was updated in March 2022 to include MyWuling+ vehicle telematics system and WIND (Wuling Indonesian Command) voice command system, which only supports the Indonesian language.[20][21][22] It is also improved with new interior color, alloy wheels, 10.25-inch LCD display, anti pinch power windows, silver Wuling emblem and multipurpose seat tray on the second row.[20] The "CT" naming was removed, the car is now sold with S, CE and EX trims.

  • 2018 Wuling Cortez 1.5 C (Indonesia)
    2018 Wuling Cortez 1.5 C (Indonesia)
  • 2018 Cortez 1.8 L (Indonesia)
    2018 Cortez 1.8 L (Indonesia)
  • 2018 Cortez 1.8 L (Indonesia)
    2018 Cortez 1.8 L (Indonesia)
  • 2022 Cortez EX 1.5T L (Indonesia)
    2022 Cortez EX 1.5T L (Indonesia)
  • 2022 Cortez EX interior (Indonesia)
    2022 Cortez EX interior (Indonesia)

Sales
Calendar Year China[23] Indonesia
2014 120,089
2015 321,069
2016 370,169
2017 275,277
2018 111,507 5,857[24]
2019 98,912 3,160[25]
2020 50,240 5,676[26]
2021 25,625 4,423[26]
2022 3,992

References
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  11. "Wuling Brings Two Variants for Cortez" (Press release). Wuling Indonesia. 9 February 2018.
  12. Aditya Maulana (16 February 2017). Agung Kurniawan (ed.). "Alasan Wuling Pilih Transmisi i-AMT pada Cortez" (in Indonesian). Kompas.
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  14. "Wuling Cortez CT and ACT Confero S Officially Launched in Indonesia" (Press release). Wuling Indonesia. 25 April 2019.
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  19. Mohamad, Lyna (6 February 2021). "Cortez makes debut in Sultanate". Borneo Bulletin.
  20. "Wuling Officially Launched New Cortez 'Innovating Comfort Zone'" (Press release). Wuling Indonesia. 24 March 2022.
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  24. Rayhand Purnama (11 April 2019). "Desas-desus Wuling Cortez Bermesin Turbo". CNN Indonesia (in Indonesian).
  25. Wawan Priyant (17 January 2020). "Penjualan Wuling 2019 Tembus 22.343 Unit, Almaz Geser Confero". Go Oto (in Indonesian).
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