“Chinese Suzuki Jimny” will be an incredibly affordable electric crossover.

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The Baojun Yep will start at $8,700 in China, making it one of the most affordable electric crossovers on the market, according to Carnewschina.

Chinese Suzuki Jimny
Chinese Suzuki Jimny

The Baojun Yep crossover, which after the announcement was dubbed the “Chinese Suzuki Jimny”, is produced by a joint venture between General Motors, SAIC and Wuling. This is a compact 3-door 4-seater with dimensions of 3381 x 1685 x 1721 mm, a wheelbase of 2110 mm and a curb weight of 1006 kg. The car is 0.6 meters shorter than the Suzuki Jimmy, whose dimensions are 3985 x 1645 x 1720 mm with a wheelbase of 2250 mm.

“Chinese Suzuki Jimny” will be an incredibly affordable electric crossover.

The electric car is equipped with a single electric motor located at the rear and can develop a maximum power output of 68 hp. and generate a maximum torque of 140 Nm. The maximum speed is 100 km/h. A twin-engine, all-wheel-drive version is also in development and will be unveiled later this year.

Chinese Suzuki Jimny
Chinese Suzuki Jimny

Baojun Yep is equipped with a Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery, which allows for a range of 303 kilometers on the CLTC cycle.

Sales should start in May.

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