For a pure electric SUV with a price of 100,000 yuan (13820$), consumers’ expectations are getting higher. They not only want good looks, but also space, features, and fun. The recently launched Baojun E300 Plus is a great choice. It has a “square box” design, a 5-door version, and advanced intelligent driving system. Let’s see how it performs.
In terms of appearance, the overall design of the Baojun E200 Plus still retains the style of the Baojun E200. The front of the vehicle still uses the urban zebra front headlight design, with a four-horizontal-four-vertical layout that is very recognizable. The overall design is black, with the headlights on both sides connected by black trim panels, giving a strong overall feel.
The front bumper design reflects the sporty and stylish attributes of the vehicle, with color changes and styling showcasing the off-road feel. Additionally, the vehicle is equipped with front cameras and millimeter-wave radar for better intelligent driving assistance.
The changes on the side of the body are very obvious, from the original three-door version to the current five-door design. The dimensions of the vehicle are 3996x1760x1726mm, with a wheelbase of 2560mm. The new car offers five body colors for consumers to choose from: cloud gray, cloud white, sky blue, aurora green, and deep black.
The Baojun Yueyue Plus features a new matte tungsten electroplated wheel hub design, paired with 205/60 R16 tires for comfort and traction. Both driver and passenger doors are equipped with keyless entry buttons for convenience.
In terms of configuration, the car offers factory modification options. For example, the car we test drove today is equipped with a roof luggage rack and rear window ladder. This configuration is very practical for friends who enjoy off-roading or camping. The side ladder uses a suction cup fixing method, which does not affect the body strength and integrity.
The design of the rear of the car continues the style of the Baojun Euphoria, with a right-opening tailgate for easy access. The Baojun Euphoria Plus has removed the original small backpack design in the trunk, but the track taillights have been retained and decorated with black paint.
At the rear door, there is a foldable table and a sunshade pole for camping convenience. The vehicle will also have external power supply for easy outdoor electricity use.
The interior design of the Baojun Euphoria Plus has undergone significant changes. The new car will offer two interior colors: steady black and elegant white. Soft touch materials are used throughout the car. The dual-screen layout has been removed, replaced by an independent central screen and a floating central console.
The overall shape of the steering wheel remains unchanged, still using the traditional three-spoke design. The multifunction buttons on top are simple and easy to understand, and physical buttons can effectively reduce the possibility of misuse. It is worth mentioning that the car uses a new gear lever design, making operation more convenient and efficient.
The all-new 8.8-inch LCD instrument panel is clear and the layout is reasonable. On the left, the vehicle’s driving information is displayed and can be switched through the steering wheel buttons. In the middle, it shows intelligent driving assistance functions, and on the right, it displays the vehicle speed and driving mode. Overall, it is very intuitive for the driver to observe.
The Baojun Euphoria Plus features a floating 10.1-inch touchscreen with a redesigned UI. The layout is now more user-friendly, with shortcut buttons on the left and bottom for easy access to commonly used functions.
The screen supports online entertainment, navigation, voice interaction, phone connectivity, OTA upgrades, and app downloads, meeting our daily travel needs. In addition, the new car features built-in driving recorder, 360 panoramic imaging, and transparent chassis for practicality and safety.
On the central control screen, we can operate the driving mode, intelligent driving assistance, vehicle settings, etc. The operation of the entire screen is very smooth, and the layering is well done. More functions are directly visible.
Below the screen is a small control button area, where we can quickly adjust the temperature and airflow of the air conditioner, as well as operate the window defogger and A/C switch conveniently. More functions of the air conditioner can be operated through the screen.
The seat design of the Baojun Yueyue Plus is very satisfying. The driver’s seat has multi-directional power adjustment and high comfort level. The support on the waist side wings is especially good, even for long drives, no back pain or sore waist.
The overall comfort of the rear seats is good, with ample head and legroom. A family of three can fit comfortably. The rear seats can be folded in a 5/5 ratio, with adjustable headrests on both sides.
The Baojun E200 Plus will be equipped with a 75kW high-power electric motor, with a maximum torque of 180N·m, allowing the car to reach a top speed of 150km/h. It also supports fast charging, with a fast charging time of only 35min from 30% to 80% and an output power of 3.3kW.
As a 100,000-level pure electric SUV, many people doubt its driving quality, but now with the development of technology and the improvement of technology, even the 100,000-level models, the driving quality has been greatly improved. The first feeling when driving the Baojun E200 Plus is easy, both the steering wheel operation and the response during acceleration are quick and accurate, without any hesitation.
Although this car uses a rear torsion beam suspension system, its overall performance in handling rough roads and speed bumps is excellent. The 50:50 front-to-rear axle load ratio makes the handling more comfortable and easier. It can easily navigate rough terrain.
In terms of noise control, the Baojun E300 Plus did not disappoint. Whether driving at high speeds or in the city, wind noise is well controlled. The use of thicker tires helps control tire noise. Even when cruising at 120km/h, the noise from the tires is almost inaudible.
If this car’s biggest highlight in driving, it must be its intelligent driving assistance. Despite its price of only around 100,000 yuan (13820$), the Baojun Yue Plus is equipped with mapless urban area memory navigation function. This means that the car does not rely on high-precision maps as endorsement, but only on the vehicle’s navigation and imaging systems to achieve navigation functions in various scenarios such as high-speed and urban roads.
When we activate the navigation function, the vehicle can intelligently follow other cars, change lanes by itself, automatically avoid large vehicles, and switch roads based on our navigation information. These functions, although not new technology, are applied in this 100,000-level car, which is quite impressive.
If these features have already impressed you, then the next features will revolutionize your understanding of intelligent driving for 100,000-level models. The Baojun Yue Plus is also equipped with memory navigation function, which means our drivers can add driving routes by themselves. As long as the car drives through once, it can learn and optimize, and achieve functions such as intersection passage, turning at intersections, U-turns, starting at traffic lights, intelligent speed limit, active lane change, making commuting easier and more enjoyable every day.
The navigation function can be easily activated by setting the navigation information while driving at high speed. It can be activated through the multifunction button on the steering wheel or directly on the navigation screen. When using the memory navigation function, once the vehicle is located on the designated route, prompts will be given through voice command, and the driver can activate the function by simply clicking to open it.
In addition to these features, the Baojun Yue Plus is also equipped with automatic parking function, which can recognize and adapt to over a thousand parking scenarios, including vertical, parallel, and angled parking spaces. The requirements for ground and surrounding scenes are no longer strict, as long as there is space, smart parking can be achieved. The vehicle also features a track-reversing function with a recording distance of up to 100m, which is very useful for many novice drivers. The vehicle also comes with a dashcam function, eliminating concerns about incidents on the road and avoiding safety hazards from subsequent installations. Summary: The Baojun Yue Plus is now officially on the market, targeting family use. It excels in materials, features, and technological attributes compared to its peers, especially in the intelligent driving assistance system, being the only one under 200,000 yuan (27630$) with a memory navigation function. So, are you tempted by this versatile “box-shaped” model?