Baojun 510
ManufacturerSAIC-GM-Wuling
Model codeCN180S
AkaChevrolet Groove (Middle East and Latin America)[1][2]
ProductionJanuary 2017 – September 2025
AssemblyChina: Liuzhou, Guangxi
DesignerZhou Fang
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Related
Engine
Transmission
Wheelbase2,550 mm (100.4 in)
Length4,220 mm (166.1 in)
Width1,740 mm (68.5 in)
Height1,615–1,625 mm (63.6–64.0 in)
Weight1,206–1,290 kg (2,659–2,844 lb)
Successor
Spuk

The Baojun 510 (simplified Chinese: 宝骏510; pinyin: Bǎojùn 510) is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by SAIC-GM-Wuling through the Baojun brand.[3]

Overview

The 510 debuted at the 2016 Guangzhou Auto Show with the official Chinese market launch in 2017. The car is positioned under the 530/560 compact crossover at the time.[4]

It was the best-selling crossover in China in 2018, and also the best-selling car sold by Baojun.[5] As of June 2019, nearly 800,000 units of 510 had been sold.[6] It is also notable for being the highest-selling new car nameplate in world's history. It recorded 416,883 sales during its first 12 months in market, the highest of any other car in the world. It took the record from the Baojun 560 which was sold 319,536 units in a 12-month period.[7]

Facelift

In July 2019, the 510 received its facelift with an updated grille, rear fascia, and the availability of CVT option with three driving modes.[6][8]

Export markets

In 2020, SAIC-GM-Wuling began exporting the facelifted 510 to Latin America under the Chevrolet Groove nameplate.[9][10] It is also exported to the Middle East and Mexico since late 2021.[11][12]

Replacement

In late 2019, Baojun introduced the RS-3, which acted as the successor to the 510 but was sold alongside it as a premium option. The 510 continued production until September 2025, when it was discontinued in China, with the RS-3 also ending production around 2023.[13]

For export markets as the Chevrolet Groove, a second-generation Groove debuted in 2025.[14]

Safety

Latin NCAP

The Groove in its most basic Latin American configuration obtained 0 stars from Latin NCAP 3.0 in 2024 (similar to Euro NCAP 2014).[15]

Sales

YearChina[16]Chile
2017358,877—
2018361,403
2019158,201
202060,570
202132,9919,007[17]
20225,591[18]
2023510[19]6,009[20]
20241[21]

References

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  2. ^ "Chevy Groove Compact Crossover Costs Only $12,000, But There's A Catch". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2020-10-30.
  3. ^ "上汽通用五菱-宝骏510". autohome. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
  4. ^ "Baojun 510 Is A Daring New Compact SUV For China". Car News China. 23 November 2016. Retrieved 14 March 2018.
  5. ^ "SAIC-GM-Wuling's Baojun 510 becomes China's top-selling crossover". Automotive News. 2018-03-27. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  6. ^ "Baojun 510 CVT Product Highlights". media.gm.com. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  7. ^ Gasnier, Matt (2018-05-17). "China 2018 Test Drives: Baojun 510". Best Selling Cars Blog. Retrieved 2022-01-30.
  8. ^ "Baojun 510 2020, el SUV de bajo coste se actualiza y estrena un cambio CVT" [Baojun 510 2020, the low-cost SUV is updated and releases a CVT change] (in Spanish). Motor.es. 2019-07-29. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  9. ^ Centeno, Deivis (19 May 2020). "Baojun 510 To Be Rebadged As New Chevrolet Crossover". GM Authority. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  10. ^ "Baojun's second global model to be exported to South America tagged with Chevrolet". Gasgoo. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  11. ^ "Get in the Groove: Chevrolet introduces a brand-new compact SUV to the Middle East". 21 February 2021.
  12. ^ Ponce, Esaú (14 June 2021). "Chevrolet Groove 2022 confirma su llegada a México, una nueva SUV juvenil y accesible" (in es-mx). Autocosmos México. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
  13. ^ Tate (2019-07-18). "Baojun's New Small SUV Or Named RS-3, To Replace Baojun 510". China Car News, Reviews and More. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  14. ^ Centeno, Deivis (2025-04-01). "Second-Gen Chevy Groove To Soon Debut In Latin America". Retrieved 2025-11-06.
  15. ^ "Resultados oficiales de la valoración de seguridad del Chevrolet Groove + 4 Airbags 2024". LATIN NCAP - PARA AUTOS MAS SEGUROS
  16. ^ "Baojun 510 China auto sales figures". carsalesbase.com. 2017-03-14. Archived 16 May 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  17. ^ "Los autos más vendidos en Chile en 2021" (in es-CL). www.chileautos.cl. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
  18. ^ "Cuáles fueron los autos más vendidos del 2022?". 2023-01-06. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
  19. ^ "【易车销量榜】全国2023年宝骏零售量销量榜-易车榜-易车". car.yiche.com. Retrieved 2025-04-13.
  20. ^ "Los autos más vendidos en 2023 en Chile - Autofact" (in Spanish). www.autofact.cl. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
  21. ^ "【易车销量榜】全国2024年宝骏零售量销量榜-易车榜-易车". car.yiche.com. Retrieved 2025-04-13.