Beijing U7
| Senova D70/Zhidao/BEIJING U7 | |
|---|---|
 Senova D70 Zhidao | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BAIC Motor (2012-2019 as Senova; 2019-present as BEIJING) |
| Production | 2013–present |
| Model years | 2013–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | mid-size sedan |
The Senova D70 is a mid-size sedan produced by BAIC under two sub-brands: Senova (2012-2020) and BEIJING (2020-present).
First Generation (2013-2017)
| Senova D70 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Also called | Senova D80 BAIC Senova (Iran) Beijing Auto C70G Beijing Auto Shenbao D-Series Shenbao D280 Shenbao D320 |
| Production | 2013–2017 |
| Model years | 2013–2018 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Platform | GM2900 platform |
| Related | Saab 9-5[1] Opel Vectra Opel Calibra Saab 900 (NG) Saab 9-3 Saturn L-Series |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.8 L B185R I4 turbo (petrol) 2.0 L B205 I4 turbo (petrol) 2.3 L B235 I4 turbo (petrol) |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,755 mm (108.5 in) 2,830 mm (111.4 in) (Senova D80) |
| Length | 4,861 mm (191.4 in) 4,946 mm (194.7 in) (Senova D80) |
| Width | 1,820 mm (71.7 in) 1,860 mm (73.2 in) (Senova D80) |
| Height | 1,462 mm (57.6 in) 1,483 mm (58.4 in) (Senova D80) |
The Senova D70 was formerly known as the Beijing Auto Shenbao D-Series which came in two trim levels, the Shenbao D280 and the Shenbao D320. It was previewed by the Beijing Auto C70G prototype. The Shenbao D-Series was based on the Saab 9-5 and it debuted on the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show and was launched on the Chinese car market on May 11, 2013. Pricing ranges from 165,800 yuan to 235,800 yuan.[2][3] The Beijing Auto Senova D-Series was renamed to Beijing Auto Senova D70 in 2014, bringing the name in line with the rest of the range and repositioning the car under the Senova brand with an updated price range from 139,800 yuan to 215,800 yuan.[4]
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Senova D70 front -
Senova D70 rear
Senova D80
The Senova D80 debuted during the 2014 Guangzhou Auto Show as the flagship executive car of the Senova brand, it is the stretched and premium variant of the Senova D70 (D-Series). [5] Production started in April 2015 and ended in 2017. In comparison to the D70, the D80 is 85mm longer, 40mm wider and 21mm higher. It also has an extra 75mm wheelbase.[6] Before its official launch, a luxury sedan concept designed by Italian studio Fioravanti called the C90L, was shown. The D80 is said to be a production version of this concept.
Second Generation (2018-Present)
| Senova Zhidao | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Also called | 绅宝智道 (Chinese name) BEIJING U7 |
| Production | 2018–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5 L A151 I4 (turbo petrol) |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,780 mm (109.4 in) |
| Length | 4,785 mm (188.4 in) |
| Width | 1,835 mm (72.2 in) |
| Height | 1,490 mm (58.7 in) |
The second generation Senova D70 was unveiled in October 2018 with the Chinese name "Zhidao" (智道), and featuring the new "Offspace" design language.[7] As of 2020, the D70 was renamed as BEIJING U7 in order to be in line with the range of the new BEIJING brand.
References
- ^ carscoop.blogspot.com; China made Saab 9-5 by BAW, Carscoop, Apr 22, 2010
- ^ "Beijing Shenbao D-Series is Out in China".
- ^ "Spotted in China: first Beijing Auto Shenbao D-Series on the Road".
- ^ "Beijing Auto Senova D-Series goes Senova D70".
- ^ "2014 Guangzhou Auto Show: the Beijing Auto Senova D80 debuts in China".
- ^ "2015 Senova D80 specs".
- ^ "带着诚意而来 实拍北汽绅宝智道1.5T".
