- Engine
- 1,485 cc
- Power
- 112 hp
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drive
- FWD
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Seats
- 7
BaojunSUV / JeepMPV
7302014–present
An unpretentious people-mover that does one job — seats for the money — better than almost anything else.
- 🇨🇳 China
- Engine
- 1,485 cc
- Power
- 112 hp
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drive
- FWD
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Seats
- 7
Overview
What this generation is, and who it suits.
The Baojun 730 is a budget three-row MPV that became a fixture of the Chinese family-car market after its 2014 launch, selling in huge numbers on a simple promise: seven or eight seats, basic comfort and a very low price. Power comes from small naturally aspirated and later turbo petrol engines, with manual gearboxes dominating and automated options arriving through successive facelifts that steadily modernised the styling and cabin.
As used transport it is straightforward — a light, van-like drive, easy sightlines and cheap consumables. The compromises are equally plain: modest performance with a full load, unremarkable refinement, and safety equipment that lags global-brand MPVs of the same era. Outside China and a handful of export markets, parts support is the key question to answer before buying.
Pros & cons
What's good
- Genuine seven/eight-seat practicality at minimal cost
- Simple mechanicals with cheap consumables
- Later facelifts brought better cabins and equipment
What to watch
- Underpowered when fully loaded
- Basic refinement and safety kit by global standards
- Thin support outside China and key export markets
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Trims & specs
One card per trim, with the spec spread across every year it was sold.
Frequently asked questions
Which engine is preferable in a 730?
The later 1.5 turbo versions cope much better with a full complement of passengers than the early naturally aspirated units. Whichever you choose, expect leisurely progress uphill when loaded.
Is it car-like or van-like to drive?
Somewhere in between — the driving position and ride are more MPV than SUV, with light steering suited to town use rather than brisk cornering.
What should a used buyer check?
Clutch condition on hard-worked manuals, evidence of overloading, and that routine servicing was actually done. Interiors wear quickly under heavy family or commercial use.
