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Senova D70/Zhidao
Senova D70 Zhidao
Overview
ManufacturerSenova
Production2013–present
Model years2013–present
Body and chassis
Classmid-size sedan


The Senova D70 is a mid-size sedan produced by BAIC under the Senova sub-brand.

First Generation (2013-2017)

Senova D70
Overview
Also calledSenova D80
BAIC Senova (Iran)
Beijing Auto C70G
Beijing Auto Shenbao D-Series
Shenbao D280
Shenbao D320
Production2013–2017
Model years2013–2018
Body and chassis
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutTransverse front-engine, front-wheel drive
PlatformGM2900 platform
RelatedSaab 9-5[1]
Opel Vectra
Opel Calibra
Saab 900 (NG)
Saab 9-3
Saturn L-Series
Powertrain
Engine1.8 L B185R I4 (petrol)
2.0 L B205 I4 (petrol)
2.3 L B235 I4 (petrol)
Transmission5-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,755 mm (108.5 in)
2,830 mm (111.4 in) (Senova D80)
Length4,861 mm (191.4 in)
4,946 mm (194.7 in) (Senova D80)
Width1,820 mm (71.7 in)
1,860 mm (73.2 in) (Senova D80)
Height1,462 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]

Senova D80

The Beijing Auto Senova D80 debuted during the 2014 Guangzhou Auto Show as the flagship limousine 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]

Second Generation (2018-Present)

Senova Zhidao
Overview
Also called绅宝智道 (Chinese name)
Beijing U7
Production2018–present
Body and chassis
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine1.5 L A151 I4 (turbo petrol)
TransmissionCVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,780 mm (109.4 in)
Length4,785 mm (188.4 in)
Width1,835 mm (72.2 in)
Height1,490 mm (58.7 in)
Senova D70 II (Zhidao) rear

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]

References

  1. ^ carscoop.blogspot.com; China made Saab 9-5 by BAW, Carscoop, Apr 22, 2010
  2. ^ "Beijing Shenbao D-Series is Out in China".
  3. ^ "Spotted in China: first Beijing Auto Shenbao D-Series on the Road".
  4. ^ "Beijing Auto Senova D-Series goes Senova D70".
  5. ^ "2014 Guangzhou Auto Show: the Beijing Auto Senova D80 debuts in China".
  6. ^ "2015 Senova D80 specs".
  7. ^ "带着诚意而来 实拍北汽绅宝智道1.5T".