The car was developed at the SAIC-GM Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC) in Shanghai.[7] While not visually similar to other GM cars, it has been suggested that the 630 and 610 is based on the Buick Excelle/Daewoo Lacetti platform.[8]
In 2014, the car debuted in Egypt and Algeria as the Chevrolet Optra.[9][10]
The 2023 model was the final Optra to be listed on the Chevrolet Arabia website.
Baojun 630 pre-facelift front
Baojun 630 pre-facelift rear
2021 Chevrolet Optra (Egypt)
610
The hatchback variant of the 630 is known as the 610.
Baojun 610 pre-facelift front
Baojun 610 pre-facelift rear
A facelifted version was revealed for the first time in December 2015, featuring a slightly revised front end, a more important redesigned rear end, with larger tail lamps, and a heavily reworked dashboard.[11]
Baojun 630 facelift
Baojun 630 facelift rear
Specification
The 630 is powered by a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder 109 bhp (81 kW; 111 PS) 1.5-litre (1,485 cc) engine producing 146 N⋅m (108 lb⋅ft) and mated to a five-speed transmission. A 1.8-litre (1,796 cc) version, producing 141 bhp (105 kW; 143 PS) and 177 N⋅m (131 lb⋅ft)[12] was added to the range in November 2012.[13]
It can be equipped with front airbags, ABS with EBD, leather seats, power windows, remote central locking, air conditioning, trip computer, a CD player and rear parking sensors. The Baojun 630 is currently using pull-out door handles, similar to the facelifted Daewoo Lacetti.[14][15]
^"GM's Baojun 630 hits the market at 62,800rmb and rising". China Car Times - China Auto News. 2011-08-10. Archived from the original on 5 October 2013. Retrieved 1 October 2013. The 630 is based on what GM likes to refer to as Mature Technology, which is generally PR speak for older well used tech that is not quite past its sell by date and still highly useable, [sic] the platform in question is rumored to be the older Buick Excelle platform that was first designed in GM Korea.
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