
It may be called a multi-purpose vehicle, but the primary and most popular use of an MPV is to carry more people, either in or out of the city.
With the BAIC M60 Luxury, you have seven seats to choose from, with captain seats on the second row, and you’ll be pampered with tech amenities. However, it’s not a flawless affair with those toys, and in my review of the M60, I said that the interior is its saving grace. Let me explain in detail.
Budget Luxury
Step inside the M60 and the interior will surprise you. There’s a digital cluster gauge, big LCD head unit, a dashboard accent resembling brushed aluminum - it’s just classy all over, and we’re just talking about the front of the cabin.
Second row gets two captain seats with arm rests between them. There’s also a digital rear aircon control with a 12v socket and a USB port. Above, there’s two awkwardly placed aircon vents for this middle row, but that’s a cost cutting move since the same assembly has three vents for the third row. It’s awkward but it’s better than having all the vents behind the driver, making it hard for the third row passengers to cool off.
Speaking of third row, you get a foldable seat that is spacious enough for two large and one small adult, or three medium sized adults. Look at the picture above and between them there’s enough space for another person.

Legroom is also great for the third row. Sure it’s almost touching our lady’s knees but she said she’s not cramped at all. If desired, the second row seats can still move forward and there will still be enough room for the second row passenger.
Family Approved Cargo Space
My beef with seven seaters stems from being unable to hold the cargo of seven passengers. I’ve been in a seven-seater SUV before and our luggage went higher than the third row seats, blocking the rear view of the driver. Surprisingly, that didn’t happen with the M60.
The cargo area is deep and has enough length that even if the third row seats are up, you can jam in a lot of bags. I had lots of medium sized travel bags in there, and several others, as you can see, all without blocking the driver’s view. All it took was a simple game of tetris. If ever that’s not enough, there’s adequate space between the two captain seats in the second row for you to place more things.
As I said before, the M60 truly shines in practicality and comfort - two things that are important in family trips, especially longer drives. If you’re like me who prioritize those above all else, the M60 Luxury from BAIC is worth a look.
Specifications
Engine
1.5 LFuel Type
GasolinePerformance
148 hp @ 6,000 rpmTransmission
CVT-
Summary
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Name BAIC M60 1.5 Luxury CVT Body Type MPV Price ₱ 1,068,000 Transmission Type CVT -
Engine
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Engine Size 1.5 L Displacement 1,498 cc Number of Cylinders 4 Number of Valves 16 Transmission Category Continuously Variable Transmission -
Performance
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Power Train Front-Wheel Drive Max Output (HP) 148 hp @ 6,000 rpm Max Torque (nm) 210 Nm @ 2,000 rpm Acceleration Rate 14.0s Top Speed 170 km/h -
Economy & Environment
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Fuel Type Gasoline CO2 Emission n/a Fuel Capacity 52 L Fuel Consumption 13.0 L/100 km Range n/a -
Dimensions
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Length 4,800 mm Width 1,824 mm Height 1,725 mm Wheelbase 2,760 mm Turning Circle 11.0 m Ground Clearance 161 mm Wading Depth n/a Trunk Capacity n/a Max Cargo n/a Number of Doors 5 Number of Seats 7 -
Safety & Security
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Driver's Airbag Front Passenger's Airbag Side Airbag Curtain Airbag Knee Airbag Electronic Brake Distribution ABS With Electronic Brake Force Distribution
Immobilizer Security Alarm Stability Control Electronic Door Locks Speed Sensing Door Locks ISOFIX Lane Departure Warning System Blind-Spot Detection System -
Features
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Cruise Control Front Parking Sensors Rear Parking Sensors Leather Upholstery Push Start Button Wheel Size 17 in Wheels Metal Type Aluminum Alloy Airconditioning System Manual Temperature Control Entertainment System 9-inch smart LCD with intelligent screen interconnection system (iOS Andrews Dual System support) via 6 speakers Connectivity Bluetooth and USB Navigation Ready Warranty 3 Years (100,000 km) Keyless Entry Roof Rack Sunroof Electric Adjustable Seats Power Steering Power Windows Power Outlet Steering Wheel Audio Control -
Technology
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Active Park Assist Hill Start Assist AWD Modes n/a Tire Pressure Monitoring Heads-up Display Power Liftgate Start-stop System
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