JMC Baodian

The JMC Baodian (宝典) is a nameplate used for JMC entry level pickup trucks. The original Baodian pickup is based on the platform of the Isuzu Faster, also known as the Rodeo or TF, a mid-size pickup truck. JMC began manufacturing this platform through a joint venture with Isuzu in 1993.

JMC Baodian
Overview
Manufacturer	JMC
Also called	JMC Booarding
Production	1993–present
Body and chassis
Class	Compact pickup truck (1993-2016) Mid-size pickup truck (2020-)
Body style	4-door pickup truck
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Chassis	Body-on-frame

Over the years, the Baodian name was continued with updated models, and its lineage continues in some later vehicles. The JMC Yuhu, for example, is the successor to the Baodian, and for a time, a version of the Yuhu was also sold as a second-generation Baodian.

First generation (1993-2016)

Main article: Isuzu Faster

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The first generation started out as a rebadged Isuzu Faster. The JMC Baodian uses the JX493ZLQ4F engine and the maximum output is 109 hp and the maximum torque is 245 N•m. The only transmission is a five-speed manual gearbox.^[1] For export markets, the Baodian was renamed to Boarding.

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  Original pre-facelift JMC Baodian
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  JMC Baodian first facelift front
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  JMC Baodian first facelift rear
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  JMC Baodian second facelift front
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  JMC Baodian second facelift rear
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  JMC Baodian third facelift

Second generation (2020-2023)

Main article: JMC Yuhu § JMC Baodian

The second generation JMC Baodian is a rebadged JMC Yuhu.The updated Yuhu-based Baodian is positioned under the Yuhu range and is aimed to replace the aging Baodian pickup from August 2020. The model offers a selection of rear-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive models with engine options of a 2.5-liter diesel turbo engine and a 1.8-liter petrol turbo engine. There are up to 16 trim levels available.^[2]

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  JMC Baodian II
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  JMC Baodian II rear

In January 2023, the Yuhu-based second generation Baodian received a facelift for the 2023 model year featuring a styling update, while the powertrain remains as the same 2.5-liter diesel turbo engine and a 1.8-liter petrol turbo engines.^[3]

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  JMC Baodian II 2023MY

Thrid generation (2025-)

JMC Baodian III
Overview
Manufacturer	JMC
Production	2025–present
Model years	2025–present
Assembly	Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size pickup truck
Body style	4-door pickup truck
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine	Gasoline 2.0 L N20TG Turbo I4 Diesel 2.5 L NB25A6L turbodiesel I4
Transmission	5-speed manual transmission 8-speed automatic transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase	124 in (3,150 mm) 135 in (3,440 mm) (LWB)
Length	210 in (5,335 mm) 221 in (5,625 mm) (LWB)
Width	74 in (1,882 mm)
Height	71 in (1,792 mm)

The third generation Baodian is the first independent model featuring brand new design all around. It was first launched in March 2025, and is available as a long wheelbase model. Previous powertrains have been carried over with an additional 2.5 liter turbo diesel engine available producing a maximum output of 118kW and 410N·m paired with a 5-speed manual transmission or an 8-speed automatic transmission.^[4]

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  JMC Baodian III
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  Rear
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  Interior