The Beijing BJ20/BJ30 is a compact CUV produced by BAIC Motor since 2015. It was first introduced in 2015 as the BAIC BJ20, and later in 2020, it received a major facelift and was renamed to Beijing BJ30. The second generation model was introduced in 2024.
| Beijing BJ20/ BJ30 | |
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 Second generation Beijing BJ30 at 2024 Auto beijing | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BAIC Motor |
| Production | 2015–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
BAIC BJ20 (2015-2020)
edit| BAIC BJ20 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BAIC Motor |
| Also called | Beijing BJ30 (facelift) |
| Production | 2015–2020[1] |
| Model years | 2016–2020 [2] |
| Assembly | Zhenjiang, China |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | compact CUV |
| Body style | 5-door CUV |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive |
| Related | Senova X65 Changhe Q7[3] |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5 L 4A91 I4 (turbo petrol) |
| Transmission | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm (105 in) |
| Length | 4,451 mm (175.2 in) |
| Width | 1,845 mm (73 in) |
| Height | 1,710 mm (67 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,460 kg (3,220 lb) |
First introduced as the BAIC BJ20 concept car at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show[4] and previously the Beijing Auto Concept 500 that debuted on the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2013,[5] the BAIC BJ20 production model was launched in August 2016,[6] with the final production version of the Beijing Auto BJ20 debuting on the 2016 Chengdu Auto Show in China.[7]
The BAIC BJ20 is based on the same platform as the Senova X65, and is powered by a Mitsubishi-sourced ‘4A91T’ 1.5 liter turbo engine producing 147hp and 210nm. The only transmission offered is a six-speed manual gearbox and only front-wheel-drive is available.[7]
Pricing for the BJ20 starts at 96,800 yuan and ends at 139,800 yuan ($14.300 – 20.600).[8] Despite starting out as a fully original Beijing Auto Concept 500, the final concept and production model can often be related to the Toyota FJ Cruiser styling wise.
Beijing BJ30 (first generation, 2021-2023)
edit| Beijing BJ30 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BAIC Motor |
| Production | 2020–2023 |
| Model years | 2021–2023 |
| Assembly | Zhenjiang, China |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | compact CUV |
| Body style | 5-door CUV |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive |
| Related | Senova X65 Changhe Q7[9] |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5 L 4A91 I4 (turbo petrol) |
| Transmission | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,675 mm (105 in) |
| Length | 4,505 mm (177.4 in) |
| Width | 1,855 mm (73 in) |
| Height | 1,710 mm (67 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,970 kg (4,340 lb)[10] |
Being essentially the facelift model of the BJ20, the BAIC BJ30 launched during the 2020 Guangzhou Auto Show in November 2020 is the first model to utilize Beijing Auto’s updated product naming system, using 2, 4, 6, 8-sequenced numbers for rugged off-roaders, and employing 3, 5, 7 and 9 monikers for urban off-road models. Compared to the BJ20, the BJ30 features a completely redesigned front and rear while still equipped with the same powertrain which is a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine producing 150 HP and 210 Nm (155 lb-ft) of torque, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission or a CVT.[11]
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Beijing BJ30, rear -
Beijing BJ30, interior
Beijing BJ30 (second generation, 2024-present)
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BAIC Motor |
| Production | 2024–present |
| Model years | 2024–present |
| Assembly | Zhenjiang, China |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | compact CUV |
| Body style | 5-door CUV |
| Layout | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm (111 in) |
| Length | 4,730 mm (186 in) |
| Width | 1,910 mm (75 in) |
| Height | 1,757 mm (69 in) |
The second generation Beijing BJ30 is powered by a 1.5 liter A156T2H turbo engine produced by Beijing Automotive Powertrain Co., Ltd., producing a maximum power of 138 kilowatts paired to a 7-speed Dual-clutch transmission.[12] A range extended electric version is also offered powered by the 1.5 liter A156T2H-H1 turbo engine produced by Beijing Automotive Powertrain Co., Ltd., specially tuned for REEV and mated a 2-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT).[13]
References
edit- ^ "Production of the Beijing Auto BJ20 has started in China". 29 December 2015.
- ^ "Beijing Auto BJ20 Is Finally Ready For The Chinese Car Market". 10 August 2016.
- ^ "Changhe Q7 SUV Launched On The Chinese Car Market". 26 March 2018.
- ^ "Beijing Auto BJ20 concept hits the Shanghai Auto Show". 21 April 2015.
- ^ "Patent Applied: Beijing Auto going Retro with the BJ20". 22 August 2013.
- ^ "Beijing Auto BJ20 will hit the Chinese car market in August 2016". 17 November 2015.
- ^ a b "Beijing Auto BJ20 Hits The Chengdu Auto Show In China". 7 September 2016.
- ^ "Beijing Auto BJ20 Hits The Chinese Auto Market". November 2016.
- ^ "Changhe Q7 SUV Launched On The Chinese Car Market". 26 March 2018.
- ^ "Beijing BJ30 specs".
- ^ TUDOSE, SERGIU. "Beijing Auto Patents New BJ30 SUV (Just So Jeep Doesn't Get Any Ideas)". carscoops.com. Retrieved 2020-11-14.
- ^ "2024 Beijing Auto BJ30".
- ^ "11.99万元起！电混"方盒子"越野车预售，全新BJ30能火？".
External links
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Media related to Beijing BJ20 at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
