The Beijing BJ90 is a full-size luxury SUV produced from 2016. It is based on the second generation Mercedes-Benz GL-Class which has been renamed to GLS-Class as of the 2016 facelift.[1][2]

Beijing BJ90
Beijing BJ90
Overview
ManufacturerBAIC Motor
Production2016–present
Model years2017–2023
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size luxury SUV
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, four-wheel drive
RelatedMercedes-Benz GL-Class (X166)
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,100 mm (122.0 in)
Length5,171 mm (203.6 in)
Width1,995 mm (78.5 in)
Height1,860 mm (73.2 in)
Kerb weight2,515–2,590 kg (5,545–5,710 lb)

Due to the Beijing-Benz joint venture Beijing Auto and Daimler Mercedes-Benz has, and Daimler owns a 12% stake in BAIC Motor,[3] the parent company of the Beijing Automobiles brand, BAIC was able to acquire the specs of the Mercedes-Benz SUV as the foundation for the BJ90.

The SUV retails at around 988,000 yuan (US$141,870).[4]

First generation (2016-present)

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BAIC BJ90 rear

Originally seen in 2015,[5][6] the BJ90 debuted at an event in Beijing in August 2017[7] and later went on sale in 2018.[8]

Offered in five trim levels, the BJ90 is currently priced from 710,800 yuan to 998,000 yuan (US$101,600 to US$142,780 - July 2020 exchange rate).[9]

The drivetrain of the BJ90 is sourced from Mercedes-Benz with two engines including a 3.0-litre M276 DE 30 LA twin-turbo V6 engine producing 333 hp (248 kW; 338 PS) and 480 N⋅m (350 lb⋅ft) from the GL 400, and a 4.0-litre M176 twin-turbo V8 engine with 421 hp (314 kW; 427 PS) and 600 N⋅m (440 lb⋅ft).[10] Compared to the GL-Class, the BJ90 is 1,902 mm (74.9 in) taller, 1,995 mm (78.5 in) wider and 5,171 mm (203.6 in) longer.[8]

Transmission is the Mercedes-sourced seven-speed automatic gearbox sending power to all four wheels via the Mercedes-Benz 4Matic four-wheel-drive system.[11] Its accessories are also sources from Mercedes.[12]

Facelift

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The BJ90 was made available from 2020 onwards with a 9G-Tronic option.[12] This version is known as the BJ90 Shanhe Edition, a cheaper version of the BJ90 that's sold with black color only.[13]

Sales

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In 2019, 258 BJ90s were sold.[8] 267 BJ90s were sold in 2020 and 1,563 BJ90s were sold in 2021.[13]

References

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  1. ^ ""GL级翻版" 北京BJ90无伪装谍照首曝". www.autohome.com.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 2019-09-21.
  2. ^ "Spy Shots: Beijing Auto BJ90 SUV, based on Mercedes-Benz GL-Class". www.carnewschina.com. 28 September 2015. Retrieved 2019-09-21.
  3. ^ "StackPath". February 2013.
  4. ^ "Beijing BJ90 is a Rebodied Mercedes GL That Costs More Than the New GLS". 3 January 2020.
  5. ^ "Spy Shots: Beijing Auto BJ90 SUV is Getting Ready for China".
  6. ^ "Spy Shots: Beijing Auto BJ90 looks Massive in Green".
  7. ^ "旗舰"大块头"来袭 实拍北京汽车BJ90".
  8. ^ a b c "The Beijing BJ90 SUV: Production of the Chinese 'Mercedes' Has Started | aboutcars.pro". Archived from the original on 2020-10-27. Retrieved 2020-11-29.
  9. ^ "2020 BAIC BJ90 specifications".
  10. ^ James (27 December 2019). "BAIC Beijing BJ90 Is Ready in Chinese Market with Whopping Price | China Car News, Reviews and More". Retrieved 2023-03-26.
  11. ^ "Beijing Auto BJ90 SUV Is More Than Ready For The Chinese Car Market". 19 January 2017.
  12. ^ a b "Mercedes GL se na kineskom kaže Beijing BJ90". 9 July 2020.
  13. ^ a b https://www.carscoops.com/2022/12/baic-bj90-returns-at-half-price-retains-old-mercedes-gl-underpinnings/ [bare URL]
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