Beijing BJ40
The Beijing BJ40 is a Chinese off-road vehicle produced by BAIC Motor. Originally branded directly as a BAIC product, the vehicle series was rebadged under the Beijing brand after the brand was introduced in 2019. The exterior styling of the first generation of the vehicle resembles that of the Jeep Wrangler.
First generation (2014-present)
The first generation BJ40 is divided into four trim levels, the BJ40 S, BJ40 P, BJ40 C and BJ40 SE. They were designated for different target consumer groups.BAIC BJ40
The BAIC B40/BJ40 originally debuted as a concept during the 2010 Beijing Auto Show, and it was controversial as it resembled the iconic Jeep Wrangler.The BJ40 production car debuted at the 2013 Guangzhou Auto Show. The BJ naming system stands for Beijing-Jeep, because in the 1980s Beijing Automotive Engineering Company signed an agreement with the American brand Jeep, forming the company Beijing Jeep Corporation. Through this agreement, the BAIC BJ40 would go on sale based on the Jeep Wrangler.
The BJ40 comes with a 2.4 liter four-cylinder petrol engine producing and of torque mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox with a minimum ground clearance of 210 mm, an approach angle of 37°, departure angle of 33°, and a 24° vertical angle.
BAIC BJ40L
The BAIC BJ40L is the 4-door long wheelbase version of the BJ40 and it debuted on the 2016 Beijing Auto Show which also previewed the facelift of the BJ40. Prices for the BJ40L ranges from 129,800 to 179,800 yuan.2019 facelift
A facelift was launched for the BJ40 2019 model year. The facelift cancelled the "L" nameplate with the 4-door models renamed to BJ40 Plus. The 2019 model also features a revised front fascia design and updated tail lamps and rear bumper. The update also features a revised front and rear end styling, and a 2.0 liter turbo engine producing and of torque. Foreign market BJ40 Plus, like one destined to Indonesia, has a different 2.0 liter turbo made by HYCET producing and of torque.A version called the Beijing BJ40 Plus City Hunter Edition was also revealed in 2019 via the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show. The BJ40 City Hunter Edition is part of the BJ40 "C" series trim level which stands for "City". In terms of technology, the infotainment system is equipped with an upgraded 2.0 intelligent voice interaction system, 12.3-inch full LCD instrument panel, 10-inch smart car display and streaming media with an automatic anti-glare rear view mirror. The version also has interior features including surround sound, voice control, power seat and three-speed heating seat to meet the needs of urban users of the "C" trim.
The Beijing BJ40 City Hunter Edition is powered by a 2.0 liter turbocharged direct-injection gasoline engine with a maximum power of and a peak torque of mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission supplied by ZF. The Beijing BJ40 City Hunter Edition is also equipped with an electronically controlled time-sharing four-wheel drive system, and provides a variety of different driving modes for different terrains. On 2020, Sazgar signed an agreement with BAIC to produce the BJ40 in complete knock down in Pakistan and by 29 May 2021 production of the SUV started.