BAIC BJ90
The BAIC BJ90 or Beijing BJ90 is a full-size luxury SUV produced from 2017. 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]
BAIC BJ90 | |
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Beijing BJ90 | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Beijing Auto |
Production | 2017–present |
Model years | 2017–present |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Full-size luxury SUV |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Layout | Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (4matic) |
Related | Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (X166) |
Powertrain | |
Engine |
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Transmission | 7-speed 7G-Tronic automatic 9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic (2020–present) |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 3,100 mm (122.0 in) |
Length | 5,171 mm (203.6 in) |
Width | 1,995 mm (78.5 in) |
Height | 1,902 mm (74.9 in) |
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.
History
1st Generation (2019-2020)
Originally seen in 2015,[4][5] the BJ90 debuted at an event in Beijing in August 2017[6] and later went on sale in 2018.[7]
Offered in five trim levels, the BJ90 is currently priced from 710,800 yuan to 998,000 yuan (101,600 to 142,780 USD - July 2020 exchange rate).[8]
The drivetrain of the BJ90 is sourced from Mercedes-Benz, and it will be available with two engines including a 3.0 liter twin-turbo V6 engine producing 333hp and 480nm from the GL400, and a 4.0 liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 421hp and 600nm from the GL500. 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.[7]
Transmission is the Mercedes-sourced seven-speed automatic gearbox sending power to all four wheels via the Mercedes-Benz 4matic four-wheel-drive system.[9] Its accessories are also sources from Mercedes.[10]
Update (2020-Present)
The BJ90 was made available from 2020 onwards with a 9G-Tronic option.[10]
Sales
In 2019, 258 BJ90s were sold.[7]
References
- ""GL级翻版" 北京BJ90无伪装谍照首曝". www.autohome.com.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 2019-09-21.
- "Spy Shots: Beijing Auto BJ90 SUV, based on Mercedes-Benz GL-Class". www.carnewschina.com. Retrieved 2019-09-21.
- https://www.industryweek.com/the-economy/article/21959403/daimler-takes-120-stake-in-chinas-baic-motor
- "Spy Shots: Beijing Auto BJ90 SUV is Getting Ready for China".
- "Spy Shots: Beijing Auto BJ90 looks Massive in Green".
- "旗舰"大块头"来袭 实拍北京汽车BJ90".
- https://aboutcars.pro/news/novelty/the-beijing-bj90-suv-production-of-the-chinese-mercedes-has-started-787.html
- "2020 BAIC BJ90 specifications".
- "Beijing Auto BJ90 SUV Is More Than Ready For The Chinese Car Market".
- https://autorepublika.com/2020/07/09/mercedes-gl-se-na-kineskom-kaze-beijing-bj90/
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