Beijing BJ40

The Beijing BJ40 is an off-road vehicle produced by BAIC. Originally branded directly as a BAIC product, the vehicle series was rebadged under the Beijing brand after the brand was introduced in 2019.[2]

Beijing BJ40 (BAIC BJ40)
Overview
Also calledBeijing BJ40 plus/ BAIC BJ40L (4-door)
BAIC F40 (pickup)
BAIC B40/B70 (During development)
IVM G40 (Nigeria)
Production2013–present
2016–present (BJ40L)
Model years2014–present
2016–present (BJ40L)
AssemblyChina
Batna , Algeria [1] (for local market)
Body and chassis
Body style2-door SUV
4-door SUV
2-door pickup truck
Powertrain
Engine2.0 L B201R I4 (turbo petrol)
2.3 L B231R I4 (turbo petrol)
2.4 L G4CA I4 (petrol)
Transmission5-speed manual
6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,450 mm (96.5 in)
2,730 mm (107.5 in) (BJ40L)
Length4,350 mm (171.3 in) (BJ40)
4,630 mm (182.3 in) (BJ40L)
Width1,843 mm (72.6 in)
Height1,834 mm (72.2 in) (BJ40)
1,861 mm (73.3 in) (BJ40L)
Curb weight1,830 kg (4,030 lb) (BJ40)
2,005 kg (4,420 lb) (BJ40L)
Chronology
PredecessorBAIC BJ2020
BAIC BJ2022


Overview

The BJ40 is divided into four trim levels, the BJ40 S (Super), BJ40 P (Professional), BJ40 C (City) and BJ40 SE (Special Edition). They were designated for different target consumer groups.[2]


BAIC BJ40

The BAIC B40/BJ40 originally debuted as a concept during the 2010 Beijing Auto Show, and it is controversial as it resembles the iconic Jeep Wrangler styling wise.[3]

The Production BJ40 debuted on the 2013 Guangzhou Auto Show. The BJ naming system stands for BeiJing, the capital of country and brand name of the vehicle.

The BJ40 comes with a 2.4 liter four-cylinder petrol engine producing 143hp and 217nm of torque mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox with a minimum ground clearance of 210mm, an approach angle of 37 °, departure angle of 33 °, and a 24 ° vertical angle.[4][5]

  • BAIC BJ40 front
  • BAIC BJ40 rear


BAIC BJ40L

The BAIC BJ40L is the 4-door 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.[6][7]

  • BAIC BJ40L front
  • BAIC BJ40L rear

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 160kW and 320 N-m.[2]

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.[8]

Ｔhe Beijing BJ40 City Hunter Edition is powered by a 2.0 liter turbocharged direct-injection gasoline engine with a maximum power of 160 kW and a peak torque of 320 Nm mated to a 6-speed AMT 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.[2]

  • Beijing BJ40 Plus front
  • Beijing BJ40 Plus Urban Hunter Edition at 2019 Auto Shanghai

Beijing F40

On September 16, 2019, BAIC launched the Beijing off-road F40 pickup, priced at 149,800 yuan (~US$21,200). The Beijing F40 is the pickup model of Beijing BJ40 with adjusted appearance details and adopts a single-row cabin design. The second row space was replaced by an exposed cargo bed. The Beijing F40 pickup is powered by 2.3 liter turbocharged engine shared with the BJ40.[9]

  • Beijing F40 front
  • Beijing F40 rear


References
  1. Batna, Algeria Senova production
  2. "BAIC Launched Beijing Brand & Off-Road Vehicle BJ40 City Hunter Edition At 2019 Shanghai Auto Show". chinapev.com. May 15, 2019.
  3. Ning, W. E. (October 21, 2013). "Beijing Auto B40 becomes Beijing Auto BJ40". CarNewsChina.com.
  4. Feijter, Tycho de (November 16, 2013). "The Beijing Auto BJ40 is Ready for the China car market". CarNewsChina.com.
  5. Wang, Joey (November 22, 2013). "Beijing Auto BJ40 debuts on the Guangzhou Auto Show, looking Ready". CarNewsChina.com.
  6. Feijter, Tycho de (February 5, 2016). "Spy Shots: Beijing Auto BJ40L is Naked in Beijing". CarNewsChina.com.
  7. Ning, W. E. (March 14, 2016). "This is the Beijing Auto BJ40L for China". CarNewsChina.com.
  8. Zhang, Xiaodan (April 16, 2019). "上海车展：BJ40城市猎人版售17.48万起". AutoHome.com.cn.
  9. Zhang, Xiaodan (September 17, 2019). "Beijing F40 Pickup is Ready in Chinese Market, This is the First Pickup from BAIC". chinapev.com.
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