Changhe Beidouxing

The Changhe Beidouxing (北斗星) or Changhe Big Dipper is a mini MPV produced by BAIC under the Changhe marque since 2010.

First generation (2004)
Changhe Beidouxing
Overview
ManufacturerChanghe-BAIC
Also calledChanghe Big Dipper
Changhe Beidouxing X5
Production2004–present
Body and chassis
ClassMini MPV
RelatedSuzuki Wagon R
Powertrain
Engine1.4 L K14B I4 (petrol)[1]
Transmission5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,335 mm (91.9 in)
2,485 mm (97.8 in) (Beidouxing X5)
Length3,400 mm (133.9 in)
3,664 mm (144.3 in) (Beidouxing X5)
Width1,575 mm (62.0 in)
1,610 mm (63.4 in) (Beidouxing X5)
Height1,670 mm (65.7 in)
1,722 mm (67.8 in) (Beidouxing X5)


The Changhe Beidouxing was based on the same platform as the first generation Suzuki Wagon R, and was originally an extended licensed production that turned into a rebadged model.[2]

  • Changhe Beidouxing pre restyling
  • Changhe Beidouxing pre restyling (rear)
  • Changhe Beidouxing facelift (rear)


Changhe Beidouxing X5

The Changhe Beidouxing X5 is the long wheelbase version of the Changhe Beidouxing,[3] featuring the post facelift front end of the Changhe Beidouxing, and a revised rear end with tail lamps on the D pillars.[4][5] Prices of the Changhe Beidouxing X5 ranges from 41,900 yuan to 51,900 yuan. An electric version called the Beidouxing X5E was available as of 2016, featuring an electric motor with 41hp.[6][7]

  • Changhe Beidouxing X5 front
  • Changhe Beidouxing X5 rear

Second generation (2019)
Changhe Beidouxing II
Overview
ManufacturerChanghe-BAIC
Also calledChanghe Big Dipper
Changhe Beidouxing X5
Production2019–Present
Body and chassis
ClassMini MPV
RelatedSuzuki Wagon R
Powertrain
Engine1.4 L K14B I4 (petrol)
Transmission5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,530 mm (99.6 in)
Length3,950 mm (155.5 in)
Width1,740 mm (68.5 in)
Height1,690 mm (66.5 in)
Changhe Beidouxing rear

The Changhe Beidouxing II was seen in 2017, with the underpinnings still being the Suzuki Wagon R.[8] However, the actual production car was not revealed until 2019.[9]

References
  1. "北斗星X5". Car News China. Retrieved 2018-12-09.
  2. "Changhe Beidouxing X5 Goes Electric In China". Car News China. Retrieved 2018-12-09.
  3. "Stretched Changhe-Suzuki Wagon R spied again". Car News China. Retrieved 2018-12-09.
  4. "Spy Shot: stretched Changhe-Suzuki WagonR". Car News China. Retrieved 2018-12-09.
  5. "Spy Shots: Stretched Changhe-Suzuki Wagon R". Car News China. Retrieved 2018-12-09.
  6. "Changhe Goes Electric With The Beidouxing E". Car News China. Retrieved 2018-12-09.
  7. "Changhe Beidouxing X5 Goes Electric In China". Car News China. Retrieved 2018-12-09.
  8. "The New Changhe Beidouxing Is A Dressed Up Suzuki Wagon R". Car News China. Retrieved 2019-09-21.
  9. "售41999元起 新款北斗星/北斗星X5上市". autohome. Retrieved 2019-09-21.
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