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 | |
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 Beijing BJ90 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BAIC Motor |
| Production | 2016–present |
| Model years | 2017–2023 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, four-wheel drive |
| Related | Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (X166) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,100 mm (122.0 in) |
| Length | 5,171 mm (203.6 in) |
| Width | 1,995 mm (78.5 in) |
| Height | 1,860 mm (73.2 in) |
| Kerb weight | 2,515–2,590 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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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
editThe 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
editIn 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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- ^ "Spy Shots: Beijing Auto BJ90 SUV, based on Mercedes-Benz GL-Class". www.carnewschina.com. 28 September 2015. Retrieved 2019-09-21.
- ^ "StackPath". February 2013.
- ^ "Beijing BJ90 is a Rebodied Mercedes GL That Costs More Than the New GLS". 3 January 2020.
- ^ "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".
- ^ 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.
- ^ "2020 BAIC BJ90 specifications".
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Beijing Auto BJ90 SUV Is More Than Ready For The Chinese Car Market". 19 January 2017.
- ^ a b "Mercedes GL se na kineskom kaže Beijing BJ90". 9 July 2020.
- ^ a b https://www.carscoops.com/2022/12/baic-bj90-returns-at-half-price-retains-old-mercedes-gl-underpinnings/ [bare URL]
