Beijing BJ60 Rolled-Off Production Line In China, Pre-Sale Starts At 33,800 USD

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On November 16, the new Beijing BJ60, a full-size SUV, officially rolled off the production line. The Beijing BJ60 is made by Beijing Off Road (北京越野), a subsidiary of BAIC. Beijing is the brand name, BJ60 is the type name. Pre-sales already started with a price range of 239,800 – 289,800 RMB (33,800 – 40,800 USD). It is expected to launch on November 22, according to the carmaker.

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Currently, there are 5 models under Beijing Off Road. The BJ60 is positioned above the BJ40-series and below the high-end BJ9. Its main competitor in the Chinese auto market is the Tank 500. Tank is a brand under Great Wall Motors (GWM).

As a full-size SUV, the size of the BJ60 is 5040/1955/1925mm, with a 2820mm wheelbase. The car runs on large 20-inch wheels. Other cool off-road-ish details include the sideboards, roof rails, the spare wheel cover, and the big bumper with the license area on the left side.

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The front is a typical BAW, with a 6-10 bar grille and the Beijing (北京) brand name on the hood.

The interior is covered in leather and chrome-plated materials. Other features include a four-spoke multifunctional steering wheel, a digital rearview mirror, a 10.25-inch instrument panel, a HUD head-up display, and a 12.8-inch floating central control screen that supports Bluetooth, FOTA update, and voice interaction. For extra entertainment, the BJ60 has a 256-color ambient light system and an audio system with 12 speakers and an amplifier.

The 1.92-inch screen in between the air conditioners is not only a vehicle start/stop button, but can also switch to display time and weather.

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The car comes standard with an openable panoramic sunroof and is available in 5-seat and 7-seat versions.

The seats support multi-directional electric adjustment, heating, ventilation, and massage.

The trunk volume is 972L and the maximum volume can reach 1836L after the rear seats are folded down.

Power comes from a 2.0 turbo + 48V power train with 196kW and 406Nm, mated to an 8-speed automated manual, sending horses to all four wheels. It does 0-100km/h in 6 seconds. It has 2H, 4H, and 4L modes, and nine driving modes. To get far in those empty off-road lands, the BJ60 is equipped with an 85L fuel tank and a 35L auxiliary tank. The range is a claimed 1000 km.

Source: Auto China, AutoHome

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