BAIC BJ90
| 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 |
| 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) |
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]
Development and launch
Due to the Beijing-Benz joint venture Beijing Auto and Daimler Mercedes-Benz has, and Daimler owns a 12% stake in BAIC Motor, 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.
Originally seen in 2015,[3][4] the BJ90 debuted at an event in Beijing in August 2017 and later went on sale.[5] Compared to the GL-Class, the BJ90 is 52 mm (2.0 in) taller, 61 mm (2.4 in) wider, 51 mm (2.0 in) longer,[6]
Engines
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.
Transmission is the Mercedes-sourced seven-speed automatic gearbox sending power to all four wheels via the Mercedes-Benz 4matic four-wheel-drive system.[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.
- ^ "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".
- ^ "Beijing Auto BJ90 Finally Ready For Production In China, With Mercedes Power".
- ^ "Beijing Auto BJ90 SUV Is More Than Ready For The Chinese Car Market".
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