BAIC BJ90

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]

BAIC BJ90
Beijing BJ90
Overview
ManufacturerBeijing Auto
Production2017–present
Model years2017–present
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size luxury SUV
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, four-wheel-drive (4matic)
RelatedMercedes-Benz GL-Class (X166)
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission7-speed 7G-Tronic automatic
9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic (2020–present)
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,100 mm (122.0 in)
Length5,171 mm (203.6 in)
Width1,995 mm (78.5 in)
Height1,902 mm (74.9 in)

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.

History
BJ90 rear

1st Generation (2019-2020)

Originally seen in 2015,[4][5] the BJ90 debuted at an event in Beijing in August 2017[6] and later went on sale in 2018.[7]

Offered in five trim levels, the BJ90 is currently priced from 710,800 yuan to 998,000 yuan (101,600 to 142,780 USD - July 2020 exchange rate).[8]

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. 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.[7]

Transmission is the Mercedes-sourced seven-speed automatic gearbox sending power to all four wheels via the Mercedes-Benz 4matic four-wheel-drive system.[9] Its accessories are also sources from Mercedes.[10]

Update (2020-Present)

The BJ90 was made available from 2020 onwards with a 9G-Tronic option.[10]

Sales

In 2019, 258 BJ90s were sold.[7]

References
  1. ""GL级翻版" 北京BJ90无伪装谍照首曝". www.autohome.com.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 2019-09-21.
  2. "Spy Shots: Beijing Auto BJ90 SUV, based on Mercedes-Benz GL-Class". www.carnewschina.com. Retrieved 2019-09-21.
  3. https://www.industryweek.com/the-economy/article/21959403/daimler-takes-120-stake-in-chinas-baic-motor
  4. "Spy Shots: Beijing Auto BJ90 SUV is Getting Ready for China".
  5. "Spy Shots: Beijing Auto BJ90 looks Massive in Green".
  6. "旗舰"大块头"来袭 实拍北京汽车BJ90".
  7. https://aboutcars.pro/news/novelty/the-beijing-bj90-suv-production-of-the-chinese-mercedes-has-started-787.html
  8. "2020 BAIC BJ90 specifications".
  9. "Beijing Auto BJ90 SUV Is More Than Ready For The Chinese Car Market".
  10. https://autorepublika.com/2020/07/09/mercedes-gl-se-na-kineskom-kaze-beijing-bj90/
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